Toxins In, Toxins Out

I remember when The Story of Stuff video and book came out a few years ago. Did you see it? Or read about it?  I like educational documentary-type movies that make you more aware about buying products or what you're actually putting into your body and on the planet. Then you can make the choice on your own how to live your life, and how much change to make.

Today I read this email headline:  "What are all those chemicals in your shampoo? your lipstick? your aftershave? And what do they have to do with asthma, cancer and learning disabilities?"

It tied in a lot of the things I learned at the Beauty Boot Camp Retreat from Shelly Ballestero and Joan Schrader.  Your skin is the largest organ of the body and it absorbs everything that you put on it.  The chemicals in the makeup, hair products, lotions, cholrine and flouride in the city tap water or local pool, cleaning solutions, chemicals leached from plastics or aluminum... everything.  Most of it is not tested or regulated so we're really experimenting with these everyday products and that may be creating health issues for many of us.

Since skin is also sponge-like, that's why when Skin Saver Salts and essential oil Solutions are made into a masque they create almost instant glow and fabulous looking skin!

Check out this short video and decide for yourself:




My take on this:

Reducing the amount of products you use with chemical ingredients will give your body a chance to detoxify and eliminate those toxins.  After all, our bodies are amazing machines that are designed to heal and rejuvenate themselves given the proper tools of nutrition, movement and wellness.  Drinking enough pure filtered alkaline water, eating whole foods, exercising regularly, and practicing detox and relaxation methods will help the process of becoming chemical-free and glowing health.

I've been using up the products that I already own and then buying the organic/natural chemical-free version next time. My method seems to be working so far!  Shelly told us about a few different makeup lines and products that are healthy options for our next buys.  I'm going to do some more research and see what

3 Things You Can Do Right Now
to Give the Beauty Industry a Makeover (SafeCosmetics.Org):

1. Share The Story of Cosmetics.

2. Take action to make sure cosmetics are safe before they're sold.

3. Donate to support awareness and change.

Be Beautiful!

The Moon Diet

The Moon Rules Cancer by Johfra Bosschart

My mom has studied astrology for years and I find it fascinating. She can tell me things based on the current planetary alignment and my natal chart (where the planets were when I was born) that make a lot of sense with what's happening or on the horizon at the time. I really appreciate having this insight and intellect in my life!  It's like getting advice from the cosmos.  Yesterday I read an email from her that included a link to a video by Rose Astrology about the New Moon in Cancer on July 11, 2010. This new moon is also a solar eclipse, which means the power of the moon's effects on us is about tenfold.  The moon actually rules the sign of Cancer also, which involves emotions, feelings, nurturing.  The video (linked above) discusses being in the present moment and focusing on how you feel, then nurturing yourself and others around you.  It's a good time to take care of our bodies, minds and spirits and be kind to one another.

CURRENT MOON

moon info

As I was stumbling around the internet today I discovered the Moon Diet.  It's not really a "diet" at all, but a short-term 24-hour liquid fast.  Mainly focusing on drinking pure water and also freshly squeeze vegetable juice.  On the T-Tapp Forums I've been reading the Nutrition/Diet section and all of the Eat Stop Eat (ESE) posts and to me the premise of the Moon Diet is pretty similar to ESE in the respect that you take one day to allow your body to cleanse and detoxify itself with fluids.  Only the Moon Diet follows the cycles of the moon.

Excerpt from Lunaf.com:

Centuries ago people associate the Moon with magic, space, romance and cyclic patterns. It is scientifically proven, when the Moon enters into a new lunar phase, a change occurs in the geomagnetic field of the Earth. The moon affects tides, the growth of plants, the breeding of the animals, and strongly effects the emotional and physical state of humans.

The lunar diet at full moon and new moon, 24 hours moon diet, or the three-day moon diet, each of these diets related to the lunar calendar, could help to regulate and maintain your normal weight or to clean your body.

(Lunaf.com is a pretty neat little site, btw.)

