As far as my natural skin care regime goes, I like to keep it simple but use powerful oils and ingredients that deeply nourish, protect, and heal. Healthy Skin from the Inside Out Of course, I believe that healthy skin begins from the inside out which is why I follow an anti-inflammatory, hormone balancing diet, […]
As my body is growing- (yay for babies!) my skin is in need of some extra support. I am following a diet and personal care system that I designed to prevent stretch marks and keeps the skin glowing! I was looking all around for a body butter that had all of the healing and supporting […]
Most people are very nervous to put oil on there face, worrying that it will make them break out, especially if you have oily skin. The cosmetics industry pushes the use of really harsh, drying soaps and products that strip natural oils to help you get rid of shine. However, those oils actually help protect […]
Acne, rosacea, eczema, dry flaky skin, and hyperpigmintation are all conditions we would rather be without. Healing my own skin and the skin of people I love is the main reason I became an Esthetician. After years of experimentation, functional medicine training, and client work- I have established three very powerful daily practices that will […]
Oil Pulling turned me off when I fist heard about it. Why would anyone want to swish oil in their mouth for twenty minutes? AND who has time for that!? Then, I researched and found the life changing benefits oil pulling has to offer. After that, I tried it for myself and have become hooked […]
Looking for Supplements for Beauty? I get asked all of the time what the best foods and/or supplements are for hormones, skin, and beauty. These are some of my favorites that are amazing for each of these areas. These are a few ‘real food supplements’ that are incredible to take and use every day. Supplements […]
Skin issues are caused by inflammation, bacterial imbalances, detoxification issues, and triggers: Food triggers, and environmental triggers, the biggest one being what you put on your skin. We know the outrageous dangers of personal care products from hormone imbalance, to thyroid problems, to cancer- I talk in detail about that here, and I talk about […]
Take a second and look at your skin from head to toe. . . . What do you see? Many people observe wrinkles, acne, eczema, Â uneven rough skin, or rocasea. Although these are all conditions we wish to live without, they are also gentle whispers of the body telling us there is an imbalance going […]
What is Collagen? How to Use Collagen I get asked quite often how to use collagen and why would you want to in the first place? Gelatin and collagen are healing proteins that are found in bone broth. Â Our ancestors new the importance of these amazing nutrients and consumed them daily in the form of […]
Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth Naturally: So simple, so effective! Hydrogen peroxide is an anti-bacterial and works as a total mouth and gum cleaner. One of the most well know ways to Whiten Teeth Naturally. Mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide with a small amount of baking soda to make a paste. Make […]
As spring is approaching, it is time to tame that rough winter skin that hasn’t seen the sun in a while with some easy, DYI Body Scrubs. Pretty much the only time I will ever use sugar. . . but it is actually quite stimulating to the skin and works wonders on the dry and rough areas. […]
Masks are like a hug for your face. The can both draw impurities out and push valuable nutrients in. Plus, I think they are fun, especially when you make them from kitchen supplies. Acne, redness, dark spots, dry skin, large pores, and dull skin will all benefit from the masks below! I love DIY Skin Masks, so many different kinds […]