Day and Night, How does your skin work?

WAKE UP TO THE SUN! One of the best protective things you can do for your skin is have a mineral broad spectrum sunscreen in your moisturizer. Look for one with Zinc Oxide instead of a chemical blocker, which can break down after 30 minutes of sun exposure. Perhaps leading you to wonder why you got a […]

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10 Reasons to Love Cucumbers

I LOVE GROWING CUCUMBERS IN MY GARDEN, OR SEARCHING FOR THEM AT A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET, BECAUSE NOT ONLY ARE THEY GREAT IN SALADS & SMOOTHIES……. WELL, CHECK THIS LIST OUT! 1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin […]

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How to Properly Wash your Face

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Apparently, overwashing your face is a thing — but your skin will likely let you know if you’re doing this via breakouts, dryness or irritation. When washing your face too much, you lose natural oils and fats in the skin, which technically will pull the skin cells apart […]

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Let’s talk about skin …

No matter what our age, we all want smooth, soft skin that looks radiant and healthy. But the reality is, our skin is aging every day. FACT : It’s easier and less expensive to target the signs of aging by caring for your skin at an early age than trying to minimize the signs of […]

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Want to boost the bounce in your skin?

What is the hottest new skincare ingredient to boost the bounce in your skin? “Bakuchiol is a naturally derived ingredient that’s effective, yet more gentle approach than retinol in improving the appearances of photoaging”   -Dr. Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP Board Certified Dermatologist Ayurvedic Practitioner When it comes to caring for our skin, dermatologists’ […]

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Top 5 Skincare Ingredients to Avoid

Why should you AVOID these 5? Read on to find out!  Think on this, companies are not required to disclose the ingredients in the word “fragrance” ……WHY NOT???? Although I listed my TOP 5 ingredients to avoid, there are many others to look out for. This is a great starting point which can lead to […]

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Why cruelty free beauty?

Switching to cruelty-free products is one of the best ways to say no to animal testing. PETA is an organization which audits brands worldwide.  Companies may be certified by PETA under one of two designations: Global animal test–free recognizes companies and brands that have verified that they and their suppliers do not conduct, commission, pay for, or allow […]

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Healthy Tortilla Soup

My favorite all time irresistible food group is Mexican. I love the textures and flavors of the dishes, love watching Rick Bayless on PBS and love the culture of the people. When Rick starts describing the way he cooks close to the culture, my heart goes all swoony. Over the course of my life I […]

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My Makeup Project

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved the transformative power of make-up—the way it can make women feel beautiful and confident. From a little girl wearing mom’s lipstick to a teenager learning all the basics—making some silly mistakes along the way, but always having fun! I wanted that fun to continue so I […]

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How to do Makeup for Zoom Meetings

Now you are on Zoom all the time, how should you be doing your makeup to look polished and professional? I have a few tips that will help you.  First, let’s chat about the basics of the set up. Having your camera at “head height” is optimal, no up the nose nor down the shirt […]

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