Avado Organics Blog

Do you have sensitive skin? Chances are you think you do. Fifty-seven percent of women describe their skin as sensitive, according to a recent survey by Alberto-Culver Custom Research, a division of the Alberto-Culver cosmetics company.

I picked up a book on this subject and was hit with a barrage of scientific terminology like ‘Sensitive skin is a condition of subjective cutaneous hyperactivity to environmental factors.’ What it means is, when certain chemicals come in contact with the skin it creates an itching, burning, stinging or tight sensation sometimes with signs of irritation.

Tags: sensitive skin, avocado oil, sensitives

For a lot of women skin changes during pregnancy are less about the glow and more about the itch. For me it was a cocktail of both and thankfully the itch was on my belly and the glow on my face. 

A jar of deliciously rich body lotion disappeared weekly but it did the trick (if I resisted the urge to scratch it off that is). But some women aren’t so fortunate. Here we look at the most common skin conditions that affect women during pregnancy with useful remedies to heal them.

Tags: avocado oil, baby, baby naturals, pregnancy

Over the weekend a friend of mine, recently returned from Africa, told me the best way to cure acne and heal facial sores was to kiss a Giraffe. Everyone in our group cringed.

I did some research & discovered, much to my amusement, Giraffe saliva has important antibacterial and healing qualities, and there is serious research being undertaken into the properties of griaffe mucus.

Of course, Avocado oil is the other natural source of antibacterial and healing properties for skin. Which one is better for you?

Tags: certified organic, avocado oil, heal, antibacterial

There has been a lot of debate about who gets paid more, a man or a woman.

In Australia the Fair Work umpire has ruled pay discrimination is real. Over a lifetime, according to the Fair Work case, men will earn 50% more, on average, and a woman will accumulate half as much in retirement savings.

Add to this time spent raising children and the lifetime difference becomes enormous.

So what does this have to do with skincare?

Tags: mens skin products, organic cleanser, sensitive skin, shaving, avocado oil

Our skin is a living breathing organ and is larger in size than any other organ in the body. When skin comes into contact with anything it evaluates it and responds. Our skin is our bodies’ natural defence against millions of tiny invaders. With all the environmental challenges we have today I was wondering what I could do to keep this organ in shape.

Tags: reverse ageing, skin care, avocado oil

Guys just love froth and foam, yet one of the most common ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, is now being assessed in its role in infertility, breast cancer and menopause. Add this to the more common symptoms of skin irritations, tangled hair and split ends you wonder why this ingredient is still allowed to be used in virtually evey foaming product you buy on the supermarket shelf.

What natural alternatives are there?

Tags: Natural Shampoo, Shampoo, certified Organic Skin Care, Certified Organic Skin Care Standards, Organic Standards, avocado oil

My ears pricked up when I heard two mothers talking about the importance of using organic products for their babies skin. One was adamant they would never use anything but organic products and the other was buying on price. I thought "What a great question! Why Should I use organic products for my baby?” Tags: avocado oil, certified organic, baby, baby naturals, natural, certified Organic Skin Care, Organic Standards

You are standing in front of a shelf of skincare products all screaming natural and/or organic. One claims to be USDA approved, another Ecocert 'The European Standard' and another 'Australian Certified Organic'. How do you make a decision? Do the products have in them what they claim? How different are the standards anyway? Tags: certified organic, natural, certified Organic Skin Care, Certified Organic Skin Care Standards, Organic Standards, avocado oil

Protection of young skin took a big step forward during the last ten years. Today sunscreens offer significantly better protection when it comes to providing protection compared to the traditional UV protection systems. This development is the introduction of micro particles of Zinc Oxide. When it comes to protecting new and sensitive skin this is now the standard in sunscreen products.

Tags: sun screen, nanoparticles, zinc oxide, sunscreen, baby sunscreen, avocado oil, certified organic, baby, natural, baby naturals

Olive oil has long been promoted as one of the healthiest oils on the market, and while it is true that olive oil has many health benefits, and far outweighs most of the oils available, avocado oil may be the healthier option.

Tags: olive oil, certified organic, skin care, baby, natural, baby naturals, avocado oil

Avocado Oil may be the least well known of the traditional oils, however, when it comes to skin care Avocado Oil stand out above all other oils.

Tags: avocado oil, skin care, certified organic