The best natural makeup!

Okay so a friend of mine sent me a link to an amazing site this morning (Thanks Tammy!). The site is http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/
On this site you can type in almost any beauty product and it will tell you whats in it and how toxic it is for your body. Needless to say I have spent several hours on this site researching my future buys. I have come to the conclusion that Coastal Classic Creations is the best non toxic, Eco and animal friendly cosmetic company. They also have great reviews. If you wear makeup on a daily basis I would highly recommend switching over or at least researching what your putting on your skin. Everything we put into or on our body effects its function. Love yourself and take care of yourself. That's what natural beauty is all about.

A follow up on what I have been using.
The African Black Soap Body Wash has pretty much no effect on body acne but I will say it has a great smell, has natural ingredients and gives you the most for your money by lasting several months.

Egyptian Magic If you are going to invest in just one thing I recommend I would suggest going with this product!!! My skin hasn't looked this good since I was a toddler and I dare say my skin is almost as flawless as my 3 year old sons. It has also saved me because I no longer wear foundation.

Aztec Secrets Love Love Love this product. I use it every other day because I have oily skin and ahhh I cant say enough. Its only $8 and I have been using it for several months and have only gone through two jars. I call it my instant face lift and its works for so many things. I have used it on bug bites and pimples and it always does the trick.

I am about to switch over to all natural makeup so trust that there will be plenty of reviews to come.

Like to try new things?

I just signed up for this program and thought I would share it with my readers. Its called the test tube. The magazine New Beauty has now started a program for us skincare junkies. You pay $29 + shipping 4 times a year and they send you a box full of deluxe samples of the best rated skincare products. Its very simple you just go to http://beautybox2.newbeauty.com/Program.aspx and sign up. You wont be charged until the box ships and you can cancel at anytime. I look forward to reviewing some of the products I will be trying.

Beauty is more than skin deep.

Everyone puts focus on creams and treatments to help improve their skins appearance and while they do help. I am here to tell you to get beautiful plump radiant skin it takes more than any of these things combined can do. For an all over glow and healthy skin you need to focus on your physical, mental and nutritional health. I know this is a major downer for most of the general population. I'm not telling you to go throw out all of your processed foods although if you knew what they were doing to you you probably would be running to the dump. I am however going to give my recommendations on a few vitamins and supplements as well as different fruits and veggies that can help get you on the right track to beautiful skin.



Let me start with what I think is most important. Mental health and your skin. I'm sure you all have noticed when you get stressed you tend to break out. I think this quote from bnet helps explain. "When the brain perceives stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland, which then triggers the adrenal glands to produce androgens and cortisol (stress hormones). These help thicken the hair follicle's lining, causing blackheads/whiteheads. If bacteria get trapped, a large pimple results." Also when you take short shallow breaths it puts stress on your entire body. Your cells aren't able to receive an adequate amount of oxygen. I would suggest everyone take 30-60 minutes a day to just meditate. If you aren't into meditation just sit in a quiet room and focus on your breathing patterns. If you are at a stressful point in your life just stop and evaluate your life. Make a list of things that make you happy.



Now on to supplements. Ill start with sleep. Everyone should at least be getting 8 hours of sleep! Every hour less than that your body starts to deteriorate. My best advice if you are having trouble sleeping pop a 3-5mg pill of Melatonin. One of these bad babies will have you sleeping like a baby in no time. I usually take one a week and it will last for days. My personal warnings in addition to the ones on the bottle. Take it right before you brush your teeth so it will have a few minutes to kick in. Do NOT take this on a day you have any alcohol in your system and be sure you have 10 hours to devote to sleep. I know 10 seems a little excessive but trust me anything less you will be draggy the whole day. I purchased my bottle from Target for $7 BOGO.



