So I’m heading to my home town this weekend for a little reunion. My childhood friend has been wanting to put something together for a long time. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun and there will be many people there that I haven’t seen since high-school graduation. I’m looking forward to it. But instead of obsessing about what to wear I’m obsessing about my skin. Every f … [Read more...]
DIY Rice Enzyme
I have to say, I’m pretty good with my skincare regimen. But every once in a while something comes up in my life that gets me out of my routine. When this happens I can see the signs that it’s time to get back on track. It's kind of like exercising; when you stop for a period of time you can see and feel the difference. The best thing to do is to just start again without beat … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil
Anti-Aging Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil After Monday’s weekly anti-aging hacks, I received emails from many of you. All were inquiring about pumpkin seed oil. And there is so much to say about this little seed that I thought I would use today's article to expand on the hack. Like I did, you might be thinking that this oil comes from the fall fruit that has been hollowed out for … [Read more...]
More Anti-Aging Hacks
Here are your weekly anti-aging hacks: To stimulate blood circulation, reduce inflammation and fight acne, apply some ginger tea to your skin. You see, ginger contains an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as a vasodilator. Make some ginger tea and let it cool. Apply with a cotton ball to your face, pimples and even varicose veins. Just da … [Read more...]
Weekly Anti-Aging Hacks
Are you familiar with star anise? Although it has a similar taste to anise, which is oftentimes used in pizzelles or biscotti, it comes from a different plant. Anise has a licorice flavor and is used in French, Italian and Greek foods and liquors. Star anise also has a licorice flavor but is used mainly in Asian dishes. I learned recently that star anise has many … [Read more...]
