Ahhh plastic. We live in a plastic coated world. Toys, furniture, storage containers, electronics, food packaging, even surgical supplies can be and are frequently made of plastic. What’s wrong...
Summer is almost here! If you are anything like me, it’s a time for sundresses, flip flops and beach walks. All this means showin’ a little extra skin. Is your skin up to summer standards...
Have any of you ever accidentally burned yourself getting something out of the oven, with the curling iron, or ah-hem, in the sun? It hurts, and it’s even worse when the skin blisters. Most of ...
I LOVE smoothies for breakfast, and as the months grow warmer, I love them even more. Smoothies make it ways to eat (drink) breakfast while getting ready for the day and checking emails. They’r...
Coffee may have caffeine and some beneficial properties, but it aint got NOTHIN’ on herbal tea! Every time you drink herbal tea, you are providing your body with skin-beautifying nutrients like...
William Duffy wrote a book in 1986 that will make you want to reject refined sugar for the rest of your life. In Sugar Blues, Duffy explains the history of sugar and why it’s so freaking addict...
Gluten is an ingredient that can be found in skin, body and personal care products. It is used as a cleansing agent, a thickening agent, even an emollient to help make your skin soft and smooth. Is i...
Yesterday morning, I had the amazing opportunity to go listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak at San Diego State University. He came to meet with University scientists, researchers and faculty, ...
Everyone has candida. Certain levels of this fungus are considered healthy, as it keeps other harmful bacteria and fungus at bay. However, when candida becomes overgrown and out of control, it starts...
I love mango! This delicious tropical fruit is in season right now and it is just as sweet for your skin as it is in your morning smoothie. Mango contains Vitamins A, B and C as well as powerful anti...
Have you ever looked at the clock at 3pm and realized you haven’t left the computer, or eaten, since breakfast? How about the good ole sweet tooth that forces you to down a venti frappuccino or...
I’m loving lavender lately! I mean, there is just something extremely romantic about the entire process of growing, cutting, drying and using lavender. Anytime I use lavender in the spa (which ...
OCM. No, this is not the close cousin of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Masking?) It actually stands for Oil Cleansing Method, and has been long touted for its skin benefits. Yes, people actually cleanse ...
I love this company! I was turned on to Tiny Devotions while waiting for yoga class to begin at the lovely Bindu Yoga Studio in Del Mar. Their mala necklaces and bracelets are so beautiful, and each ...
photo sources: dr. bronners, mmn.com You already know that I have tons of love for Dr. Bronner’s products. I use them for everything from cleaning our floors to shaving my legs (TMI?) Anyway, ...
“Yoga classes are so expensive!” – has this been an excuse for not going to yoga lately? Probably (Ive said this plenty of times myself…) which is why I’m posting this c...
Anyone going to the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim this weekend? It should be a great show – full of natural skin and body care, whole foods, gluten-free goodies and super green suppleme...
This blog is dedicated to skincare and skin wellness. However, every once in a while there are events and topics that seem too important not to share, even if they have nothing to do with skin. This ...
It’s smart to have a first aid kit on hand at home or in the office. Most first aid kits include bandages, ointment and other odds and ends – but many of those products are synthetic. I w...
Ive recently been adding liquid chlorophyll to my drinking water and I am absolutely LOVING it, I even have my husband asking for it daily. As we remember from science class (or Billy Madison,) chlor...
It’s rainy and cloudy in San Diego today, so I thought I’d give you a cute little photo to help brighten your day, wherever you may be! Studies show that smiling can help raise your happi...
Bien-etre is featured on Discover SD again for the month of February! They love our Osmosis Stem Cell Facial almost as much as we do, and told their readers as much. Thanks for the love Discover SD, ...
Hello, I wanted to let you know how much I LOVE your blog. I am actually an esthetician myself and have been licensed since 2005. I have to say, I am so inspired and impressed with your knowledge and...
I recently received a great skincare question from the blog and wanted to share it along with my answer as I know many of you are wondering the exact same thing. If you have any skincare questions yo...
Wishing every one of you lots of love today, and every day!
photo credits: yoga topics For the last month, Ive been sweating it out at Yoga Tropics in Encinitas. This studio is POPULAR, which means you are always guaranteed a packed class. I actually like th...
Are you addicted to Pinterest yet? You know who you are. Pinterest, the wildly popular online pin board, is not only a great tool for organizing recipes and ideas…its also the perfect place to ...
Scent is the closest sense tied to memory – and it heavily influences the way we feel at any given moment. Warm vanilla and cinnamon makes me think of the cool weather and holiday meals. Coconut and ...
pineapple photo credit: petit elephant After writing about Pineapple last week, I wanted to share my newest healthy skin juice recipe. Pineapple contains natural enzymes that can aid in digestion as ...
Adaptogens are plants known for their ability to adapt to any environment or outside stress. These special plants have been able to survive harsh environments for hundreds of years due to their uniqu...
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