Many of the plant-based culinary oils you use in the kitchen can play a dual role in promoting and maintaining skin health not just in the dead of winter, but also throughout the year. Vegetable and nut oils like coconut, high-oleic safflower or sunflower, extra virgin olive, almond, or avocado are not only healthful when consumed internally, but can also be highly effective at hydrating, moisturizing, and protecting your skin when applied topically. Each of these oils is commonly found in natural skin care products where their unique characteristics and benefits are often combined to enhance or augment a product's effectiveness. For the best possible results, I always recommend products that use these oils as their primary base because you can realize their immediate benefits without exposing yourself or the environment to the harmful toxins found in products made with petroleum or synthetic ingredients.

     When I was younger and heard the word 'meditation', an image of some old man sitting Indian style on the floor with a long beard wearing a turban and a robe, chanting OM would form in my mind. I thought only strange people did that sort of thing. This is what my conditioned mind was telling me.  It's amazing how we learn to judge people and events we have no clue about. 

     I'm not really sure what lead me to meditate for the first time. It may have been a longing to rid myself of the anxiety I was dealing with a few years after my father passed away.  Whatever it was, I am so glad that meditation has become a part of my daily ritual.  It's not a weird thing at all. Actually, if you become open to trying it, you will soon see that you look forward to that time with yourself everyday.  Meditation brings harmony and peacefulness to your mind and body. Without it, life is more stressful and unbalanced.

     Italian vinaigrette, tomato & mozzarella salad, spaghetti with garlic & oil, and ...shampoo?? What do all these share in common?...One classic ingredient: Olive oil.

     We often think of olive oil as a food, and most times, it certainly is.  We cook with it, make dressings with it, dip crusty breads into it…but along with being a delicious and healthy food, it is also wonderfully healthy for our skin. 

     Olive oil is made from the pressing of ripe olives, and is known to be excellent when applied to very dry, normal, sensitive, or sun-damaged skin.  It is deeply penetrating and rich in vitamins and minerals. Due to its high vitamin E content, olive oil is also a potent antioxidant, warding off free-radical damage to the skin and preventing cancer.  It is warming to the skin in cold weather, and has been known to help improve muscular pains. When applied topically, olive oil has been proven to be beneficial on skin abrasions, bruises, and burns (FYI – it also blocks about 20% of the harmful UV rays from the sun!).

     Each January millions of us set New Year resolutions to help us get a fresh start on setting goals for the year to come. Most of the time resolutions are simply declarations of intent rather than concrete, time-driven, results-oriented action items. Because they typically tend to be vague in nature (i.e. "I want to lose weight, get into shape, stop smoking, exercise more, drink less alcohol, or eat healthier") they rarely, if ever, stick.

     So how can you come up with some resolutions that will make a real difference in your life so you'll be motivated to stick with them? And what can you do differently this time to ensure you take consistent and regular action towards realizing them? Seeing the bigger picture and how your resolution or resolutions fit into it can help you stay on track.

     People who believe in the Law of Attraction will tell you to visualize the end result as though it were already happening --engage as many of your senses as you can to do this. The more you can visualize a specific outcome (i.e. "I have lost 25 pounds and 5 inches from my waistline" vs. "I have lost some weight") the more you train your brain and prepare it for the result. If your brain can "see" the outcome it can achieve it. You have to believe you can accomplish the goal or it will never happen.

     But visualizing the outcome by itself is not enough to make it happen, you have to have an action plan with realistic, measurable goals, and check in with yourself at regular intervals (say once a week or at least once a month) to make sure you are still on track and make adjustments as needed.

     If one or more of your resolutions revolve around getting healthy, here are 5 simple strategies for transforming broad resolutions into concrete actions you can take to make them stick:

1. OLD: Eat a healthy and balanced diet. NEW: Eliminate processed foods and beverages made with trans fats, corn syrup sweeteners (especially high fructose corn syrup), and simple starches and sugars (white sugar, rice, potatoes, and pasta). Add more vegetables, leafy greens and whole grains. Replace saturated fat found in animal products with mono-unsaturated fats like olive oil and avocados or plant-based saturated fats like coconut oil, which actually helps your body burn fat.

