Ok, Ok…so we’re pushing the envelope here. I sure hope none of my mates catch wind of this!!

I was out to dinner the other night with a few buddies and Norm mentions “Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes all the way to the bone” we laughed as it was all part of a side joke but on the drive home I got to thinking about this. beauty, real and natural beauty, does come from the inside out.

Our diet, level of toxicity and lifestyle all affect our external appearance. The cleaner we are on the inside, the brighter the glow on the out. Whenever I undertake a juice feast or liver flush I notice how clear my eyes become, skin tone changes & overall appearance is softened….that’s for the inside, lets come up with a few for the outside;

• You’ve seen my blog on shaving with honey, a sure winner for the blokes but can be just as easily used by the ladies.
•  Topical application of wheat grass is one of my all-round favorites. Juice the wheat then apply immediately to face, hair, skin…drink what is left. I find it especially good on any wounds, scratches or bug bites. It’s green, its fun & the whole family can get involved.

• For those with thinning hair (& I need to raise my hand here) I use either rosemary or oregano oil. Apply to a small skin brush & massage into the scalp. I’ve been monitoring my hair growth & slowly but surely my hair has stopped falling out & is starting to re-grow, some of this I account to green smoothies.
• Cleaning is a physical process & not chemical, I avoid all soaps & shampoo. To aide in the scrubbing I simply use a dry skin brush before bathing. Use the brush before getting wet as skin will stretch when damp & promote wrinkles… & no one wants that! There are numerous techniques to follow but to summarize, start at the extremities- stroke along your arm or leg towards the core, your solar plexus. My ’soap’ mix is home made, 3 parts water to 1 part organic apple cider vinegar. To this I add essential oils, in my case a masculine blend with sandalwood & others to stimulate the mind & aide circulation. Play around with the mix until you get something you like. I keep mine in a small applicator bottle & apply a few squirts as needed, under the armpits is great & it avoids the use of ‘deodorants’ as pores are left to breathe & not clog up with foul smells (a clean inside with intensive detox irradicates body odor). The ACV scent soon disappears & the essential oils linger throughout the day.
• MSM is a new find for me, I’ve been using it in a lotion form for just over a year now. I also take a powdered version of msm in smoothies. The lotion can be used same as you do standard moisturizer, I use it in between wheatgrass masks.

Drop me a line if you’d like more information on any of the topics above.

Have a sensational & beauty-ful day!