Friday, July 10, 2009
About Anusara Yoga
Anusara (a-nu-sar-a), means “flowing with Grace,” “flowing with Nature,” “following your heart.”Developed recently by John Friend, anusara yoga is described as heart-oriented, spiritually inspiring, yet grounded in a deep knowledge of outer- and inner-body alignment. Each student's various abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, and in an Anusara class the instructor asks you to literally move from your heart.
Anusara yoga's remarkable growth is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart" that looks for the good in all people and all things. Consequently, students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents.
The practice of Anusara Yoga can be broadly categorized into three parts: Attitude, Alignment, and Action. The principle aspects that define Anusara are:
- a belief that all beings are intrinsically good
- a vinyasa-style practice that emphasizes heart-opening through backbending and physical alignment, including the use of props
- an emphasis on bringing the lessons learned in yoga class into daily life
Labels: anusara yoga, benefits of yoga, living holistically, mind-body, yoga
Friday, June 26, 2009
How To Read a Personal Care Label
- Start at the end where preservatives are listed. Try to avoid:
- Words ending in “paraben”
- DMDM hydantoin
- Imidsazolidinyl urea
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Triclosan
- Triclocarban
- Triethanolamine (or “TEA”)
- Next, check the beginning of the ingredients list. Here you’ll find the soap, surfactant, or lubricant that has been added to make the product work. Try to avoid ingredients that start with “PEG” or have an “-eth” in the middle (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate).
- Finally, read the middle ingredients. Here you’ll look for some common – but not essential - additives that may bring excess hazard: fragrance and dyes. On the label look for “FRAGRANCE,” “FD&C,” or “D&C.”
Labels: environmental working group, EWG, Ingredients, living holistically, personal care, skin care, toxic
Monday, June 22, 2009
To Go The Distance, Before You Run Give Your Legs a Message,
Running is really tough on your feet and the muscles in your lower legs work very hard and absorb most of the shock. Ignore them and you can end up with cramped, achy, throbbing, or even numb feet, shins, or calves from running. The pain can be both bothersome and even prevent your from getting in a good workout.Do your legs a favor, before you slip on your socks and sneakers, give your feet and lower legs a good rub down. Spend a few minutes on each leg's foot, shin, and calf. Knead your fingertips and the heel of your palm firmly into your muscles to bring blood to those areas, which will warm the muscles up. If the muscles are warmed up, they'll be less likely to ache. Plus, warming up your feet can help prevent injuries while exercising.
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Labels: exercise, how-to, living holistically, massage, running
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Guide to Plastic!
Plastics, as used for food preparation and storage, have been linked to a sobering list of health conditions: hormonal imbalance, heart disease, impaired brain development, altered development of sexual organs, and various cancers.So what should you do?
Plastics of different types are assigned corresponding resin numbers. The types, 1-7, look something like this.
- #1 polyethylene terephthalate – aka PET/PETE – soda bottles, mouthwash bottles, bottled water, etc.
- #2 high density polyethylene – aka HDPE - milk jugs, household cleaner and detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, etc.
- #3 polyvinyl chloride – aka V/PVC – meat packaging, some household cleaner bottles, rigid plastic containers, household pipes, etc.
- #4 low density polyethylene – aka LDPE – newspaper bags, grocery bags, sandwich bags, cling wraps, frozen food bags, etc.
- #5 polypropylene – aka PP – yogurt/sour cream tubs, ketchup bottles, medicine bottles, etc.
- #6 polystyrene – aka PS – coffee cups, packing peanuts, to-go containers, etc.
- #7 “other” (Category assigned for mixed plastics or plastics introduced after 1987. The category includes polycarbonate, plant-based polylactide and other new hard plastics.) – baby bottles, water cooler bottles, rigid containers for food storage, lining for canned food, etc.
Are there better / worse options?
Although you’ll find criticism/skepticism about every category in some corners, most experts believe that better bets include #2 (HDPE), #4 (LDPE) and #5 (polypropylene) plastics because they appear to be more stable and less prone to leaching when used properly.