My next essential for sleep is a good sleep mask. This will help you block out any and all light and keep out distractions that might interrupt your sleep patterns. My favorite site for these is http://www.dreamessentials.com/

Everyone should have a good multivitamin. I have been taking them for years and have tried different brands. Not all multis are created equal! You need to make sure you get one that is easy for your body to absorb. I have been taking Raw One for Women created by Vitamin Code for about a year now and love them! they are natural capsules so there is no chocking down chalky pills with this one. It also contains 1000 IU of D3, 5000IU of vitamin A which is great for your skin and a battery of other vitamins. I purchase this at Whole Body for around $30 and it has 75 days worth. In addition to my multi I take a plant derived calcium supplement which has another 1000IU of D3. Its called New Chapter Bone Strength take care which was also purchased at Whole Body for $16. A 1000mg fish oil 3 times a day purchased from yet again Whole Body for $6. And last but not least 400IU of Vitamin E which I think was around $5.

This next product is a must for anyone lacking in energy or working out on a regular basis. Cell Food!!! I discovered this product last August and have been taking it 3 times a day pretty much everyday since. Its very simple and basically tasteless. You simply add 8 drops in an 8 oz glass three times a day. If you drink it immediately you will taste a sterile taste but if you let it sit it is completely odorless and tasteless. They have been producing this product for over 40 years and its the best selling oxygen supplement. This is a quote from the product site.

"CELLFOOD is the world’s #1 selling oxygen + nutrient supplement. For more than 40 years, NuScience Corporation has manufactured Everett Storey’s original CELLFOOD formula containing 78 minerals, 34 enzymes, and 17 amino acids. CELLFOOD utilizes a proprietary water-splitting technology that provides a powerful stream of bio-available oxygen plus 129 nutrients directly to the cells.

Cellfood – Free radical scavenger (powerful antioxidant)

Free radicals are atoms (or groups of atoms) that are missing an electron. These highly reactive molecules become even more dangerous in the human body when they react with and damage other important cellular components like DNA. Antioxidants are directly responsible for the prevention of cellular damage by neutralizing and eliminating free radicals. In a recent study, CELLFOOD was shown to decrease excess free radical activity by up to 27%.

Cellfood – Helps detoxify the body and balance pH

CELLFOOD’s colloidal and ionic formula has a negative charge (as measure by Zeta potential testing). This negatively charged solution (like blood and lymph) allows for the rapid absorption and assimilation of nutrients. This process enables the body to more efficiently eliminate toxins and balance pH.

Cellfood – Athletic performance enhancement

In addition to the numerous general health benefits, CELLFOOD has now become the supplement of choice for many professional athletes. In a study conducted at the University of Pretoria, CELLFOOD was shown to increase oxygen uptake (VO2 Max), increase ferretin (iron storage), and decrease lactic acid accumulation (muscular fatigue).

Cellfood – Ingredients

CELLFOOD is made from the finest all-natural, plant-based organic substances. CELLFOOD contains no alcohol, glucose, yeast, or gluten. CELLFOOD does not contain any ingredients that are on the “list of banned substances” for professional and amateur athletic competitions and associations. CELLFOOD is non-addictive, non-invasive, and completely non-toxic."

It sells online and in Whole Body for anywhere between $26-$29 a bottle and lasts a few months.
Also if you are over the age of 40 I would suggest looking into DNA support which is a similar product made by the same company that supports DNA preservation.

How to cure a migraine

I have had migraines since the age of 12 and couldn't count the number of different medications I have tried to get rid of them. When I was 14 and having them on a weekly basis my Mother discovered something that goes down in my book as the greatest natural cure. Its very simple, cheap and best of all natural.... A simple LIME! I know I know its sounds absolutely crazy. A lime can cure something medication cant.. what? Well I suggest trying this one for yourself. Simply take a lime after it has been in the refrigerator for a few hours and cut it in half. Then go into a dark cool room and start rubbing the lime inside side down on your forehead. You will feel a cool stinging feeling.. this is normal and to be expected. Then after about 15 minutes spent with this lime on your forehead you will start to feel the headache go away. I'm not saying it will instantly take it away but you will start feeling relief within a few minutes. This simple little trick has saved me hundreds if not thousands on prescription drugs. I will also add that a few weeks of being off my meds the migraines started coming less and less frequently. If you are on prescription meds for migraines I would not recommend going off cold turkey. First try the "lime trick" as soon as you feel one coming on to see what you think.