Juicing Tips for Healthy Hair and Skin:

Juice carrots, oranges, pineapple, lime and ginger to:

• Receive an excellent source​​ of vitamin C and A
• Boost and support your immune system
• Maintain and enhance natural glowing skin
• Improve your hair's thickness and softness
• Flush out the toxins in your body using these rich antioxidants

Tip: Use the whole orange and lime, including the rime to receive the full benefits of the fruits. Be sure to rinse thoroughly before juicing.

Send us an e-mail to info@oilblendsproducts.com if you want to heal your skin and scalp from the inside out!   
By: Siarra A.​Natural oils and butters helps rid the skin of chemical toxins, promotes natural skin healing, Moisturizing, and Protection from dryness and Remove ​ Hyperpigmentation, Dark Marks and Spots, Clear-Up Break-outs​ ​​with our plant-based products
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​Beauty Tips: 

• Internal Nutrition Plays a Vital Part In Having Healthy Beautiful Skin

• Try taking 1 tablespoon of Pumpkin Seed Oil or Flax Seed Oil daily.
• Both oils are rich in Vitamins, Antioxidants and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which help to maintain smoother, healthier skin​

​By: Siarra A.
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​ 5 ways Turmeric can benefit your skin and body

---If you frequent the kitchen, you’re probably all too familiar with the Southwest Indian native spice, Turmeric. Considered a member of the ginger family, Turmeric is the key ingredient used to give curry its signature taste and orange-yellow tint.
 
What most people don’t know, however, is that turmeric is a spice that is valued in and outside of the kitchen in many areas of the world. At OilBlends, we’re advocates for the use of turmeric on the skin and body. Whether you have acne-prone skin or dark circles under your eyes, there’s a turmeric solution for you. Don’t believe us? Here are 5 ways turmeric will benefit your skin and body. 

​Fight off acne and lighten acne scars
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Turmeric has been known to fight off acne. In fact, Rachel Nazarian, MD, swears by it. As a natural antiseptic, the plant keeps bacteria from spreading. Correspondingly, its anti-inflammatory properties reduce redness and swelling. For the icing on the cake, if you suffer from hyperpigmentation, turmeric also has the ability to help lighten dark marks.
 
“To treat a blemish, I mix a teaspoon of turmeric with a dab each of hydrocortisone and Neosporin and put the mixture in the fridge for about an hour,” Nazarian said to Oprah Magazine. “After it's cold, I apply a small amount to a pimple with a dab of Vaseline on top to enhance penetration.”

​Bye-bye, dark circles

Getting rid of bags can seem impossible, but with turmeric, the impossible seems a bit more achievable. According to Courtney Chiusano, founder of Courtney Chiusano Skincare in Los Angeles, California, turmeric stimulates circulation, helping to reduce puffiness and under-eye darkness.

​Penetrates stretch marks
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Believe it or not, but the antioxidant power contained in turmeric has the power to penetrate those pesky stretch marks! According to Turmeric for Health, when a turmeric solution penetrates the skin, the plant targets skin membrane cells, which in turn, helps treat stretch marks. BUTTERS THAT HEAL. Try Butters That Heal Turmeric Natural Lightening Butter on your Stretch Marks
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Treats dry skin, wrinkles, psoriasis, eczema, and protects against sun damage

​​In need of some natural hydration? Look no further than turmeric. The orange-yellow spice hydrates and refreshes by speeding up the removal of dead skin and protecting the skin from any additional damage. Turmeric is also known to protect the skin against wrinkles and sun damage. Furthermore, the plant’s anti-inflammatory properties make turmeric a great remedy for combating patches of eczema and psoriasis.
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Brightens skin
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Forget expensive creams and serums! If you’re looking to brighten up your skin, it’s about time you make use of turmeric! According to Toral Patel, MD, turmeric’s orange-yellow tint and anti-inflammatory properties are the reason for it’s brightening benefit.
 
OilBlends - Uncle Benney's - Soaps That Heal offers a variety of turmeric-based skin products. Try our Turmeric Natural Lightening Bar Wash and Turmeric Natural Lightening Butter combo. "Our Products Work"
 
We did the work for you... Traditional Plant Products Perfectly Blended, No Mess, No Staining, Great Results.
​​Turmeric Natural Lightening Butter ​Turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant healing properties that help to reduce skin hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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We blended the natural lightening properties of Turmeric with skin loving ingredients to create an All-Over Body Butter that nourishes, moisturizes, tones, and protects your skin leaving it brighter, softer and smoother for a radiant and youthful appearance.   
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Key Ingredients​: Organic Shea Butter, Turmeric Root Extract, Vitamin E, Lavender EO.
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For faster results use with Soaps That Heal Turmeric Natural Lightening Bar. Benefits

• ​Helps remove dark spots on face, neck and body
• ​Will not bleach the skin
• Naturally Lightens skin for a more visibly, brighter, even skin tone
• Naturally fades the appearance of existing scars and blemishes
• Our Turmeric Butter is great for stretch marks

Turmeric Facial Mask: Try using our Turmeric Natural Lightening Butter as a Facial Mask 2 to 3 times a week to help heal difficult hyperpigmentaton and inflamed skin.
 
When our Turmeric Lightening Butter is used as a face mask it can help speed up the natural skin healing, lightening and brightening process. 
  
How To Do A Turmeric Facial Mask: 

• 1.Apply a thin layer of the Turmeric Natural  Lightening Butter to face
• 2.Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes
• 3.Thoroughly rinse off with warm water while 
• Massaging gently into the skin
• 4.Pat dry
• ​5.Apply a dime sized amount of Uncle Benney’s Vitamin E Face Crème to moisturize the face

  
Remember Consistency is the key.  Our skin did not get this way overnight.