Of high concern are PVC (#3), polystyrene (#6) and the polycarbonate plastics (subcategory of #7). PVC contains phthalates, known endocrine disruptors and carcinogens, that present a particular risk to children. As for polystyrene, studies have linked this plastic to cancer, neurological damage and reproductive issues (PDF). And we’ve all likely heard the debate about BPA, a component of polycarbonate plastics. Although industry has fought the link tooth and nail, it’s becoming clear that BPA can seriously impact hormonal balance and reproductive function. (1, 2, 3)
Finally, some research suggests that a common plastic for water bottles, PET plastics, leach estrogenic compounds. These compounds, xenoestrogens, can disrupt hormonal balance in both men and women, although the single use of these plastics may lessen the overall leaching impact on consumers.
So, what can you do to prevent leaching? First off, there’s your own use of plastic. Use plastic containers only in accordance with their originally intended use (e.g. Don’t reheat a microwave dinner container or wash a single use water bottle and use it over and over – especially after continual washing in a hot dishwasher.) Second, avoid heating any plastic whenever possible or storing hot food/drink in plastic containers. In much of the “leaching” research, plastics are heated to high temperatures for long stretches of time, but even brief heating can be enough to allow chemical shedding of sorts. Remove plastic packaging and use a good old glass bowl or stove top pot for heating and a regular mug instead of a foam cup for your morning coffee. (And use a plain paper towel, preferably unbleached, to cover food in the microwave rather than plastic wrap.) The same goes for storage. (A liquid or moist food item has the potential to absorb more from its container than loose “dry” items.) Acidic food reacts more with the materials it comes in contact with. Keep your tomatoes and juices preferably in glass. Finally, look into alternatives to plastic bags like wax paper sandwich bags or stainless steel Bento boxes. (Just be sure to wrap those acidic foods in wax paper before storing them in stainless steel or aluminum.)
Read Full Article on Mark's Daily Apple!
Labels: BPA, healthy cooking, living holistically, microwave, plastic, PVC, toxic, toxins
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
And Yet Another Study Reveals - Organic IS Better!
According to the Journal of Applied Nutrition, organically grown fruits and vegetables have significantly higher nutritional content than conventional produce: "Organically grown apples, wheat, sweet corn, potatoes and pears were examined over a 2-year period and were 63% higher in calcium, 73% higher in iron, 118% higher in magnesium, 178% higher in molybdenum, 91% higher in phosphorus, 125% higher in potassium and 60% higher in zinc than conventionally grown produce." In addition, organic meats were not only found to be leaner, but also have about five times the omega-3s.Source
Labels: eating healthy, healthier, living holistically, nutrients, nutrition, organic, organic food
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Detoxify Your Brain
The only things as important as eating the right foods for brain health are limiting your toxic exposure and enhancing your detoxification system.Avoid Brain-Damaging Foods
The list of brain-damaging foods you need to avoid is short:
- Processed, refined carbohydrates and sugar
- High-fructose corn syrup
- Toxic fats—especially trans fats
- Food additives and preservatives
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Food allergens (the two most common are gluten and dairy)
If you want to enhance your detoxification and develop an UltraMind, you need more glutathione, a sulfur-like substance that transports toxins out of your body via your urine and stool. To naturally increase your glutathione, increase your intake of the following foods:
- Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, collards, kale, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, arugula, radish, wasabi, watercress, kohlrabi, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnips)—at least one to two cups, cooked, daily
- Curcuminoids (turmeric, curry)
- Garlic (a few cloves a day)
- Green tea, one to two cups a day (boosts liver detoxification)
- High-quality, sulfur-containing protein (eggs, garlic, onions)
In addition to what is in your multivitamin, you should take vitamin D3 because it is significantly deficient in so many people.
Reduce Your Heavy Metal Exposure
Heavy metals are some of the most toxic chemicals in our environment. The two biggest culprits are lead (from lead paint, leaded gas, and coal-burning factories) and mercury (from dental fillings, vaccinations, and industrial pollutants).
Avoid Environmental Petrochemicals
Limit your exposure by doing the following:
- Do not dry clean your clothes.
- Avoid the use of garden chemicals.
- Buy furniture that has been built without the use of formaldehyde or other preservative agents.
- Eliminate your exposure to secondhand smoke and car exhaust.
