Just one day dashing around Cuzco, and I’m breathing a little hard. Peru’s “second city” is more than 11,000 feet up, and the oxygen is thin. My guide and I have visited countless outdoor markets and artisan stalls, seeking traditional herbs. By mid-afternoon, I think we’ve been to every… Read More
Category: Skincare
My Shortcut For Bright, Healthy Skin
Have you ever noticed that when you return from a vacation by the ocean or a day at the beach your skin has a bright, healthy look to it? Well it’s not just that new tan... Salt water is very healthy for your skin. Because salt is a natural exfoliator. Normally, your skin will have a buildup of… Read More
Heal Your Skin the Sweet Way
Here’s another reason to keep sugar in your cupboard. Sugar can heal your cuts, scrapes, burns – even large wounds without leaving a scar. It kills germs and repairs tissue better than any antiseptic or disinfectant on the market.1 Sugar may just be the first antiseptic in history.… Read More
Say Goodbye to Cellulite in 4 Simple Steps
Cellulite is embarrassing, but it happens to just about everyone. 70 percent of women struggle with cellulite.1 And we’re even more likely to have cellulite than men because we have thinner skin. But can you believe all the ads for popular cellulite creams that claim to “get rid of… Read More
Sunscreens Don’t Protect Against Photo Aging
If you think a little sunscreen before heading into intense sun for hours will keep you safe from overexposure to the sun... nothing could be further from the truth. Most sunscreens block UV-B light, the light that causes sunburn. But most do NOT block UV-A light, and it is overexposure to UV-A… Read More
8 Hours to Better Skin
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, What can erase wrinkles in only 8 hours and doesn’t cost a cent? Sleep! Getting enough sleep is good for your health, but it’s great for your skin. Think of sleep as your nightly face lift. You’re giving your skin a chance to repair itself. While you’re… Read More
Strong Healthy Skin in Two Easy Steps
Dear Beauty Reader, Have you ever been told you look younger than you really are? I’m sure it made your day. After all, youth means beauty in our culture. And a young, beautiful face is impossible to ignore. There’s one thing that defines a youthful appearance more than anything else… Read More
You Can Not Beat Nature for True Beauty
Nature provides everything you need to maintain smooth, young-looking skin. In South Africa, the women have absolutely gorgeous skin thanks to a mountain shrub called roobios. In the Andes, where women who are exposed to intense sun, they have remarkably smooth and supple skin. These women… Read More
Is Your Face Cream Lazy?
I used to waste a lot of money on over-the-counter lotions, serums and creams thinking they would transform my skin. But after enough trial and error, I realized they weren’t doing much of anything.Now I know why…You see, your skin normally holds 10 to 20 percent water. But as you… Read More