I've been seriously considering trying out ESE for the detoxification and health benefits.  Lately I've felt like I need to detoxify regularly to feel healthy (ie: sauna sessions, alkaline water, T-Tapp workouts, body brushing, oil pulling, massage, cleaner eating).  The more of those things I do, the better I feel.  So I think it's a good time for me to start! At least I'll try it out and see if it helps me.  Now I just need to purchase the ESE e-book (highly recommended on the T-Tapp Forum for success and better understanding behind the science of the program), alkaline water and organic veggies.

Au revoir!

Wheatgrass Detox

I discovered the power of wheatgrass this morning!

Yesterday I got breakfast from Jamba Juice and was craving it again today. Jamba Juice has created an extensive menu since I did a marketing project on them in college. (We got the highest grade in the class for that project, btw.) I ordered the wheatgrass shot (I've been craving greens in the morning for weeks now) and a Blueberry & Blackberry Steel-cut Oatmeal with just a little brown sugar. They cut the wheatgrass fresh and juiced it right there. I drank the shot at the store... and thought it tasted so good! I wanted more.

Within 10 minute of starting my work day I was running to the bathroom so I didn't throw up green stuff on the floor... and ended up going back several times to repeat the process. I feel disgusting right now and wondered why it affected me like this. Good old Google came to the rescue as usual! I Googled: "nauseous from wheatgrass"...

According to Cityfarmer.org:

Besides detoxification, another reason why one might feel nauseous after drinking wheatgrass juice is if you drank it with or after a meal. Wheatgrass juice does not combine well with other foods and should always be taken on an empty stomach. After you drink wheatgrass juice, we suggest waiting an hour before eating; that's about how long it takes for the juice to be assimilated.

Finally, if you drink too much wheatgrass juice, you could feel uncomfortable. The general rule is to drink no more than 3 ounces at a time. (This isn't orange juice; don't try to shoot down an 8-ounce glass of it!)

In the health food industry it is said, "The more you feel it, the more you need it."

I Googled "benefits of wheatgrass" and the first site that came up was Hippocrates Institute, where Teresa Tapp (my boss) has done T-Tapp clinics and seminars over the years. Hippocrates is a renowned place here in Florida for total body wellness and healing.


Benefits of Wheatgrass from Hippocrates Institute

• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-aging
  
• Increases red blood-cell count
• Lowers blood pressure by dilating the blood pathways throughout the body
• Cleanses the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract of debris
• Stimulates metabolism and the body’s enzyme systems by enriching the blood
• Restores alkalinity to the blood
• Powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector
• Fights tumors and neutralizes toxins
• Contains beneficial enzymes
• Soothes and heals a variety of skin issues when applied topically

Wheatgrass also...

Works as a sleep aide. Merely place a tray of living wheatgrass near the head of your bed. It will enhance the oxygen in the air and generate healthful negative ions to help you sleep more soundly.

Enhances your bath. Add some to your bath water and settle in for a nice, long soak.

Sweetens the breath and firms up and tightens gums. Just gargle with the juice.

Neutralizes toxic substances like cadmium, nicotine, strontium, mercury, and polyvinyl chloride.

And the chlorophyll in wheatgrass closely resembles hemoglobin, the compound that carries oxygen in the blood.


Wheatgrass is such an AMAZING Superfood! Looks like I may need to drink a shot a day for a little while to accelerate this detox I'm going through. I still have not been able to eat more than a few bites of my oatmeal... waiting out the nausea. Serves me right for skipping the Far Infrared Sauna, workouts, green drinks and Kangen alkaline water for almost 2 weeks! My body craves and needs all of those things regularly or else this happens. I think I've learned my lesson... the hard way this time.

On a lighter note my tummy is super flat and my jeans are literally falling off me today.

Au revoir!

Detoxing it Out

Workout

Tempo 2 - 8 Reps + Body/Face Brushing.

OMG, I am really detoxing! I actually got nauseous during my workout this morning... which made me run really late getting to work. Feeling better now, thank goodness. I need a massage and another visit to the FIR sauna.


My Eats

Tea - Actually had this last night...

Yogi Peach Detox Tea.

The flavor was okay, but I really wanted to add honey even though I didn't.


Brekkie

Strawberry Green Monster.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic strawberries (frozen)
  
• 2 cups organic fresh spinach
• 1 cup Original Almond Breeze
• 2 Tbsp MILA
• water

This was not that great of a concoction today. The berries weren't that sweet and I totally forgot about adding Chobani yogurt.


