Replenish Dry Summer Skin
Replenish Dry Summer Skin
September 2009
As I strolled through the Farmer's Market this weekend my eye was drawn to the bright yellow sunflowers splashing the farm stands with color. The sunflower is not only a beautiful symbol of summertime, but it also has amazing benefits for your hair and body!
As we near the end of the summer our skin and hair may have become dehydrated and damaged from our two month long exposure to the sun. Sunflower seed oil can aid in the healing process as it provides the extra boost of moisture that our skin and hair needs. In this way, it seems fitting that the sunflower blooms during this time of year when we need it most.
Sunflower seed oil is best known for high levels of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are both healing and moisturizing. In addition this oil is fairly lightweight, perfect for applying in the summer!
There are many products on the market that utilize the benefits of the sunflower. Dr. Hauschka Almond St. John's Wort Body Oil is a delicious, light oil that provides instant relief for dry, damaged and parched skin and uses highly refined sunflower seed oil as a key ingredient to help replenish skin after the shower or bath.
Summertime means hair is exposed to the damaging rays of the sun, saltwater, chlorine and other environmental aggressors. In addition to the color most of us are applying, these added assaults on our hair can cause dryness, brassiness, color oxidation and brittleness. Barex Italiana Colourlife Shampoo, Conditioner and Masque uses Sunflower Extract to heal our damaged halo while nourishing each hair strand with protective antioxidants. Special UV filters lock in color, moisture, and prevent oxidation.
Apart from applying sunflower seed oil to your body you can also enjoy these beauty advantages by eating sunflower seeds or using sunflower seed oil in your cooking. Enjoy the dog days of summer, but don't forget to give your skin the care it needs with the help of this extraordinary flower!
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