Last week, in my post on India, I spoke of a wonderful man, Deepak, whom I met while traveling and exploring the spa industry in Mumbai. Deepak credited daily meditation for his longevity, and shared with me the following yoga mudras. I am currently practicing them, and hope you will join me!

Regular practice of the yoga mudras are said to contribute to ultimate health and vitality. Continuous practice will create minute changes in the corresponding body parts. Mudras are performed with both hands at the same time. They can be incorporated into a breathing routine as we recommend here or they can be used on their own throughout the day. To begin the meditation, sit in Butterfly (soles of feet together), Lotus or a simple crossed-leg position. Breathe by expanding your lower belly. Hold each mudra for five minutes concentrating on the breathe:

1. Gyan Mudra: (Combining Fire with Air)

How To Do It: touch the tip of your index finger and thumb, keeping your other three fingers straight and stretched.

What It Does: good for mental peace concentration, stress, depression, migraine, loss of memory and insomnia.

2. Vaya Mudra: (Taking Air)

How To Do It: Bend index finger downward so it’s touching the base of the thumb and cross thumb on top. Keep your other fingers straight.

What It Does: helps with acidity, gas, good for bones, arthritis and the back.

3. Shunya Mudra: (Touching Sky)

How To Do It: Bend middle finger downward so it’s touching the base of the thumb and cross thumb on top. Keep your other fingers straight.

What It Does: good for vertigo and the ears.

4. Surya Mudra: (Touching Earth)

How to Do It: Bend ring finger downward so it’s touching the base of the thumb and cross thumb on it. Keep your other fingers straight.

What It Does: good for stomach, diabetes, cholesterol, corns, lungs, sinus, cold, cough, thyroid and weight reduction.

5. Apang Mudra (Touching Sky and Earth)

How To Do It: Touch middle, ring finger and thumb. Keep index and pinky fingers straight.

What It Does: good for the heart, eliminating toxins and constipation, eliminating toxins.

All mudras except Surya should be done 1-1/2 hours after eating.

6. Stretch your hands up. Inhale – make a fist with both hands. Lean to one side and then the other.

7. Stretch your hands back. Make a fist with both hands. Inhale. Raise your arms. Push your chest forward and shoulders back. Stretch.

8. Straight hands in front – inhale and make a fist. Exhale, turn your hands with fist up and raise your arms above your head. Stretch.

9. Alternate nostril breathing 10 times. Place your right ring finger on your left nostril. Inhale through the right. Plug the right nostril with your thumb and exhale through the left nostril. Inhale through the left nostril, plug your left nostril with you ring finger and repeat 10 times.

10. Relax and rotate shoulders both ways.

See below link for a visual diagram of the Mudra finger positions:
http://openitguru.blogspot.com/2010/03/healing-power-of-mudras-therapy-for.html

With love,
Charlene

Being an avid yogi and spa girl, India has always held an allure for me. A calling. And recently, I had the amazing opportunity to travel there.

Kerstin Florian is opening a few spas in India this year and next (more to come on that!) and so I combined business with some spa adventure. Post-meetings and guest-speaking at the Spa and Wellness Conference in Mumbai, I took a few days to visit several resort and day spas in the city. Mumbai did not disappoint.

I found such incredible contrasts in Mumbai, between the beige buildings, dirt lots, shanti towns and the notoriously terrible traffic and the amazing fruit markets, stalls of marigold, tuberose and mogra garlands (offerings to Hindu gods including Ganesha and Shakti), colorful saris, beautiful faces, boys playing cricket everywhere and anywhere. I experienced amazing hospitality, aromas of sandalwood and jasmine, outrageously flavorful vegetarian food, stories of the Himalayas, and of the progress and the lack of progress in this future economic powerhouse country.

The concept of health seems to pale against the immediate challenges that people face. Although India is known worldwide for its ancient, 6000+year-old practice of Ayurveda (“the science of life”), I found few here actually follow the system of traditional medicine, opting more often for the quick fix of western medicine. Ayurveda stresses the balance of three elemental energies or “doshas” in the body. Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire and water) and Kapha (water and earth). It is a system that helps maintain health in a person by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the body back into equilibrium with nature and one’s true self. Ayurveda involves a personal consultation which includes reading the pulse, herbs and beautiful treatments such as: marma energy balancing, shirodhara (head relaxation), abhyanga (oil application), garshena (brushing) and panchakarma (cleansing and rejuvenation program) and education.