Snack

Hot Green Tea and Chobani Peach Yogurt.

Lunch

Leftover Salmon, Salad and Quinoa with some Sabra Hummus.

Supplements

Alfalfa: 3 caps
B-12 Plus: 4 sprays
Cellfood: 8 drops
nutraMetrix® Glucosatrin Bone & Joint Formula: 2 caps
nutraMetrix® Isotonix Calcium Complete: 1 serving
nutraMetrix® Isotonix OPC-3: 1 serving
Pyruvyl Glycine: 4 sprays

Water intake: 1 liter

TGIF! Art After Dark is tonight! The theme is A Night of Music. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Tampa Museum of Art downtown.

Au revoir!

It's Getting Hot in Here

Left my camera cord at the office, so this post is a bit delayed.

Sweat Session

After work I headed to my Far Infrared Sauna "appointment" with myself to relax, detox and sweat it out.

While the sauna was heating up I did Primary Back Stretch and body brushed to get my lymphatic system going. I sat in the sauna for about 15 minutes at about 110-120 degrees. Hot!!! I was dripping in sweat, literally. I felt so refreshed afterward. I can tell that this is going to be an easily addicting healthy habit.

Benefits of Far Infrared Therapy:

1. Decreases joint stiffness.
2. Relieves muscle spasms.
3. Increases blood flow.
4. Leads to pain relief.
5. Affects soft tissue injury.
6. Increases the extensibility of collagen tissue.
7. Assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrated, edema, and exudes.
8. Improves micro circulation by exerting strong rotational and vibrational effects at molecular level.
9. Enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients in the blood cell to the body's soft tissue areas.
10. Promotes regeneration and fast healing.
11. Increases metabolism between blood and tissue.
12. Enhances white blood cell function, thereby increasing immune response and the elimination of foreign pathogens and cellular waste products.
13. Removes accumulated toxins by improving lymph circulation which are often at the core of many health problems.
14. Stimulate the hypothalamus, which controls the production of neurochemicals involved in such biological processes as sleep, mood, pain sensations, and blood pressure.
15. Antidotes the negative effects of toxic electromagnetic sources.
    

The list goes on and on...

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!


Once I got home and fueled up with some Irish Beef Stew I did the entire Tempo Lower Body workout. Maxed out my form and now I'm beat!


Food Log

Dessert

A slice of Jen's Organic Vanilla Bean Bunt Cake.

Dinner

Irish Beef Stew.

Added A-1 and then saw that it has corn syrup in it. (Yuck!) But it still tasted really amazing.


Snack

A few bites of Marcel's Lucky Charms... just had to!

Supplements

Alfalfa: 3 caps

Water intake: 2.5 liters

Total water today: 3 liters!! Go me.


Except for the not so wonderful news from my attorney, today was a great day.

Au revoir!

Alkaline Delight

This evening I was able to refill my water jug with Kangen alkaline water at a local T-Tapper's house. Thank you Theresa B! She really has been so generous and openhearted. Tomorrow I'm going to use her Far Infrared Sauna and try out the MILA with my green monster. So exciting! Between all 3 things + T-Tapp, body brushing and massage I will be detoxed and super healthy in no time. Looking forward to filling you in tomorrow...


Food Log

Dinner

Leftover Black Beans & Brown Rice + Tomato, Garlic, Romaine and Lowfat Sour Cream.

Dessert

Chocolate Delight Granola.

VERY Delightful!!!

BOGO @ Publix right now. Glad I splurged. Total yumminess!

1901, you say? Here's why...



Catchy, huh!


Supplements

Alfalfa: 3 caps
nutraMetrix® Glucosatrin Bone & Joint Formula: 1 cap
nutraMetrix® Isotonix Calcium Complete: 1 serving
nutraMetrix® Isotonix OPC-3: 1 serving
Pyruvyl Glycine: 8 sprays

Water intake: 2 liters


Tonight I chopped up all the veggies for a classic Irish Beef Stew crock-pot recipe. Love having dinner ready before I walk in the door at the end of the day.

