Live Fuller With cake weather — skincare

Jojoba (pronounced ho-HO-ba) oil has been in use for centuries in the southwest region of North America, where jojoba shrubs grow wild. Native Americans used liquid wax (which we call oil) from crushed jojoba nuts to heal, soothe and condition skin and hair. That's no surprise, given that fact that jojoba oil's...

Summer brings sunshine, warm weather and more fun outdoors. Protecting the skin is supremely important and requires defense from the sun as well as biting insects, like mosquitoes and gnats.  Bites alone are irritating to those with sensitive skin, but the diseases that can be transmitted by mosquitoes are also a source...

There's no shortage of skincare products that perform amazing feats - anti-aging, spot correcting, hydrating, brightening, line-reducing.  It's tempting to purchase and try every one. However, it's smart to resist the temptation and get an understanding of the state of your skin as well as what your skin needs before...

Shifting towards a more natural way of life requires review of every thing one eats as well as what comes in contact with the body.  The healthy home tips for hand washing from the Environmental Working Guide (a wonderful resource to navigate the maze of safer products) had us thinking about how the average bar of soap is brimming with...

Skin is resilient and adapts at the drop of a dime. As we move from the dry winter to pollen-filled spring, your skin may need a boost as the seasons transition from arctic to mild.  Moisturize. Ok, while this is helpful during all four seasons, spring is full of surprises...