Archive for February 26, 2017

Wonders Foundation

Table Mountain in Cape Town / South Africa: now travel in the spring! The new 7 Wonders Foundation’ has most recently named in 2012 the seven natural wonders of the world and voted. These special spectacles of nature pull any traveler under their spell. Only four are in Asia, but also South America and South Africa are represented. All have their own special charm, nature provides incredibly impressive miracles for us. Initially over 400 proposals, Foundation 28 finalists were selected by the new 7 wonders. Out of these millions of people have mostly cast their votes via the Internet and thus selected the 7 world wonders of nature: Amazon: In the Amazon area: well half of the tropical rain forests around the world.

With 6,500 km the longest river in the world. Halong Bay/Viet Nam: 1969 islands lie in the 1500 m area of Halong Bay. Iguazu: 275 spectacular falls are located between Brazil and Argentina, 20 of which are very large. Jejudo, South Korea: South Korea’s largest island. Tropical /. Volcanic island with several natural spectacles, such as underground salt cave. Komodo/Indonesia: 1980 National Park: protecting the rich, especially the giant lizard, Komodo dragon. Palawan/Philippines: Longest underground river St.

Paul’s River, about four miles long, in the Philippine province of Palawan. Table Mountain/South Africa: Table mountain with flat Summit level high above Cape Town, almost 1,100 m high. Plateau of 65 sqm. About 1,500 plant species. Lars Ludwig, Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe at LowCostHolidays.de, is much in the world as experienced travel industry on the move. The target areas vary greatly some are suitable for private discoverer tours, in other places only a guided tour is possible. “All together the incredible experience of a unique natural phenomenon, but also the distance from Western Europe is certainly: for us are all long-haul travel.” The low-priced online travel organizer LowCostHolidays keeps for travel around the world a huge range: from about 250,000 hotels and Daily best rates offered flights from the cooperation with about 350 airlines. From the 7 natural wonders of the Earth Ludwig is recommended for the beginning table mountain in South Africa: Cape Town is an incredibly fascinating city. Not typical of Africa ‘ a, one city cultures’ many others say. You have to experience it. In addition to table mountain, the city has a lot more to offer. “Even for short-term travel is worth the trip: one hour time difference, good flight connections, beautiful hotels.” LowCostHolidays has currently great deals for Cape Town. For example, in November, then is spring/early summer on the Cape. Beth Jansen

Coming Clean: The Truth About Soap

What is soap? Soap is the oldest cleanser around. It is created by a chemical reaction between oils, water and bleach. Although lye is used to make lye soap is not left after saponification (the chemical reaction that makes soap) is complete. There is no such thing as a bar of soap that was done without the use of bleach. Different types of soap are made using a variety of different oils. Both animal and vegetable oils can be used in soap making process, each adding different qualities to the soap. Conventional Bar Soaps Much of soaps available in the store today is not really soap at all, but a detergent.

Detergents are a petroleum-based products such as gasoline and kerosene. Have you noticed how regular soap leaves the feeling of dryness, itching and tight? Alkaline, the most common irritant in soap is often the culprit. Other ingredients mass marketed soap have been proven harmful to human health and can cause severe skin irritations in some people. These include ingredients such as DEA, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT and Triclosan (commonly found in antibacterial soap.) The most common ingredient in conventional bar soaps is sodium tallowate. Is the natural product of combining tallow or beef fat, with lye. The appeal of tallow for mass producing soap is that the processes quickly, produces a hard bar of soap and is cheap and plentiful. The new bar on the Block While there is nothing new about handmade soap, its popularity is growing rapidly. The sales of handmade soap continue to grow as part of the movement of society toward the purchase of products that are healthy and good for the environment.

Alternatives to the increasing use of synthetic chemicals and studies about their dangerous effects, consumers are looking for more “green.” Benefits Handmade Soap There is abundant evidence of the healing properties of a handmade bar of soap. Those who suffer from skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, as well as people with sensitive skin or are hypoallergenic often immediate relief by switching to handmade soap. Compared to store bought soap, handmade soap is very mild. They are often made from vegetable oils such as olive, coconut and palm and do not contain potentially harmful chemicals found in conventional bar soap. One of the biggest differences between commercial soap and handmade soap is glycerin. Glycerin is a clear liquid that absorbs water from the air and is a key factor in keeping skin soft and healthy.

Glycerin soap is especially good for sensitive skin and delicate, and for children. Because it is a high quality product in the soap making process, many manufacturers of commercial mass of soap often extract the glycerine and sell as a commodity to be used in more expensive products such as lotions and skin creams. Handmade Soap is good for your body For adults, the skin covers approximately 20 square feet of the human body. It is the largest organ of humans and are the bodies first line of defense against dehydration, temperature, infection and harmful substances. Handmade soaps give your skin the attention it deserves and make bathing a gentle, relaxing experience. Handmade soap is good for the mind for many of us today, life seems to move at a hectic pace. While the stress of everyday life increases, personal time is minimal. A fragrant, handmade bar of soap is a simple indulgence that fosters a sense of relaxation and pampering. Treating yourself or someone you love to the benefits of handmade soap!