Pampering is Needed for Survival!
Pampering. It sounds so “naughty” doesn’t it. And yet, it is totally and 100% necessary to our survival. If, that is, you want more than just the basic survival, and instead want something a little richer and more delightful! I think you do!To...
Why daily showering in Winter in not always necessary!
Winter. Being a New Yorker I really do love having 4 seasons. But when winter is breathing her neck down my own, I reconsider my devotion to the Northeast. And oh how it wrecks havoc on skin, and lips, and hair! These are the 3 reasons to NOT shower everyday, unless...
Momprenuer and so much more
Momprenuer! What does that even mean? Years ago I had no idea, but I certainly do now! ScrubzBody was started because I was totally frustrated with other body care products on the market. I began making it for myself because I could not find one I liked completely. I...
The Zen of the Mind-Body Connection
After years of practice and lots of “acting as if”, I finally figured it out. The zen of the mind-body connection. It has literally changed my perspective and my life. It’s not perfect, but it works for me. To me it means introspection. Allowing myself to hear the...
Proper Skin Care and Taking Care of Yourself
My lack of self confidence and genuinely not feeling good about my appearance started years before 2006, the year I started ScrubzBody. By then I had finally realized that taking care of myself was not a selfish thing, but a selfless thing. It is something we all need...
Natural and Organic Beauty Products and Ingredients. Here Are The Facts.
Your skin absorbs much of what you put on it, so by choosing an organic or natural skin-care brand you are filtering out potential toxins and irritants in products you’re using on your skin. Is there a valid concern about certain ingredients in skincare and cosmetics?...
At 55 I am in better health and fitness than at 35. Here’s why!
As a natural skin care expert for almost 12 years, I research health and wellness all the time. What I discovered is that the best ways to maintain healthy skin is by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I have written about the balance of healthy eating, drinking and...
Meditation is Good for Your Mind and Your Skin!
Meditation can help your skin. When you are stressed, your blood vessels constrict, which can give your skin a pasty, pale complexion. Your face looks extra tired, even if you spent the whole day in bed. Meditation and deep breathing help calm the body, which brings...