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April 12, 2010

Burdock Root – Why in Skin Care?

Filed under: Eczema, Healing Cream, Skin Treatments — Tags: , , , , , , , — admin @ 8:37 pm

Burdock is a root that is found in Europe in Asia. Traditionally, burdock has been used as a remedy to:

1.       Purify the blood by removing toxins

2.       Be used topically as a remedy for skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis

3.       Soothe pain of ulcers and arthritis

Burdock is popular in Japan as a source of vitamins and nutrients as some of its active ingredients are arcigen, calcium, chlorogenic acid, essential oil, flavonoids, iron, inulin, lactone, mucilage, polyacetylenes, potassium, resin, tannin, and taraxosterol.

If you ever try SkinAgain’s Healing Serums for a personal skin issue, you will notice that it works to soothe pain immediately.  Why?  Because one of its super- active and all-natural ingredients is . . . yes. . . you guessed it – Burdock Root!

April 8, 2010

Aloe Vera – Friendly Flora

Filed under: Burns, Healing Cream, Health, Scars, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , , — admin @ 1:52 pm

Did you know that Aloe Vera is a flowering, perennial plant from the Lily family? I did not!

I do know that it is mainly known as a treatment for the skin, applied to cuts, burns, eczema, and the like.  The juice or gel from the Aloe Vera plant is used in numerous serums, cosmetics and burn creams. It is an essential ingredient in SkinAgain Healing Serums.

Another interesting use of Aloe Vera is in juice!  As a great “all purpose tonic” aloe vera can strengthen levels of energy and general well being. It can relieve signs of abdominal pain, peptic ulcer, upset stomachs and constipation just by drinking its juice. Taking two to four ounces daily of aloe vera juice can provide your immune system the necessary nutrients for cleansing the digestive system. Who knew?

Is aloe vera juice part of your daily routine? Do you make your own? Tell us about it!

April 5, 2010

What the Pros Use on Their Skin

Filed under: Health, Skin Treatments, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , — admin @ 9:06 am

Ever wanted to sneak a peek into your dermatologist’s bathroom cabinet to see what he/she uses?

Now you can!

Here are the top 10 common things dermatologists agree on for themselves:

1.      They go with their skin type.

2.      They stick to what works for them individually.

3.      They change products for each season.

4.      They use Retinoids.

5.      Rain, shine, sleet or snow – they apply sunscreen.

6.      Their products contain antioxidants.

7.      They take a ‘whole body’ approach (drinking lots of water, healthy food & exercise).

8.      They take their age into account.

9.       They use non-invasive devices like Ultrasonic.

10.  They get monthly facials.

There you have it!  Simple and not so far off from what all of us do. . . well. . . the water and exercise could probably be improved upon a little… ;-)

March 23, 2010

Subtle Energy – Own Your Intuition

Filed under: Health, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 9:57 pm

As you know, SkinAgain Healing Serums are infused with the Subtle Energies of over 300 healing elements.  Subtle Energies, in this case, are helpful to our skin – and even our body.

Subtle Energies are all around us.  They are powerfully emitted from people (and combinations of people), and when we ‘sense something’, it’s a sign that our intuition is picking up a Subtle Energy that we need to pay attention to.

Intuition is our sixth sense, our place of inner knowing. It’s what is providing the knowledge when we know something, but we’re not sure how or why we know. In a way, it is the knowledge of the body, because many of us ‘feel’ our intuition, often in our hearts or guts. Everyone is born with the gift of intuition, but how do we strengthen it and learn to trust it? Most of us have so much other chatter going on in our heads that it can be difficult to distinguish what is truly intuitive and what is not.

How can you become more intuitive? By spending quiet time alone at home for daily meditation you’ll find yourself becoming more intuitive.  Daydreaming on your desires helps too.  When we are fixed on what is, we continue to create what is, but when we dare to dream, we resist the urge to dwell on why our desires can’t happen and instead determine what needs to be done to make it happen.

So if your intuition is sensing that something isn’t feeling right, meditate and dare to daydream. In other words, own your intuition, pay attention to Subtle Energy and things can open up for you.

