Author: Jen Adkins

It is very important to exfoliate your skin regularly to reveal your fresh skin cells and keep your skin looking fresh.  You can find many body scrub products at your local drugstore which smell nice but contain lots of unwanted chemicals and dyes.  Here are suggestions for some easy exfoliants you can make yourself that […]

Your fingernails can tell you a lot about your health. Healthy nails are smooth and have a pinkish hue that is uniform in color.  Healthy nails are also strong and don’t break easily.  Here are a few things to look for on your nails – and a few things you can do to keep your […]

Some people call beans fruits, some people call beans vegetables.  This can still be up for debate but nutritionists all agree that beans are probably the healthiest food you can add to your diet.  They contain a huge amount of health benefits and are easy to prepare. Beans contain a huge amount of fiber which […]

Do you suffer from the embarrassing white flakes showering all over your shoulders, caused by your dry scalp?  This is quite a common issue at this time of year because of the dry, dry weather, but some people suffer from dry scalp and dandruff all year round.  You can easily go down to your local […]

I recently attended a potluck birthday party where a lot of people (including the birthday girl) were quite health conscious (good for them for sticking to their New Year’s resolutions!), and a few others had allergies, while others were vegetarians so I was told to bring something versatile and healthy.  I was stumped!  But then […]

Going for a manicure is supposed to be a nice, relaxing treat for your hands that leaves you with nice looking nails, however if you are getting “specialty” nails done and your salon is one that uses UV nail dryers – you need to use caution!  A lot of reports have come forth lately and […]

For years nutritionists have been telling us to choose brown rice over white.  Well now there’s a new player in town – black rice. Black rice has been consumed in China for centuries.  In fact some still call it “forbidden rice” because it was served to the Emperor and was forbidden for anyone else to […]

You may have heard a few of these statements about acne – let me tell you why they are all very untrue. MYTH:  Tanning your skin will treat acne. FACT:  Tanning will slightly dry out your skin and may make your acne appear slightly better, but the skin is actually being damaged either by the […]

After a long day – and especially before bed – it’s extremely important for the health of your skin to remove all of your makeup.  You may be using eye or face makeup remover that you have bought from a makeup counter, or those pre-moistened wipes to remove everything but let me give you a […]

Is there anything better at the end of a long day than to soak in a nice hot bath?  If you are not already doing so – next time add some Epsom salts.  Epsom salts have many benefits. Epsom salts are derived from a bitter saline spring in Epsom, England – which is obviously how […]

There has been a lot of talk lately in health food magazines about spirulina.  I even mentioned it in my previous blog post as natural alternative to eye shadow.  But I admit – I didn’t really know what it was until I did some further research.  Let me share what I found. Spirulina is a […]

Let’s start out 2011 with a review of some good skin habits.  If your goal for this year is to have great skin – this is a great place to start.  Find a good skincare routine – suitable for your skin type, and change it throughout the year as needed. Always remove all your makeup […]

We have reached the final day of 2010.  We hope you all have learned a lot from our blog in the past year – I know I have – and that you are on your way to great health and beautiful skin. Have a happy and safe new year and we’ll see you back here […]

Well – today is my birthday!  Yup, I am 33 years old.  That may sound either very old or very young depending on how old you are.  I feel that it’s a great age and I feel good about everything I’ve done and what I plan to do. One thing that makes me happy is […]

Christmas is over and I hope everyone had a wonderful day with loved ones – and that you got everything you wanted – and more – from Santa!  We will be starting a new year very soon and most of us will be starting to think about our new year’s resolutions.  New Year’s resolutions can range in […]

We wish you all the merriest Christmas and hope you are all surrounded by family and friends.   Eat lots and enjoy the day!  We’ll see you back here after Christmas for more great skin tips.

Let’s say you are running out the door and can’t find your lipstick, or your blush.  There are a few things you can find around the house that can replace your makeup in a pinch. Lips can be colored using anything from berries to drink powder!  Simply rub a raspberry, strawberry, or pomegranate – or […]

There are plenty of articles and websites showing many different facial exercises that you can do which promise to keep your skin looking young and supple.   But before you start contorting your face into weird expressions – let’s take a look at what experts say about them. It would make sense that exercising the facial […]

Cranberries may be a Christmas decoration – and dinner – staple, but these little berries actually have many benefits. Cranberries contain an extremely high level of Vitamin C and are one of the best anti-oxidants you can get.  These powerful little berries pack an acidic punch and are very effective in fighting off infections in […]

It’s that time of year when we are all so busy and stressed, and we are eating a lot more junk than we really should be – and probably noticing an effect on your body and skin!  Sometimes you are short on time between shopping and visiting and looking for something quick and healthy – […]

Dry brushing has become increasingly popular in the last decade with spas offering the treatment and natural health practitioners recommending the treatment to all of their patients.  You do not need to go to the spa to get this done and all you need is a long handled, soft natural fibered brush – commonly available […]

Zinc can be a wonderful addition to your diet if you are suffering from any skin problems as it helps with many, many skin ailments.  Read on to find out what it helps and how to add it to your diet. Zinc works great as a skin healer for acne, dermatitis and dandruff, and also […]

Recently I had the pleasure of receiving a full body massage which started with 15 minutes in an infrared sauna.  I had no idea what this was until they put me in the box and explained a little about it.  The infrared sauna is meant to gently relax the body and release toxins as you […]

The holiday season is well underway – everything is decorated and the alcohol and tasty treats are flowing.  Between Christmas parties and casual get togethers with friends you are probably eating and drinking more than usual.  While everything in moderation is fine, if you are going to indulge – there are a few smarter picks […]