NATURAL BEAUTY FROM AROUND THE WORLD

From flowers in Switzerland to honey from New Zealand, local “cure alls” present the secret to real beauty for women anywhere in the world.

Food and beauty are closely linked together, and it’s wonderful to observe the creative solutions women come up with based on what they have on hand. Oftentimes the same ingredients women prefer to cook with (those high in antioxidants, minerals, and healthy fats) wind up on their faces and hair. There the nutrients they contain nourish the skin. Read the rest of this entry »

3 NATURAL TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Because your skin relates to every system in your body, when something becomes wrong inside, it shows up right on your face.

The good news? You can do a number of things to restore the health and beauty of your skin. “Reduce stress, boost your omega-3 intake, sleep for at least seven hours every night, and eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, and you will see a dramatic improvement in the tone, texture, and health of your skin,” states Stephanie Tourles, author of Organic Body Care Recipes (Storey Publishing, 2007).

I have focused on three familiar problems to give you several speedy and helpful ways to look your best. Read the rest of this entry »

NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR DRY SKIN

Our skin requires moisture to stay soft and smooth. But it has a problem retaining moisture especially as we grow older.

Simple everyday routines, such as bathing and towel drying, actually take away moisture from the skin.

Nevertheless we can do a lot on our own to improve our skin, by using large amounts of moisturizers, bathing less and staying away from strong, drying soaps. Read the rest of this entry »