Sandalwood extract has a long history. Its use can be traced back through beauty treatments, healthy living and even spiritual rituals that took place over 4,000 years ago.The exotic scent of this extract comes from the heartwood of sandalwood, an evergreen from the Santalaceae family. The highest quality of oil comes from older, more mature trees, and is extracted through steam distillation. This woody, sweet and exotic smell often complements cosmetic and skin care formulas, and it’s often used as an essential oil for therapeutic purposes.Although this scent is pleasant and popular, this ingredient does much more than smell good....

 Ready to come out of winter hibernation? If you are, then it's time for you to check out our latest tutorial on how to apply Real Purity's newest natural bronzer, the Real Purity Coco Bronzer.

Ready to avoid the stickiness that you get with most lip glosses while still getting all of the shine? Check out this latest video from Connie, our resident Makeup Consultant, and pick up our Real Purity Berry Kiss Lip Gloss through March 31st, 2016 for 40% off. Just use code VERYBERRY at checkout!Questions about any of our products or what cosmetic shades are right for you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gr7Js3CISQ&feature=youtu.be

 Tea drinking has become both a health craze and an enjoyable pastime for many Americans. From health food stores to the grocery aisle and pharmacy counters, the options are nearly limitless when it comes to brands, varieties, and doses. If you’re ready to focus on one particular flavor of tea, however, recent research has shown that varieties of black tea carry five substantial and unique benefits. Black tea assists with oral health. The polyphenols found in this kind of tea suppress and even eliminate cavity-causing bacteria. In addition, they can hinder the potential growth of disruptive enzymes that build onto teeth that...

 It doesn’t get much better than the relaxation of a good old-fashioned bubble bath after a long day, so why not make it even better with a few bath salts? Whether you’re interested in soothing a chronic skin condition, like acne or eczema, or ready to take advantage of salt’s natural antibacterial properties, bath salts are an easy addition that won’t dry out your skin like a traditional bubble mixture.Read below to see what specific salts we recommend including, and the simple bath salt recipes in which you can use them. Epsom salt is the most ubiquitous of the salts used for...

 At Real Purity, we specialize in making products sourced from natural, non-toxic ingredients, and we pride ourselves on the fact that natural also means paraben-free. But even though you’ve probably accepted long ago that you should avoid these irritating compounds, it still begs the question…what are parabens, anyway? Parabens ExplainedParabens are a group of widely used compounds that are formed from acid and alcohol. Commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic products, the ones seen most frequently include methylparaben, butylparaben, and propylparaben.The cosmetic industry began using parabens in the 1950s to prevent bacterial growth and to extend each products’ shelf life. Today, approximately 85%...

 Struggling with your skin care needs? Start with your diet instead and take a look at investing in these super foods for younger-looking skin. To Ease Wrinkles: Try expanding your diet to include red bell peppers (high in Vitamin C ) and onions (rich in quercetin). Both foods will smooth the appearance of wrinkles, as well as easing dryness and providing additional protection from harmful UVB rays. Pomegranate and chia seeds will also ease the appearance of wrinkles. To Control Free Radical Damage: Worried about free radicals? Don’t be! Stock up on ingredients like blueberries, avocado and tomatoes, all full...

 Are you struggling with questions on how to shape your eyebrows, fill them in or whether or not you can use an eye shadow as an eyeliner? Real Purity's Makeup Consultant, Connie, is here to answer these questions and more! Just check out her most recent video tutorial, "How To Shape, Darken & Fill In Your Eyebrows." https://youtu.be/7raMMExwaIQ Eyebrow illustration originally found at http://attireclub.org/

 Love staying natural, but not sure why it's costing so much to shop products whose ingredients should be more easily available? Read on to see why natural products cost more and to answer the question, "Are natural products worth the extra cost?" Natural products have a shorter shelf life. When you check the label on our natural beauty products, you won't find a long list of preservatives added simply to extend the shelf life of the product. Instead, we use natural ingredients that are healthy for your body, but that break down sooner than their chemically synthesized counterparts. Because of this, we work...

 We’re in the midst of winter, which means that as soon as you get home, you probably close your windows and doors tightly and run to the thermostat, anxious to turn up the heat and climb under a blanket. But as the freshly heated air rolls through the house and you snuggle deep into your couch, have you stopped to think about else might be hibernating in your home? The truth is that winter air often means more for you than colder temperatures. Keeping your house airtight can lead to an increased level of air pollution, including rising levels of...