Sugary treats are especially abundant this month; while the Halloween candy dish may hold tempting sweets, skip the sugar and give your skin a treat instead. Whip up an easy-to-make DIY skincare mask that will clear impurities, calm inflammation, and give you a sweet rosy glow. Here are two simple recipes that will give you a jump on Halloween - Monster Mash Charcoal Mask and Yummy Mummy Soothing Wrap
Read MoreCosmetic acupuncture can certainly help you look younger - it smooths lines and wrinkles, boosts collagen production, and evens skin tone.
But did you know that regular acupuncture treatments can help your total body look and feel younger by reducing internal and external signs of aging?
Read MoreNothing says fall like a warm dessert full of delicious spices. While pumpkin-spiced everything is ubiquitous this time of year, consider changing it up by making these honey-ginger baked pears. The ingredients in this dish are autumn powerhouses - pears and honey prevent dry throat, relieve cough, and keep phlegm from building up in the lungs; ginger, cinnamon, and clove warm the digestive tract and help ward off cold and flu viruses. The whole dish whips up in less than 30 minutes and can be made ahead of time. Pick up some fresh pears at your local farmer's market and dig into this amazing dessert tonight!
Read MoreIf you are looking for an easy way to introduce natural products into your beauty routine, look no further than essential oils. Essential oils are easier than ever to find online and in local markets, there are many oils with beauty benefits, and most of these oils are already the 'active ingredient' in many skincare products! Here are 5 simple ways you can give your beauty routine a boost by adding a dose of essential oils:
Read MoreEssential oils are everywhere these days - from your local health food store to online marketplaces, it's easier than ever to pick up a bottle of essential oil. There are so many benefits to essential oils - among other things, they can be used for stress relief, for skin care, to reduce pain without drugs or side effects. If you're interested in trying essential oils for pain relief this post is for you! All it takes is a little know-how and you'll be on your way to making your own custom pain-relief essential oil blends!
Read MoreIf you only have one essential oil, THIS is the one to have! Lavender is extremely versatile and after reading this post, you won't want to be without a bottle (or two!) Most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body, therapeutic-grade lavender also has many uses for skincare. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. If you are looking for an excellent source of this amazing oil, I highly recommend Bulk Apothecary - they have a wide selection of high-quality lavender oils and you can't beat their wholesale prices!
Read MoreAs a skincare specialist, I get frequent questions from patients, friends, and strangers asking for advice about what they should do for their particular skin condition. While there are plenty of wonderful things we CAN do to make our skin healthy, there is one thing I suggest we NEVER do...
Read MoreYep, that's my face! Here I am working on lifting and shaping my cheekbones while preventing smile lines, droopy eyelids, and dark circles under my eyes. Cosmetic acupuncture is more than just sticking needles in the face - it's working with the underlying muscular structure to shape, lift, and contour the face. When seeking a cosmetic acupuncturist, ensure you find a practitioner who has specific advanced cosmetic acupuncture training. Because they are trained specifically to understand facial musculature, a cosmetic acupuncturist will be able to develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your skincare and facial goals. Click HERE to learn more about me and my experience as a cosmetic acupuncturist. Click HERE learn more about cosmetic acupuncture procedures.
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