I've found another one - Murumuru Butter

I have another one with a funny name.  Murumuru butter is another rare butter found in the Amazon which has amazing benefits for the hair.  As many of today's products use shea butter as the oil of choice, the use of other exotic products need to be utilized as well.  Shea butter is good, but for hair like mine shea butter is not the best butter of all.

Now lets get down to the real benefits of murumuru with how it works for kinky curly hair.  The lipids present in the murumuru plant hydrate and moisturize the skin and hair in a very intense way. The emolliency supports the integrity of the skin and your hair’s cutaneous barrier. Moreover, murumuru is chock full of nurturing vitamins and minerals.

Murumuru is especially useful to people of all ethnicities with kinky, curly or wavy hair because of its softening ability. Often, kinky, and some types of curly, hair feels coarse. Murumuru coats coarse curls, making them more supple and manageable. Products containing an appreciative amount of murumuru oil or extract are well suited to textured curls. Murumuru products moisturize the hair with lasting hydration, controlling frizz and defining curls. 

The rich butter made from murumuru is a light amber color, with an earthen aroma. It is rich in oleic acid, which promotes health. Oleic acid-rich botanicals aid with moisture retention, benefiting the skin and hair. The emollient constituents in murumuru enhance the natural gloss of hair and provide sheen to naturally dull, kinky or highly textured hair. Murumuru ingredients also provide a healthy shine to chemically treated, over-processed damaged hair. 

I've specifically formulated butters and hair moisturizers using murumuru butter because simply put it provides amazing hydration.  I'll keep every one posted so they'll no when the online store is ready for product purchase.  If you would like to try them in the meantime send a message to purabodynaturals@gmail.com
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I've discovered the joy of cupuacu butter

I'm ordering products one day when I come across this strange word "cupuacu".  My first thought is how do I pronounce it and what is it?  As I read more I learned a lot about natural ingredients from the Amazon and their benefits to skin and hair.  I was really impressed to know cupuacu butter is called Amazonian shea butter, however it is superior to shea in terms of moisturizing properties. Due to the high level of triglycerides caupuacu leaves a softness on the skin and hair like never before.  In addition the butter has water retention properties which allows hair and skin to retain moisture.  After using it on my hair, my hair was so soft and moisturized I couldn't believe the results.  I can't wait to share my new creations with everyone. 

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Pura Body Naturals Body Show

It's official, the beauty show is scheduled for June 19th, 2010 from 4-7pm.  The location is City Heights located at 375 Ralph McGill, Atlanta, GA  I've been busy preparing for the show so I've been unable to post, but I'm back with you now. 

If there's anyone who wants to to attend the show please come.  This will be the try before you buy sale.  The initial product line will be available and all items will be 50% off.  In addition to that, all who attend will receive a FREE gift and those who have 3 guests attend with them will receive a gift bag with FREE products. 

See you there!!!!

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Honey Love

No not the old R.Kelly jam, but I've actually found a new love for honey.  My normal routine is to use honey to sweeten my herbal tea.  After years of hearing about honey being good for your hair and skin, I finally tried it for myself.  I made a bath soak using honey and now my skin feels like silk.  I'm sure people are thinking "how can you bathe in something as sticky as honey?" The simple answer is....... You have to use Pura body scrubs to find out. LOL

My next project is to use it on my hair.  I'll keep you posted on the results.

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Mint Lip Scrub - Kiss My Lips

Everyone should want kissable soft lips (at least I think so), but how do you really get them?  One way to start is by using a truly moisturizing lip balm.  This doesn't include the brands that are most common with petroleum jelly as a main ingredient.  Petroleum works as a "barrier" that serves to help the skin retain moisture, however it become an issue when applied to dry skin that needs to be moisturized before applying a product.  So if you start with dry lips and then apply a lot of petroleum you may end with dry lips as well.  Some people love petroleum jelly as a moisturizer while some see it as grease applied to the skin; that issue is left up to personal choice. However, there are better ways to create kissable lips.

The first step is to actually exfoliate your lips with Pura's Minty Lip Scrub followed by Pura's All Natural Avocado Lip Butter.  It really makes a difference in the way your lips look and feel.  Imagine lips with less dryness and more softness; that would mean you've discovered the joy of natural beauty.

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Moisturizers Increasing Cancer Risk for Some Women

A recent news report highlighted the risk some moisturizers can have for some women that are already prone to cancer.  It has been known for some years that the preservative paraben was found in breast cancer tissue, however there is no definite answer as to how it entered the tissue cells.  Some theories suggest it could be entering the body through commercial underarm deodorants which mostly contain paraben as a preservative. In addition, some moisturizers used on the skin may serve as an entrance into the body.  With this in mind it's even more important to know what you use on your skin because those ingredients enter your body through the skin. 

Another point consumers have to remember is the FDA doesn't regulate cosmetics the same as drugs and food.  For example, cosmetics by law don't have to be tested before they enter the marketplace.  So it's imperative for consumers to read the labels in order for them to understand what they're using.  To learn more about the products research them to see if they're known toxins or if they have health concerns attached with using them. 

See the attached video to get more information on cancer causing estrogen in commerical moisturizers.

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Getting Your Feet Ready for Summer

As the weather is getting warmer the feet start showing.  With that in mind we need to make sure our feet are are beautiful and summer ready.  The first thing to remember is that your feet should always be moisturized on a daily basis along with the rest of your body.  A great way to help your skin retain moisture is to apply your moisturizer after a shower when your skin is damp.  If your routine is to take care of your feet at a later time soaking your feet in salts infused with natural healing oils helps relieve dry skin on your feet.  Continue the routine by mositurizing your feet with a moisturizer created to help dry skin paying close attention to your heels.

For more information on how Pura products can  make your feet beautiful contact me.

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