Dry Skin Brushing
Wei SuAre you plagued with dry flaky skin during the winter? I hate to admit it, but Im definitely one of those unfortunate souls. All the extra virgin coconut oil, shea butter, and natural creams get slathered on, but wear off quickly. Yes, I also eat lots of vegetables, healthy fats, and take my omega 3s religiously, but to no avail, come the winter months my skin (especially my shins!) look a litt...
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Madeline SharplesIt seems that men have been noticing my hair at checkout lines. Today the guy behind the counter at Costco told me he loves my silver hair that it reminded him of his mothers hair. Last week while I was waiting at the grocery checkout counter a short man with a full head of white hair turned, gave me a quick onceover, and with a wry smile asked if Ive ever dyed my hair. And without battin...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Beauty and Personal Care | Optimal Health | Savvy Over 60What Your Skin Says About Your Health
Shannon 'Shakaya' LeoneFace it, our health may not always be our primary concerninstead it is often how we look! The only time we really pay attention to our health is when we are sick or in pain. But we check out how we look every time we pass a mirror. Is that vanity? No, it is the grand design. Just like a babys cry is supposed to irritate us so we immediately take action to find out what is wrong, every ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Beauty and Personal CareDecoding Your Skin Type
Bill BakerTime and again we hear how overwhelming it can be to walk into the beauty department of a store and find literally thousands of different skin care products. On a recent visit, I noticed one prestige line of skin care alone has 27 different moisturizers. Nighttime, Daytime, Day and Nighttime; for Face, for Eyes, for Dcollet; Lotions, Creams, Serums, Gels; for Dry Skin, for Normal Skin, for ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareTraditional Beauty Rituals
Jeanette SousaOftentimes the most beneficial beauty rituals that we practice are the oldest. Heres a list of a few of my favourites, and why theyve stood the test of time. Tea Time Drinking tea is perhaps one of the oldest beauty practices people continue doing today. Initially cultivated by the Chinese, then brought around the world through various forms of trade, tea has been a fixture in global cult...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Fashion | Beauty and Personal CareHealthy Skin Gives A Good Image
Harriet DiamondSuccessful businesses understand the value of a good image. Marketers spend endless hours developing a brand and promoting it. Healthy skin is your brand promotion for good health. It is your wellness image-maker. First Impressions Estimates are it only takes three seconds to create a first impression. In building a business relationship, that time is critical to success. From your outw...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareDecoding Cosmetics Labels
Bill BakerIf you enjoy grocery shopping like I do, you probably spend time browsing the aisles looking for great new products.Im always interested in something that will help me pick up more dirt, that will make my meals taste better, and that will get my whites whiter than white.Discovering these products isnt difficult; you just have to look for the special NEW or IMPROVED flashes on the labels.In fact...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareSafe Sunscreen Protection this Summer
Naturally SavvyAs the weather gets warmer and days grow longer, we rely on sunscreens to protect us from the harmful UV rays during our outdoor summer activities. However, a new report from Environmental Working Group (EWG) on sunscreens suggests that many sunscreens in the U.S. may not be providing the sun protection we need. Generally speaking, sunscreen can be divided into two categories chemical and ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareIndoor Tanning Linked to Skin Cancer
Naturally SavvySummer's t-shirts, shorts and swimsuits mean two things: people want to look fit and tanned. It might seem like a good idea to book a little time at the tanning salon to work on your "base," but a new study out of the University of Minnesota has definitively linked indoor tanning to an increased risk of melanoma—the most serious and deadliest form of skin cancer. The study, led by ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal Care6 Tips for Healthy Summer Skin
Bill BakerIt is easy to neglect our skin in the summer. The warmer, more humid weather means our skin isnt as dry and itchy as it is in the winter; and the sun kissed look of a tan can make us feel better when we look in the mirror. But the lazy days of summer dont mean we should be lazy with our skin care regime; in fact, we should be even more diligent. Follow these six easy steps to keep your skin...
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EWG & Personal Care Products
Bill BakerYou have probably heard of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Founded in 1993, their mission is to protect the environment and the health of ind...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareSoft Supple Skin All Year Round
Jeanette SousaWouldnt it be nice to have skin as soft as a babys bottom? Skin health becomes a bigger feat as we age; even more so today with increased environmental s...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareWhat “Natural” Means in “Natural Skin Care”
Bill BakerAt a press conference not so long ago, the Vice President of a large natural skin care company famously dipped his finger into one of their body lotion ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareMaking Sense of Parabens
Bill BakerYou don’t have to look far to realize there is a controversy surrounding the common group of skin care ingredients called “parabens.” Walk the aisles of your fa...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareFrom Synthetic to All Natural Soaps
Bill BakerWhen I hit my mid thirties I noticed a huge change in the condition of my skin. I had trouble keeping it hydrated (it became chronically dry), it lost elasticit...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareThe Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
Jeanette SousaAloe vera is a species of the succulent plant, originating in Northern Africa, and sits at the top of the world’s best superfoods list. It grows in arid conditi...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareScent in Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Bill BakerThat which we call a rose, Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, by any other name would smell as sweet. What if the scent of that rose was ac...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareBeautiful Skin from the Inside Out
Joy McCarthyEvery year we spend hundreds of dollars on products to achieve beautiful, glowing skin. Isnt it interesting that many of these products are marketed as ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareWhat is your Beauty Blueprint?
