Another Disinfection Technique: Wash Your Hands, Use Monolaurin…and Virgin Coconut Oil Your Nose!
With new bugs and superbugs, we’re looking for more ways to prevent infection. Improving our nutrition and overall well being is important (which includes lessening stress and getting enough sleep). Another is increasing our probiotic intake. Some classic best practices include frequent and proper hand washing, upping your use of hand sanitizer, and wiping down surfaces with alcohol or bleach. But while alcohol isn’t an allergen, it […]
Allergic Versus Irritant Reaction: Not All Skin Reactions Are The Same
A reaction is a reaction…isn’t it? Yes, in that a skin reaction usually looks and feels “off.” No, in that a skin reaction can be irritant or allergic. Some substances can be irritants but not allergens (such as the iodine on the bottom right of the photo above) or allergens but not irritants (such as the lemongrass essential oil […]
Don’t Touch Your Face
Paws Off That Fab Face. You use your hands to touch everything…your phone, keyboard, handrails, others people’s hands, desktops and kitchen counters…everything. Transferring all those microbes to your face increases your risk of sickness and acne, and could trigger a contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) or allergic flare-up if you happen to have touched allergens that you’re sensitive to. […]
What Your Skin NEEDS In Your Gym Bag
My Workout Wunderkinds: What’s In Your Gym Bag? Tons of my friends are living more mindful lives through yoga. The Jiu-Jitsu guys at the club where I go for kickboxing classes get totally in the zone during their matches. Barre, CrossFit, Pilates, there are so many studio classes you can choose from to integrate into […]
A Skincare Regimen Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
You spend time choosing your food and clothing, why not your skincare? Like working out, it helps to know what your goals are, what you like/don’t like, and what may work best for you. Basic skincare is fairly, well, basic: Cleanser, Toner (not if your skin is already dry), Moisturizer, Sunscreen. But even a basic regimen improves significantly when you […]
“Nut” Is Really Short For NUT-rients!
For Your Health, It’s About What “Nut” To Do… “Crazy” and “nutty” as words for something frantic or over-the-top might be falling out of favor because they may contribute to the trivialization of mental health concerns…and their negative connotations certainly do edible nuts a disservice! Nuts are incredibly rich in some of the most essential nutrients and have been valued as excellent foods […]
Skin and Nutrition: 5 Foods To Add For Healthy Skin
Beauty is within… The phrase “beauty is within” may seem spiritual or philosophical but it is evidently true in science and our physical well being. There has been an explosion of fortifying food, beverages, and even beauty products with vitamins and minerals (natural additives) intended to enhance a product’s effectiveness. Assuming they are present in the stated concentrations, […]
Fall “Skin” Love In 4 Steps
As the leaves turn and fall, do your own shedding and renewal: Our post-summer skinfest begins with a royal residue-ridding to wash away summer’s big sweat soirée and flush out the greasy flotsam that strikes fear in every pore. In other words: here’s how to transition your skincare from summer to fall. Treat yourself to […]
Your Body Skin Deserves Your Love, Too!
You’re working so hard on your overall health: eating right, de-stressing, sleeping well, and exercising. Don’t forget your skin! Dermatologists will tell you that it’s not uncommon to see toned, glowing faces topping dry, lined, and spotted necks and chests. One tends to forget how often our hands are seen. Knees, elbows and thighs can look […]