Having a weight loss goal is great but if you don't eat a balanced diet of healthy nutritious foods, it's unlikely you will meet your goal. So set the goal but focus on eating healthier by eliminating harmful foods and ingredients and replacing them with healthier alternatives.

2.  OLD: Exercise vigorously for a couple of hours a day, 5-7 times a week. NEW: Find an exercise routine you enjoy and can consistently engage in on a regular basis.

This can take on many forms: walking, hiking, biking, swimming, running, yoga. Your body craves motion, so find something you enjoy and do it for 15-30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week, rain or shine. Remember, if you really want to lose weight, you have to burn off more calories than you consume which requires a lot of regular activity.

3. OLD: Get between 8-9 hours a night of sleep. NEW: Stop eating at least 3-4 hours prior to going to bed.

We're all wired differently so the number of hours a night you sleep is not as critical as the quality of your sleep. Studies have shown that both stress and sleep deprivation can actually result in weight gain due to an increase in the presence of cortisol (the stress hormone) which in turn can interfere with proper digestion! Give your body a break from the work of digestion by allowing enough time to fully digest your evening meal or snack before going to bed.

4. OLD: Avoid stress or stressful situations. NEW: Manage your stress with the range of options available to help you relax.

These days avoiding stress isn't always feasible, but there are many things you can do to relieve and manage your stress (do some light yoga poses or stretches, take a hot bath with lavender bath salts, drink a cup of chamomile tea, get a massage) so you can sleep more restfully during the night. A regular exercise routine can help considerably with this. So can eliminating excess sugar, salt, and caffeine, which put a strain on your kidneys and raise your blood pressure.

5. OLD: Quit smoking. NEW: Eliminate your exposure to unnecessary toxins.

Smoking tobacco is one of the most destructive habits to your health and to those around you. So if you smoke, there's no question that quitting should be your top priority. However, tobacco and its smoke are not the only pollutants or toxins that you are routinely exposed to. Synthetic fragrances and chemicals in household cleaning products and air fresheners; soot from candles with leaded wicks and exposure to chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products can also be toxic and burdensome to your liver. Resolve to eliminate all unnecessary exposures by replacing them with alternative, natural solutions.

In addition to regularly weighing yourself on a reliable scale, be sure to get your vitals monitored and tested (blood pressure, blood glucose levels, cholesterol including HDL and LDL levels, liver enzymes) before you start and at regular intervals throughout the year (i.e. once a quarter or every 6 months) to measure your progress. Work on all 5 of these areas consistently, and you can realize significant improvements in your health and the way you feel.

Copyright 2010 Dropwise Essentials

     Donya Fahmy, is a green business owner and the creator of Dropwise Essentials' spa-quality aromatherapy body products that help you safely relieve stress, increase vitality, improve confidence, or simply manage your emotional state any time or place without popping a pill. For more free tips and valuable information visit www.dropwise.com and subscribe to the Dropwise Health & Beauty News Ezine or blog feed.
 

     These days, many of us don't use soap in the shower or bath anymore. Instead, we lather up with bath foams, shower gels, facial washes and scrubs  --all of which rely on complex detergents (often the same ones used in heavy industry) to wash away simple dirt.

    I recently came across this interesting analogy, which emphasizes an important point that bears repeating: The difference between soap and detergent is like the difference between cotton and nylon.

    Soap and cotton are produced from natural products with (in most cases) little modification. Detergents and nylon are produced entirely in a chemical factory. If you use mainstream commercial brands (even so-called "Premium" brands), what you basically get is the same detergents and surfactants (foaming agents) that are found in your household cleaning products, only in a much lower concentration. Many of these harsh surfactants deplete natural fats and phospholipids from the epidermis that weakens the skin allowing toxins and bacteria to invade.

    If you have sensitive or perpetually dry skin, discontinue using liquid soaps or body washes that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) or sulfates in general. These surfactants (foaming agents) are among the most commonly used foaming agents in shampoos, cleansers, body washes and even toothpastes and mouthwashes, because they are extremely cheap. They work by lowering the surface tension of water, which unfortunately, also dissolves your skin's natural oil and strips it of its protective mantle.

    Sulfates, particularly in shampoos, penetrate very easily through the hair follicles on the head, and assist other chemicals to more readily penetrate as well. This can also cause skin damage, flaking, drying, cracking, roughness, in addition to the aforementioned breakdown of your skin's protective barrier.

