We are pleased to announce that Body Bliss is investing in ‘supercritical CO2 extraction’ (SCO2). Lauded as the ultimate method to create near perfect extracts of the healing and aromatic properties of plants, SCO2 extraction opens up the possibility of extracting difficult-to-capture oils in a way that retains the full spectrum of their chemistry. The purity and therapeutic potency of SCO2 extracts has led us to use them in our Body Bliss formulations since the creation of our company. The extensive list of SCO2 extracts used in Body Bliss products includes pomegranate (for anti-aging), sea buckthorn berry (natural UV protection),..
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Plant Stem Cells Restore Youthful Skin
3
Nov
2014
The skin care industry is always embracing new and exciting possibilities in the field of anti-aging research. The most recent breakthroughs in this area have come through the use of plant stem cells in a whole array of amazing products. Absent the ethical stigma of their human counterparts, the use of plant stem cells holds great potential in the care and health of the skin. A stem cell is a specialized cell that has the ability to develop into various types of cells, repairing and replacing damaged cells by dividing almost endlessly. Our skin contains stem cells deep in the..
Benefit from a Chemical Peel This Winter
1
Nov
2013
Who doesn’t want smooth, soft, bright skin year-round? While you might think these long winter days mean you’re in for tired, dry skin, that couldn’t further from the truth. Why not take advantage of the longer nights and cooler weather by awakening your skin with a chemical peel? Although the name may sound harsh, chemical peels require minimal to moderate down time and are very beneficial — as long as they are performed during cooler months. Unlike exfoliants, which are great for summer because they slough off the dead outermost layer of skin, chemical peels penetrate and expose deeper layers..
Three Amazing Skin Care Ingredients To Reduce The Appearance Of Aging
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Apr
2011
It doesn’t seem to be an age thing anymore. Everyone, these days… including myself ……is looking for “Magic In A Jar” when it comes to looking youthful. Three wonderful ingredients to look for in your anti-aging skin care products are polysaccharide peptides, melanin inhibitors, and anti-oxidants. These three power- house compounds increase hydration, firmness, and brightness of your skin. Sorghum, an extract from grain, is known for its high content of polysaccharide (sugar) peptides, which increases hydration and firmness of the skin. This syrupy sap is also high in Vitamins B2 and C. When processed in a freeze dried form..