One of the highlights of my trip was meeting a prominent man in his mid 60’s named Deepak, who was clearly forging the future of India. He possessed a rare explosive vitality, compassion, rich style and deep wisdom. I asked him for the secret to his vitality and his answer confirmed my belief in the power of lifestyle choices. He has practiced yoga daily for 40 years. He meditates 30 minutes each day, drinks green vegetable juice in the morning and adheres to a healthy diet (mind you he travels all over the world for business). I am convinced his regular meditation practice contributes to his charisma.

In next week’s blog, I will share with you Deepak’s yoga nidra meditation straight from India. This meditation has completely inspired me to meditate more regularly. After trying it, I hope it will inspire you as well.

Namaste,
Charlene

Beauty manifests in many ways. There is physical beauty of course. But there’s also beauty of spirit, beauty of action and beauty of the heart. While I’ve never been one to set New Year’s resolutions, I do find setting intentions to be both grounding and helpful. Here are my top 12 beauty manifests for 2012.

Beauty of Physical:

1. Eat mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. You’ve heard this before, but it can’t be said enough. It’s the foundation. Keep pre-cut vegetables or fruit in the fridge. Select foods highest in nutrients. Aloe and coconut are a couple on the top of the list. I was introduced to Noni on Kauai and fell in love with it (my favorite was a noni, lime and ginger juice).

2. Get healthy fats from nuts, seeds and avocados rather than refined oils. Did you know Brazil Nuts are really high in selenium and make a delicious nut milk? Blend with pure water in a Vitamix and strain through a nut bag. You can add honey (amazing longevity food) to sweeten.

3. Jump on a trampoline. Yes, I’m serious. Just 10-15 minutes a day spent jumping on a small, indoor trampoline (Cellerciser) gives every cell an isometric, isotonic, callisthenic, aerobic and flexibility exercise. I start many mornings this way.

4. Start a skincare regimen. Begin with a good facial cleanser, exfoliant, day crème and eye crème. A great basic program for most skin types in winter includes Correcting Complete Daily Cleanser, Clarifying Exfoliating Scrub, Correcting Rescue Crème and Correcting Brightening Eye Crème. Treat yourself to a facial or a series of K-Lift, Age Management System treatments to improve tone and elasticity.

5. Consider a responsible cleanse. Read CLEAN by Dr. Junger.

Beauty of Heart:

6. The beauty of the heart is the lasting beauty. Find small ways to show acts of love and compassion to others. A simple thank you or a hug is a great start.

7. Love Yourself. Begin every day by appreciating something you love. Treat yourself to a massage.

Beauty of Spirit:

8. Meditation, contemplation and BREATH. Everything starts with breathing: health, vitality, LIFE. Breath connects everything.

9. Practice Yoga.

Beauty of Action:

10. Make one small upgrade to be more sustainable. Carry cloth bags to the grocer; upgrade your water quality. Drink pure filtered spring water.

11. Set your reading intention for the year. Reading changes lives. I listen to books in the car while I’m driving.

12. Take an inspiring trip – maybe somewhere you‘ve always dreamed of going.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2012!

Love,
Charlene

A debate has ignited recently with my daughters Alexxa (8) and Milan (7) as to whether Santa Claus is real or not. They’re not completely sure, but seem convinced that Santa is either one of our friends or a nice old man with a white beard in a Santa suit. Milan asks me frequently, “Is HE the real Santa?”

Last year, we were in Sweden at Kerstin’s home in the countryside. Snow was piled everywhere, temperatures hit below-30F and the Baltic Sea surrounding the house was frozen over. Inside, we kept the three fireplaces and multiple candles in the house ablaze to stay warm, and on Christmas Eve celebrated Christmas the “Swedish way“ — with a traditional family dinner of glögg, a hot mulled wine with raisins, meatballs, red beets and pickled herring (this is an interesting tradition to maintain as a vegetarian). Following dinner, Santa (as if on cue), carrying a lantern and large red bag filled with gifts, tapped on the frosted window from his snowy tundra, and was quickly ushered inside. In Sweden, Santa looks a little different from our jolly American Santa. He is older, a little thinner, carries a lantern and prefers porridge outside over cookies and milk by the fireplace. Perhaps that’s why Alexxa and Milan began to wonder. Does he change appearances as he travels the world?

