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Face Serum

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A Face Serum delivers rich, potent ingredients directly into the skin, it is a face-care product that is applied to the face after cleansing it, but before applying a moisturizer. Serums are made of very tiny molecules, so your skin absorbs them faster and deeply, whereas a moisturizer has larger molecules so they form a barrier on this skin (which is good for locking in moisture, but may prevent the "good stuff" from going in). Because serums are richer in content, they do tend to be costlier than moisturizers. However because only a small amount is needed per use, a 10 ml bottle may last for months when used appropriately. The Pugtha Face Serum is simple and unique, containing only natural ingredients and giving you only the nourishment your skin needs, less is more! It is made of only 3 ingredients: Argan, Evening Primrose and Frankincense Essential Oils. It helps improve the appearance of the skin, giving you a beautiful and radiant look. Argan Oil Produc...

Tea Tree Oil

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Essential Oils are extracted from plants; the leaves, flowers, stem, bark, roots or peel. These oils capture the scent and flavor, known as "the essence", of the plant. They are obtained using either steam distillation (using steam and/or water) or cold-pressing with a machine. They have been used for thousands of years to make cosmetics, medicine, perfume and more recently, aromatherapy products. Each essential oil contains various compounds with unique qualities. You may use them aromatically (by inhaling through the nose or mouth) or topically (rubbing into the skin). It is believed that inhaling the aroma from essential oils stimulates an area of the brain which controls emotion, sense of smell and long term memory. This also affects some functions like breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. Essential oils are concentrates and should never be used without first diluting them, before inhaling or applying on the skin, they must be combined with an oil or butter (c...

Taking Care of Baby's Skin...:::

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Keeping your baby's skin soft and healthy begins with understanding it's needs and unique characteristics. African baby skin is sensitive and can get dry, or have dark spots (hyper pigmentation). Within the first two to three weeks of life, baby's skin tends to get darker. Bathing cleanses your baby's skin, but it also removes the natural oils the body produces from the skin, this can make the skin dry. Dry skin can become itchy and uncomfortable. Until your baby is over 3 months of age, try not to use any product that contains fragrance since it may irritate the skin. The detergent you use for your baby's laundry should also be mild, and you will have to rinse it off thoroughly to avoid leaving behind any skin irritant. I usually rinse off a newborn's laundry 3 times after a wash. Using a gentle moisturizer regularly can help soothe and protect baby's skin. You should use a product that does not contain alcohol or perfume since these can dry ...

Breast Cancer

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The cells in the body are the basic building blocks that form tissue. New cells are formed to replace old dead cells, but sometimes, something goes wrong and new cells are formed when they are not needed, and these excess cells build up to form a mass of tissue called a lump, growth or tumor. Benign Tumors are generally not aggressive towards the surrounding tissue but they may grow to press on organs and cause pain or other problems, these are usually removed to ease pain and problems. Malignant Tumors are cancerous and aggressive because they invade and damage surrounding tissue, in this case a test, called a biopsy, is done to check the level of aggression of the tumor and determine treatment options. Metastatic cancer is when malignant tumors spread to other parts of the body to form secondary tumors. Cancer is characterized by abnormal cell growth that invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer begins in the cells of the breast and can invade surrounding tissue ...

Pugtha Soothing Breast Balm

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Pregnancy can leave your breasts feeling tender, itchy or dry. If you are going through radiation treatment your breast can also feel "burnt". This balm is made with soothing ingredients like olive oil, Vitamin E oil and Calendula Extract: all natural ingredients to nourish and soothe tender and sore skin. It absorbs without leaving a greasy feel, helping to soothe the skin. We personally find this balm healing and can be used in just about any part of the body you find irritated or sore. If you are breastfeeding, we suggest you show the ingredient list to your doctor and use it around the breast to minimize swallowing. Key Ingredient Properties: Olive Oil - Pressed from the olive plant, olive oil has been long known for its therapeutic properties, olive oil is gentle and mild. It sits longer on the skin protecting it from the elements. Avocado Oil - Extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit, it is moisturizing and conditioning, rich in vitamin B1, B2 and A whic...

Pugtha Deodorant Mist...:::

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Sweat has no smell, its the bacteria on or under the skin that makes our sweat stink! Deodorants are applied to help remove or prevent this unpleasant smells by controlling bacterial growth in our sweat. Most regulatory authorities classify deodorants as cosmetics since they only mask or neutralize the body odor caused by bacteria. Antiperspirants prevent you from sweating. They contain aluminum compounds as the active ingredients. These compounds get absorbed into the skin and plug-up the sweat ducts, preventing the flow of sweat. Ammonium alum commonly called "alum", which contains aluminum, has also been used to prevent smell in the armpits. Antiperspirants are classified as drugs since they temporary change the function of the skin, suppressing the flow of sweat. Overtime, the combination of aluminum and sweat will cause yellow stains on clothes. The body needs to sweat to remove toxins and cool off. Some people may also develop skin irritation from the use of a...

Pugtha Charcoal & Tea Tree Facial Soap...:::

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This Luxurious bar of soap is made with Activated Charcoal, Tea-Tree Essential Oil and Tamanu Oil, it also includes Castor, Coconut, Olive and Palm Oils. Activated Charcoal is commonly used for medical, beauty or purification processes. It becomes "activated" through a process of high temperature steam activation, which increases its surface area and ability to absorb and filter. Activated Charcoal is great for the skin because it binds to dirt and oil, pulling them out from the pores of the skin to leave it feeling fresh and clean. It also absorbs oil thus is fantastic for oily skin. Tea-Tree Essential Oil is well known for its powerful anti-bacterial quality which helps with acne issues commonly found with oily and combination skin types. Tamanu Oil is pressed from the nuts of the tamanu tree, which is also known as the "ati-tree" in south-east Asia. It is a dark green, slightly brown colored oil with a distinctive nutty and earthy aroma. Tam...