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Laura Hogg
I already posted something similar in the digestion group, but has anyone here ever tried improving their digestion in an effort to help their skin?1/24
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Jeany Miller posted the blog [Looking Good] The No-Wash Hair Movement - What Experts Say.
The marketplace for hair products seems to grow with each new day. Interestingly however a growing group of people are instead treating their locks with nothing citing that tresses are healthier and prettier without chemical-laden products. Are these people crazy?! Perhaps not.
1/21
- Bri Luginbill said:
  "When you do wash, you should cleanse only the scalp and hairline rather than lathering all the way to the ends, which can cause serious hair damage." That is good to know. I've switched to a more natural shampoo, but i always shampoo my whole head, including the ends of my hair. Now I won't do that! Thanks, Jeany.1/23
- Laura Hogg said:
  If I'm not mistaken, isn't the movement more about not using shampoo than not using anything at all? I've read some articles on this movement and I've heard that the girls still wash their scalps, but it's with a natural mixture (baking soda and something else, I believe).
  
  I've considered going this route; the underside of my hair tends to get really, really dry and I know it's not healthy. So we'll see! I usually only wash my hair every other day at most, and that's plenty for me. I do sometimes wash just my bangs.1/24
- sprouty said:
  One of the main ideas is to dro pout shampoo. However, if you cleanse your hair frequently, using any method, including baking soda, your hair will still have the dry/greasy flip-flopping. Ideally, you want to only cleanse it occasionally, allowing your scalps natural oils smooth your hair. A bore bristle brush is good for moving oils down the hair shaft and to the ends.
  
  I use baking soda/water most days. I have to wash my hair every day because I'm just weird that way. It leaves my hair over-dry, so I use 2-3 drops of jojoba oil. Of course, this make my hair greasy the next day, so I have to wash it. Vicious cycle, right? Anyway, I'm not doing it to get away from washing my hair or to have naturally beautiful hair. I don't care about that. I'm just trying to reduce my use of potentially toxic chemicals... and baking soda is cheap.1/24
- Laura Hogg said:
  Everything I've read says to only cleanse the scalp, not the hair (example: http://www.naturemoms.com/no-shampoo-alternative.html). There's a transition period, but from what I hear, your hair is a lot healthier afterwards!
  
  This movement really appeals to me. I already stay away from SLS, and I'm trying to use other natural care methods (I wash my face with raw honey and moisturize/remove makeup with coconut oil). I'm just not sure how I would handle the transition period :P1/24
- sprouty said:
  Yeah, honestly, I tried to go the whole way originally. The transition period stopped me. But I found a good compromise.1/24
- Laura Hogg said:
  Hmmm...as much as that transition scares me, I feel like I will try it eventually. Do I sense another blog series coming on?? :P Maybe I should just find clever ways to hide my hair...1/24
- Dayton said:
  I wash my hair almost everyday....but if I don't I feel like my hair is super gross, esp after a cardio workout everything is all sweaty! But my hair doesn't seem overly greasy or dry....so am I destroying my hair somehow?? keeping in mind covering just my scalp is all my hair lol1/24
- sprouty said:
  @Dayton I don't think you need to worry about destroying your hair. I don't. My hair is cut off long before I could even get split ends. Mostly, like I said, it's to avoid parabens, SLS, benzene, and PEGs.
  
  Have you ever tried shaving with soap and shea butter? That foam in a can has some of the worst chemicals I've ever seen.1/25
- Laura Hogg said:
  Definitely avoid SLS if you can!! I'm pretty sure that the SLS in my toothpaste what caused my bouts of canker sores. I could hardly eat, drink, talk, or smile. I've switched to a natural, SLS-free brand, and I love it.1/25
- Laura Hogg said:
  Nature's Gate is the brand I now use, in case anyone's curious!1/25
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Jeany Miller posted the blog [Looking Good] Complexion Enhancers.
Sometimes a beauty product comes into my possession that is so great I have to share it with other and other times several do! Hello and welcome back to Looking Good! This time complexion enhancers.
12/21
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Jeany Miller posted the blog [Looking Good] Winter Beauty Product Review.
I'm back again with another Looking Good blog! This time I'm reviewing 4 winter beauty products - 3 I loved and 1 you shouldn't bother with!
11/18
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Jeany Miller posted the blog [Looking Good] Acne Products Review.
I m always looking for the latest and greatest product to make my skin glow. HOWEVER I 've sadly wasted a lot of money on products that did nothing or actually made things worse! Learn from my experience - here 's my favorite acne product and two I 'll never buy again!
11/18
- Laura Hogg said:
  Jeany, thanks so much for posting this! I've always prided myself on my skin but lately I've been having some serious issues (not normal acne - possibly rosacea or some kind of sensitivity) so I appreciate this insight. I'll definitely look into ProNexin.
  
  Any thoughts on a good moisturizer (preferably natural) to use for people with really sensitive skin?11/22
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Jeany Miller posted the blog What Poison Ivy Feels Like - My Experience.
The first time I got poison ivy, I was 23 and had no idea what it was. Little did I know this was the beginning of many run-ins with the itchy plant!
11/18
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Jeffrey VanWingen M.D. posted the blog When Should You Worry About a Mole or Skin Growth?.
Growths on our skin are common. Often times patients of mine question whether or not to be concerned with a new or changing growth on the skin. This blog will highlight some common and important skin findings.
11/15
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Julie Beebe posted the blog Winter Skin Itch....
As the fall winter weather hits I find my skin feeling tighter and tighter not to mention becoming scaly from eczema. It happens every year in at least one spot usually my elbow but this weekend I also noticed my hands were really dry. I already use moisturizing soaps like...
11/9
- Bri Luginbill said:
  Thanks for posting this, Julie. My skin (especially on the bottoms of my feet) is always so dry in the winter. I really enjoy tip #7 Moisturize from the inside out. What you eat affects the condition of your skin. Add walnuts, Canola Oil and ground flaxseeds to your diet. I am going to have to try that!11/9
- Julie Beebe said:
  #9 is my major downfall when it comes to health issues... I never drink enough water!!11/9
- Erin Froehlich said:
  Hahaha - This a total pet peeve of mine.
  
  I am weirdly bothered by having dry skin - especially on my hands. Though I'm not bothered by getting dirty or messiness, the drying effect dirt has on my hands will drive me CRAZY. Clay is another one. I actually keep a pail of water out in my garden with me so I can rinse the dirt off before it dries.
  
  Lotion is ESSENTIAL for me, especially in the winter!
  
  11/9
- Nancy said:
  I had a service done at a Spa and the specialist suggested I use Grape Seed Oil. She said to just mix it with your lotion and rub it on. I've been using it for several years now and it does work plus it's natural. I just bought a bottle from the grocery store. 11/10
- Laura Hogg said:
  Thanks for the great tips, Julie!
  
  My mom was just visiting my sister-in-law Amy, and Amy's general philosophy is that you shouldn't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat. She makes her own facial scrubs with raw honey and brown sugar, and recommended that my mom use coconut oil on her face...it seems to be working! I think I might give it a try :)11/14