Slough away dry winter skin with dry brushing

If you haven't tried it you should! This is an easy and quick weekly process that has great benefits and brings out your natural glow by removing all the dead surface cells that need sloughing away and gets your blood moving throughout your whole body.

Years ago I went back to school to become an Esthetician. During that process I remember learning about how important it is to have good circulation - bringing blood and nutrients to all parts of your body. That's why dry brushing is so beneficial! You are creating stimulation and increasing circulation which in return brings oxygen and nutrients to all areas of your skin - even areas that get neglected.

Right now I am using the Pursoma Detox Beauty Body Brush - see their picture below and link here: https://www.pursomalife.com/collections/all-products/products/body-brush

You can use any natural fiber brush (and please consider an ethically sourced fiber). There are many to choose from - just get one and start brushing! You will love it!

To learn more about dry brushing and the benefits check out this great article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-truth-about-dry-brushing-and-what-it-does-for-you/

What do you do with a bunch of fresh kale?

Yesterday I was looking for a healthy lunch option and I noticed that I had 2 beautiful bundles of fresh kale in my fridge. I was not in the mood for a smoothie, soup, kale chips, or salad so I thought about what else I could make? Make kale pesto....or at least try! I absolutely love homemade pesto and make it in the summer a lot! It is so easy to make and tastes great fresh! So, following the same steps I use to make basil pesto I started cocktailing a kale pesto by adding a couple handfuls of washed and cut up kale (removing the steams), 2 small cloves of garlic, a squeeze of fresh lemon, olive oil to your liking, fresh parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. In my house my daughter has a severe nut allergy so I make mine without any nuts and we still love it! Adjust the ingredients to your liking - more garlic, less garlic, etc. After adding all the items I use my small Cuisinart food processor and blend until desired smoothness. And Done! I added it to a couple whole grain crackers for lunch and it was delicious. I was so impressed with the flavor - now don't get me wrong, basil is my favorite, but this kale pesto is packed with so many nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that it is a no brainer to make as a healthy lunch addition or as a pasta sauce or side dip. I will be on the look out for kale pesto recipes to get inspired to tweak and try new twists to this new lunch favorite. Enjoy!

The Face Toners of Today ~ not what you remember as a teenager.

My first toner was a stinging, burning liquid that I applied to a cotton ball and then wiped all over my face after washing. This was not a pleasant step and I never looked forward to it. Typically it hurt and dried out my face terribly. You will be happy to hear that face toners have changed! Now I can honestly say using a toner has become a favorite skin care step in my morning and evening routine. It feels wonderful and has amazing benefits. Once you start using a great toner you will see the results in the tone and texture of your skin. It is a game changer!

Sarah Lee, the co-founder of Glow Recipe tells Allure. "The idea is to thoroughly cleanse and clarify via your double cleanse, then use a toner as the first leave-on step that hydrates and treats." Read more of the article here.....http://bit.ly/3ctkv2A

Shop my personal favorite daily toner here: http://bit.ly/2uOzZgv