    While there is no concrete evidence of a link between SLS and cancer, studies have revealed some cause for concern. There is evidence that these chemicals do permeate the skin and enter the bloodstream, leaving residuals in the eye, brain, liver, lung and heart tissues.

    Other ingredients to be concerned about in your liquid soap, body wash products, and shampoos: Cocamide EDTA (or similar compounds ending with DEA, TEA or MEA) along with formaldehyde-forming substances such as Bronopol, DMDM hydantoin, Diazo-lidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea and Quaternium-15. These are ingredients that have been known to react with other nitrogen-based ingredients to form cancer-causing nitrosamines after absorption.

    Another big no-no to avoid is anti-bacterial soaps (or any personal care or cleaning products) that contain Triclosan. This ingredient is so toxic, it is regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and yet, over 95% of Triclosan uses today are in consumer products that are eventually disposed of down sink drains. Wastewater treatment plants cannot remove Triclosan from water, so large quantities of it are continuously discharged into local waterways. Triclosan is highly toxic to algae, which has led researchers to believe that if high levels of it continue to be discharged into the environment, it may destroy the balance of aquatic ecosystems. Scientists also worry that because it kills bacteria in a similar way as antibiotics, bacteria that become resistant to Triclosan will also be resistant to antibiotics --a phenomenon referred to as "Super Bugs." If this ingredient is as harmful to the environment as many believe, imagine how potentially harmful it is to your skin and your overall health!

    If you're concerned about the environment then try a pure liquid castile soap made from gentle cleansing aloe, coconut, jojoba, olive oil, and/or hemp oils. These soaps use gentle, natural cleansing agents that effectively dissolve grime and pollutants without Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or other added foaming agents that can strip or dry the skin, and are typically high in glycerin content which is an excellent humectant –pulling moisture from the air to hydrate your skin.

    Keep in mind that liquid soaps and body washes made with all-natural, vegetable ingredients are completely bio-degradable, whereas many of the chemical ingredients mentioned above are derived from petroleum and can take as long as 200 years to degrade after they wash down the drain! Because the ingredients are plant-based, they are actually more effective at cleansing so you don't need to use as much, and your products typically last longer.

    Here's another tip for making your natural liquid soap or body wash last longer: invest in a foaming dispenser (either a wall-mounted one or just a bottle with a pump). It converts the liquid into foam by pumping air into it. You still get the lather and cleansing properties of the soap base but you use less of it and can avoid messy accidental spills!

Copyright 2010 Dropwise Essentials

     Donya Fahmy, is a green business owner and the creator of Dropwise Essentials' spa-quality aromatherapy body products that help you safely relieve stress, increase vitality, improve confidence, or simply manage your emotional state any time or place without popping a pill. For more free tips and valuable information visit www.dropwise.com and subscribe to the Dropwise Health & Beauty News Ezine or blog feed.
 

     Dry skin brushing is a great way to invigorate your skin and entire being. It feels wonderful and is a great energizer to start your day. You use a gentle natural bristle brush on dry skin before you shower. Below are some benefits and an easy routine you can use.

     Dry skin brushing has lots of benefits.

Here are a few:

• aids in eliminating dead skin cells
• increases circulation
• invigorates the body
• it’s easy and feels good!

Here’s a few tips:
• use light pressure
• get a good natural bristle dry skin brush
• go from shoulders to feet or feet to shoulders (avoid face)
• brush before you shower on dry skin
• brush towards the heart
• wash your brush each time you use it with warm water and a mild soap
• check with your physician if you have any medical conditions or concerns prior to dry skin brushing
• avoid sensitive areas and broken skin

     And here’s a simple dry skin brushing routine:

• brush bottoms and tops of feet in circular motions

• brush up each leg one at a time

• brush top and bottoms of hands

• brush up each arm

• brush your back, abdomen (I brush in clock-wise, circular direction here) and shoulders

• take a nice warm shower

• end with a cool rinse if you desire

• use a natural body oil to massage on your wet skin before patting dry to lock in moisture and finish off your dry brushing routine

• stand for a moment and just notice how good you feel and enjoy!