Wow, midnight already. There just aren't enough hours in the day...

Au revoir!

Healthy & Beauty Secret: Alkaline Water

Water, it's such an integral part of our planet and bodies. The Earth is made up of 70% water and 30% land; our bodies are also about 60-70% water.

We are water babies! I can't seem to drink enough pure H20 these days.

In this post you'll find out:

• How much water we really need to drink
• How to know if you're dehydrated
  
• Functions of water
• Water Tips & Tricks
• That not all water is created equal
• The pH levels of different bottled waters
• Benefits of drinking alkaline water
• How to kick your plastic habit
  

Now, for a few fun facts about me: As an Aquarius, I'm a natural water bearer. You won't see me leave home without a water bottle! I've always lived near the water and grew up in a city called Clearwater.

Let's jump in and find out the 101 about our good friend H20. Shall we?


How much water do I really need?
It's said that we should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day OR half our body weight in ounces a day. An easy way to accomplish that goal is to drink a glass of H20 with and between every meal, plus one before breakfast and bed.

1. Before Breakfast
2. Breakfast
3. After Breakfast
4. Lunch
5. After Lunch
6. Dinner
7. After Dinner
8. Before Bed
   

I feel my best when I get in at least 2 liters (about 68 ounces). If I drink 3 liters (about 102 ounces) it starts to curb my appetite... and comes out clear!


How do I know if I'm dehydrated?
Symptoms of mild dehydration include chronic pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches, constipation, bright yellow or dark urine. Being hydrated can signal hunger - drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes, then evaluate your hunger level. Also if you're thirsty you're already dehydrated, so drink up! Mild dehydration has been shown to slow metabolism, which is not something you want when trying to get fit.

Functions of Water:

• Transports vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose, hormones, enzymes and other substances throughout your body
• Assists chemical reactions such as the burning of glucose and the breakdown of fat for energy
• Carries digestive juices
• Lubricates joints, eyeballs, nasal passages, and the intestines
• Is a shock absorber for your eyes and spinal cord
• Maintains your body temperature - cools it by evaporation from the skin and lungs, throws off heat when blood is circulated near the body's surface - helps retain warmth in winter
• Removes wastes through the kidneys and helps solid waste pass through the intestines

Water Tips & Tricks

The more active you are the more water your body needs to stay hydrated. Try to drink at least 16 ounces before and/or throughout your workout, then more post-workout if you can.

If you drink alcohol, soda, smoke, or eat junk foods your body needs more water. For every alcoholic, sugary or caffeinated beverage, drink a glass of pure water (and if you get an upset tummy: add lots of fresh lemon).

Bored with plain water?
Add some fresh lemon juice for detox in the morning and flavor during the day. Or try Grapefruit Essential Oil... use 1 drop per liter and get a lymphatic boost. Try mixing a little splash of your favorite pure fruit juice to your water.


Not All Water is Created Equal

You might be thinking, "water is just water, right?" Short answer: no, it's not. The quality of water does matter. I can taste the difference too!

In Florida, they put fluoride in the water supply. I avoid drinking or cooking with tap water at all costs. Why? Because fluoride is highly toxic. I even switched to a fluoride-free brand of toothpaste and added a shower filter. So tap water is out of the question for drinking.

Moving on to bottled water. I'm sure you've seen some of the warning signs about Bisphenol A (BPA) plastics. It's been all over the news for years. Read this article for details: Plastic Types, Dangers of Bisphenol A. Plus, the news about bottled water not being good for humans or the environment. Read this article for details: Bottled Water, Pure Drink or Hype?

So that throws most bottled water out.

Most water, no matter what the source, is not alkaline. Many are even acidic.

A pH of 8 and above is the only range that is beneficial to your good health:

Water with a pH of 4.
Penta Water, Distilled Water, Purified Water, Aquafina (made by Pepsi), Dasani (made by Coke), Glaceau Fruit Water, Le Blue Water, Metro Mint Water, Pellegrino (made by Nestle), Perrier (made by Nestle), Smart Water, and Vitamin Water

Water with a pH of 4.5.
Reverse Osmosis Water and Ice Age Glacial Water

Water with a pH of 5.
Appalachian Springs Water and Poland Springs Water (made by Nestle)

Water with a pH of 5.5.
Crystal Springs Water, Dannon Spring Water, Pure American Water

All of the above bottled waters have an acidic pH, which does not support health.

