Late in the season, the effects of repeated sun exposure sneaks up on even the most sunblock-conscious individual. Whether your time in the sun is due to exercising, babysitting at the pool, sunbathing, or gardening, your skin is susceptible to drying out and peeling. Maintain a young and healthy glow to your skin using an [...]
Yesterday I woke up at my father-in-law’s with a mild concussion, a swollen nose, slightly dark eyes and the realization that it was my wedding anniversary. We came to visit my father-in-law this week because it coincided with the Utica Boilermaker, a 15k road race. While packing, I prepared for the race, not an anniversary [...]
The wonders of the lemon: high in Vitamin C, the juice of a lemon can clean and nourish your skin. As a bonus, lemons smell fresh and clean.
Vitamin C
Breaks down oils
Soften hard skin patches
Aids in exfoliation
Lemon Sugar Scrub
I love combining the lemon with sugar. About 1/4 c. sugar and 2 T. of freshly squeezed lemon [...]