When “Swedish” Santa entered Kerstin’s cozy house, my girls embraced the spirit, greeting him with a hug and lots of excitement. Watching the joy on their faces reconfirmed my belief that Santa IS real. He may not come in physical form, but his spirit of joy and possibility is definitely real. And his greatest gift – the belief that the things we think are magic are real – rests in what we choose to think, believe, do and say. The Spa is just one of the places that teaches this essential truth – that we are creators of our reality, and that in keeping the magical feeling alive, amazing things will manifest in our lives.

This year, our Christmas will be very different. Instead of the serene snowy countryside of Sweden, I will be spending the week after Christmas at a farm on the north shore of Kauai, eating raw foods, doing a lot of yoga, hiking and continuing my quest to learn about healing plants and herbs. I will pack plenty of Multi-Vitamin Day Crème SPF 30, Neroli Water and keep my favorite hat on and yes, I’ll be on the lookout for “Hawaiian” Santa, whom I imagine roams barefoot, with scented leis around his neck, spreading the aloha spirit.

Thank you for being a part of our Kerstin Florian family. We sincerely wish you and your family a warm and heartfelt holiday season.

With Love,
Charlene

Although I live in Southern California, I love the changing seasons and nothing speaks Winter and holiday Christmas season more to me than ginger (aside from Douglas Fir perhaps).

Warming and pungent, ginger (Zingiber Officinale) – the main ingredient in gingerbread – has a rich tradition in American and Swedish homes during the holidays. But beyond its homey scent, ginger is healing. Revered in China and India, and actually all over the world, ginger has made its healing mark on the world map. Dubbed the ‘universal medicine’ in Ayurveda because it benefits all three doshas, ginger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols. Confucius reportedly ate ginger with every meal. Hippocrates praised the twisty rhizome while Pliny penned his love for it.

So what is it about ginger?

While the delicate green leaves of the ginger plant (which resemble baby spinach) can be eaten in salads, it’s the root of the plant – the rhizome – where the great medicinal benefits lie. Taken internally, ginger aids digestion by breaking down proteins; treats nausea (even in pregnant women) and motion sickness; stimulates circulation and relaxes muscles, and is even believed to help lower LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol. Taken as a tea (steep 5-6 fresh slices with hot water with wild honey and lemon), ginger can help alleviate winter cold and flu symptoms, reduce fever (by inducing sweating) and boost the immune system. Externally, ginger works magic on the skin by warming the body, stimulating blood circulation and adding that golden, gingery glow.

This past season, we introduced a professional Ginger Body Oil (available in retail with the relaunch of our Essentials Body Care line in 2013), an over 98% organic blend of Ginger, Plai, Coriander, Eucalyptus Citriodora and Lavender with an aroma of fresh cut ginger. We developed the oil for its healing benefits on muscles and joints as well as its universal aromatic appeal.

The oil is used in our new Ginger Renewal treatment. Nourishing mineral salts combine with ginger’s healing properties in an invigorating full-body exfoliation, followed by a warming back, neck and shoulder massage with the oil and heated healing stones. A warming wrap, followed by a luxurious foot and pressure-point-scalp massage complete this head-to toe service. It is 90 minutes of pure heaven and the perfect balance for anyone’s hectic holiday schedule.

Happy Holidays,
Charlene

Many people describe a sense of well-being when they walk barefoot on the earth. I know I do. I love the feeling I get walking on the beach where I live. The connection is so profound. Ancient, really. Throughout history, humans have walked, sat, stood and slept directly on the ground, oblivious that such simple contact transferred to them a natural electrical signal. Only recently has the knowledge and significance of this connection been explored by scientific experts in geophysics, biophysics, electrical engineering and medicine. And the verdict is this: grounding our feet to the earth is good for our health.

That’s because the earth is a negative electron machine. And our bodies – made up mostly of water and minerals – are excellent conductors of electrons. As long as there is direct skin contact with the ground, free electrons transfer easily up into and throughout the body. Disconnected from the earth, the body is vulnerable and prone to inflammation-related disease and accelerated aging – a startling theory just beginning to gather scientific momentum.

