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Known universally as a bright and sunny bitter fruit, lemon is a member of the citrus family along with orange, lime, grapefruit and tangerine. Prized for its acidic quality, lemon has long been a household staple and the lemon’s fragrant essential oil (found in the rind) can be used for cooking, perfumery, cleaning, cosmetics and even healing.

Lemon has many cosmetic uses and can be found in a remarkably large number of skin care beauty products, especially glycolic acid treatments. Containing up to 8 % citric acid, lemon is a potent source of natural glycolic acid, along with apples, grapes, sugar cane and milk, making it an ideal chemical exfoliant and skin smoother.

As we’ve stressed time over time in this blog, your diet can dictate how great your skin looks.  You’ll want to use the top skin care products, but you should also have a balanced diet.  One of the factors that most people seem to forget about is fiber.

Fiber, a non-digestible form of carbohydrate found in certain plans, cannot be digested or absorbed by the body, making it beneficial for a host of whole-body health concerns. Dietary fibers absorb water, stabilize blood sugar levels, lower blood cholesterol and remove certain toxic heavy metals from the body. 

Fiber is also useful for alleviating constipation, contributing to our bowel health and regularity, and certain forms of fiber may help rid the body of fat and curb the appetite, thus making them useful to dieters. Because blemished skin may be linked to an improperly functioning digestive system, an adequate intake of fiber can help support healthy and clear complexion. 

During colder weather, people can suffer from severe chapped lips. Dry, cracked or sore lips can interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, kissing, eating and talking.
Lips may become chapped for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Exposure to wind, sun, and cold, dry air

• Obstructed breathing, such as in allergic rhinitis, which can force you to breathe through your mouth

• Contact dermatitis due to irritants or allergens in cosmetics or skin-care products

• Certain medications, such as those used to treat acne

• A habit of frequently licking your lips

• Dehydration

To treat or prevent chapped lips, consider these tips:

• Use an oil-based lubricating cream, such as lip balm containing petrolatum or beeswax.

• Apply lip cream, balm or lipstick before going out in cold, dry weather. Reapply several times while outside.

• Choose a lip cream or balm that contains sunscreen. Sun exposure contributes to chapped lips.

• Avoid licking your lips. Saliva evaporates quickly, leaving lips drier than before you licked them.

• Avoid using a flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick your lips.

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Dehydration can contribute to chapped lips.

• Use a humidifier at home to keep air moist.

Most skin care products shouldn’t interfere with lip care. If chapping is severe and self-care measures don’t seem to help, consult your doctor. Rarely, persistent chapped lips may indicate an underlying problem, such as dermatitis.

A recent study that was published this month in Neurology, a medical journal, claims that a large number of people who suffered from migraines also suffered painfully sensitive skin.

Sixty-Eight percent of those who had chronic migraines and 63% who suffered from episodic migraines were found to have sensitive skin, attributed to their headaches.

In addition to those skin care products, it may not be such a bad idea to get a lawn chair and sit in the sun for a bit; at least you  (hopefully) will find yourself without having to resort to popping aspirin like candy. 

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Dry Brush Exfoliation

A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you’ll need a soft, natural bristle brush.

What is a Dry Brush Exfoliation?

A dry brush exfoliation involves the use of a soft, dry brush to gently brush the skin. It is recommended by holistic practitioners to remove dead skin cells, improve the circulation of blood and lymph, and enhance detoxification through skin. The gentle pressure is also thought to have a calming effect.

How is Dry Brush Exfoliation Done?

The only tool needed is a soft, dry, skin brush, preferably with natural bristles.

Step 1

Stand in the shower with the water off.

Step 2

Starting at your feet, start brushing in small circles towards your heart. Apply very light pressure, avoiding broken skin, skin rashes, or areas where the skin is thin, such as the face or inner thighs.

Step 3

After you’ve finished both legs, move on to your arms. Brush from your fingertips, again towards your heart.

Step 4

Reach around and brush from your back towards your stomach.

Step 5

When you are finished, begin showering.

I have been using some Anti-cellutite Cream which though cost so much but marely a washout because it doesn’t just do what thy say it will do, when a friend just let me try out one that she has been using from mytotalskinsolution website. I can’t tell you how happy I am because the cream is so effective and even very affordable.

Little did I know that a lot of these super-expensive products at the local drugstore were harming my skin more than helping it.  It was a real wake up call when my girlfriends and I decided to look some of the ingredients up online.  One of the most popular lotions in the world has toxic waste byproducts in it!!  And I was putting it on my face!!

Ever since I stopped abusing my skin it stopped abusing me.  My skin is soft, supple and almost blemish free ever since I took a few easy steps.  And the best part is the price.  Thanks to your total skin care collection I can enjoy the confidence of healthy skin without breaking the bank!