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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

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:

Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, but you’re not powerless. Vira-Defense can help you get through these stressful times.

Below is a testimonial from the owner of Starflower, Cherylyn...

In early 2020 I came down with a powerful virus. I am not certain that it was the corona-virus but I knew it was enough to put my body into overdrive trying to fight it. I began taking large doses of Vitamin C along with Vira Defense. In 24 hours I knew I had overcome the worst of it and I was able to function normally, however, I still had to rid my body of the residual damage and fatigue it had left. It took two weeks for the virus to leave my lymph glands and for me and my lymph system to return to normal.

Here are the daily doses I took as soon as I knew I was feeling ill...

• Vira Defense -2 droppers every 3 hours for 24

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! 

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.