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Hey y’all! Yes, I know you’re all livid with me for not keeping in touch…but I promise I’ve been really busy! Actually, I can’t gab right now either (I have to go make bread and do yoga RIGHT NOW,) but I thought I’d put the following article in the blog for your reading enjoyment (hopefully!) Let me know what you think! Don’t forget, we have comments disabled now because we were receiving downright obscene garbage; but we do so want to hear from you, so go to our “contact us” page and send us a message!

Simple Original Skincare
by Pam Custer

We humans only get one cloak of skin, and your skin is the visual representation of yourself that is presented to the whole world. These two obvious facts are the very reasons that skincare is such an important issue! When most people think of skincare, they automatically assume that the topic refers to which products to use for a skincare regime. Then, one must question “Should I use synthetic or natural products,?” and, of course, “Which type of skin do I have?” These are questions that must be answered before you can even begin to contemplate a regular skincare program, but there is a much more foundational principle to having great skin! This fundamental truth is that your skin is just another one of your body’s organs that must be properly cared for to look its best and function at its peak.
Healthy, glowing skin can be possessed by any man or woman of any age! Armed with a little knowledge, you can take action that will ensure that your skin looks its very best for many years to come! At the most basic level, your skin is your body’s largest organ of elimination. What this means in practical terms is that the more junk your skin has to eliminate, the more it has to work. Don’t you feel and function better when you’re well-rested as opposed to when you have had a hard day’s work? Well, your skin is no different; the less it has to work, the better. In addition, lots of the things your skin must deal with on a daily basis are substances that can clog or distress its many pores, causing visible irritation in the form of rashes or breakouts. So, the idea is to ease the burden on your skin…lighten its work-load, if you will.
Two of the most effective ways to assure that your skin is not unnecessarily oppressed are to limit your exposure to bodily toxins (external and internal) and to maintain a healthy diet. Clearly, your skin can be bothered by toxic substances that come in direct contact with it; but, do realize that toxins that we ingest in food, drink, and air can also have a detrimental effect on the health of your skin (in addition to other body systems.) The next matter to consider is that of diet. Years of experience and experimentation have proven that good nutrition is an integral part of vibrant health…your health as a whole, which, of course, includes the health of your skin. Hence, a sound, consistent program of wholesome, nutritious fare is a necessary part of a good skincare regime.
So you see, the good news is that the rudimentary elements of having great skin are not only simple, but they are, for the most part, within your control. Before spending any of your hard-earned dollars on skincare products that may or may not work, act on these simple, essential principles and revel in the difference they make in your complexion!