​ Turmeric Butter |4 oz​. Turmeric ​Natural Lightening Butter - ​Helps remove dark spots on face, neck and body for a more visibly, brighter,and even skin tone

​How To Store And Handle Your Natural Products​

• Our products contain no artificial color, additives or preservatives
• Store in a cool dry place, away from moisture and direct sun light
• Do not store in the bathroom
• Wash hands before handling the product to avoid contamination or use a spoon or spatula to scoop out the product
• Extreme temperatures heat / cold can damage the product
• There is a limited shelf life to the product because of its natural nature
• Do not add other products directly into the container, always do your mixtures outside of the container

​Natural Alternatives to Harsh Chemicals Ingredients​,  Bleaching Creams, and ​ skin whitening Products​Harmful effects of Fade Creams​Skin lightening, bleaching, and whitening is nothing new—for various reasons, men and women of colour have been doing it for years. However, in the digital age, the skin lightening industry is booming more than ever. With celebrity endorsements and social media advertising running rampant, it’s essential to be educated on products before use. Studies have shown that black men and women are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of skin lightening, bleaching, and whitening products—but why?What’s in them?Commonly, skin lightening, bleaching, and whitening products contain ingredients such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, mercury, and steroids. Hydroquinone, in particular, is commonly known to be the most effective skin lightening agent—working to stop the production of melanin. However, many researchers consider hydroquinone a highly toxic chemical, especially with long-term use. Some studies have even revealed that hydroquinone has been known to cause cancer in laboratory animals. 

In 2001, the European Union banned hydroquinone from its cosmetics. However, Canada and the United States have failed to do the same. Rather, hydroquinone is regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999––restricting hydroquinone-containing health products to be sold only with doctor prescription.​What long-term effects are people of colour more at risk of developing?​Exogenous ochronosis

Identified by it’s blue–greyish hyperpigmentation and bumps, exogenous ochronosis is most commonly known to occur to individuals of colour who use topical skin lightening products.

“The most severe and widely recognized side-effect of chronic hydroquinone [use] is called exogenous ochronosis, which is a paradoxical darkening of the skin,” said Dr. Neelam Vashi, a dermatologist at Boston University Medical Center.Skin Cancer​Black men and women who use skin lightening products increase their risk of developing skin cancer. Though darker skin tones are less likely to suffer from sun-induced skin cancer, the alteration of melanin production resulting from skin bleaching puts an individual exposed to strong UV radiation at greater risk than before.DiabetesBlack men and women already have a high risk of developing diabetes, but due to topical steroids contained in skin bleaching products, that risk is increased exponentially.

“With high-potency topical steroids used for a long time, you can get suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system. And with that suppression you can get these endocrine problems like Cushing’s disease and diabetes,” explained Dr. Vashi.

With the long-term risk of exogenous ochronosis, skin cancer, and diabetes, why fuel the skin lightening industry any further? Skip the harmful effects of chemicals and go natural! OilBlends offers a variety of toxin-free products capable of diminishing dark spots, blemishes, acne, age spots, and skin discoloration.

Plant-Based beauty product is an alternative to harsh chemicals​​

​​Benefits of vitamin E on the skin​Considered both a nutrient and antioxidant, vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound predominantly found in a selection of plant oils and the leaves of green vegetables. The human body also produces vitamin E through sebum, an oil released through the skin’s pores. However, it is possible for a human to lack the balance of vitamin E needed to generate strong and healthy skin. It is for this reason that dermatologists have been recommending the nutrient to their patients for over 50 years. Vitamin E is known to combat free radicals, a term that refers to the molecules that are located everywhere around us—including inside of our bodies. Sunlight and forms of pollution, such as cigarette smoke and dust, are external factors that create new free radicals. When new free radicals are created, they cause harm to human skin, but as an antioxidant, vitamin E combats bacteria and corrects the skin’s balance.

Below are the four of the major benefits vitamin E can have on your skin.​Protects from sun damage​As stated above, the sun’s rays are one factor that generates free radicals. One of vitamin E’s main functions is to guard the skin from UV rays. A study conducted by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology confirmed this, finding that when used topically, vitamin E can act as a protectant from skin damage due to sun exposure. The study also revealed that the use of vitamin E topically can aid the sunburn healing process.Treats dry skin and anti-aging​Rich and thick in property as an oil, vitamin E has the ability to treat and prevent chapped skin. In turn, vitamin E also helps to improve fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a healthy glow. The anti-aging benefits of vitamin E are also generated by the nutrient’s ability to unclog pores, plump the skin, and repair it from damage.​Reduces inflammationVitamin E also has anti-inflammatory properties that help to combat skin inflammation. One study found that people living with atopic dermatitis (eczema), a condition that causes red, itchy, and irritated skin, obtained relief from using vitamin E.
Treats scarring, dark spots, and stretch marks​Vitamin E can also be useful from reducing scarring and stretch marks. A clinical study published by the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery proved that the topical application of vitamin E applied to a cut, such as a surgical incision area, improved tremendously faster than with the use of another scarring treatment.

"Vitamin E is more effective as a skin conditioner and protectant than a wound-healing agent," said Harold Lancer, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills to Allure. "It doesn't contain any antimicrobials or antibacterials, which are essential for ensuring a wound is healthy and can heal properly."

Try out the benefits of vitamin E today by purchasing Uncle Benney's Vitamin E Face Crème, an OilBlends product known for fading dark spots and maintaining a healthy, even skin tone.

Benefits of Vitamin E Creme
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