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What is the difference between refined and unrefined oils?

Fats and oils go through a vigorous process in order to be pressed for public consumption and usage.
The process usually involves very high pressure and temperatures (over 200 degrees F).
This causes the oils to lose much of their beneficial properties and nutrients.
The higher the temperature in this process, the more oxidized, destroyed, or even toxic the oils become. These are refined oils.

If you never heard of the word excipients its about time you do!

Excipients play a very large role in the formulation of skin care. They are by definition substances that may emulsify, texturize, colorized and preserve a product. Excipients are typically synthesized materials that are made in a laboratory, and often are cheap by products in the processing of ingredients.

You may have thought that every ingredient that is in a skin care or hair product is always listed…..it is required by law right?  No! There are some loopholes where excipients legitimately don’t need to be listed. The thing you need to be aware of is that some of the excipients you are trying to avoid may not be listed on the label because of their trace amounts.

Chemical excipients and fillers can hinder the efficacy, skin absorption and quality

Himalayan bath salt

Himalayan Salt is mined in the foothills of the Himalaya mountains. Ancient oceans deposited these salts 250 million years ago when the Himalaya Mountains were being formed. Because the salt beds were covered by lava, ice, and snow for millions of years, Himalayan salt is free of many modern-day pollutants.

Himalayan sea salt contains 84 minerals needed within the human body, thus making it much healthier than other types of salt.

Himalayan salt is often used as a bath preparation. Mineral baths of all kinds have been popular for hundreds of years, as they can provide soothing relief for several conditions.

Himalayan salt baths, may be beneficial in the following ways:

Relaxes and calms

Himalayan

This bright orange beauty serves as the birth flower for those born in October. That's why this month we've decided to put the spotlight on calendula. When it comes to plant-based skincare ingredients, this one truly reigns supreme. This incredible flower packs some serious botanical benefits that can address almost every skincare concern and improve the overall appearance of your complexion with each use. The calendula plant's powerful healing abilities have been recognized for centuries, both internally and topically, to heal wounds, burns, rashes, and more...

A lot of skincare companies will advertise their products as all natural, but here at Starflower Essentials our skincare is so much more than natural. From using organic, food-grade ingredients to the small, handcrafted batches made with utmost freshness, we provide you with truly holistic skincare products that are synonymous with truth, beauty, and wellness.

National Skin Care Awareness Month is always celebrated during the month of September. Even though spreading skin care knowledge is something we strive to do on a regular basis, we spend this month really reflecting and learning the best ways to take the best care of your skin, re-evaluating skin care needs, and making others aware of the overall importance of skin care. This is a great month for all skin care enthusiasts to spend some extra energy on sharing ideas and skills to help improve the lifestyle of others by example and education. Because let’s admit, we all act nicer when our skin looks good! 

Amino Acids and Essential Fatty Acids are the building blocks for overall skin health. Starflower Essentials products are packed with these compounds that play an important role in maintaining naturally beautiful skin. Read on to discover more about their properties and their role in skin health.

Using oils can set you on the path to a gorgeous complexion and work wonders on any number of skincare woes to transform skin from dull to dazzling! Keep reading to see why Starflower’s must-try facial oils should be in your beauty routine — and which ones would work best for you.