Water with a pH of 7.
Arrowhead Water, Crystal Geyser Water, Deep Park Water (made by Nestle), Eldorado Springs Water, Supermarket Spring Water

Water with a pH of 7.5.
Biota water, Fiji Water, Whole Foods 365 Water, Zephyrhills Water (made by Nestle)

Water with a pH of 7.9.
Eden Springs Water.

Water with a pH of 8.
Deep Rock Water, eVamor Water.

Water with a pH of 8.5-10.
Filtered Ionized Alkaline Water you make with your own Water Ionizer.

Health & Beauty Secret: Alkaline Water

I've been drinking alkaline water for years now. My absolute favorites brand is eVamor. I even did a marketing project on the brand in college. The problem with eVamor is that it only comes in 1 or 1.5 liter bottles and is a very expensive habit to maintain. There is a less expensive way to get alkaline water, but first...

Benefits of Alkaline Water:

• Increasing Intracellular Hydration
• Replenishing Essential Minerals
• Stabilizing and Protecting Cells
• Helping To Maintain Normal Blood Flow and Acid Alkaline Balance
• Flushing Out and Preventing Wastes from Accumulating in Cells
• Preventing Free Radicals from Forming and Damaging Other Cells

And the list goes on... here's another source with additional benefits of alkaline water.


About a year ago we received a Kangen Alkaline Water Ionizer at the T-Tapp office to use on trial. It easily hooks up to any sink, then you can select the alkalinity level you want. For drinking, stick to a pH of 8 or higher. It was amazing and we were all filling up our jugs to take home and enjoy the health and beauty benefits. Kangen water is very detoxing for the body. I could feel a difference after the first glass. Our trial period expired and we had to return the Kangen machine. It was a sad day.

After my car accident in December, a local T-Tapper called me at the office to invite me over to fill up jugs from her Kangen water machine. I was thrilled to be able to get alkaline water again, and for free! Lauren helped me out and filled up one of those big 5 gallon jugs you'd put on an office water machine. The water tastes so clean and clear. I love it! I'm really appreciative to have someone so kind in my life. Water can get expensive when you buy the "good" stuff!


Kick Your Plastic Habit
With all the recent media regarding the dangers of BPA in plastics, it's time to switch from your plastic one-time use water bottles to something healthier and more sustainable! I've been wanting to switch for a while now... for now these are on my wish list.

DCI Glass Water Bottle
$32.99

Love Bottles
$15+

Seletti Set of Four Water Bottles
$98.00

It's time to get #waterlogged!

If you're wondering what that # (hash mark) is all about, it's a Twitter thing. People tweet reminders daily to tell their friends and followers to get #waterlogged! Join us and be hydrated.

Au revoir!

I love Purple Roses and Pistachios!

I woke up to a purple rose this morning from my sweetie!

Workout

Tempo 2!


Food Log

Snack

Organic Red Delicious Apple and Organic Raw Almonds.

Snack #2

While making dinner I shared the Avocado with B.V.I. seasoning and a few Organic Edamame (in the shell) with Marcel.

Dinner

Organic Black Beans with Organic Brown & Wild Rice, Tomato and Spinach topped with Avocado and a little Extra Sharp Cheddar.

With a lemon water, but not just any lemon water...
Kangen Organic Lemon Water!

Detox Tip: Drink lemon juice in room temperature water first thing upon waking. It helps to clear out the toxins in your system.

Lemons do so much for the body! When life gives you lemons, make Kangen "lemonade".


Dessert

A few bites of this...

And a few more bites of this...

Pistachio Pistachio wins, hands down!

Ingredients: Cream, Skim Milk, Liquid Sugar, Water, Pistachios, Egg Yolks, Natural Flavor, Coconut Oil, Guar Gum, Salt, Carrageenan.

Don't you remember green pistachio ice cream? Like these...

Yeah, me too. But Ben & Jerry's is creamy in color, not green. Oh so delicious!