• sometimes I even add a drop of Lavender to my brush before I start my dry brush routine - this totally enhances the experience

Inhale~Enjoy~Exhale,

     Here in the United States, we typically think of aloe vera when we it comes time to soothe a bad sunburn. In other parts of the world, however, where herbal medicine comes before conventional medicine, aloe vera is much, much more than sunburn relief.

     Aloe vera is known to be antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, preservative, moisturizing, and rejuvenating. Topically, it can be used to treat conditions such as acne, athlete’s foot, boils, burns, dandruff, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, psoriasis, scars, sunburn, and…every woman’s favorite…wrinkles!  Aloe is reputed to have been one of the beauty secrets of Cleopatra, and is still used daily by women in other cultures to maintain beauty and counteract symptoms of aging. 

     You can find dozens of products on the shelves today containing aloe vera. Moisturizers, soaps, lotions, shampoos, etc. are all being made and are extolling “aloe vera” as an ingredient.  Unfortunately, there is often no disclosure as to the amount of aloe vera you may be receiving, or information regarding the potency or wholeness of the aloe in the product. Many conventional products containing aloe vera also contain the preservatives sorbic acid or potassium sorbate, which can often cause redness or a burning sensation on the skin following application. 

    When seeking to use aloe vera for your skin, it is imperative to find a trusted source to ensure maximum healing benefit.  All of Shear Miracles® products use pure aloe vera in quantities large enough to promote healing and wellness to all areas of your skin.  Nearly all of our hydrators, moisturizers, and masks contain this vital ingredient which is so important to use during this season of chronically damaged skin.

Shear Miracles Organic Salon & Products

     We know that the holidays are among us and with that comes a to-do list that rivals the size of “War and Peace.” So, with that in mind we have mercifully made this article short so that you may get back to checking off your holiday errands. Not to mention that the information about serums is short and sweet.

     Serums are relatively new in our skin care regimens. But they are a welcome addition for those who are serious about preserving or restoring optimal skin health. Serums contain increased concentrations of anti-oxidants or other anti-aging ingredients making them very effective at treating specific skin conditions. Serums can be either oil or water based but they are not usually considered moisturizing so they must be used in addition to your moisturizer, not in place of it. (Stop groaning about MORE steps in your routine, we can hear you. Not to mention, we have an easy answer for you.)

     This extra step won’t even feel like it with these recommended ways to incorporate serums into your regimen. A few drops of serum in your routine can customize your regimen and personalize your results. There are three primary ways to use a serum. They are:
1)  Add 3-5 drops to your daily moisturizer
2)  Apply directly to skin and spot treat where needed
3)  Add 5 drops to your weekly mask to customize results.

See? We told you this way easy.

     Now that you are convinced that it won’t be a colossal task to incorporate serums into your routine we are going to highlight some of our favorites and how they can help you put your best face forward.

Luzern Laboratories V12 Serum Absolut delivers a maximum amount of Vitamin C with 12 other vital nutrients to your skin. By using this serum you will diminish visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate collagen and elastin for firm skin, protect your skin from environmental stress and help the regeneration of prematurely aged skin. The other 12 vital nutrients that we talked about include: Vitamin E Peptides, Vitamin A Peptides, Vitamin B3, Panthenol, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3 and Copper Ferment.

Kaeline Firming Face Serum also acts as a wonderful agent to help in the fight again premature aging. Made with organic argan oil, Kaeline Firming Face Serum reduces expression lines and wrinkles. These serums act as a super boost to your moisturizer!

Luzern Serum Rescue Absolut is the ultimate skin remedy for skin in crisis. This serum is clinically proven to improve dry and damaged skin including scars and mild burns. With its 80% concentration of Omega Acids in combination with naturally occurring , bio-available Vitamin A this serum is a must have for after sun exposure for all you sun goddesses! Serum Rescue Absolut helps relieve redness, irritation, flaking associated with dry skin conditions including eczema and dermatitis, fades the appearance of scars, speeds the healing of mild burns, smoothes rough surfact texture skin, diminishes signs of fine lines, deeper wrinkles and crows feet.

Kaeline Vitality Face Serum is specifically designed for morning face care with rose and geranium oils that tone and firm. This serum protects your face for the whole day while firming up your features as well! Who could ask for more?