Jeanette SousaBeauty is one of our most sacred possessions. It is not guaranteed; instead, it is earned. As with anything earned, thought, strategy and effort come into pl...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareNatural & Organic Skin Care
Bill BakerThe skin care products you use everyday may be doing more than giving you a sun kissed glow and wrinkle free eyes. Today, natural and organic cosmetics and s...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareSodium- A Beauty Killer?
Rachel HyndAre we pickling ourselves? I remember when I was about eight years old, putting poor earthworms through many torturous events for a science experime...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareDisposable Feminine Hygiene Costs the Earth
GuestBy: Susie Hewson Every year over 45 billion feminine hygiene products are dumped somewhere. This means that over 12 billion sanitary pads and liners are buried ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareWhat’s In Your Make-up Bag?
pauline caballeroMany of us have made conscious changes to become “environmentally friendly”. Daily, we come across new recommendations and alternatives. Whether it is a natura...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareMenses That Make EcoSense
Dena Smith GivensI can still remember the day I started my period at age 11. I was too shy to tell my mom about the “big moment” so I used my budding writing skills to create...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareA Tasty Beauty Secret
Rachel HyndWe are what we eat, according to the old adage. But increasingly, we are what we absorb. While most of us are conscientious of what we put past our ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareSensational Scents
Naturally SavvyThe term “aromatherapy” was coined in the 1920’s by French chemist René Maurice Gattefosse, but the therapeutic use of aromatic plants for emotional and physic...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareHealth & Beauty: Reading Labels
Jane LargeReading any type of small print is strenuous on the eyes. When it comes to cosmetic and personal care products, it is a good idea to consider reading the label ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareAvoiding Toxins In The Tub
Deborah ShubWe relax, rejuvenate, and clean up in the bathtub after a hard day. Our children bathe and play in the tub. We believe it’s a safe and healthy place for the who...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareWayne’s Homemade Natural Toothpaste Recipes
Wayne GendelHave you ever considered making your own toothpaste? Don’t know how? Think it’s too expensive? Not sure where to start? I have not used commercial personal car...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareToothpaste: Natural or Poison?
Wayne GendelI believe it is safe to assume all of us use some form of personal care product such as toothpaste, lotions, make-up, soaps, hair care products, and more. Unfo...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareOut With The Old, In With The New
Jane LargeAs we begin the transition from summer to winter, our bodies need an extra dose of TLC to keep them looking and feeling good.Significant changes in temperature...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareNatural Remedies For Problem Skin
Naturally SavvyInevitably our skin changes as we age. Our skin is also affected by our hormones, diet, stress level, and weather conditions. A good skin care regimen correspo...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareTop 10 "Must Haves" For Summer Beauty
Jane LargeMother Nature is a genius! The wealth of incredibly nourishing 100% natural ingredients out there are practically infinite! To narrow it down for you, here is ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareNatural Summer Tool Kit
Jane LargeSummertime has returned, bringing with it all the sun-soaked good times on the patio or in the backyard that you’ve waited for all winter long. Many of us will...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareWhat Is Your Skin Eating?
Trudi GentileAre your personal care products safe? Beware! You are probably being exposed to toxic chemicals including possible human carcinogens (cancer causing ingredient...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareAntiperspirants vs Deodorants
Lafe LarsonMany of us have seen the emails circulating the internet about avoiding antiperspirants - because they may cause breast cancer - and avoiding deodorants with ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareStart Early for Good Oral Hygiene
Dr. Ken NussenYoung children should develop good oral health habits around age 5 or 6 when their first molars come in. Make sure your child is cleaning his or her teeth thoro...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareDo Personal Care Products Harm Our Environment?
Trudi GentileThe average adult uses nine personal care products daily, exposing themselves to 126 chemicals every day. Some of these products include shampoo, conditioner, ...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal Care10 Synthetic Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid
Aubrey HamptonIf you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Belo...
Read more...CategoriesBeauty and Personal CareThe Ugly on Beauty Products
Monique D'SaWe see more and more consumers taking the time to read nutritional labeling on food products at the grocery store. People are consciously making healthier cho...
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