Category: Beauty

Apples are among some of the best foods out there to help your body and skin.  They’re cheap, easy to eat, and most varieties are available most of the year so you don’t have to worry about them being hard to find. Apples contain a huge amount of fiber which helps to keep your body […]

There have been a few reports lately on some new spas in North America that offer cold saunas.  This is nothing new to Europeans where it has been used since the 1800’s, and they are even used worldwide in some Olympic facilities to heal and invigorate athletes before and/or after their performances.  Let’s see why […]

Here are a few great ideas for face masks you can use with ingredients most of us have in our own kitchens!   So the next time you feel like your skin needs a treat and you don’t have any of your favorite mask on hand – whip up one of these. A great place to […]

If you have ever had a manicure or pedicure at a spa you have probably had, or at least been offered, a paraffin wax hand or foot treatment.   These are meant to be extremely soothing and deeply moisturizing and can make your hands and/or feet very soft and smooth. Paraffin wax is a manmade wax […]

Do you like to relax in the evenings with a mask on your face?   Masks can be extremely beneficial to your skin and provide it with the nutrients it needs.   I will be doing a post in the near future on some masks you can make using what you find in your fridge for you […]

Do you avoid shaving because those annoying razor bumps and ingrown hairs are actually more annoying and unsightful than having hairy legs or a hairy face?  It is the wintertime – you could just hide under your pants or hat and not shave for a while, however I do have some tips that will help […]

If you have clusters of small painless bumps on your skin you may be suffering from keratosis pilaris.  This condition often occurs on the cheeks, buttocks, thighs, and on the back of the arms and is often mistaken for a rash, acne, or even goose bumps.  Some people refer to this condition as “chicken skin”. […]

Have you ever gone to bed without removing your makeup?  Other than waking up the next morning with makeup smudged all over your face and pillow you are actually doing some significant damage to your skin. Even if you are wearing the so called breathable, or natural, makeup’s, leaving them on overnight and having them […]

Are you currently using a bar of soap to wash your face?   Or even your body – or hands?  If so, read on. First of all bar soaps can harvest bacteria as you touch the same surface every time you use it and it is often left sitting on a wet surface after use.  These […]

Today I’m going to talk about tahini.  For those of you unfamiliar with tahini, as I was until fairly recently, it is a paste made up of ground sesame seeds.   Tahini originated in the Middle East and is a popular addition, or alternative, to many dishes.  It can be used as an alternative to fatty […]

There are a lot of myths out there about eczema.  Let’s get to the truth behind some of them. MYTH:  Eczema is simple to cure TRUTH:  Very occasionally your skin will never see eczema again if you treat it early, but more often you will experience reoccurring outbreaks.  The best way to keep it under […]

When it comes to taking care of your skin a lot of people don’t think of going below the neck.  They cleanse, exfoliate, treat, and moisturize their face but when it comes to the rest of their body – a bit of soap slapped on in the shower is all it gets.  It is important […]

I’m sure you have all heard of, and even used, those pore strips that you apply to your nose and peel off your blackheads.  They now not only come in strips for your nose, but for various other parts of your face as well.  Most people I know, myself included, have experienced pretty major skin […]

Is your skin looking and feeling tight and uncomfortable?  Does it look dull and unhealthy?   If it does, your first instinct is probably to think your skin is dry and grab your moisturizer.  Well, it could be dry, but it is probably more likely to be dehydrated – or both!  Most people confuse the terms […]

Bees are fantastic little creatures!   Not only do they give us wonderful honey which is tasty and good for us but they collect bee pollen which is also very good for us. If you have seen natural bee pollen you know it usually comes looking like little granules.  Pollen is collected by the bees on […]

All of us at one time or another has suddenly broken out in some type of rash or acne.  Your skin seems clear, or at least clear-ish, then BAM!  Where did all this irritation come from? The first thing you want to look at is if you are using any new products.  Sometimes if products […]

For the last few years Emu oil has become an extremely popular oil to help with various ailments.   Although I know people who use it and have seen it advertised, I never really knew what it was all about. Emu oil comes from the layer of thick subcutaneous fat on the back of the emu […]

I was at the grocery store last week and a lady was handing out samples of a new kind of yogurt.  She was telling us how good it tasted and how beneficial it was to your health because it contained phytosterols.   At the time I glossed over the health benefits of the yogurt and bought […]

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 […]

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 […]