Exploring the Orchid, Product Review: Orchid Anti-aging Serum

Orchid Oil –The orchid flower, national flower of Thailand, has been used in Asia for centuries for its reparative and protective properties. Orchids are very well known for their emollient properties, antioxidant properties and reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Ideal for all skin types and rich in minerals, which exist naturally in the skin, such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper empowers Holistic Healing Serums.

This super potent plant lipid, provides seeds the energy that they need to survive during the germination process.
It forms the active ingredient in Orchid Antiaging Serum with superb smoothing and clarifying properties. The different essential oils used in it help reduce wrinkles and folds, a great difference is seen along the jawline where sagging skin is easily seen.

Also a component of Tummy Tucker Xtra, and along with other ingredients, aids the speedy reduction of a sagging belly, pospartum by increasing collagen and elastin in that area and making the flabby skin to shrink inwards.

Orchid Extract, is clinically tested to be non-irritating and hypoallergenic and is gentle for use even for sensitive individuals.

Coconut Oil

COCONUT OIL

What is it?
Derived from coconuts, this saturated fat is usually sold in solid form and melts on the skin. It can be used in cooking and baking. Always buy virgin organic coconut oil, not processed, cheaper oils - which may lose benefits through processing.

It is supposedly the only Medium Density Lipid and is a healthy cooking oil, even at high temperatures. Does not break down into trans-fats and does not go rancid like all other oils.


What are the supposed benefits?
John Appleton, a coconut-oil distributor from Takapuna, says this former delinquent is back in favour with some scientists who say it is one of nature's richest sources of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).
"MCTs are burned for energy instead of being stored as fat, so taking coconut oil can contribute to a weight management programme.

Said to increase thyroid function and metabolic rate to aid in weight loss.

"Virgin coconut oil also contains acids found in human breast milk (Lauric Acid) which are known to have anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties."

These properties of coconut oil have been linked to lowering bad cholesterol levels, to have an anti-ageing effect on the skin and be good for the hair.

Some studies have shown coconut oil to be beneficial in cases of colonic and breast cancer.

What's the best way to take it?
Many people take a couple of tablespoons a day straight from the jar. Or you can blend it into smoothies or porridge.

What's the medical opinion?
"We thought it was bad for us but it's a good plant fat, like nuts and avocado, and it's fantastic for helping people lose weight."

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Pic above links to recipe of fragrant coconut rice, but not the south Indian variety I make, with Chicken curry has all my American friends salivating, sweat-pouring and wanting more.

In India, specifically Kerala, where 80% of crop is coconuts, Coconut oil is used in cooking, and making delicacies, for skin and hair. Natives have generally smooth skin, long, thick and dark hair and there are very low obese people. Kerala also has the highest literacy rate of 96% in India.