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Health & Wellness Blog
What is the deal with hormones?
What is the deal with hormones and why do they need balancing? Who needs to know about them and how do they affect your body? The short answer is, they control everything you are feeling, and everything you feel controls them. One of the biggest lifestyle factors that...
Natural Skin Is In
Have you ever wondered why everyone is making a such big fuss over all natural skin care products? It’s not just because its “in” to be ‘all-natural’ but there is a physiological explanation to all the hype. Your skin is the largest organ system in the human body and...
30 days of natural skin care products – Cleansers
Are You Curious? Have you ever wanted a Doctor's opinion on over-the-counter skin care products? To celebrate writers November, I will be exploring the kindest thing you can do for your skin. As the weather changes, treating yourself to products that protect,...
Why You Want An All-Natural Toner
What is a toner and why they are important? Day 2 of Writers November, and it's time to talk skin toners. Toners are a great addition to your skin care routine because they do a multitude of things. They are generally used right after you cleanse your face, to add an...
Facial Serums or moisturizers?
Have you ever wondered why some people choose facial serums over moisturizers, or vice-versa? Preferences can be due to nostalgia, what each product contains, or what is needed for a particular skin type. My mother still swears by creams that she's used since she was...
The Medical Science of Moisturizers
I know I spent the last blog written about how serums have an advantage over moisturizers but there are some compelling reasons why you would want to use moisturizers. Moisturizers can do what serums can’t. They can not only hydrate to the skin but they can strengthen...