Labels: brain, cruciferous vegetables, detox, detoxify, Dr. Mark Hyman, formaldehyde, garlic, lead, living holistically, mercury, toxins
Friday, May 22, 2009
Natural Laundry Powder
The Laundry, a Milwaukee-based laundering service, has been making its Finest Laundry Powder ($24.95), an organic, biodegradable, additive-free, dye-free, and bleach-free detergent, for over 50 years.The powder works with all washing machines, and with everything from fine knits to towels to tough denim. Beyond that, its packaging is environmentally conscious as well: order its sturdy reusable container with scoop once, and then follow up with plastic bag refills.
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Labels: cool new product, detergent, living holistically, organic, The Laundry
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mood and Food
Just like what you eat can influence how you feel, how you feel can influence the quality of nourishment that you gain from the foods that you eat. The following are some of the ways in which mood and nourishment are interrelated. When you feel stressed a cascade of different stress hormones (including glucocorticoids) can be released. These chemical messengers have modulating effects upon a variety of body systems that can impact nourishment. All of us feel stressed at certain moments, but if this stress has become an ongoing, chronic part of our life, the impact on our nourishment can become problematic.
Nutrient depletion and blood sugar regulation
One of the outcomes of chronically increased glucocorticoid levels is potential depletion of certain nutrients, including zinc, potassium, and B-complex vitamins. What this means is that if you experience chronic stress, you will want to pay special attention to these nutrients in your diet. Stress hormones, if excessively secreted over a prolonged period of time, can interfere with the functioning of insulin and promote insulin resistance. Stress can create blood sugar imbalances that have a host of outcomes upon the body, including reducing the ability of cells to be nourished by the glucose provided in the diet.
Having low moods, or experiencing depression, may also impact nourishment. Chronic depression is associated with a variety of nutrient deficiencies, including that of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, choline, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. A person experiencing ongoing depression would want to take special steps to adjust his or her meal plan in relationship to these particular nutrients.
Benefits of a relaxing mealIn addition to looking at how mood affects nourishment from a biochemical perspective, you can also look at this question from the perspective of personal experience. Think about a recent meal that you ate while being stressed, angry, or anxious. Now think about a meal that you ate when you were relaxed, peaceful, and happy. Chances are in the latter experience you felt better, more vitalized, and more nourished from the foods you were eating and were therefore enjoying the true fulfillment and nourishment from those foods. Remember that your mood is something you don't just experience on an emotional and psychological level, but something that also takes places in your muscles, nervous system, and circulatory system. All of those body components impact your digestion and nourishment.
Labels: depression, digestion, food and mood, Holistic Health, insulin, living holistically, nutrients, stress
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
What Enzymes Can Do for You
Your body's enzyme production drops off after you hit age 30, foods high in fat and carbohydrates become more difficult to digest — potentially leaving you with bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. Taking enzyme supplements regularly (or eating enzyme-rich foods like pineapple) helps break down foods so that nutrients can be absorbed. They can also help ease symptoms of lactose or gluten intolerance. Never take enzymes, though, if you have open stomach ulcers — the results can be painful.
When buying supplements for digestion, look for plant-based products that combine several enzymes — they are more likely to work across the gastrointestinal tracts' broad range of pH levels. And be sure to take the pills with food; try them with two meals a day for at least three months; after that, you may be able to go with your gut and cut back.
Look for combos of the following enzymes:
| ENZYME | HELPS DIGEST |
|---|---|
| Amylase | → Starch |
| Cellulase | → Cellulose from plant foods |
| Lipase | → Fats |
| Lactase | → Lactose in dairy |
| Phytase | → Grains and legumes |
| Protease (bromelain) | → Protein |
| Sucrase and maltase | → Complex sugars |
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Labels: bloating, digestion, digestive enzymes, eating healthy, enzymes, living holistically, supplements
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Happiness-Health Connection
Want to improve your health? Start by focusing on the things that bring you happiness. There is some scientific evidence that positive emotions can help make your life longer and healthier. But to produce good health, positive emotions may need to be long term. In other words, thinking positive thoughts for a month when you already have heart disease won’t cure the disease. But lowering your stress levels over a period of years with a positive outlook and relaxation techniques could reduce your risk of heart problems.
