What you need to know about safer hair care

“Anyone can be confident with a full head of hair. But a confident bald man -there’s your diamond in the rough.” -Larry David   Light Fresh Clean The last few years I have probably tried just about every healthier version of shampoo found on store shelves. To be honest, even with the cleaner shampoos and […]

The Best Foods To Nourish Your Skin

“Skin care must be good enough to eat!” –Joanna Runciman   Our skin is an excellent indicator of our gut health.  If we really let this truth sink in, we would stop worrying about how to hide the symptoms and instead turn our attention to address the underlying  imbalances. Diet, lifestyle, environmental stressors and/or toxins […]

A healthy remedy for surfer skin

“If you’re having a bad day, catch a wave.” -Frosty Hesson     My husband surfs and today is his birthday so this post is for him. I chronicled this year’s experience at my dermatologist visit over here. Upon hearing the appalling remarks of my own skin from the dermatologist, I remember saying to the doctor, […]

Activated Charcoal, a Remedy or Just Another Fad?

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.” -Audrey Hepburn   My quest for healthier skin was not driven by vanity, but the need to moisturize.  For the past year and a half part of my job has been to […]