6 Tips For Sensational Spring Skin
Spring is officially in. It's the season associated with the element wood and it's a time of birth and new beginnings. That means new beginnings for living things, including us. So think of this as a new beginning for your skin. The winter months were harsh, cold and...
The Benefits of Dry Facial Brushing
Some of you already know that I'm a die-hard dry-skin brushing proponent. I've been doing it for several years now and as I age, my skin is healthier in appearance, partly because of the practice. So what is this facial dry brushing? Well, as the name suggests, it's...
How To Clean Your Skin Exfoliating Accessories
We talk about cleansing the skin, the liver and other parts of the body. Let's not forget, however, that the tools we use to cleanse our bodies, needs cleaning too. At least until it's time to discard them. In a recent post, I shared tools that are used to exfoliate...
The Buzz That Is Self-care Is A Beautiful Thing
The self-care buzz is a beautiful thing. I remember the first time I heard the term self-care. The year was 1992 and I was watching Oprah. She was chatting with a guest named Cheryl Richardson. During the conversation, Cheryl told Oprah that women should put...
What Are Xenoestrogens & How Do You Avoid Them?
Xenoestrogens, also known as endocrine disruptors are xenohormones - synthetic or natural compounds that mimic the actions of hormones naturally produced by the body. Xenoestrogens mimic the effects of estrogen, a natural hormone found in women and men, and...
7 Exfoliating Tools To Support Skin Health
As we age, our skin begins to lose its youthful luster. But if you take care of the skin you're in, you can certainly reap the benefits for a long time. Exfoliate. Exfoliating fluffs away old skin cells and makes room for new, healthy, glowing cells to shine. The...
5 Ways To Winterize Your Skincare Regimen
Though it's not officially winter, it sure feels like it with the frigid temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity. It's time to winterize your skin care regimen. What worked in spring, summer and fall may not suffice during the frosty months. Here are 5 ways to...
10 Commandments To Support Vaginal Health
Like all other parts of the body, a woman's vagina and surrounding parts need tender love and continuous care for optimal health. Consider these 10 commandments to support and optimize your vaginal health. 1. Get your annual gynecological checkups Know the health of...
5 Tips To Help You Eat With Ease This Holiday
We are in the festive, year-end season, and whether you've chosen to participate in Thanksgiving or opted for Friendsgiving, I'm sure the day will involve giving thanks, giving back, family gathering, fun, and feasting.I know. Sometimes family can make you lose your...