Read more...Labels: happiness, Health, Holistic Health, living holistically, positive outlook, relaxation, study
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Too Good To Be True? -- > Salt Water Elixir May Be New 'Miracle Liquid'
A "new" product is being dubbed the latest "miracle liquid". It's a degreaser, it cleans windows, it's nontoxic, it combats food pathogens, and it's so safe you can drink it. It's electrolyzed salt water, and people around the world are swearing by it.Housekeepers at hotels, like the Sheraton in Santa Monica, CA, say they were skeptical at first, since it doesn't foam, make suds or stink, but they say it is cleaning up their toughest messes while sparing their lungs from the usual toxic cleaners. In Japan, they are using it to fill their swimming pools, because it's safer than chlorine and it costs about a penny per gallon to make. The drawback is a very short shelf-life, but some are saying this could be the elixir of the future. Minnesota food scientist Joellen Feirtag said she was skeptical, but now encourages food processors to use the water, because it kills E. coli, salmonella, listeria and other food pathogens. Yet it's gentle enough to soothe sunburns and acne. "This sounds too good to be true, which is really the biggest problem," said Feirtag. "But it's only a matter of time before this becomes mainstream."
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Labels: bottled water, cleaners, cool new product, electrolyzed salt water, living holistically, non-toxic, toxic
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
What You Should Eat to Encourage Sleep
Not too much! It is important that your body be able to focus on rest and repair while you sleep, rather than on digestion. It is more important to gear your evening meal towards relaxation and good digestion than to consume any particular food or drink before bed.Your evening meal should:
- emphasize low-to-medium glycemic index carbohydrates, such as whole-grain breads, rice, or pasta, yams, a mixed green salad, or lightly sautéed vegetables
- include a small portion of a healthy fat-containing food, such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts or seeds or their oils or butters
- include herb tea (especially chamomile or peppermint) or other non-stimulating water-based beverage
- include only fresh, dried, or cooked fruit for dessert, if dessert is desired.
Your evening meal should be eaten about 4 hours before bedtime so that the main digestive effort is finished, but the energy from these foods can be released gradually throughout the night. If it is necessary for you to eat a snack at bedtime, choose one or two of the following:
- small cup of herb tea or warm milk (soy, nut, or dairy)-not so much that you must wake up to use the restroom in the middle of the night
- small serving of fresh or dried fruit
- small handful of raw nuts or seeds
Labels: digestion, herbal teas, living holistically, sleep
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Yoga At Your Desk
Sitting MountainThis pose is done best from a chair.
- Sit tall in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your shoulders relaxed under your ears.
- Place your hands palms up on your lap.
- Cross your wrists in front of your solar plexus.
- Interlace your fingers and raise your arms as high as is comfortable and look at the back of your hand (make sure that you do not hyper-extend your neck).
- Repeat once.
This pose can be done in a chair or on the floor.
- Return to the first phase of Sitting Mountain.
- Extend both of your arms out to your sides, palms facing the floor.
- Inhale as you bring your right arm over your head, bending slightly at the waist. Exhale as you return to center.
- Repeat with the right side.
This pose is done best from a chair.
- Return to the first phase of Sitting Mountain
- Turn to the right side of your chair and extend your left leg behind you, pressing the heel back.
- Raise your arms above your head, arch as much as is comfortable and look up, taking care not to hyper-extend your neck.
This pose is done best from a chair.
- Return to the first phase of Sitting Mountain
- Exhale, pressing your spine to the back of the chair
- Inhale, pulling your abdominal region forward, lifting the chest and chin up (remember to take care not to hyper-extend the neck)
- Repeat as desired.
Labels: living holistically, office, yoga, yoga poses
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The UltraMind Solution
In his revolutionary new book, The UltraMind Solution, Dr. Mark Hyman offers not just an explanation validated by hundreds of recent peer-reviewed medical studies, but a solution for this invisible epidemic that now affects 1.1 billion people worldwide and will cripple one in four among us during our lifetime. So, what's causing our "broken brains"?
