It was the kind of Thanksgiving you dream about. Everyone was getting along. The in-laws were laughing together. For a beautiful moment, it was perfect… But then Uncle Steve pointed out that my son wasn’t eating the turkey… My son is a vegan. Steve ramped up his attack. And immediately, it turned into a heated […]
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Mercury Poisoned Skincare Products on Amazon and eBay
I want to start by saying that I always have your best interest at heart. Sadly, I cannot say the same for other skincare companies. Just two weeks ago, dozens of anti-aging products sold on “reputable” e-commerce giants Amazon and eBay were found to contain dangerous levels of mercury. In the U.S., the legal limit […]
I recently got back from a beauty conference in Dallas, TX where I shook a lot of hands. And one thing I noticed, is how dry people’s hands were! To me, they felt like sandpaper… so I can’t imagine how they felt to their owner. This got me thinking… whatever those people are using to […]
Autumn is finally here! Which means it’s time to start paying extra attention to your skin. The transition from the summer heat to chilly weather in the fall, can be pretty rough on your skin — so don’t forget to use your moisturizer! But the change in temperature may not be your biggest concern this […]
Cleopatra was well known for her beauty. And she went to great lengths to enhance her looks. Historians say she bathed in donkey’s milk, crushed beetles for blush, and exercised her face daily to prevent her skin from sagging. We might not use donkey’s milk anymore, but women are still exercising their face muscles… it’s called […]
You check your bank statements, your mail, and even your tire pressure… But when was the last time you checked the air quality in your home? You know that certain factors greatly impact your health; like your diet, the weather, and the amount of stress you’re under. But did you know a HUGE part of […]
You take care of the skin on your face, but what about the skin on your body? I moisturize everyday, but recently, I’ve started a new beauty ritual that’s given my entire body the softest, smoothest skin of my life. It takes between 5-10 minutes, and can also help you destress — while simultaneously giving […]
Holding it in place with a fork, I began sawing the thick veggie burger into bite-sized pieces. Did I look ridiculous? Probably. But that was better than the pain I’d get if I opened my mouth wide – which was like slicing into my own cracked lip corners. The condition that gives you cracked lip […]
Have you or someone you know ever been affected by those tiny hard “goosebumps” commonly found on the back of the thighs and arms? They make it look like you’re always shivering, although they’re not caused by temperature at all. The medical term for these is keratosis pilaris (KP for short), and they’re caused when […]
Last weekend I had to improvise with my skincare. I was in a pinch, so I “stole” from the resort we were staying at. Let me explain… My husband and I went down to San Diego to have a little weekend getaway. We stayed at a beautiful Spanish-style resort where we practiced yoga, hung out […]