I learned a lot about this concept – and about our connective relationship with the planet we live on – from Clint Obers’ book, Earthing. Clint Ober was a pioneer in the cable industry who, for more than a decade, has pursued a one-man mission to awaken a skeptical world to a simple and forgotten fact: the earth contains a healing energy. And connecting ourselves to this energy is immediately beneficial and completely protects us against electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) found in our cell phones, iPads, and laptop computers. It baffles me why more people aren’t talking about the potential negative effects of our constant exposure to EMFs. What can the effects of using these devices be in the future? And what can we do now to protect ourselves?

According to Clint Ober, the simplest action we can take is to take our shoes off. And take a walk outside. When we wear shoes – which most of us do, and most of the time we are cut off from the healing energy and connection of the earth. Think about how many days you go without ever touching toes to grass. The simple act of walking barefoot restores and maintains the body’s most natural electrical state, which in turn promotes optimum health and functionality in daily life – the ultimate anti-inflammatory/anti-aging medicine. One of the most prevalent aging theories is the inflammation theory – which states that our bodies (and skin) age due to chronic inflammation caused by diet (lack of omega 3’s), sleep deprivation, stress and…not being connected to the earth. Putting your feet on the ground actually reduces heat (inflammation) in the body and floods it with negative ions (proven through infrared imaging).

Traditional exercises such as yoga, tai chi and qigong have long been practiced without footwear. A central focus in Chinese practices involves “growing a root” and has to do with opening communication between the bottom of the feet and the earth. This process occurs through the “yong quan point” also known in acupuncture as the kidney 1 point.

Reconnecting to earth can also involve the use of conductive bed sheets or floor pads linked by wire to a ground-rod outside your house or office, or plugged into a wall outlet with a modern earth ground system (every house has it – it’s the third hole under the outlet). I am currently sleeping on a grounding sheet and love it. It looks just like an ordinary sheet (only half the size) with a cord that I plug into my wall outlet. What we are doing is akin to what is well-known in the electrical world as “grounding,” the common practice of connecting equipment and appliances to the Earth to protect against shocks, shorts and interference.

For me personally, just in walking the beach barefoot (as often as I can) and sleeping daily on a grounding sheet – I am definitely feeling a difference. Following are some of the benefits you can expect from grounding – and more are likely to emerge with ongoing studies:

1. Diffuses the cause of inflammation and improves or eliminates the symptoms of many inflammation-related disorders
2. Reduces or eliminates chronic pain
3. Improves sleep in most cases
4. Increases energy
5. Relieves muscle tension and headaches
6. Protects the body against health-disturbing environmental electromagnetic fields (EMFS)

‘Earthing’ is also helpful in reducing or eliminating jet lag. One of the first things I do after any long-haul flight is to toss my bags in my room, head outside and kick off my shoes (I’ve been known to take my shoes off in some pretty cold places).

With love,
Charlene

Ancient cultures, such as China and India, have relied on the treatment of the human energetic system for wellbeing for thousands of years. But energy healing hasn’t always been understood by mainstream modern culture. Being something that we feel – rather than see directly – has made energy healing difficult to discuss, even in the spa industry.

But now, with the greater acceptance of quantum physics and awareness, there is a growing mainstream interest in energy healing and the part it plays in the maintenance of health, beauty and well-being.

And thanks to doctors like Dr. James L Oschman (Energy Medicine, The Scientific Basis), Dr. Jacob Liberman (Light Medicine of the Future) and Dr. Bruce Lipton (The Biology of Belief), we can talk about energy and concepts like coherence, kinetic energy and light in a grounded scientific way.

Kerstin has always been interested in energy in all its forms, particularly light, color and the effects of positive thoughts, the latter because “our guests can feel it,” and has always explored how we can incorporate them into our treatments. While healing energy has always been part of our philosophy, our introduction of energy “technology” happened this year with the launch of our K-Lift, Age Management System. Impressively quiet and highly sophisticated, our K-Lift treatments combine three non-invasive, anti-aging technologies: red LED (light emitting diodes) light therapy (light energy), impulse micro-currents (kinetic energy) and transdermal delivery.

