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
Tag: natural skincare
This Superhero Fruit Detoxifies
Did you know eating a simple grapefruit can help you melt fat, detoxify your body and control your blood-sugar levels? That’s why this multipurpose fruit is a superhero in the anti-aging world. According to botanists, the grapefruit is an accidental hybrid between the pummelo and the orange.… Read More
Nature’s Defense Against a Toxic Environment
“I can’t live without it,” my friend Maggie was telling her friend Anna. “I’m outside riding horses every day – that’s my life. Without it I’d look like a 98-year-old hag. People are amazed when they find out it’s snail goo...” I wasn’t paying attention until I heard that… Read More
The Natural Lie the Cosmetic Industry is Telling You
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, Every year, I see more and more companies jumping on the “natural” cosmetic bandwagon. But this isn’t surprising. When you see the safety data on some of the chemicals being used in skin care, it’s no wonder consumers are looking for safer options. And… Read More
3 Steps for Glowing Winter Skin
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, You know it’s wintertime … Your lips are chapped and cracked … your skin is dry and itchy … and your face is wind-burned and flaky... You apply lip balm, salve and moisturizing lotion that may work for a little while. But before you know it, the irritation… Read More