Supplements

Alfalfa: 3 caps
nutraMetrix® Glucosatrin Bone & Joint Formula: 1 caps
nutraMetrix® Isotonix Calcium Complete: 1 serving
nutraMetrix® Isotonix OPC-3: 1 serving

Water intake: 2 liters

Total H20 today: 2.5 liters!

Today was a good day.

Au revoir!

Amethyst Bio Mat = Bliss

The other day I got a chance to lay on an Amethyst Bio Mat at my mom's friend's home in Tampa. At first I didn't feel anything, but the mat starts to heat up beneath you. The temperature can go up to 150-degrees and is adjustable based on what you're using it for. The reason why I got on the mat in the first place is because it felt like I pulled something out of whack in my SI joint. After only about 15 minutes on the Bio Mat, my body didn't hurt anymore. Amazing!

The BioMat delivers the highest vibrational resonance deep into all tissues of the human body. The combination of far infrared light, negative ions and amethyst quartz opens the channels for intelligent cellular communication leading to DNA repair and total body wellness.

NEGATIVE IONS				Increase Serotonin Levels Negative ions are odorless, tasteless and invisible particles that we inhale in abundance near waterfalls, rain forests and oceans. Scientifically they are molecules with an extra electron helping to alleviate allergies, migraines and sinus problems.Once they reach our blood stream Negative Ions have a positive effect on the rate at which Serotonin is oxidized in the bloodstream, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.
AMETHYST				Enhance Strength, Stability and Vigor Amethyst bolsters the production of the hormones, and strengthens the cleansing organs, the circulatory system and blood, the immune system and body metabolism. Amethyst soothes the nervous system and aids in the transmission of neural signals. Memory skills improve with the use of this stone in therapy.
FAR INFRARED				Energy & Technology:: Wellness Far Infrared Heat is pure energy in the form of LIGHT from the invisible area of the electromagnetic spectrum. Far Infrared Heat is the most beneficial light wave, penetrating the skin and increasing circulation to detoxify the body of harmful toxins and acid wastes.

I would really love to have one of my own. There are SO many health benefits to using a Bio Mat. Here are a few...

The Superior Health Benefits of the Bio-Mat

1. Improves Circulation & Cardiovascular Function

FIR waves raise the body temperature warming the blood and expanding the blood vessels. There is an increase in peripheral blood flow and volume, resulting in improved circulation and heart function.

2. Improves Immune System Function

FIR ray's deep heat raises your body temperature inducing an artificial and healthy fever. As the body works to combat the 'fever,' your body's immune system is activated and strengthened. Combined with the detoxification of harmful toxins and waste products, your overall health and resistance to disease is greatly improved.

3. The Bio-Mat Relieves Pain

The deep heat of the far infrared helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscles and soft tissue injuries. Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen rich blood to oxygen depleted muscles, so they recover faster.

4. The Bio-Mat Eases Joint Pain and Stiffness

FIR heat therapy is widely used to treat patients suffering from many kinds of arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it has been proved effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other musculoskeletal ailments. Stiffness, aches and soreness that come with aging are reduced or eliminated using FIR.

5. The Bio-Mat Reduces Stress and Fatigue

The gentle warmth of the far infrared rays helps to sooth nerves and relaxes tight or knotted muscles. The end result is reduced stress and improved energy.

6. Removes Bodily Toxins and Assists in Detoxification

FIR helps to detoxify the body in several important ways. Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built up toxins and waste. Daily sweating can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals, alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol, and uric acid. In addition to sweating, far infrared is capable of removing toxins via several other bodily systems.

7. The Bio-Mat Burns Calories and Controls Weight

As you relax in the gentle heat of the far infrared, you body is actually hard at work, producing sweat, pumping blood and burning calories. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association report, a single far infrared session burns as many calories as rowing or jogging for 30 minutes.

8. The Bio-Mat Improves Skin

The Bio-Mat's FIR and Negative Ions penetrate the skin deeply, helping detoxify impurities from the skin and lymph. In addition, exfoliation is greatly enhanced by the FIR, rapidly removing dead skin cells. Increased circulation draws your skin's own natural nutrients to the surface, rejuvenating your skin's health and appearance.