Central London, UK – KATHLEEN®, a luxury collection of natural & organic skin care brand announced today, they will join the Bloggers Summer Hangout event, taking place at the Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP on 24th and 25th June 2016 from 1-5pm, and introducing KATHLEEN® groundbreaking new products to all bloggers. You are invited to come and visit us.
KATHLEEN® represents the perfect collaboration of scientific research, experience and advanced technology. Our products are created from blending precious plants, marine extracts and essential oils. We now stand as the expert in Ageless Glow Formulation for all skin types including hypoallergenic skin.
We are skincare specialists with a desire for creating perfect and healthy skin. It is never too early or too late to think about your skincare routine that helps you look your best. At KATHLEEN® we give you helpful tips to look flawless and fabulous at every age and recommend the products best suited for your particular skin concerns.
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We love nature and science. KATHLEEN® provides high quality, premium, natural and organic skincare products with no extra artificial chemicals. KATHLEEN® is 100% made in Great Britain. Our success is due to our careful selection of the purest, natural organic ingredients and our good manufacturing process. We pride ourselves on providing natural and reliable skin care products.
The miracle plant contains a variety of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fibre which work benefit the skin in a variety of ways. Aloe Vera is a rich natural source of Vitamin C which to helps to promote production of collagen and treat acne, as well as helping to target fine lines & wrinkles. Its abilities to store huge amounts of water allows for the ingredient to replenish moisture into the skin, leaving it super hydrated.
“Did you know Aloe Vera was the “plant of immortality” during the ancient Egyptian period as early as 4,000 BC?”
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Can you believe that an Aloe Vera leaf contains more than200 different bio-active components, including vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, amino acids, anthraquinones, enzymes, lignin, saponins and salicylic acids. Scientist, Robert Davis, Ph. D., using the conductor-orchestra concept, explains the relationship that exists among these 200 bio-active components within Aloe Vera. One of these components, a polysaccharide acts as the conductor that leads a symphony composed of 200 active compounds working as the orchestra molecules to work synergistically
Here are the orchestra molecules.
Vitamins:It contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, B4 (as choline), B9 (as folic acid), B12 and E, which are antioxidants and neutralize free radicals.
Enzymes: It contains 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Bradykinase specially targets to reduce excessive inflammation.
Minerals:It provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. They are essential for the proper functioning of various enzyme in human metabolic systems. They also are antioxidants.
Sugars:It provides monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans/polymannose). These are derived from the mucilage layer of the plant and are known as mucopolysaccharides. The most prominent monosaccharide is mannose-6-phosphate, and the most common polysaccharides are called glucomannans. Acemannan, a prominent glucomannan has also been found. Recently, a glycoprotein with antiallergic properties, called alprogen and novel anti-inflammatory compound, C-glucosyl chromone, has been isolated from Aloe Vera gel. They empower our skin and promote healthy glowing complexion.
Anthraquinones: It provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives. Aloin and emodin act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals.
Fatty acids: It provides 4 botanical steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, β-sisosterol and lupeol. All these have anti-inflammatory action and lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties.
Others: It provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids and 8 essential amino acids. They are Lysine, Valine, Methionine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Phenylaianine, Histidine and Glutamin acid which help the production of elastin, cell regeneration and metabolism. Also Aloe Vera contains salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
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Production Process
Although Aloe Vera is rich in bio-active components, these active components are easily degraded during the production process, involving crushing, grinding, pressing, filtration and stabilization. Manufacturers have never stopped to advance the production process to assure the active components are perfectly and entirely preserved and maintained. It is only within the last decade, scientists have found the best production process – cold processed.
The best products should be cold processed using the whole leaf. The freshly removed leaves must go directly into production and prevent the extended heat sterilization which damages the active ingredients and reduces its efficacy. Cold processed Aloe Vera therefore has to be sterilized by ultraviolet light and micron filtration.
