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ABCs of Skin Care ~ D is for Digestion
You might be thinking I made a mistake writing about digestion and the skin, but its no mistake. Digestion, or how we intake, process, absorb and excrete food, plays an enormous role in healthy skin. We quite literally ARE what we eat, and the result of what we eat shows up on our skin. The…
Read MoreABCs of Skin Care ~ C is for Coconut Oil (not for acne!)
It blows my mind that bloggers, Health Coaches, skin care professionals, and even doctors are still saying that coconut oil is great for the skin. It’s just not true. Its what I call Blogger BS.
Read MoreDry Winter Skin? 13 Ways to Beat the Dry without Breaking the Bank
Snowflakes, skiing, hot chocolate, Netflix marathons…what’s not to like about winter? Well, maybe the dry, flaky, itchy skin… Dry Skin doesn’t have enough oil. Oily skin has plenty of oil. Dehydrated skin however, doesn’t have enough water. This is why you can have very oily skin, but still feel quite dry in the winter: its…
Read More8 Reasons Why You Need to Start Dry Brushing Your Skin Right Now
One of the best things you can incorporate into your health and beauty routine is dry brushing. Not only will the brushing gently exfoliate dull dry skin, allowing better penetration of moisturizer, it can also give your immune system a big boost. When done properly (gentle upward strokes, towards the heart, focusing on inner parts of…
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Dark Circles Under My eyes?
Dark under eye circles tend to show up on all of us from time to time. Some days you might even ask yourself, “do I have raccoon genes?” I’m reasonably sure you are 100% human. But figuring out why those pesky dark circles are showing up can be a little tricky. I’ve listed some of…
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