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About Organics Hair color

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:55:47 +0000

Organic Color Systems contains some of the best natural ingredients to produce a gentle color which gives a superb result every time. Our natural and certified organic ingredients, along with their functions, are listed below:

Ingredient	Derived From	Function
PEG-2 Oleamine	Soya Bean	Moisturizing gel base
Agua	Pure water	Used in base
Oleic Acid	Oleic Acid	Moisturizer
Hydrolysed Wheat Protein	Wheat	conditioner
Perfum	Banana	Fragrance
Certified Organic Symphytum Officianale	Comfrey Extract	Scalp Soother
Certified Organic Citrus Grandis	Grapefruit Extract	Natural Anti Bacterial
Certified Organic Citrus Dulcis	Orange Extract	Natural Antioxodant
Ascorbic Acid	Vitamin C	Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate	Vitamin E	Antioxidant
Sodium Sulphite	Mineral	Antioxidant
Cocamide	Coconut	Lathering agent & Thickener
Alcohol Denatured	Corn	Viscosity adjuster
Ethanolamine	Coconut	pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydrosulphite	Mineral	Antioxidant

Organic Color Systems does not contain ammonia, resorcinol, formaldehyde, or p-toluenediamine (2,5 diamine toluene or 4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine as banned by the European Union CAS No. 56496-88-9) or any other ingredient banned from use in professional hair color by any Government Authority regulating our ingredients. Our hair color has been specifically formulated to be the most natural, organic, and cruelty-free professional hair color available word-wide without sacrificing the supreme performance demanded by the most creative colorists. More information on ingredients banned by the European Union from use in cosmetics can be found here.

Natural soothing and anti-inflammatory agents, such as certified organic chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) and certified organic comfrey (Symphytum Officinale).

Antioxidants slow down or prevent oxidative reactions in the body. Although necessary for life, oxygen is a highly reactive molecule which can cause damage by producing free radicals. Antioxidants prevent and repair damage done to the body by these free radicals. Organic Color Systems includes the natural antioxidants certified organic orange (Citrus Dulcis) and grapefruit (Citrus Grandis), as well as vitamins C and E.

The conditioning and moisturizing function is fulfilled by Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, which also helps to strengthen hair.

Our organic ingredients have been certified by the Soil Association which is the UK’s leading campaigning andcertification organization for organic food and farming. Please click <here> to download a pdf of the full list of Organic Color Systems ingredients for our PPD and PTD free colors.

The hair samples pictured here are from exactly the same natural level 5 virgin hair. The image on the left shows hair colored with Organic Color Systems level 6 and 20 Volume Activator. The image on the right shows the same hair colored with a leading manufacturer’s ammonia-based color, using a level 6 and their corresponding 20 Volume developer.

As you can see from the photographs Organic Color Systems does not disrupt the integrity of the hairs cuticle layer. In addition, the delicate protein/moisture balance of the hair is preserved. This means improved texture, more shine, greater fade resistance, and color that fades on tone.

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What do Enzyme Peels do in a facial?

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:07:56 +0000

Enzyme peels dissolve dead skin cells, soften and even skin tone. The exfoliation retexturizes the skin and it also stimulates skin immunity and collagen production. Cranberry Enzymes, pumpkin, and papaya are are group of select enzymes we use during an anti-aging facial.

Cranberry Enzymes	Dissolve dead skin cells, soften and even skin tone
Papaya Enzyme	Dissolve dead skin cells, soften and even skin tone
Lactic Acid	Decreases hyperpigmentation, exfoliates and retexturizes the skin
Beta Glucan	Stimulates skin immunity, anti-aging, UV protectant
Hyaluronic Acid	Powerful humectant, promotes wound healing, softens

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Neuromuscular Therapy

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:25:06 +0000

NeuroMuscular Therapy is a highly specific results oriented method of working with chronic stress and pain. It has been shown to be of therapeutic value for persistent soft tissue distress, injury and muscular tension.

Through precise application neuromuscular therapists can restore muscular tone and banance, improve the drainage of blood and lymph nourishing the tissues and decrease abnormally high neurological stimulation in an area of spasm. It is safe, effective and produces no side effects apart from a mild soreness due to the release of normal cellular waste that has accumulated due to muscular strain.

Nerve Entrapment/Compression takes place when muscles spasm, putting pressure on nerves or nerve bundles that run through the soft tissues or that lie between muscles and bony structures. The neuromuscular therapist will relax the constricted muscles relieving the pressure.

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FACIAL BENEFITS

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:18:28 +0000

Having a facial increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the shoulders, face, and neck. At the Fountain of Youth Day Spa in hendersonville we include a neck, shoulder and head massage it makes all the difference. Toning and tightening of the skin and fascia are benefits of a facial regime. Detoxification of the skin, better alertness and emotional healing are great side effects of having a facial. Acupressure , lymphatic drainage and facial rejuvenation manipulations are all part of the facial session.

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MASSAGE THERAPY INFLUENCES MOOD AND HEALTH:

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:41:36 +0000

Stress

In a 2010 study from Sweden, one 80-minute hand-and-foot massage significantly lowered people’s heart rates, cortisol levels, and insulin levels—all of which help lower stress. Consistent regular massages, even just neck and shoulder massages on a regular basis decrease stress.