Essentially two things - our modern diet and environment - both of which are loaded with brain-toxic compounds, including:
- Brain-toxic foods, such as high-fructose corn syrup and trans/hydrogenated fats
- Excessive consumption of sugar, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine
- Additives and toxins in our foods (more than 3,500 can be added to food; more than 3,000 are in our homes)
- Toxic chemicals (more than 80,000 have been introduced since 1990; 500 have been tested for safety)
- Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications, which interfere with the body's use or production of several compounds essential for brain health (e.g., coenzyme Q10, B vitamins, glutathione)
- Mycotoxins, which, according to a number of very current studies, cause severe symptoms of brain damage in 70%, and autonomic nervous system abnormalities in 100% of patients living with them.
- Sleep deprivation
- Sedentary lifestyle, which lowers brain repair mechanisms (e.g., IGF-1 and brain-derived neurotropic factor)
- Chronic stress, which chronically elevates the "stress hormone," cortisol
What's the UltraMind Solution? Heal the Body, Heal the Brain
First, as the discussion of current research in Part I makes clear: the brain is not disconnected from the rest of the body. Dr. Hyman sums it up saying: "the barrier between the body and the brain is no iron curtain. It is more like cheesecloth."
What this means is that brain disorders are not only in the brain. Their root cause(s), and therefore their cure, is to be found in finding and treating imbalances in the rest of the body-in the body's seven key systems. Restoring balance to these core systems restores health, both in the body and the brain.
Dr. Hyman marshals these seven key systems as the Seven Keys to UltraWellness.
They are:
- Optimize nutrition
- Balance your hormones
- Cool off inflammation
- Fix your digestion
- Enhance detoxification
- Boost energy metabolism
- Calm your mind
Labels: caffeine, Dr. Mark Hyman, high fructose corn syrup, living holistically, stress, sugar, The UltraMind Solution, toxic metals, toxins, UltraWellness
Friday, January 09, 2009
Dry Brushing.....Do It!
As the name implies, dry brushing is brushing with a dry brush. Commonly used for exfoliation, these brushes help remove flakes but actually help with several different things at the same time. Unclogging skin doesn't just eliminate dead cells but also encourages the body’s discharge of metabolic wastes and other things excreted through perspiration. Using the brush before you get in the shower stimulates circulation and de-gunks your pores. It detoxifies your skin with a gentle internal massage while helping tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite. It also helps mobilize fat and improve muscle tone by stimulating those nerve endings that causes the individual muscle fibers to activate and move.
Pick up a brush with soft bristles — preferably made from natural materials, as most synthetic bristles are too sharp. Make a circular motion with the brush, applying light pressure in areas where the skin is thin and harder pressure on places like the soles of the feet. Work over your entire body. Now, I'm not saying this brush is an excuse to stop eating healthily and eliminating that gym regimen but, if you're like me, you want to get all the help you can get to keep your skin and body in tip-top shape!
Thanks Bella!!
Labels: detox, detoxify, dry brush, healthy living, living holistically, massage, skin care
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Let Your Skin Breathe - Evan Healy's Philosophy
Skin is smart. It can breathe on its own. Consisting of millions of tiny dermal passages, skin can regulate how much air, light, heat and water it lets in. In healthy skin, these passages are open to activate absorption of nutrition and stimulating restorative functions. Synthetic products — courtesy of the petroleum industry — cover and coat the skin, preventing it from breathing on its own. This is the basic idea of Evan Healy skin care. Evan developed her skin care line on the premise that “the less you interfere with the skin’s ability to achieve balance the better.” All items in her range are made from simple, plant-based ingredients and many contain to improve circulation, eliminate toxins and regenerate the skin. By working with individual farmers, growers and distillers, she is able to create small batches by hand that are 100% paraben-free.
A holistic aesthetician with 15 years’ experience, it’s not surprising that Evan views the body in its entirety. Her signature Rose and Blue Lavender Treatment lines were developed around the two most common skin conditions she experienced. The former is for irritated, red and sensitive skin, while the latter suits out-of-balance skin in the form of an oily T-zone with dry outlying skin. Either one will restore your skin’s vibrancy and luster.But which one should you choose? Evan suggests you trust your sense of smell to determine which is right for you. But with delicious ingredients like rose geranium, rosewood, blue chamomile and lavender, my skin isn’t quite ready to make a decision. Now that’s smart.
