So you love using lip balms, especially those that come with nice scents and delicious flavor. You love the way they keep your lips smooth, soft and moisturized especially during cold nights. But do you know what your favorite lip balms contain?

What you need to be aware of is that not all lip balms are the same. In choosing lip balms, make sure that you go for ones that are labeled organic or at least all-natural. Many of the popular commercial lip balms available in stores contain ingredients that can actually be harmful to the body. This is the reason why you should go for organic lips balms.

Below are just some of the benefits of using organic lip balms.

1. Organic lip balms are safe for the body. Organic lip balms do not use artificial ingredients such as mineral oil and petroleum jelly that are bad for the health.
   
   
2. Organic lip balms helps nourish the lips. The ingredients of some organic lip balms are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that do not just help in keeping the lips moisturize but helps nourish them as well.
   
   
3. Organic lip balms protect your lips from the elements. The natural ingredients in organic lip balms serve as a natural shield against sun, wind and cold weather.
   
   
4. Organic lip balms are naturally delicious. The scents and flavors used in organic lip balms also come from all-natural ingredients so they are yummy bu do not put your health at risk.
   

So ditch your old lip balm and go for the safer alternative.

Click here to check out SPA Ingredients Lip Balms or Terrapy Organic Balms for more organic lip balms!

The presence of lines, wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes are just some of the signs of premature skin aging. This condition is a real skin problem and it affects even people who are only in their early twenties. The main cause of premature aging is constant exposure to the sun. This is the reason why it is important to use sunblock or products that have ingredients with SPF or sun protection factor.

People who frequent the outdoors and those who love to sun bathe and swim under the sun are the ones prone to suffer from premature skin aging. Sure, having tanned skin may look gorgeous on you but you may be paying a high price for it. Premature skin aging is not the only effect of frequent exposure to the sun. Studies have shown that ultraviolet rays can also cause skin cancer.

The sun is not the sole culprit when it comes to premature aging. Pollution, poor diet and stress can also cause a person to look older than he really is. Therefore, it is important that we protect ourselves, not only from the sun but also, from the these factors as well.

One of the things that we can do to prevent premature aging from happening is to use skin care products that help protect the skin from ultraviolet rays and those that promote a healthy, young-looking skin. Products made from all-natural ingredients are best because they don't contain harmful chemicals that can be dangerous to the health and can also wear down the skin in the long run.

Check out SPA Ingredients Organic Sunblock SPF 15 and prevent premature skin aging!

Doctors and a lot of other people (and even big companies) tell you all the time to moisturize your skin. But do you really know why moisturizing your skin is important?

While many think that the only benefit of moisturizing the largest organ of your body a.k.a. your skin, is to prevent and treat dryness, the fact is that it is not all they do. They protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, and masks imperfections. A basic law of beauty tells us that everyone, regardless of skin type, should moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it will still be advantageous for you to moisturize (except for those with acne). This is because of one simple reason – moisturizers seal in the moisture on your skin. It's like putting a cling-on wrap on the skin to lock in the moisture. This protects the skin and aids it in the proper shedding process of the skin, which is the basically responsible for the skin's smoother texture.

Individuals with skin asthma problems or eczema also benefit from the use of moisturizers as this helps keep their skin hydrated. As we all know, dryness causes itchiness to people with eczema and moisture relieves them from such an uncomfortable feeling.

Changes in weather conditions, environment, temperature and the sun all affect your skin's level of moisture and one way to combat such effects is to constantly moisturize. Constant and regular moisturizing will help your skin maintain its vibrant elasticity, radiance and prevent fine lines, wrinkles and premature skin aging.

Being aware of what moisturizers can do is not enough, you actually have to moisturize. And in choosing the best moisturizers, remember to go organic!

Check out SPA Ingredients' all natural and organic body butters and lotions.

Happy New Year everyone!

We're back from our two-week holiday shutdown. :)

I know we haven't been able to post anything since July last year because we've been up to our necks with SPA Ingredients work (it's a very happy problem hihi) but this year, we are making BIG changes.

You will definitely hear more from us this year. That means more skin-saving news, more product features so you'll get to know more about our the products you use (and might need), and best of all, more FREEBIES for you guys!  :D

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support and love for organic products. We were truly blessed last year with loyal customers (yes, that's YOU!) and we know that 2010 will be an even better year for all of us.

By the way, we will be coming out with great new products early this year. Let me give you a hint with the first product we'll launch this year: Make-up users will LOVE this!

Can't wait to launch it!

Stick around for more organic indulgence this year! :)

xoxo

Issa