Here is a list of the natural ingredients included and why they are good for your skin.

• Lemon grass oil helps the body naturally detoxify and eliminate.
• Borax powder is a natural chemical substance, can be found in the detergent section of the grocery store.
• Beeswax heals and absorbs easily in the body.
• Add vitamin E, for extra moisturize.

Recipe:

(use glass mixing containers)

1/4 teaspoon borax powder
2 tablespoons grated beeswax
1/4 distilled water
1 tablespoon lemon grass oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E

Directions: 

Dissolve the borax in water, set aside.
Next boil some water, place a glass jar in it of the mixture of the bees wax and your oils. Now slowley marry the two, pour the borax in, keep mixing, stir briskly. Then pour lotion into a clean container with a lid, let cool.

Now you have the BEST lotion you will ever use. I use it on my face to my toes, smells great and you will glow while you help your body detoxify.

YOU’RE WELCOME!!! Cherie xoxo

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About Cherie Corso:  Former model, entrepreneur and beauty expert, Cherie is founder and creator of G2 Organics LLC.  She has had a passion for beauty products since she was a little girl. Cherie feels that we have too many toxins in our products so she mixes her own recipes.

“I love products that come from high end stores but don’t always like whats in them or the prices. So I mix products that work and won’t hurt the environment or YOU.”

Cherie has a degree in marketing and is a Reiki healer.  Cherie believes that we are all in this together and can be sexy, stylish and healthier. Lets face it nobody can do it all, but little by little we can change the way we look at things for the better.

Garbage In, Garbage Out

For acne-prone skin, first start by changing your internal habits, by avoiding foods (like sugars, saturated fats, and refined carbs) that can cause allergic reactions (such as breakouts) in some people. Increase your intake of water, fruits, and vegetables. Ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? It’s somewhat true!

Topical Skin Care

For a topical treatment, create a deep cleansing mask by combining 2 tsp of gram flour, 1 tsp of water, and 1 tsp of honey. Apply this mixture to the broken out areas and leave on for 5-10 minutes.

Christina-Lauren Pollack, Lifestyle Blogger, Inspirations & CELEBRATIONS

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About the Author: Christina-Lauren Pollack is the creator of the popular, contemporary lifestyle blog “Inspirations & CELEBRATIONS“, which features fashion and style trends, health and beauty tips, and more. She is also a “Glambassador” for Glamour Magazine, a Contributing Writer for The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine’s website, and a Contributing Blogger for Lucky Magazine’s online community.

As I continued to enjoy my time on the island, I began asking native Hawaiians how they use Kukui nut oil. As it turns out, Kukui nut oil is used as part of their daily routine. One native Hawaiian shared that kukui nut oil “is how we grow our hair so long and thick.” It is also applied to the skin daily.

As soon as I returned to the mainland, I looked up this miracle oil and learned that the uses of Kukui Nut oil are numerous.

Skin Benefits:

• Prevents skin water loss
• Reduces redness when applied immediately after sun exposure
• Provides a shield to reduce skin damage
• May reduce eczema and psoriasis
• Antiviral benefits
• Source of Omega 3 fatty acids and linoleic acid

Kukui nut oil has quickly become my favorite skin care product. And it really did help heal my sunburn!

Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO, Naturopathic physician, Arizona Natural Health Center

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About the Author:  Dr. Heather Paulson is a member of the Arizona Natural Health Center Cancer Care team and one of only a few board certified Naturopathic Oncologists in the country. Dr. Paulson focuses on helping people diagnosed with cancer bring their bodies back to a natural state of wellness.

The study volunteers with the fewest wrinkles ate the most of these foods:

• Olive Oil and Olives
• Fish (especially fatty fish such as sardines)
• Reduced-fat milk and milk products
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Beans
• Vegetables (especially leafy greens, eggplant, asparagus, celery, onions, leeks, and garlic)
• Whole grain cereals
• Fruit (especially prunes, cherries, apples, and jams)
• Tea and Water

The study volunteers with the most wrinkles ate the most of these foods:

• Red Meat
• Processed Meats
• Butter
• Full-Fat Milk
• Cheese
• Ice Cream
• Sweetened Drinks
• Cakes
• Pastries
• Desserts
• White Potatoes

NOTE: Rapid weight loss shirnks fat cells in the face before the body’s natural chemicals can tell the skin to tighten up, which will leave you with baggy skin.  To avoid this, lose weight slowly but steadily – one pound per week is a great target.  Also, get plenty of exercise – physical activity not only strengthens and rejuvenates the body, it also revs up circulation to the skin, which speeds the removal of toxins and sparks new skin-cell growth.

