Tuesday, December 31, 2019

New Year New You! for the busy WOMAN!

If you're like me there just are not enough hours in the day,  so we sometimes skimp on our facial care (or skip all together)

Here are some tips for the BUSY WOMAN!  This is the process that I try to follow but does not always work into my schedule.



Here are some other great tips to help improve your skincare with out adding tons of extra time,  these tips are from Healthsite.com 

A juices -  keeps your body healthy, both inside and outside. Consumption of vegetable and fruit juices is the best way to get a healthy skin. Fiber and other essential nutrients, like vitamins and minerals, found in most vegetables and fruits will help flush out the toxins that affect your overall skin. They also contain antioxidants that inhibit the growth of free radicals that are known to cause damage to body cells.
Choose your favorites from the list and make sure to have it every morning: Spinach juice, aloe vera juice, carrot and beetroot juice, cucumber juice, fresh tomato juice, pomegranate juice, papaya juice and ginger lemon juice.
Clean your makeup brushes regularly
Cleaning your makeup brushes should be an important part of your beauty routine. Because your old and dirty makeup brushes can clog your pores and oil glands.  Personally I use the Jordan Essentials Gentle Cleanser to clean my brushes
When used daily, makeup brushes can accumulate dead skin cells, dirt, oil, pollution, and bacteria, which can cause skin infections. Therefore, skin experts recommend washing your concealer and foundation brushes once a week.
Avoid direct heat exposure
Too much exposure to sun can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer. Moreover, you should avoid getting too close to heaters and fireplaces, as they can also harm your skin.
Try to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when its rays are strongest. While stepping out, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Reapply every two hours.   Love using the Jordan Essentials Mineral Makeup with it's natural SPF protection.
And, of course, drink plenty of water (around eight glasses of water a day) to keep your skin hydrated.   Something that I'm working on,  so on my 2020 to be improved on list
Use silk pillowcases
Quality sleep or getting eight hours a night is a must for your skin health. But another secret to healthy skin is silk pillowcases.  Use of silk pillowcases help prevent wrinkles, keep skin hydrated, and regulate body heat.
Silk is also good for your hair — as it helps avoid tangles and breakage.   I've never tried using Silk Pillow Cases.
Choose the correct cleanser for your skin type
Before you start your skin care routine, it is important to know you skin type. Because what works for her may not work for you. Moisturize you skin right after you get out of the shower and right before you go to bed.   Love the Jordan Essentials Tinted Moisturizer and Red Wine Deep Moisturizer





Sunday, December 29, 2019

Sunday Cooking goodies

Baked Chicken and Peppers! #recipes

I'm trying to break the habit of eating out after work,  and are looking for healthy meals that  my pickier eater "hubby"  will also like.  Bet this would also work with the Turkey left overs! 


Ingredients
3 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, boneless & skinless
1 large garlic clove, grated
1/2 tsp himalayan pink salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 brown mushrooms or 2 portobellos, chopped
2 large bell peppers, chopped
1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
1 cup hard cheese like mozzarella or marble, shredded


Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken and if using breasts cut in half lengthwise. In a large baking dish, add chicken, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well to coat evenly and spread in a single layer. Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes. Chicken is cooked when pale and surrounded by clear juices.
In the meanwhile, preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on low-medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and saute for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and saute for 5 more minutes, stirring.
Remove chicken from the oven and turn broiler on High. Separate chicken a bit from each other and top each piece with vegetables (sprinkle around too) and top with cheese. Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot with rice, quinoa or veggies.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Wellness Wednesday! Cold Buster Diffuser Blend

This is the time of year,  that many will come back to work with a cold that they picked up for the family.    

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Don’t let a cold get you down! Here is a great diffuser blend to help bust up minor cold symptoms and pep you up!   

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Tip Tuesday: For your reference - Essential Oils Age Chart

One of the questions that I hear from our Mom's and Grandmom's is what age can we use essential oils on the babies.    Many of the essential oils are based on the individual oil itself. 

Here is a quick reference chart on the Essential Oil Blends. I will see if this needs updating to the current catalog but it is a great age reference chart.

Quick Reference Chart for our Essential Oils and EO Blends. 🌿This is for items in the current catalog. (Sping/Summer 2019) We have also included the essential oils in the blend.



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Monday, December 23, 2019

Monday Moment - Are you givinig Toxic Stocking Stuffers?

This post was shared on facebook by  Katrina Teterekidis and I wanted to share it in full,  As I think my office if "hand sanitizer" crazy.  

Readying through this post I think of my niece, she is using hand sanitizer constantly and now I'm wondering if it is a "trigger" for her migraines.    I know that she picks them if she like the scent.  I'm working on getting her moved over to the healthier Jordan Essentials hand sanitizer.




🎁If I could encourage you to do ONE thing this holiday season, it would be to stop buying this stuff for kids, grand babies, nieces, or ANYONE on your list.
🍥The bath bombs.
🍥The colorful hand sanitizer.
🍥The sparkly bath gel.
🍥The hand lotion.
🍥The makeup
Allergies. Eczema. Migraines. UTIs. Hyperactivity. Infertility. Hormone disrupters. Cancer.
So many of the ingredients in these products are linked to these. And they're totally normalized in our culture.👎
$2.75 sounds like a great price point for stocking fillers ....be careful with all the hidden side effects
The NICNAS & TGA are doing NOTHING to test the safety of the products we use daily in our homes on our most precious babes. #sadbuttrue
💚So please, just like you do with food, take a moment to read the ingredients before you put these in your cart, because what goes ON the body, ON the largest organ, our skin goes IN the body.🧐
Here's your cheat sheet of what to start avoiding:
🔘DEA/MEA/TEA
🔘Fragrance/Parfum
🔘Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
🔘Parabens
🔘PEGs (of any kind)
🔘Petroleum & Petroleum byproducts
🔘Propylene Glycol
🔘Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
🔘Synthetic colors & dyes( all the numbers)
I believe in using safe options and empowering you with the knowledge to either make your own personal care products or how to select safer options. Just ask 🤗
(Ps. Not 100% my words, but 150% my sentiments! I’ve shared & tweaked the post from the inter webs, I couldn’t find the original source to share from there so if this belongs to you please let me know for correct credit) 🤗



Sunday, December 1, 2019

Holiday Morning Punch!


This sounds totally yummy, I'm going to make it for  the "James" Christmas Celebration