best foods for skincare

Red, White + Blue Skin Care

Red, White + Blue Skin Care

Each holiday gives us an opportunity to slow down and celebrate something meaningful to us; and the 4th of July is no exception.  On the 4th, we celebrate our independence with picnics, BBQ’s, fireworks, parades, and quality time with our families and friends.  Sometimes all of this fun can translate into zero down time to relax and rejuvenate.

In the spirit of creating some down time for yourself and your skin this 4th, here are 3 homemade facial treatments that...

5 Raw Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow

5 Raw Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow

“Raw” food is getting a lot of buzz these days, but exactly does it mean to eat “raw”?  Well for starters, the term “raw” indicates that the food has never been heated above 118 degrees (this includes heating through pasteurization) and thus retains all of its enzymes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The Raw Food Diet is rich in...

How Quinoa Can Benefit Your Skin

How Quinoa Can Benefit Your Skin

Quin-what?  Quinoa (keen-wah).   You know, that itty-bitty grain that has become a staple in the kitchens of foodies, health nuts and gluten-free diet followers galore. Here’s the whole scoop on this nutrient rich grain:

It all started…3-4 THOUSAND years ago when the Incas first discovered quinoa.  The Incas believed that it increased the stamina, energy and strength of their warriors and therefore it was dubbed “gold of the Incas”.  No wonder