Why Seaweeds?

Seaweeds are all cooling by nature which helps to regulate hormones, reducing hot flashes in women. Hijiki particularly softens masses, benefits the thyroid, moistens dryness, helps build bones, aids in weight loss, soothes the nerves and supports hormone function. What is not to like about a little seaweed ladies? In addition to Hijiki’s renowned healing properties it also contains: iodine, iron, calcium, B2 and niacin.

Arame is one of the richest sources of iodine helping to support thyroid function, moistens dryness, soften hard masses, and is highly concentrated in iron and calcium. The extra bonus with this seaweed is it’s ability to reduce blood pressure.

Hijiki, arame, wakame, and all members of the kelp family, when consumed daily, contribute to shiny hair, smooth complexion and soft, wrinkle-free skin.

Kristen Lohman Burris, L.Ac., M.S.T.O.M., Anti-Aging & Women’s Health Expert, Eagle Acupuncture

So, after all of these so-called hormonal therapies that are ultimately supposed to help women live pain-free, at the end of the day, it was all just a bunch of fancy pain-killers. I submit to you now that the pain caused by menopause is NOT your hormones, because your hormones are a symptom of the cause; rather a buildup over decades of consuming man-made drugs, man-made vitamin pills and eating man-made processed (fake) food.

You must clean out these toxins and the only way to do this is to eat REAL food again.

D. Wayne, PhD., 3rd Generation Naturalist and Best-Selling Author, GreenhaDeals.com

Fruits and Veggies to Balance Your Hormones

Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet is a great strategy for balancing hormones. This is thanks to plant compounds called phytoestrogens.

Phytoestrogens are weak plant estrogens found in over 300 plants including blueberries, cherries, cranberries, carrots, bananas, beets, oranges, onions, peppers, oats, plums, olives and potatoes. Phytoestrogens bind to estrogen receptors and balance estrogen levels by having an estrogenic effect if your estrogen levels are too low, and by blocking stronger estrogens if your levels are too high.

One particular type of phytoestrogen are lignans that also act as antioxidants. Dietary sources of lignans include seeds (sesame, sunflower and pumpkin), grains (rye, barley, wheat and oats), broccoli and beans, but the tiny flax seed has over 800 times the amount of lignans as any of the others.

Margie King, Holistic Health and Menopause Coach, Margie King Health Coaching

Homemade Deodorant – Smell the Freshness!

Directions: Mix 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup cornstarch and 5 Tablespoons coconut oil and store in an airtight container in a cool area.

Enjoy your new safe and natural deodorant which is also very inexpensive and effective!

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About the Author: Katrina Schenfield is the owner of Katixon, an anti-aging, botanical skin care company. You’ve probably seen her on Bravo or E! Entertainment Television. Katrina works with frustrated women to help them stop struggling with their skin, and beautify their skin. She uses her own high standards to create skin care products for women, to give them the breakthroughs that make them look and feel youthful, attractive and strong.

While it’s true that diets as many of us seem to know them don’t work so well, the right diet can indeed help a person lose weight and keep it off. This is because the “right” diet isn’t temporary; the “right” diet is a lifestyle change that is meant to replace old eating habits.

One such diet that shows some promise is the Dukan Diet. The Dukan Diet is a diet that is high in protein and low on fat and carbohydrates that involves eating as much as one wants as long as long as they stick to 100 different kinds of proteins and vegetables. Unlike most fad diets, the Dukan Diet doesn’t claim to provide extreme weight loss in a short period of time – and can help avoid the issues that studies have shown with diets of low carbs and diabetes. The goal of this diet is to change a person’s eating habits over time to get them to their ideal weight and keeping them there. It’s about stabilization, not weight loss “miracles.” It provides realistic expectations and goals that are easy for the average person to meet.

The Dukan Diet plan is split into four stages: attack, cruise, consolidation and permanent stabilization. People progress through these stages by starting out on a pure protein diet and slowly adding certain vegetables. Later stages involve adding limited amounts of foods that were “forbidden” in the earlier stages while sticking to a core diet. Eventually, dieters will be eased into a routine that may seem strict at first, but is very easy to follow.

