My story is simple. As a teenager, I realized that I needed to be able to take care of myself for the rest of my life. As a young adult, I understood that I was miserable working when I did not feel good. I decided that I would do everything in my power to maintain my health including embracing nature-based practices and avoiding synthetic chemicals.
Review – Wholesale Natural Body Care by Deborah Tosline
In 2015, the Environmental Working Group found that women apply “168 chemicals to their faces and bodies every day”. A 2023 study from the College of Charleston, found that “on average, young women use eight different personal care products each day that can contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, but some report as many as 17.” To promote good health (Health = Beauty) it is vital to choose personal care products (PCPs) carefully. I make many of my PCPs including tinctures, serums, oil blends, lotions, creams, masks, and deodorant to name a few. Over the decades, I’ve made conscious decisions to avoid/minimize my exposure to synthetic chemicals making it difficult for me to find retail products that I would use. Every once in a while, I research skin care and this time I found Wholesale Natural Body Care.
The Skin Biome and Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics by Deborah Tosline
When I think of the human skin microbiome, I am reminded of how important the human gut biome is for good personal health. Further, the Earth’s biomes are fundamental to sustaining life as we know it. A biome is a community of organisms that naturally occur within the same general area. Millions of beneficial bacteria, fungi and viruses colonize to create the microbiota that protect and nourish our skin.
Skin Remodeling DIY - Author Video Chat by Deborah Tosline
This month, I introduce myself in a video chat to say hi to skin care enthusiasts who share my passion for Do-It-Yourself skin and facial care. Check out my awkward video here.
Good Bye 2022 - Hello 2023 DIY Skin Care Plan by Deborah Tosline
Life’s challenging. As we work hard to meet responsibilities, achieve goals and plan futures, it’s easy to forget about simple mindless low-cost beneficial pleasures. I began my Do-It-Yourself (DIY) skin care journey about 40 years ago while struggling through college. On Saturdays, I slathered plain yogurt on my face and neck, followed by honey, followed by avocado for an hour at a time while I cleaned, organized and studied. I remember it as a mindless action that was telling. I don’t remember what prompted me but I’ve pursued a continuous DIY skin care hobby throughout my life.
Correcting Neck Posture is a Whole-Body Thang by Deborah Tosline
This article summarizes the anecdotal results, experience and path that I took to correct my neck posture. Typically, I summarize research on a particular topic for monthly articles. Periodically, I write about my personal experience. This article is another long story about me. I apologize in advance for the personal focus but do hope that someone may benefit from my experience. In my mid-late 50’s I began in earnest to try to correct my neck posture; I soon learned that I would have to correct my body posture first and I continue today.
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Anecdotal Evidence Showing the Impact of Extreme Sun Protection on Skin Health by Deborah Tosline
I developed a habit in my mid-twenties of using clothing for sun protection while working as a hydrogeologist collecting groundwater well information and water quality samples on hot summer days in the southern Arizona desert sun. Inevitably, I felt a strong urge to protect my skin for health and beauty during those long sunny field days. At the time (mid-1980’s), I purchased silk scarves, silk shirts, silk pants and cotton gloves from the thrift store and contentedly completely covered myself, looking like a mirage of a desert sheik wearing a straw hat.
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Eliminate Blackheads and Balance the Skin using the Oil Cleansing Method by Deborah Tosline
Facial skin looks healthiest when the skin’s natural oil production is balanced and it looks smoothest when pores are clean and tight. Skin pores are openings associated with hair follicles that excrete oils and sweat. Natural oils are excreted via skin pores to lubricate the skin. Oil, dirt and dead skin cells can form a plug that clogs skin pores and promotes bacterial growth.
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DIY Relax Facial Muscles with peptides GABA, Argireline®, Leuphasyl®, and Vialox by Deborah Tosline
My primary focus is to find a way to relax my constantly micro-contracted forehead muscles. Do you know what I mean?
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Review: Yofuly Diamond Microdermabrasion Professional Dermabrasion Machine for Home Use by Deborah Tosline
When I learned that microdermabrasion may help reduce the appearance of scars and that suction was beneficial for atrophic scars, I immediately purchased the Yofuly Diamond Microdermabrasion Machine.
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