Hot Lemon Water

Drink hot lemon water first thing in the morning to help flush out the body internally and reduce toxins which can cause skin sensitivities.

Face Cleansing

Wash face using circular motions to gently massage cleanser into skin. Don´t pull down on the skin or rub too hard. Cleansers generally contain sodium lauryl sulfate and cetyl alchohol, ingredients that remove dirt and oil without excessive friction. -- Allure Magazine, March 1999

Monthly Facials

Get monthly facials for increased circulation and oxygen for healthy, glowing skin.

Go to Bed with Clean Skin

Always wash and moisturize your skin at bedtime.

Vitamin C for skin

Applying the antioxidant vitamin C to the skin has been found to boost its natural radiance. --Cosmopolitan. Apr 99

Avoid Products with Panthenol

Hair products containing Panthenol (Vitamin B-5) can make hair stronger but can cause skin breakouts.

Hormonal Breakouts

Take Vitamin B-6 to help regulate hormonal imbalances which can lead to breakouts. Calcium and magnesium can also be helpful.

Scaly, Rough Skin

Scaly, rough skin could indicate a vitamin C, or zinc deficiency.

Dull, Dry Skin

If your skin is dull or dry, you may not be providing your body with enough Vitamin D.

Avoid Fragrance in Products

Avoid using skin care products containing fragrances, the #1 cause of allergic reactions.

Breakouts on the Forehead

Skin breakouts on the forehead usually indicate too much sugar and/or caffeine intake.

Shave Before Tanning

Shave legs before tanning to avoid shaving off part of your tan.

Soothe Muscles

Soak away tired, sore muscles with bath salts. To try: Get Fresh Sleepytime Salt Fizz with apricot kernal and avocado oil to moisten skin.

Use Toner after Cleansing

Using toner after cleansing is essential to healthy skin since it removes drying chlorine and minerals found in tap water.

Vitamin C Serum

Use a special Vitamin C *serum* to help protect and preserve newly exfoliated and exposed skin cells from the harsh effects of the environment.

Skin-friendly Scrubs

When choosing a cleansing scrub for your skin, look for a product that uses indredients other than seeds or shells as exfoliating granules (such as jojoba beads). Seed/shell granules can cause microscopic tears in the skin. Ouch!

Fun in The SUN

Use oil-free sun block if you are prone to skin breakouts.

Avoid Bar Soap

Avoid bar soap for the face since the binders holding the bar together will strip the skin of water and natural oils.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis could indicate a zinc deficiency.

Co Q10

The latest weapon in the war against wrinkles is Co Q10, a cell-nourishing coenzyme that your body produces in abundance when you´re young, then less as you grow older. --Cosmopolitan. Apr 99