The Dukan Diet doesn’t claim to provide any miracles, but that’s part of its appeal. The creator of the diet is honest about what people can expect, which is a healthy lifestyle change designed to help someone maintain a target weight. For more information on the Dukan Diet, visit www.dukandiet.com.

Following are 3 steps from our panel of expert contributors that if applied to your daily skin care regimen will give your look the foundation it needs to shine.

Step One: Polish Your Canvas

If you exfoliate your skin gently, and on a regular basis, your skin will glow and shine and will help all other products, such as make-up, sunscreen, moisturizer, self-tan, etc., be more effective, because you are putting them on a healthier and more polished “canvas”.

Roberta Perry, Founder/President, Scrubz Body Scrub, Inc., http://www.scrubzbodyscrub.com

Step Two: Moisturize

Women need to hydrate twice a day, and not just with water! Your skin needs moisturizing too! Washing your face is the first step, afterwards, moisturize up, day and night. That gets the face ready for any other products you will be placing on it.

I always recommend using a face powder, even if you don’t wear foundation. It gives a clean flawless finish so you can start the day right. I always feel that less is more. For daytime, powder, blush, mascara and a touch of shadow is perfect! You can always apply more product after work if you are going out for happy hour, or have a work event.

Less product means less touch-up throughout the day. Products like Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Pressed Powder has SPF included and wears for over 10 hours! No touch-ups needed!

Heather Adessa, Makeup Artist, Makeup & Hair by Heather A., http://www.makeupbyheathera.com

Step Three: Perfect Foundation

Unless you are starring in one of Broadway’s stunning musicals, heavy and cakey makeup is definitely not fit for everyday use. A foundation is one of the most basic items that you should have in your makeup kit. However, the thing with foundations is that most people don’t know how to use them properly! Here are some of my basic tidbits:

• Start with a fresh, polished, moisturized skin.
• Less is more, so apply only a tiny amount and blend on the face and neck.
• Set your foundation with a little powder.
• For touch ups, use a blotting powder first before retouching with powder.

Reena Mariel, Blogger, http://www.beautyismyduty.com

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Today, our panel of expert contributors tell us that none of those things matter. Learn how being confidently YOU is as sexy as they come.

Sexy: A State Of Mind…Not A Dress Code

Being sexy has everything to do with how you feel and almost nothing to do with what you wear. There is nothing sexier than confidence. A confident woman is sexy in a suit, jeans or pajamas. She has an attitude that she looks good and feels good no matter what anyone may think. When she walks into the room, others perceive that vibe and are drawn to it like bees to honey.

The sexy woman sips her beverage, holds engaging small talk and gently tosses her hair; she doesn’t have to drink the most, be the loudest or wear the shortest/tightest clothes to get noticed.

Practically speaking, a nice smile, a well-fitted bra and some cleavage and/or a “normal” length skirt with a deep split is definitely as sexy as they come.

Shannon Mouton, Principal, Topaz Consulting  

Slip on a Sexy Attitude Before Dressing

Sexy is an attitude way more than it’s a look. You can have a great body, drape it in an amazing dress, and slip on three inch heels that make you look like you’ve had a butt lift. That’s the easiest part of being sexy. The hard part is to lift your chin, smile with your whole body, and look straight in the eyes of the guy who sets your engine revving. The hard part is to smile genuinely, to say hello and mean it as a welcome.

Appreciation of your clothes lasts only a few seconds. Your clothes are mostly for you. Before you spend your hard earned dollars searching for seduction clothes, take some time to get in touch with the sexy side of your own nature. Ask yourself what makes you feel sexy and get some of THAT into your life.

When I have dinner and drinks with my girlfriends, I come back relaxed, happy, and grateful for the guy at home whose lap I can crawl into if I want. When I’m in that mood, whatever I have on is the sexiest outfit in the world.

Donna McDonald, Romance Author

Own Your Sexy, Sassy Style

Here are three steps to expressing your uniquely sexy style:

• Find your own style – don’t copy a magazine or a mannequin. Let your style reflect your lifestyle.
• Showcase your best assets and highlight them. Great legs? Wear skirts that show some leg. Swan-like neck – get a shorter haircut.
• Embrace your femininity. Love being a woman – stay away from boxy, unflattering clothing and stop trying to hide your curves!

Donina Ifurung, Owner & Founder, On High Heels

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