

The start of each new year brings with it a newfound determination to take the first initial step to kick start our most anticipated goals and aspirations for the forthcoming year. These ambitions vary from creating healthier bodies to taking the stairs every morning in order to reduce our carbon footprint.
Seldom do we think about employing simple, natural solutions to enhance our overall appearance. However, this year, while assessing your beauty resolutions for 2010, hold that expensive quick fix. Instead, try implementing these three simple, yet effective, remedies to help keep your skin radiant, clear and glowing all year long.
P.S. They don’t involve skin care products!
1. Morning Detox
Fifteen minutes before consuming solid foods each morning, a mini detox will prepare your digestive system and help move ‘lingering’ debris from your organs. Our bodies are designed to remove toxins through various mechanisms, including our facial pores. Without a suitable system of detoxification, your skin is left dull, which is further anguished by congested whiteheads.
2. Eat Your Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids and protein are essential for healthy skin, hair and nails. Fish oils are considered to be a whole food and are rich in DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol - an organic compound), which is excellent for reducing visible signs of aging and strengthening the skin’s elasticity and firmness, resulting in a healthy ‘bounce.’ The anti-inflammatory properties of this powerful oil keep your complexion hydrated and calm acne, psoriasis and eczema before flare-ups.
3. Change Your Pillow Case and Stop...Acne?
Apart from hormonal and stress related breakouts, neglecting to change your pillow coverings regularly will accentuate blemishes through the penetration of bacteria. Every eight hours, our skin begins a new cycle by shedding the surface layer. Debris from your skin and hair cause bacteria in the fibres of linens to multiply, congesting the complexion while you sleep. To help eliminate acne, it is crucial to keep your sleeping environment as clean as possible.
Resolving to be healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming. Embrace these wonderful solutions that easily adapt to your lifestyle and enjoy a cleaner and healthier body from the inside out … while being kinder to the planet!
Raman Sekhon
~ is a facial beauty expert and the owner of Vida Skin Studio. She uses a non-invasive, healthy approach to help her clients obtain their desired results.
rs@vidaskinstudio.com
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