National Glamour Day - Dutch Smart Style!

Have you marked National Glamour Day 2020 on your calendar yet? During this annual shopping extravaganza—originally launched by the women’s magazine of the same name—a wide range of fragrances and hair and skincare products from countless brands take center stage. We know: chances are slim that you ended up here on Dutch-Smart to work on your beauty routine, but you’d be surprised by how many products we have in our lineup that will make your hair shine like Beyoncé’s and your skin even smoother than Doutzen’s. In this article, 5 items that will make you catwalk-ready!

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Clavo Huasca

In Peruvian herbal medicine, Clavo Huasca is primarily used as a powerful aphrodisiac. In other words: it really gets you going. In Europe, too, it’s being used more and more for the same reasons. But this stimulant has another special effect: it also seems to be very good for your skin and hair. The nutrients present in the herb are said to help strengthen hair follicles. These keep the scalp hydrated and protect it from the side effects of harmful chemicals used in shampoos and hair dyes. Caution: Clavo huasca contains eugenol, which may cause irritation to the eyes, respiratory system, digestive system, and skin.

Hydradol - moisturizing cream

If you’ve never checked out our CBD Cosmetics section, we highly recommend it if healthy skin is what you’re looking for. One of these products is Hydradol, a fantastic moisturizing cream for normal to dry skin. As the name suggests, the cream contains extracts from the Cannabis sativa plant, specifically CBD. The presence of potassium ascorbate and urea provides deep and long-lasting hydration for healthy skin, while ceramide, L-arginine, and L-serine work together to provide the skin with the essential building blocks needed for its structure and permeability. Do you already trust in the natural power of CBD?

Tranquility Mix

An herbal vape blend in an article about beauty? Yes, we know that vaping and smoking are absolutely not good for the skin, but some ingredients in this mix aren’t so bad after all. How about marigold, for example? This flower contains various antioxidants and is also said to promote better collagen production, which firms the skin and keeps it healthy. The same goes for the raspberry leaves in the mix. But where the Tranquility Mix really shines is in how wonderfully relaxed it makes you feel. Because sometimes, taking it easy is exactly what your skin, hair, and health need.

Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola can be found among our energy herbs. That’s not surprising, because that’s exactly what the herb is primarily used for. It boosts your concentration, reduces fatigue, and in some doses, it even acts as a sexual stimulant. Due to the triterpenoids it contains, gotu kola can help strengthen the skin, increase blood flow to the skin, and, according to some people, even combat skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis, although there is no scientific evidence for this. Are you curious about the herb and want to give it a try? You’ll get the best results when you use it daily and for an extended period. How? Simply dissolve half a tablespoon of dried herb in hot water and drink it as a tea.

Ashwagandha

In a previous blog here on Dutch-Smart, we already told you about the remarkable potential effects of Ashwagandha, an Indian herb better known in herbal medicine as Withania Somnifera. It is a traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) known to be associated with male virility and vitality, but it is also said to be ideal for helping your beard grow faster. Ashwagandha may be beneficial for beard growth because, according to many users, it increases testosterone levels when taken regularly. And yes, the more testosterone your body produces, the faster your facial hair grows. Are you going for a full Viking beard this year?