Feeling stressed? Your skin may be feeling it, too. In fact, stress is one of the most common factors that cause your skin and body to age. Chronic stress has been proven to affect your health negatively.1 It can also accelerate the aging of your cells because your telomeres shorten at the end of… Read More
Category: Skincare
4 Skin Surprises to Expect… During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - what a wonderful and unpredictable time! During pregnancy, most women expect that pregnant glow. But as many new moms can tell you, there are some things people just don't talk about during pregnancy, like stretch marks, hormonal acne, and even facial hair. Yikes! These changes are… Read More
What’s Lurking in Your Moisturizer?
Some of the most common ingredients I see in "designer" cosmetics are actually chemicals - polysorbates, propylene glycol, sodium laurel, and parabens. What you may not know is that these expensive ingredients are actually the same dangerous chemicals listed under “hazardous materials” on… Read More
Secret “Tree of Life”
When I traveled to India and visited the home of Ayurvedic medicine, the world’s oldest health system, one of my favorite things I learned was their name for the coconut palm tree. They call the coconut palm kalpa vriksha which means “the tree which provides all the necessities of life.”… Read More
The Beauty of Vitamin C Revealed
Vitamin C skin-care products are all the rage today. These products are advertised to clarify the skin using protective antioxidants for an instant glow. The use of topical vitamin C is supposed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and sunspots and support healthy skin regeneration. Vitamin C applied… Read More
Does Your Neck Need a Little More TLC?
I was running some errands in the mall this summer and saw a woman who looked fairly young walking toward me. Her face was soft and smooth. Her skin fairly glowed. But as she got closer, I glanced down. Immediately, my opinion changed. “Well over 50,” I guessed... in spite of a face that said… Read More
All-Natural Skin Secret
The Trick Is to Stop “Taking Care” of Your Skin! In spite of your best efforts, your skin gets a little drier every year. You can see lines and wrinkles forming. And your skin isn’t as soft and smooth as it used to be. The secret to younger, smoother skin may not be what you… Read More
Natural Shortcut to Younger Looking Skin
Skin that’s been exposed to pollution and harsh weather often looks older than it is. Lines, wrinkles and dry, saggy skin can add years to your appearance – no matter how young you may feel. But did you know you can have naturally younger-looking skin in just hours? You can cleanse away tired,… Read More
Skin-Saving Tip from the Top of the World
I have fulfilled a life-long dream of mine. I climbed Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest walkable point on Earth. And, it’s only two degrees from the equator. So it’s about as close as you can get to the sun. On the summit at almost 20,000 feet, I looked east and west. I… Read More