March 15, 2010

Calm Your Feet – Calm Your Day

Filed under: Healing Cream, Health, Skin Treatments, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 2:35 pm

Every week, I take care of my elderly parents and one necessary inclusion in this routine is their weekly feet grooming.  Now, I’m not going to go into details about what this requires, but I will say that it is a true act of love!  Trust me, if I wasn’t already taking care of my feet with regular pedicures, this ritual has engrained into me how we should never take our feet for granted and always make sure they get regular TLC!

Without consciously being aware of it, we give our feet a beating every day.  From hitting the pavement, flexing, bending, carrying the weight of our lives and then, of course, our oh-so-cute shoes . . .

In ancient times, gratitude for these funky body parts were a daily ritual, and they knew what they were doing.  They somehow knew that treating these kind ‘supporters’ of our souls did more than just prevent soil from entering the home.  They knew that the footbath unwound the stress, cleared scattered energy, grounded them and prevented some very unwanted side-effects later on in life.

Simple immersion into warm water can be an effective way to calm not just the feet and body, but the mind as well.

For maximum benefit, you can tailor your soak to the season.  In winter, just the warmth can do the trick.  For Spring, add Epsom salts to boost detoxification.  In Summer, add peppermint oil to boost circulation and energize your spirit.  In the Autumn, add a teaspoon of almond oil and light some candles.

To conclude any sole-soaking ritual, always use an all-natural moisturizer like SkinAgain’s pHo-tone Energizing Healing Serum, to hydrate the skin.

March 11, 2010

Energy Infused Skin Care

Filed under: Health, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , , , — admin @ 4:50 pm

SkinAgain is all about energy infused skin care.

But, what if, it’s not your skin that’s lacking energy, it’s YOU!  You feel exhausted!   But instead of letting your entire day go, or turning to caffeine to fuel your energy lapse, try these two simple techniques to gain a bit more energy.  We promise, they only take a minute or two.

1.        Eagle Pose:  A simple yoga posture designed to help bring your energy back in to your core.

DO THIS:  Bend your right knee, lift your left leg off the floor, and wrap it around your right leg. Your left foot may wrap completely around your right shin, or it may rest to the outside of your right leg. Squeeze your thighs together, drawing energy back to your core. Now bring your arms out in front of you, with your elbows bent and hands pointing toward the ceiling. Cross your right arm over your left and wrap your arms until your palms meet. Gently move your arms up until elbows are at shoulder height, and then soften your shoulders down your back. This pose draws all of that energy we put out into the world back into our being. Stay here for up to 10 breaths, and then unwind and switch sides.

2.       Balance Your Cortices:  This easy technique balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and general brain function.  We believe everyone should be able to balance the cortices; the results can be immediate and profound in restoring healthy balance and boosting energy.  
Click here to watch a quick video on this powerful, yet simple technique that could change your day!

If you know of something that naturally and quickly restores balance and energy, let us know!

And, if you’re interested in learning more about how BodyTalk can improve your energy and health, email us: info@skinagain.com.

March 8, 2010

Women’s Love/Hate Relationship with the Media – Part 4, The Mirror

Filed under: Aging, Anti-Aging, Fine Lines, Health, Self-Image, Women's Issues — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 5:35 pm

It’s definitely good to maintain high standards. After all, especially when it comes to your body, health & skin, you want to be the best you can be.

The problem: The best YOU can be is not the same as the best I can be.  We’re all different, but like in the many episodes of “Seinfeld,” both George and Jerry are seen breaking up with women because they are a “low-talker,” another had “man-hands,” one used Jerry’s toothbrush, another had a weird toe. These women got the axe because they didn’t meet the impossible standards of these comical and neurotic characters.

As we women (who have a love/hate relationship with the media) know, these sitcoms, movies and advertisements really do set standards high.

Did you watch the Academy Awards? At 46-years-old Demi Moore is the very image of age-defying beauty – (but it’s no secret that Mrs. Kutcher has indulged in the odd nip tuck over the years).   In a bizarre real-life case of the Benjamin Button effect, Demi seems to have aged backwards.  Stepping out on stage Demi’s face, body and skin appeared plumper, tighter and smoother than it has in years.

Would you say she is the best SHE can be?   I would say ‘yes’.  She can afford it.  But all of us fellow 47 year olds now have to work really hard on feeling good about the best ‘WE’ can be (knowing that if we stood next to Demi we’d look like her mother!).

