Consider this a formal introduction to the best roommate your body will ever have. Other than looking adorable by the window, against the fridge, on the porch… Aloe works day and night to keep you strong, healthy, oxygenated, hydrated, and beautiful. Get ready to breathe it in, drink it up, and slather it on.…
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Daily Skin Routine: the Ayurvedic Way
aaaahh, the skin routine!–the foundation of skin health. A good skin routine can feel more like meditation than chore. It’s a twice daily ritual where we clean, massage, and refresh the skin.
Let’s go through the ritual for removing makeup, cleansing, nourishing, and moisturizing the skin–the Ayurvedic way……
Protecting Your Skin from UV Damage
Using sunscreen daily is the best protection against ultraviolet radiation (UV) damage. However, it’s important to know how to choose the right sunscreen.
Tips for choosing sunscreen:…
Do You Know How Your Skin Works?
What your skin does for you:
- 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….
Radish Apple Beauty Tonic
How fitting that this pink beauty enhances your beauty (and health) as well. Radishes are rich in silica, which strengthens skin, hair and nails. So I typically add them to fresh juices when I’m looking to give my skin a little extra love….
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……
Testing Skin Care Products for Irritation
I wanted to share a quick tip for those with sensitive skin. Even organic, all natural ingredients can cause irritation in certain people. Glycerin, lanolin, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and wheatgerm oil have all been known to cause irritation….