Labels: Evan Healy, living holistically, organic skin care, paraben-free, skin care
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Facial Firming Mask - DIY!
- 1 egg white
- 1 package unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves
- 1/2 grapefruit or passion fruit
Using a mixer, whip the egg white until stiff peaks form then continue to whip while gradually sprinkling in the unflavored gelatin.
Finely mince the peppermint leaves, mash 1/2 of the grapefruit or passion fruit completely and add both ingredients gradually to the egg whites, whipping until thoroughly combined.
Apply to warm, freshly washed facial skin for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.
Labels: DIY, egg whites, facial, living holistically, mask, passion fruit, skin care
Monday, October 27, 2008
Apple Cider Vinegar (Pyrus Malus) - in Skin Care
A sour, sharp-tasting liquid containing acetic acid. Produced from the fermentation of the juice of various fruits, berries, honey, molasses, or even cereal grains as in malt vinegars. Cosmetic vinegars have been used as a complexion aid for centuries. Vinegar closes pores and preserves or restores the skin's natural acidity (pH balance). Vinegar keeps both oily and dry complexions soft and fresh and can combat the ravages of alkaline soaps and make up.Source
Labels: apple cider vinegar, DIY, living holistically, skin care
Friday, October 24, 2008
Your Tongue -- What You DIdn't Know About it....
Question: Which aperture of the body reflects the internal organs related to excretion and assimilation?
Anus, urinary tract, ears, nose, or mouth?
Answer: Mouth.
See the Picture at Right to find the corresponding body parts.
B- the peripheral area reflects the large intestine.
C- the middle region corresponds to the small intestine.
D- the back edge region relates to the liver, gallbladder, duodenum, and pancreas.
E- the near back region corresponds to the stomach.
F- the back region ('the root of the tongue') reflects the esophagus.
G- the underside of the tongue reflects the quality of blood and lymph circulation in each corresponding area.
Your tongue accurately reflects the state of your digestive system- from rectum to esophagus, including the stomach, small intestines, colon (large intestine), pancreas, spleen, liver and gall bladder.
Imagine, you don't need a battery of tests to find out what part of your digestive tract is in stress. You can diagnosis the whole GI tract and corresponding organ integrity all in one easy view- just stick your tongue out.
As a whole the tongue reflects the condition of the digestive system and the organs associated with blood, nutrient assimilation, and excretion. You can also see how 'hot' or how 'cold' your internal organs are. Therefore it has a high value as a diagnostic tool.
Specific sections of the tongue mirror the condition of particular parts of the digestive system and the digestion related internal organs.
Labels: ayurveda, Holistic Health, living holistically, tongue, tongue diagnosis, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Natural Salves Does a Body Good
The food that nourishes your insides can also work wonders on your outside parts.If you have....
Oily skin and visible pores
Look for: Astringent ingredients to penetrate skin quickly and accelerate the healing of skin blemishes.
Active ingredients: Witch hazel, jojoba oil, rosemary
Results: Skin looks refreshed without adding extra oils
Recommended ingredients: Rose petals, witch hazel, citrus fruits, rosemary
Sun damage and signs of aging
Look for: Natural antioxidants, which help protect and nourish, skin cells
Active ingredients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E
Results: Helps protect skin cells from the drying effects of the sun
Recommended ingredients: Lavender, acai and goji berries, blueberries, cucumber
Dry, stressed skin
Look for: Natural plant oils containing nutrients such as vitamins A and E, and are readily absorbed
Active ingredients: Olive, almond, avocado, borage oils
Results: Improvement in moisture retention of the skin
Recommended ingredients: Olive oil, avocado, banana
Lack of radiance, uneven tone
Look for: Exfoliate with natural source alpha-hydroxy acids that work to smooth skin
Active ingredients: Sugar cane (glycolic), citrus (citric), red grape (tartaric)
Results: Enhanced creation of new skin cells and sloughing off of old
Recommended ingredients: Papaya, mango, pumpkin, red grape
Labels: living holistically, natural products, organic skin care, salves, skin care, skincare
