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The breast is fixed to the thorax by the Cooper’s ligament and it is only supported and given shape by the cutaneous jacket. Whether it’s childbearing, breast-feeding, weight fluctuation, age or simply gravity; a woman’s breasts will eventually lose its elasticity and firmness and head south. It is for this reason that the ingredient Kigeline is so important.

Kigeline is a phyto-hormone derived from the fruit of the Kigelia Africana tree and acts to prevent the relaxing of skin tissue while increasing firmness and tension. Phyto-hormones are plant chemicals remarkably similar to human hormone secretions. They are rich in bioflavonoids and they contain effective antioxidants. Scientific investigations have confirmed that the flavanoids and phyto hormones contained in the flesh of the fruit are responsible for the toning effect because of their hormone-like qualities. Clinical results on the firming properties of kigeline have been achieved at 5% concentration; Dermaglow Up-lift Breast Firming Gel is the only breast product on the market with 5% kigeline.

Other ingredients include Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, which is anti-inflammatory and promotes the growth of healthy cells. Essential oils of Rosemary and Fennel stimulate circulation and have toning properties. Geranium essential oil calms and soothes while myrtle tones. Finally, Rose Wood essential oil acts as a tissue regenerator and cellular stimulant. Together these ingredients make for an aromatic and sensuous experience that is as pampering as it is uplifting.

If you’re still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don’t really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.

January’s birthstone: Garnet Garnet Powers: Facilitates night vision, ensures success Alternative Birthstone: Emerald

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January and the traditional anniversary gemstone for the second year of marriage. Archaeologists have found primitive garnet jewelry among the graves of lake dwellers which dates the use of this popular gemstone to the Bronze age. Today they are mined in Brazil, India, Madagascar, India, Siberia, Africa, Sri Lanka, and the United States.

Not all garnets are of gem quality. “Raw” garnets make a very effective abrasive and used commercially for grinding and polishing. Believe it or not, garnet-coated sandpaper is popular for industrial use.

Color Me Beautiful Garnets are extremely diverse and offer enough variety in appearance (and color) to suit every taste. Although you may think of garnet as a red gem, the truth is that the garnet family of gemstones comes in a broad spectrum of colors, except blue.

Garnets of muted yellows, vibrant oranges, rosy pinks, lime greens, and violets are all part this gemstone’s rainbow of hues. The diversity is due to unique combinations of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium, and manganese.

What’s In A Name? Look at the seeds of a pomegranate and you’ll immediately understand how the word “garnet” was derived from the Latin word “granatus,” meaning “grain” or “seed.” Garnet earned its name because of its close resemblance to the succulent red pomegranate seed. But don’t bite into a garnet! Like a diamond, a garnet is strong. It has a Moh’s scale hardness 6.5 to 7.5…definitely not tooth-friendly.

A Greek myth tells the story of Peresphone, the young goddess of sunshine, who was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld. The devil eventually released her, but not before he offered her some pomegranate seeds, which guaranteed her return to him. Thus garnets have come to represent fidelity and commitment.

Rich Traditions Legends, myths, and traditions abound when it comes to garnets. It is believed to be one of the 12 gemstones in Aaron’s breastplate in the Hebrew tradition while Christians consider it is symbolic of Christ’s sacrifice and the blood of their savior. Many faiths claim that Noah hung a large red garnet in the ark for illumination. In the Koran, garnets are believed to illuminate the Fourth Heaven of the Moslems. On a more earthly plane, Egyptians believed that garnets protected them from snakebite and was an antidote to food poisoning.

A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one’s safe travel and speedy homecoming. It is January’s birthstone, but far from being only a winter gem, the garnet, with its brilliance and multitude of colors, is truly one for any season.