The red LED light helps to improve dermal density and trigger collagen production; the impulse microcurrents (which target anti-gravity muscle groups) re-educate muscle tone, firm and lift the skin while also stimulating cellular energy. While the third technology, transdermal delivery, helps to deliver essential rejuvenating nutrients to the skin. The technology behind this machine comes from NASA experiments and Nobel Prize winning laureates.

Over the years, I’ve become more and more ‘results oriented’ because let’s face it: our skin becomes thinner and more susceptible to wrinkles and a loss of elasticity as we age. Along with meditation, breathing, nutrition, water and exercise, there are an increasing number of non-invasive energy technologies emerging that can benefit the skin’s physical appearance – K-Lift being one. We are living in the future now.

With love,
Charlene

I’ve just returned from two amazing Dorchester properties: the Dorchester, London and Coworth Park in Ascot (just outside of London). And I must say, my experience at both was brilliant. The Dorchester Collection has nine properties – in London, Beverly Hills, Paris, Milan, New York and Ascot – and we are fortunate to work with two of its most prestigious spas.

The Dorchester Spa was reopened in 2009 (after a complete transformation) to exude 1930’s Art Deco glamour combined with a contemporary edge, and it was a thrill to return. Kerstin and I were asked to meet with a group of British journalists who (after Katie Holmes’ endorsement of our Caviar Facial), were interested in hearing about the launch of our new Correcting Eye Rescue pads. After meeting with the British press, we spent time with the spa’s estheticians who – like the entire Dorchester staff – deliver impeccable service.

This hotel (and spa), if you have never been, is truly a must. The staff is warm, friendly, and the atmosphere so very elegant. As you enter the spa, there is a spectacular chandelier of South-Pacific pearls and an indulgent Spatisserie with the ethos ‘a little bit of what you love is good for you.’ The spa features nine spacious treatment rooms and a sleek navy blue relaxation room. Kerstin and I spent two nights there before driving south to Coworth Park in Ascot.

I love the city (especially London), but it was a treat to head to the English countryside. A short drive from central London and Heathrow Airport, Coworth Park is built on 240 acres, spilling with wildflower pastures, a polo field, equestrian center, green grass and the most gorgeous huge trees including acorn and horse chestnut. The hotel is like walking into someone’s modern country estate (only 30 rooms in the main building). It’s said the muddiest boots are welcome here, but you wouldn’t catch me trudging any mud into this beautiful place. The attention to detail is exquisite. Where else would you find wildflower and herb seeds as an amenity gift in the room (loved that!), and beautiful modern décor and windows everywhere looking out onto the pastures.

The Spa at Coworth Park is an idyllic English country retreat. It has a really tranquil atmosphere. And yet, it is cutting-edge green. Built primarily from sustainable timber structures with lime-hemp walls, Coworth Park’s groundbreaking eco-luxury spa has great green credentials, with a Living Roof adorned with thyme, lavender, chamomile and other herbs. The pool (with underwater music) has a line of approximately 14 of the most spectacular large, raw-cut, amethyst sculptures which add an ethereal quality to the whole experience. This serene feeling was only further magnified by my end-of-visit massage with Aiisha, whose hands are truly angelic. Her treatment was the perfect send-off for the long flight back to California. I definitely look forward to my next visit.

With love,
Charlene

A juicing and green smoothie revolution is underway in our corporate office in Southern California. The craze started about a year ago, and it’s not unusual to hear the whir of the juicer or blender throughout the day. Many of our staff members have made a personal commitment to add more greens to their diet. Why? Studies show that green vegetables such as kale, dandelion greens, spinach and parsley have incredible healing properties, and nourish the body with an array of vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll – benefiting cholesterol, boosting the immune system, digestion and contributing to healthy looking skin.

One of the key nutrients in greens is chlorophyll, the phytochemical that gives plants, leaves and algae their green hue. Magnesium-based, chlorophyll is alkaline rich (a key factor in maintaining an alkaline environment in your body) and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Chlorophyll is also a detoxifier – prohibiting the absorption of chemicals and metals in the body and an outstanding healer.

When you first start juicing, start with a smaller amount of simple greens like spinach or parsley – which provide green energy but without excessive amounts of fiber that, at the beginning your body might not be used to processing. As you get used to it and your palette becomes more adventurous, you can include things like kale, dandelion greens, cilantro and wheat grass.

