How an exercise routine can help you achieve your beauty goals

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In today’s hustle and bustle world we are often trying to find ways to simplify our routines and make things more effective. Exercise can be a great addition to your current beauty routines. Whether you are trying to achieve that radiant skin tone, prevent wrinkles or get you hair to do what you want too, a comprehensive exercise routine can help you accomplish those goals. The skin is essentially the … Read More →

The Best Essential Oils for Hair Care

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR CARE by Joan Morais Essential oils help to balance oils, cleanse and refresh hair and scalp. They work like a tonic and promote shiny hair. Here are some of my favorite essential oils for hair care. Bergamot Citrus bergamia is uplifting, refreshing, astringent and regulating. Use for most hair types. Clary Sage Salvia sclarea is balancing (helps to balance sebum), calming and regulating. Use for most … Read More →

Word of the Month #6: Bwa

Bwa Word: Bwa Definition: log, wood, woods, (also means arm, to outrun) Pronunciation: as written Part of Speech: noun Piti + hach + ka + bat + gwo + bwa = Little axe cut big tree (ka = progressive marker) 🙂 Until Next Time… Be Well, Ben.ar.dett Celebrating a Natural. Beautiful. You. (ka = progressive marker)

Senk Hair Care Launch/ Louisiana SPCA Benefiter

Senk Hair Care Launch/ Louisiana SPCA Benefiter, a set on Flickr. We had a wonderful time at the Senk Hair Care Launch/ Louisiana SPCA Benefit. Here are a few photos of the event. I am looking forward to hosting more events like this. Until Next Time… Be Well, Ben.ar.dett Celebrating a Natural. Beautiful. You.

The Power of Hindsight: Thought of the Day #6

“Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution.  If you don’t have any problems, you don’t get any seeds.”  ~ Norman Vincent Peale This quote on adversity was included in Dan Miller’s (48 Days) April 1st newsletter.  The quote was timely and an encouragement after a tough week when our server had a major hiccup in April. I can smile about it now, but I’ve also made … Read More →

FOSTER PARENT TO HUNDREDS WINS UNEXPECTED HONOR

FOSTER PARENT TO HUNDREDS WINS UNEXPECTED HONOR Woman wins 2011 Sénica Body Care Mom of the Year Award For more information: Benardett Jno-Finn Sénica Body Care Email: info@senicanaturals.com Phone:  504-355-1346 For immediate release: (New Orleans, LA, June 16, 2011) – At age 74, foster parent Alma Hoffman is still giving selflessly to help others, expecting nothing in return.  Now, her efforts and never-ending service to improve the lives of children … Read More →

Sweet Almond Oil:Ingredient Spotlight

Sweet Almond Oil Botanical Name: Prunus dulcis Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Why Its Wonderful: Sweet Almond Oil is an excellent emollient aka skin softener and conditioner. It is rich in proteins, specifically Olein Glyceride, Linoleic Acid and Vitamin D, and is extremely nourishing when used regularly. It is frequently used to soothe eczema, dry and irritated skin. Color: Pale or golden yellow Scent: Very little scent Sweet Almond Oil is … Read More →

Thought of the Day #5: Commitment Under Pressure

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The true test of my commitment is how I react under pressure. ~ Ben.ar.dett Today was  a day. That’s all I can say to sum it up. Not really, there is more to be said.  The day started off bright, I was set up at our French Market booth and all was going well. Then, the weather happened… “First hurricane rain & winds now hail storms. What more could we … Read More →