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Courage and The Beautiful Skin Spring Cleanse

What does courage have to do with The Beautiful Skin Spring Cleanse? When it comes to your skin, sometimes it takes courage to put yourself out there when you are not looking or feeling your best. Yup, you guessed it. The theme for March is Courage. (If you missed  my crystal grid video for Courage, […]

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Self Love and Your Skin

What does self love have to do with your skin? Emotions have such a particularly powerful effect on the condition of your skin. A lack of self love and acceptance can show up in your skin in many ways; as a ruddy or dull complexion, a rash or skin breakouts, a red or irritated nose […]

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Rhythm, Health and Wellness

Rhythm, Health and Wellness As the title of this blog post suggests, for 2019, I will be bringing a rhythm to my blog posts. Each month will have a theme. I will start the month by making a crystal grid video that will focus on this theme. These videos can be found here. Then mid-month,  […]

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Vitamin K and the Skin

Many of us are familiar with the benefits of biotin and vitamins E,C and A, but what about vitamin K and the skin? This underappreciated nutrient may be key in maintaining skin elasticity and preventing wrinkles. Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for preventing and reversing many signs of skin aging, including fine lines, […]

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Fall Veggies that are Good For Your Skin

Fall Veggies that are Good For Your Skin Even though the weather has still been warm, fall is fast approaching. Therefore, it is a good opportunity to start to incorporate some great fall veggies that are good for your skin. Here are a few that are in season right now: Fun Fact: Rich in antioxidants […]

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The Use Of Alcohol In Skin Care Preparations

The Use Of Alcohol In Skin Care Preparations There is a general misunderstanding in the cosmetic market concerning alcohol and its use. Alcohol comes in different qualities and is used for different purposes. Alcohol used in very concentrated amounts can cause drying. The Alcohol used in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care preparations is of the highest […]

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20 Year Anniversary Means BIG Deals

It is hard to imagine that 20 years ago today, I walked in to Kripalu Yoga Center and gave my first Dr. Hauschka skin care treatment! In honor of my 20 year anniversary, I want to offer you some special savings as well as retell my story of how I became an esthetician. It was […]

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Hair and Scalp Treatment for the Summer

When thinking about hair and scalp treatment for the summer, it is good to have some basic understanding of hair. One can imagine a plant beginning as a seed in the soil, germinating and developing roots, as it sprouts up through the earth and into the sunlight. Very briefly, human hair consists of a root, […]

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Healthy Skin Is Beautiful Skin

Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin. As a Certified Dr. Hauschka Esthetician, I stand behind an approach to skin care that complements the biology of the skin and supports long-term skin health. Because beautiful skin isn’t always healthy — but healthy skin is always beautiful. Rather than masking or suppressing your skin’s natural processes with harsh […]

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Spring Cleanse

Yup, it’s that time again…Spring Cleanse! It seems like time is on a bizarre fast track and here we are, once again, at another season change. Together, let’s help usher out the weight of winter and welcome in spring by doing a gentle spring cleanse. The transition from winter into spring is particularly tricky on […]

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