The media . . . love/hate. . . do I have to say more?

February 22, 2010

Everything Eats and Poops… even Skin!

Filed under: Health, Skin Treatments, Tips and Ideas, acne — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 3:32 pm

People with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation and other digestive conditions.  Conversely, people with digestive conditions such as constipation, usually suffer from skin conditions that are linked to pores being ‘constipated’ with the build-up of sticky dead skin cells; conditions like acne, etc.

SkinAgain Skin Product and Skin TreatmentsJust like a sluggish digestion can come from not drinking enough water and not incorporating enough fiber into the diet, sluggish skin can be linked to de-hydration and not incorporating safe exfoliation methods into daily hygiene.

Here are some tips for the skin & digestion:

1.       Drink half your weight in ounces of water per day (If you weigh 150, drink 75 oz of water)… Yes, that much!

2.       Have whole grain oatmeal & honey for breakfast (and while it cooks, take some, mix with honey and exfoliate your face).

3.       Don’t forget to breathe and move………..A LOT!

Try these tips and tell us how they work!

February 11, 2010

Jealous of that girl with the sparkling skin? It’s possible that look is makeup-free!

Filed under: Aging, Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle, Fine Lines, Health, Make-Up, Romance & Sex, Skin Treatments, Tips and Ideas, Women's Issues — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 8:29 am

In competition with the apple, an orgasm a day may keep the doctor away!  An orgasm is on eof the healthiest things you can give yourself each day.

Take a looksey:

  • Sex makes you glow because it improves blood circulation, which helps to pump oxygen to your skin, eliminating toxins and making it brighter.
  • Just as with people who excerise, having sex reduces your hormone levels and balances them out.  The result?  Clearer skin for those who are acne-prone (along with healthier hair).
  • As you have sex, you are boosting collagen production, which staves off age spots and sagging.
  • Once you hit menopause, your skin quality diminishes and suddenly you may notice your face is extremely dry.  By having sex and getting the blood and oxygen flowing, you can keep dry skin away regardless of your age.
  • A study was done on sex and youth a few years back to prove this point.  In a span of 10 years, 3,500 men and women, both those who had sex regularly and those who didn’t, were put on one side of a two-way mirror, where participants on the other side had to guess their age.  The group that had an active sex life had their age underestimated by seven to 12 years, while some thought the group that only had sex infrequently actually looked older!
  • The same hormones that are released to make your skin glow will also keep your nails strong, especially during pregnancy.
  • Don’t replace your eight glasses of water with eight hours of sex, but having sex will keep your skin hydrated.  Since it improves circulation, the blood will circulate around your body more efficiently, giving your skin the moisture it needs to stay healthy.
  • During sex, you’re giving your face a free facial.  The sweat will clean from your pores the dirt, grime, and makeup residue you miss when you cleanse your face during the day.

Have a Great Valentine’s Day Weekend Everyone!

May All of Us Wake Up Monday Morning with Sparkling Skin!

February 8, 2010

Diabetes Promotion

Filed under: Diabetes, Healing Cream, Health, Our Causes, Skin Treatments, Tips and Ideas — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , — admin @ 1:40 pm

If you, or your loved one has diabetes, you are familiar with how this affects the feet; tingling, burning, and intense pains.

It is also very important that the skin on the feet is taken care of by keeping them soft and healthy with special creams and serums do not any ingredients that could possibly make the situation worse like fragrances, dyes or preservatives derived from sugars, or ingredients that could turn into sugar.

One excellent treatment available today is SkinAgain’s all-natural nEu-tone™, a Healing Serum designed to keep your feet soft, healthy and refreshed. SkinAgain nEu-tone™ deeply hydrates, softens and naturally protects dry rough skin on your feet. It is non-greasy and quickly absorbed.  With regular use, people with diabetes can maintain feet that feel softer and healthier.

SkinAgain has a complimentary offer for you if you or your loved one has diabetes:

Send us the contact information of your M.D. to info@skinagain.com and SkinAgain with send both you and your practitioner a complimentary bottle of nEu-tone Healing Serum ($59 value)!

Oh, and please don’t forget to include both of your mailing addresses or we won’t be able to send it!

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