An incredible reinvigoration of life-force energy, greens also work topically. To apply a concentrated source of chlorophyll externally (with all of the benefits listed above), I recommend our Rejuvenating Spirulina Masque (yes, its green) for normal to aging skin.

Aside from their obvious nutritional value, smoothies go down easily and make a quick, portable meal. You can experiment with your favorite healthy ingredients to find the flavor combinations you enjoy. A standard blender is fine to start. But once you’re into it on a regular basis, I recommend investing in a high speed Vitamix or Blendtec blender which blends anything with ease. As far as juicers go, I like the Omega juicers or of course the top of the line Green Star (for advanced greenies). Following are a few of our favorite organic recipes. And, as you juice and blend, we’d love for you to share a few of your favorite green drinks too.

Kerstin’s Favorite

• Big handful of parsley
• 1/2 green apple
• 1/2 lemon (with peel removed)
• Tiny pinch of habanero chile pepper
• 1/2 banana
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root (peeled)
• 8 oz. glass of pure spring water
• Blend or juice (if juicing take out the banana)

Kellie’s Recommendation (Director of Marketing & Advertising)

Makes approx. 32 oz. I like to have this for lunch with a handful of raw nuts, or split the batch for two yummy snacks throughout the day.

• 16 oz. pure spring water
• 1/2 lemon with rind (for additional antioxidant benefits)

Fill blender container with spinach and blend well, then add:

• Handful of kale
• 1 cucumber
• 3 stalks celery
• Handful of parsley
• 1″ fresh ginger root
• 1/2 avocado (optional)
• 1/2 banana for smoothness
• 1 small apple
• 2 pineapple spears for sweetness

With love,
Charlene

The eyes are said to be the windows to our soul. They reveal our joys, sorrows, accomplishments and disappointments. They are (in my opinion) our most beautiful and soulful natural asset.

But the dry, fine lines and puffiness surrounding them? I prefer to do without ‘laugh lines’ (as I call them – from all the smiling we do in life). Fortunately, for the most part, we can all make that choice because bright, hydrated, luminous eyes are possible. No matter what our age.

The reason wrinkling occurs around the periocular area is simple really. The skin surrounding (and especially under) our eyes is the thinnest and most delicate part of our face and has very few oil glands.

For me, living the beach life in California always makes me think twice about my eyes – from wearing sunglasses to keeping my body and face, and especially eye area, hydrated. And as I often do – I researched the best methods to help me. Interestingly, my answer came from the sea – via Chitosan a pure-marine fiber.

Chitosan is now the prime ingredient in our new Correcting Eye Rescue treatment, an under-the-eye pad to treat dark circles, puffiness and yes, fine lines. The Chitosan we use comes from a very specific species of shrimp shells – Pandalus Borealis – found only along the pristine coast of Norway. It is extracted from the shrimp shells (which would normally be discarded) through a sophisticated process that removes the protein (the cause of most shellfish allergies) reducing the probability of any allergic reaction.

The benefits of Chitosan are great. Similar to collagen, Chitosan has been proven to quench the skin’s thirst, improving softness by 20%, smoothness by 114% and to decrease wrinkles up to 35%. Treatment is easy, and can be done anywhere – at home, on an airplane. Here’s all you have to do:

• Gently hold an eye pad in the palm of your hand and spray with hydrating Neroli Water (orange blossom) until the pad is completely saturated.
• Lift the eye pad to your under-eye and place close to the lower lash line. Smooth any air bubbles gently with fingertip.
• Repeat process for the other eye and leave pads on for 15 minutes, making sure the pads remain moist.

Note: Please avoid using tap water.

Follow with our Correcting Brightening Eye Crème.

When applying eye crème, gently tap it on, starting from the outer edge of the under eye area and working your way to the inner edge. The results are fantastic. Great for special events or when you need an immediate pick me up!

Here are a few more tips for keeping the skin around the eyes healthy:

1. Drink plenty of pure spring water.
2. Feel joy. It shows and it’s contagious.
3. Avoid unnecessary tugging and pulling on the delicate tissue.
4. Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from squinting but remember opening our eyes to full spectrum light is essential to nourish our light being and aids our overall wellness. Balance is the key.
5. Use gentle cotton pads when removing eye makeup.
6. Avoid prolonged sun exposure which results in age spots, uneven pigmentation and unnecessary premature aging.

With love,
Charlene