There’s an abundance of skin-boosting vitamins and minerals in the food we eat – but we don’t always eat enough of them to make a difference. That’s where vitamin and mineral supplements can be a real bonus. Here are a few ideas for natural skincare supplements you might like to try for overall skin health – and specific problems. For healthy skin, hair and nails Primrose oil and/or blackcurrant oil contain lots of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fat that helps promote healthy

If you want to make sure that you start every morning with the best possible skin, you need to prepare the night before! If you are following a meal plan as part of a new healthy diet, you will plan your meals and snacks ahead so that you know you have everything you need. Planning ahead also helps you stay on track with your regimen and the same applies to looking after your skin. Take a little time to look after your skincare before you turn in for the night and you’ll get

Just because it’s natural and you can eat it doesn’t always equal safe or effective! I’m guilty and likely you are too. When I was growing up with acne, we didn’t have Pintrest but I did have Teen magazines loaded with tips and tricks. How about putting toothpaste on a pimple? Or “natural remedies” that make us think “this must be safe!” There are NO SHORTAGE of Pintrest skin care tips promising you these “natural ingredients for a DIY Facial” are all you need. I’m here t

Spring is a time of renewal and revival! Everything that was once brown and dead is coming back alive! Think tulips, daisy’s and hyacinth (my all-time favorite flower). Our skin is in need of the same revival. After long harsh months with cold and dry indoor heat, it’s time to change up your products and your routine. EXFOLIATE MORE Bring out the bright glow by increasing your exfoliation. Exfoliation will remove those dead skin cells (yes, those dry, flattened gray ones)

Are you getting enough Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids in your diet? If so, you have no doubt also noticed it’s amazing side effect of healthier, more beautiful skin and hair. If you are struggling with lackluster skin and hair, you'll want to begin adding these to your diet. Here's why: Omega 3 fatty acids are the “good fats” that are known to increase heart health and they create a bubble wrap like effect to seal in lipids. But there is an added benefit. These “good fats

What girl doesn't love the familiar Disney fairy tale of Cinderella and her Prince Charming? Everything about her story is simply beautiful. But there was one thing Cinderella didn’t know. She could have used that pumpkin to her beauty benefit! Pumpkin is one of the most natural, useful and powerful ingredients for your skin and your body. THE BENEFITS OF PUMPKIN: Pumpkin enzymes and serums are some of my favorite “go-to” products in the treatment room because they are lo