Dr. Em Natural Skin & Hair Care

Can you honestly name all the ingredients in your skin and hair care products? Do you know if they’re beneficial, harmful, or questionable? It’s easy to overlook these details, much like the “Boiling Frog” metaphor, where gradual changes go unnoticed. However, the cumulative effects over time could lead to irreversible consequences.  Here is an example of a list of ingredients of a well-known moisturizer brand. Do you know half of these ingredients? Are they all good for you?  Water\Aqua\Eau, Isostearyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Trehalose, Salicylic Acid, Creatine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Propyl...

You're lucky if...... you NEVER had your hair colored, permed, exposed to chlorine in pool water, or exposed to the sun and wind, or used hot styling tools. Basically, if you have virgin, untouched, unprocessed hair, then this article is NOT for you.  If you're not so lucky, read on.... When you look at children's hair, you wished you were a child. I would love to go back in time and appreciate the beautiful hair I had before I got into perming, coloring, rebonding, or using curling irons or hair dryers. Healthy hair accepts the right moisture, and oil for shine. It is soft, smooth, and bouncy (like my niece Rhaiza's beautiful hair).  Normally, our hair has an outer layer called lipid epicuticle and has a smooth appearance. But when you see frizz and split ends, this means that there is damage to the cuticles, likely through friction such as from hair brushing. when your hair is wet, the combing friction of brushing is quite damaging!   Normal hair is also porous (ab...

LOVE YOUR FACE CREAM (LYFC) Not your ordinary anti-aging face cream. No water. No preservatives. No chemicals. Its nutrient-rich oils keep your skin hydrated, moisturized, vibrant, and soft. Does not cause or exacerbate acne. A pea-size amount goes a long way. Use morning and evening. Store in the fridge to increase shelf life (up to 3 months). Throw away when you notice discoloration or scent change. Ingredients: Sweet almond oil, vegetable glycerin, jojoba oil, shea butter, beeswax, mango butter, vitamin E oil, carrot seed oil, red raspberry oil, & rose oil.  These have great sun protection factor but for prolonged sun exposure, you will need a broad spectrum sunscreen that contains zinc oxide. Goodnight C-Serum with Hyaluronic Acid  Go to bed knowing that your skin is pampered, nourished and moisturized. Wake up to a more radiant skin. It can lighten dark spots and other skin blemishes. Its  anti-aging properties reduce fine lines and can slow down skin aging. It i...

LOTION BODY BARS These are NOT your ordinary lotions. NO WATER. NO PRESERVATIVES. NO CHEMICALS. Just nutrient-rich plant-based oils and extracts. Lotions that are skin and earth friendly! Enjoy the nourishing and moisturizing benefits of these incredible plant-based oils and butters. Refer to https://dremnaturalbeauty.blogspot.com/2020/07/learn-about-ingredients-of-dr-em.html for information regarding each of these ingredients.  Rosy Lavender  Lotion Bar A luxurious and nutrient-rich skin indulgence with rose and lavender essential oils. Rub lotion lightly on your skin then spread with hands. A little bit goes a long way! Ingredients: Beeswax, sweet almond oil, mango butter, jojoba oil, lavender essential oil, rose essential oil, vitamin E oil, organic dried red pitaya (dragon fruit).  $14.99 each (2 ounces) (sale price until Aug. 15) Additional $2.50 for round storage container (container design/COLOR varies)  _______________________________________________________...

dremnatural.com Hello and thank you for your interest in learning about the amazing plant-based ingredients in my skin and hair care products. In healthcare, we promote health literacy among our consumers. The more they know, the better they are at making informed decisions. This concept also applies to skin and hair care. Knowing what you put on your skin gives you power and confidence to choose products that are beneficial to your skin and hair, which has an impact on your overall health and well-being.   Reading a product label of a popular brand lotion (above photo) is not only confusing but time consuming. There are so many ingredients we don't know much about and there are a ton of them! The lotion above has about 15 kinds of preservatives and a huge portion of the content are fillers like water and mineral oil. With natural and organic products, you will only see a few ingredients because there are no harmful chemicals, preservatives, or fillers involved! Here's an examp...

Hello! I’m Emmie, a nurse with over 30 years of experience and holds a doctorate in nursing degree. My journey through life - caring for my health and that of my patients, and my advanced education have deepened my appreciation for the miracle of the human body and the genius behind its creation. Our organs, tissues, cells, and immune system work tirelessly to keep us healthy. Staying well requires effort and intentional habits. While some illnesses are beyond our control, we can influence our health by being mindful of what we put in and on our bodies. We carefully choose the foods, drinks, supplements, and medicines we consume to maintain or improve our health. But what about the products we apply to our skin? Our skin, the largest organ of the body, covering about 20 square feet, absorbs everything it encounters, including potentially harmful chemicals and preservatives in many skincare products. This is why many people opt for organic and natural skincare products. During the...