Serum Control Absolut and Kaeline Reparing Face Serums help you to take control over acne and excessive sebum, Hallelujah! These serums eliminate excess oil without causing dryness…at last someone figured it out. We have always thought you had to pick your battles but not with these products. The visible results of using these serums are control of breakouts, redness and excess oil production. Not to mention the bacteria that cause breakouts is minimized along with redness and scars from past breakouts. AND, if this wasn’t enough, it is excellent for all skin types, even sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.

So there you have it, a basic explanation of serums and some of our favorites for targeting specific skin care conditions. Please feel free to contact us at moi@moiskincare for any further questions or specific questions about your skin, we love to talk! Happy Holidays!

Contact:  Elizabeth DomnischThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , founder of Modern Organics International 

     If you practice a green lifestyle, don’t forget to green your face and body moisturizer. A green moisturizer is one that doesn’t contain sunscreen chemical active ingredients, synthetic preservatives, colorings, alcohols, and fragrances.

     The latest marketing concept in face and body facial moisturizers is to include sunscreen chemical active ingredient’s that absorb the sun’s UV radiation. They are usually included to create an additional reason to buy them. If the active ingredients they include are chemical, it would be wise to avoid them. Here are three reasons why you would want to do this.

     First, when sunscreen chemicals wash off, they can have a negative affect on the environment. A Southern California study revealed that oxybenzone, a popular chemical active ingredient in sunscreen that mimics the hormone estrogen, survived the sewage treatment process and was deemed responsible for altering the mating habits of fish [1].  

     Second, chemical active ingredients use a process of energy to absorb UV rays. The down side of this is that these ingredients are only capable of absorbing UV rays for one to two hours from the time they are applied. Formulated correctly, a moisturizer with all natural antioxidants can do a better job of protecting your skin from casual exposure to UV rays in areas where UV levels are less intense.

     And third, as I mentioned above, some chemical active ingredients are estrogenic, meaning they mimic the hormone estrogen. This can be a huge problem for children and infants, as well as those who are sensitive to estrogen, such as chemo patients. If you haven’t heard it already, what you put on your skin can and will end up in your body being aware of what you put on your skin is the key. A naturopathic doctor told me she was treating an infant who was suffering from excess estrogen in her system. Among other things, she pointed to the estrogenic sunscreen chemicals in a popular brand of baby sunscreen her parents were using as a contributor to her condition.

     “People use moisturizers made with chemicals like propylene glycol, methyl paraben, fragrance, stearic acid, etc., because they are the most widely available and have no idea how they affect them or the environment.” said Peter Zahner, the inventor of MelanSol. “When it comes to being green, a 100% natural moisturizer is just as important for you and the planet as using low VOC paint or sustainable flooring.” 

     Enriching your skin with the ability to protect itself, without an environmental impact, isn’t rocket science once you understand that free radicals are at the heart of the majority of skin damage you will incur in your lifetime. Free radicals are rogue molecules that form on your skin when it’s exposed to UV rays and air pollution. This being said, applying a daily layer of synergistic natural antioxidants--derived from fruits and botanicals--will endow your skin cells with the added ability to fight any buildup of free radicals.

     There is an environmentally friendly moisturizer specifically formulated with the natural antioxidants you need to protect your skin. Its made by MelanSol® Natural Skin Care and  is gentle enough to use on both your face and body. It’s packed with active natural antioxidants designed to give your skin cells the exact amount of help they need to prevent skin damage. A little known antioxidant called Bio-Melanin is at the heart of its superior ability to protect skin.

     Bio-Melanin, an extract from date fruit, is unique because it’s a super antioxidant. Its ability to capture and terminate free radicals is 1000 times greater than vitamin E alone. Vitamin E and green tea are two of the most commonly used topical antioxidants in moisturizers and lotions. MelanSol® combines Bio-Melanin with natural full spectrum vitamin E (4 tocopherols) and green tea leaf extract to give your skin a continuous system for dealing with free radicals. To be effective, an anti-aging skin routine must have a way of mitigating free radicals.

     Winter can be hard on your skin, regardless of your geographic location. It can look and feel dry, unnourished, and in need of serious rejuvenation. A moisturizer like MelanSol® can help your skin remain vibrant and healthy with natural ingredients specifically designed to hydrate, nourish, repair and rejuvenate your skin.