Various studies found that there are many benefits of using Aloe Vera, including minor sunburns, skin moisturizing, soft scarring, anti-inflammation, fighting aging and supply of nutrients. Nowadays, Aloe Vera may be one of the most commonly used herbs in the United States to produce pharmaceutical, cosmetic or food products.
Did you know? Kathleen Natural’s Silk Miracle Essenceinfused with Aloe Vera, Marine Collagen, Silk Amino acid and Marula oil which all work in synergy to boost the skin’s natural defence and promote a healthier, smoother and more glowing complexion. Kathleen Natural’s Tonifying Mist is also formulated with Aloe Vera, alongside Glycerin, Chamomile and Lemon Extracts which work together to help moisturise dry skin, heal and soothe skin irritation and leave the skin more tone, less redness and more radiant.
Finally, readers must realize that Aloe Vera is not a panacea! You are encouraged to consult your physician or your local healthcare doctor if you have any suspect health or skin problem.
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To give your skin the natural boost, follow these 4 steps
Exfoliate
Exfoliating removes dead cells to prevent skin becoming dull and help maintain the healthy glow. Natural scrubs with apricot seeds, sea salt, or sugar will not irritate the skin. If you have extra sensitive skin, home exfoliating may not suitable to you.
Moisturize
Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and botanical oils can work wonders on your skin so look for these in your skincare products. I recommend Silk Miracle Essence. It is a blend of 7 distinctive natural extracts including Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and coconut oil keeping your skin plump and hydrated.
Treat
If you suffer from dark circles or uneven tone, this is especially important. Cranberry and allantoin help to promote blood circulation (therefore detoxing the skin), evens skin tone and brightens complexion. The ingredients may include liquorice as it is the best brightening agent. Liquorice, cranberry and allantoin can be found in Amazing White Illuminating Serum together with many other skin-loving ingredients that transforming your skin to brightest, luminous looking.
Sunscreen
I wrote about the importance of protecting your skin from UV rays in my post Summer Skincare Tips however it’s best practice to use sunscreen also in winter. You can get foundation with SPF++.
There is a direct relationship between high-sugar diet and skin aging!
Here are the 7 tips to reduce or slow AGES.
There is a direct relationship between high-sugar diet and skin aging!
Scientists found that once sugar enter our blood (in form of glucose) which attach themselves to the amino groups of tissue proteins such as collagen to form harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (nickname AGES!). These process accelerate skin aging in two areas:
Harmful AGES have taken up the precious collagen from our body in a domino-like reaction. Collagen is a natural type of protein which makes up over 80% of a person’s skin, working like a ‘glue’ and ‘scaffolding’. Therefore, AGES further reduce the level of collagen leading to dry, wrinkles and sagging looking skin.
AGES also affect what type of collagen we have. Our skin contains 3 types of collagen (types I, II, and III) and type III are the most stable and longest lasting. AGES will transform type III collagen into type I, which is more fragile.
Nevertheless could we completely eliminate all types of sugar from our diets? We should not! Sugar is an essential fuel for cells and energy metabolism, critical to survival. However, here are the tips to reduce or slow AGES.
Tips #1: Limited your daily added, or ‘free’ sugars to 5% of your daily calorie intake, equals to five-six teaspoons (25g) for women and seven-eight teaspoons (35g) which is the recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
Tips #2: Avoid fizzy drink which contain around 9 teaspoons of sugar!
Tips #3: Avoid high-fructose corn syrup (a common additive sweetener in processed food) which is 10 times faster formation of AGES. Check labels for ingredients list!
Tips #4: Minimize intake of carbohydrates.
Tips #5: No more fast food.
Tips #6: Eat more antioxidant-rich foods; fruits e.g grapes, berries, especially dark-colored ones; nuts e.g. walnuts; dark green vegetables.
Tips #7: Replenish the skin with antioxidant-rich ingredients, coenzyme Q10, green coffee extract, algae extract, sunflower seed oil, apricot kernel oil, sandalwood extract, Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and cranberry extract.