Depression

Several modalities of massage including Swedish, shiatsu, and other massage types may ease depression, a 2010 meta-analysis in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found. Massages actually reduce stress hormone levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, and boost mood and relaxation by triggering the release of oxytocin and serotonin.

High blood pressure

A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that after people with normal blood pressure had deep-tissue massage for 45 to 60 minutes, their BPs fell—specifically, by an average of 10.4 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg) systolic, and 5.3 mm/Hg diastolic.

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SWEDISH MASSAGE

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:11:24 +0000

What is swedish massage? it was developed in the 1700s by a Swedish doctor, this type of massage is generally used to relax and energize. Long gliding strokes, applying circular pressure with hands and palms, and firm kneading are used to relax muscles and increase the oxygen flow in the blood. Other terms in massage therapy you may hear are Effluerage which refers to gliding strokes made by using the palms, thumbs and fingertips. Pregnancy massage is done with the mom often side-lying or positioned with pillows to keep the pressure off the vena cave. Pregnancy massage should be done after the first 3 months.

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MASSAGE THERAPY MECHANICS

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:02:54 +0000

FASCIA is a connective tissue that wraps and envelops our body, it provides a web that interconnects all the tissues of the body. Fascia is directly beneath the skin and superficially on the skin. Deeper in the body it wraps around musculature and is integral to the musculature itself by providing endomysial sleeves that contain muscle fibers. If fascia is under tension it stiffens and hardens restricting blood flow within the vessels and impinges nerves causing pain, stiffness, tingling or pain and congestion. Massage helps break up this ‘scar’ tissue and releases the tension thereby restoring the body to normal function and blood flow and nutrient supply is restored.

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MASSAGE THERAPY

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:47:04 +0000

MASSAGE THERAPY helps reduce stress and incorporating massage into your health regimen improves the autonomic nervous system regulation. Massage helps reduce headaches and improves your psychological state. A study by the National Headache Foundation found stress frequently a headache trigger; managing stress with massage therapy is a safe and effective method.

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Keratin treatments:

theresa — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:07:43 +0000

Keratin Hair Treatments: What to Expect

New keratin-based treatments may save you hours each day.

By Denise Mann
WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

When friends think of Susan Greene, a 38-year-old lawyer originally from Staten Island, N.Y., they instinctively picture her trademark kinky, curly hair.

And that is why they do a double-take when they see her today.

Like legions of women (and some men) who have spent decades struggling to get their curly, frizzy, or coarse hair to behave, Greene opted for keratin hair straightening, which is the latest trend in hair-straightening or relaxing.

There are a host of brand names available, including Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy by Coppola, Global Keratin Complex, the La Brasiliana treatment, Brazilian Keratin Treatment, the Brazilian Blow Out, and Brazilian Hair Straightening.

“None of the ‘miracle treatments’ I have tried over the years lived up to their hype,” Greene says. “In my hours of Googling the treatments, I kept reading how it was life changing. So I went to the salon reluctant, but ready to pay a small fortune for what I hoped would not be another disappointment.”

She wasn’t disappointed. “I have the soft, wavy, silky hair that I have always dreamed of having,” Greene tells WebMD. “I make random people feel it and probably talk too much about how much I love my hair. ”

These Brazilian, keratin-based hair-straightening techniques are all the rage, but there are some concerns that certain formulations may contain high levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

Considering whether you should try keratin hair straightening for the first time, or for a follow-up treatment, despite all the stories in the media? Here are answers.

What Your Hair & Scalp Say About Your Health

What Is Keratin Hair Straightening?

Most of today’s popular straighteners are keratin-based. Keratin is a protein found naturally in your hair. It can fill in gaps in the hair cuticle that are cracked, dry, or damaged. It is mixed with varying levels of formaldehyde, and applied to the hair, and then sealed in with the heat of a flat iron. The formaldehyde helps hold the keratin molecules together, which straightens your hair and keeps it that way.

The results of keratin-based treatments last about two to 2 1/2 months. Keratin treatments take about 90 minutes or longer, based on the length of your hair. The price also rises and falls with your hair’s length, but averages around $300.

Color — whether highlights, low lights, or merely covering up the gray — can be done on hair that has had keratin-based straightening treatments. In fact, some hair care experts recommend getting the treatment right after your color so that it seals the color in as well.

Maintenance

There is some downtime with these treatments — meaning not washing your hair for three or four days afterward, because the solution takes time to work, says hair stylist Henri Borday of New York’s Mizu salon and the corporate educator for hair care company Global Keratin.

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AROMATHERAPY

theresa — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:57:30 +0000

Aromoratherapy is the use (by inhalation and or application) of pure essential oils, distilled from plants, flowers, shrubs and trees to restore or enhance health, beauty and well-being. Aromatherapy incorporated into facials, skincare and massage therapy enhances the treatment significantly on a therapeutic level and emotional level. It is best to stay away from essential oils during pregnancy (especially in the first there months ) except those considered safe: rose, neroli, lavender and chamomiles.

Lemon: stimulating, skin cleanser, purifies air

Lavender: Universal sedative and tonic action, very balancing antiseptic, anti -inflamatory, skin rejuvenation. research show that linalool show potent sedative, fungistatic and bacteriostatic actions.

Some major properties of essential oils:

Anti-Infectious/antimicrobial/antiseptic. :antimocrobial, kills bacteria:Eucalyptus, oregano, clove bud, thyme, cedarwood.

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