     One of the arguments I hear most often is that “green” products cost more. Well, they can if you choose to buy a product that doesn’t have versatility. Start adding up the cost of the high-end department store facial moisturizers, anti-aging serums, and body lotions and you’ll see how much money you will save with just one 6 oz. bottle of MelanSol®. One young lady told me she saved $150.00.

     When interviewed about MelanSol® moisturizer, actress, director and producer Julie Caitlin Brown said “When I use MelanSol® as a base for my makeup, the makeup stays on longer and looks better. I can’t live without it.” Men have remarked about how soothing the formula is to their face after shaving and that the hydration lasted all day.

     If you have children and/or infants, limiting their sensitive and developing skins exposure to chemicals is probably a top priority. One parent told me how their daughter somehow instinctively understood the value of using all natural ingredients on her skin and loved the way MelanSol® moisturizer smelled and felt.

     Here are my simple rules for being a conscious consumer. Always check the label for harmful chemicals, look for one product that can do the job of several, look for natural alternatives and tell a friend when you find something good, because helping people live a better life is what life is all about. Whether they use your information isn’t the point.

     Doing what’s right for the environment is automatic when you do what’s right for your body and soul. When I started “greening” my life, this simple truth made everything easier. The small changes I’ve implemented to adopt a green lifestyle have become a natural part of my life. MelanSol® all natural moisturizer is one of those small changes, yet its made a huge difference in the way I look and feel—so much so that I could never go back to a moisturizer that wasn’t completely natural. I fervently believe it will do the same for you.

For more information about MelanSol® Natural Skin Care, including a complete list of ingredients,visit http://www.PureSunscreen.com.

     Have you ever inhaled a certain scent and it brought you back to your childhood or a specific event? Sometimes we judge these events as bad or good, but what we know for sure is that certain smells can help us to recall certain memories.
 
You can use this information to your advantage and link a certain scent to a specific intention.
 
For example, let's say you have an intention to stay calm in the midst of chaos. You intend not to get stressed out when you think of all the work you have to get done - you have a pile of papers to organize and file on your desk, bills to pay, laundry to do etc.
 
 Here are the key steps to imprint your intention using essential oils:

• Decide whether you will make a spray or an oil blend. For a spray, add a total of 12 -15 drops of essential oils to a 1 ounce spray bottle of distilled or spring water - for an oil blend, add a total of 12-15 drops to a 1 ounce bottle with a flip cap to which you add a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba. And of course, you want to use pure essential oils.

• Decide on your essential oil blend - have fun finding out which oils help you feel calm and centered. Go to your local health food store or Whole Foods Market and start sniffing some samples and buy 1-3 different essential oils that you resonate with to form your blend.

• After you make your unique Intention Blend, go to a place where you feel safe and that you love - your Sacred Space - taking your blend with you. It could be a room in your house or a spot outside in nature.

• Sit still in your favorite spot quietly for a couple minutes. Just sit and Be and Feel the calm and solitude that enters your being. Focusing on the flow of your inhale and exhale will help you still your mind.

• While you are feeling this peace and calm, with awareness, open your Intention Blend. Depending on what you chose to make, either spray it around you (closing your eyes) or put some on your pulse points and mindfully inhale the aroma while repeating your intention either silently or out loud. You can use, 'I am calm in the midst of chaos' or create one that resonates with you.

• Be sure to FEEL the calmness as you inhale the scent - this is how you imprint that scent and link it to the feeling in that moment.

• Carry this blend with you and whenever you feel stressed, take it out and spray it around you or massage it on you.  Close your eyes and inhale its aroma, and you will recall that sacred space and calm feeling while your stress melts away.

Inhale~Enjoy~Exhale!

*Important Note: Before using any essential oils, check with your medical practitioner if you have any health concerns or conditions or if you are pregnant or nursing.

Gina

Gina Rafkind is founder of VedaSun--using your senses as a pathway to presence. If you are ready to reawaken to your true inner being and know profound freedom and deep peace, then visit http://www.vedasun.com to sign up and get your free report, Break~Out, Be~Free. You will be inspired to start your journey of unleashing your vibrant inner self by implementing Gina's 4 empowering techniques. Plus, feel free to browse and discover VedaSun's naturally--sourced Aromatherapy skincare.