Skin is the body’s primary defense system, acting as a physical and chemical barrier and shielding the internal tissues of the body from the outside environment. The skin protects internal tissues from ultraviolet radiation, free radicals, microorganisms, and other environmental hazards.
Skin is the body’s primary regulator of temperature.

Most important in understanding skin function is understanding the epidermal permeability barrier, which plays a crucial role in your skin’s ability to perform its duties. In the past, much of the medical community believed a compromised permeability barrier was merely a symptom of skin disease. However, recent research suggests that a compromised barrier is actually a primary pathophysiological factor for many skin diseases (such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis). This means a compromised barrier leaves you vulnerable to an array of problems….

Your Intro to Holistic Hair Care

Forget all the clichés, we all know a girl’s true best friend is her hair. This relationship may not be the healthiest–after all, a bad hair day can easily turn even the most blissful, nurturing women into bitter and disgruntled curmudgeons…

But before the $400 haircuts, blowouts, and endless styling and color treatments, there are some basics things we can do to help care for our hair. …

Do You Know What Your Liver Does?

If you had asked me a few years ago what my liver did, I would have said something to do with alcohol…or is that the kidneys?

We should be thankful every day for the liver, especially in modern times. The liver is an amazing filtration system for the blood stream that processes both the nutrients and chemicals we absorb from food. Its purpose is to keep the blood as clean and pure as possible….

Your Gut, Your Skin, Your Immune System

Did you know your skin’s appearance reflects the health of your gut and digestive system? If it’s looking lackluster and you seem to be doing everything right (i.e. eating a vitamin-rich diet, sleeping at least 6-8 hours per night, properly cleansing and moisturizing, drinking plenty of water, and protecting it from sun damage), a leaky gut might be the cause……

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