Sunday, January 30, 2011

Laguna Beach Certified Farmers Market

Every Saturday in Laguna Beach

Downtown Laguna Beach - Lumberyard Parking Lot next to the City Hall in Laguna Beach. The Laguna Beach Certified Farmers Market is the real thing - a place where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure he/she actually grows the commodity being sold. The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market is open for business every Saturday from 8 - 12:00 pm (rain or shine). For more information, call 714.573.0374.

After you shop, come on by Bubbles www.bubblesoflaguna.com
We're located in the Hotel Laguna.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

What is Coconut Oil and Why is it Good For Your Skin?


For thousands of years, the fruit of the coconut tree and it's life-giving oil and milk have bestowed health and radiance to the skin and hair of the South Pacific Islanders. Exposed to the blistering sun, wind and weather conditions they are still famed for their beautiful hair and skin. If it protects and beautifies in harsh conditions, imagine what it will do for
your skin in your environment.

Many skin care products today use highly refined vegetable oils devoid of all natural protective antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E & beta-carotene). These oxidized vegetable oils lead to destructive free-radicals (renegade molecules that cause damage to cells &tissues). Once a free-radical reaction is started it can cause a chain reaction that produces more free radicals, which ultimately damages thousands of molecules. The only way our body has to fight them is with antioxidants. When a free radical comes into contact with an antioxidant, the chain reaction is stopped. For this reason, it is good to have plenty of antioxidants in our cells and tissues to protect us. The number of antioxidants we have in our tissues is determined to a large extent by the nutrients in our diet.  Having anti-oxidants in skin care products is important, too.

Coconut Spa's Virgin Coconut Oil is useful in fighting free-radicals, as it is unrefined, free of impurities and hasn't been stripped of its natural antioxidant components - vitamins A, C, E, and beta- caratene.

* What are the benefits of Coconut Oil?*

* Entirely natural oil that hydrates, nourishes, and protects.
* Restores a healthy glow to skin and hair.
* Absorbs quickly and deeply into the skin with no greasy after-feel.
* Extracted from fresh coconuts and free of chemicals or additives.
* Naturally occurring proteins, vitamins and protective antioxidants.
* Ideal for all skin types



How to Use*

Virgin coconut oil will solidify at temperatures below 76° giving it a creamy texture. Scoop a small amount into palm and massage into skin. For best results use daily. Also apply to hair for a pre-shampoo treatment.

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