Pretty, clear, smooth skin -- how to get it??

[moonstar]

Ok -- I need all of your advice on how to get pretty, smooth, and clear skin (besides the reason why we are here -- the raw lifestyle)?

Ashley Judd -- one of my favorite actresses -- was on The View the other day. She is 39 -- and she said that one of her "things" is that she wants to always have very pretty skin.

What do do as part of your routine?

[Turbolift]

I'm almost 51 and have been told I look like I'm in my 30s thanks to my good skin. My routine? My face is very dry since hot-flashing has replaced flash-dancing in my life.

Never go to bed without cleaning your face and removing makeup. I use a very gentle soap, and a wonderful moisturizer called Squalane. I wear SPF 30-55 on my face every day. I rarely wear foundation because it seems to give me clogged pores. (but I love eye makeup!) When I'm on vacation, I'll splurge for a deep-cleansing facial (none available here!) and I've just recently added glycolic face peel to my routine. That's about it. Pretty simple and straight forward.

I wish I had done better with the sunscreen when I was in my 20's but back then no one wore sunscreen.

I also exercise a lot. Nothing like a good sweat to bring roses to your cheeks (all 4 of them) and improve circulation.

[Revvell]

Eat raw, stay away from make-up, skin brush and sugar scrubs. I'm 58 and my husband says I've got the smoothest, softest skin he's ever felt. :D

Revvell

[Veganforlife]

I think Revvell means JUST stay away from make up, but DO incorporate skin brushing and sugar scrubs...

Our skin is our biggest organ so eating raw and exercising WILL start you glowing from the inside out...

[lafsalot]

Eat raw, stay away from make-up, skin brush and sugar scrubs. I'm 58 and my husband says I've got the smoothest, softest skin he's ever felt. :D

Revvell

Ditto!! ~ Cathy

[GHOST27M]

FROM another thread

I read an article about how bad sunscreen is. I knew it was bad and have not used it since going raw this spring. Well it also said that if you eat lots of anti ox foods your body produced natural sun block. Hmmm then I got to thinking. I love my yard and work in it EVERY weekend. And last year I would need sun screen within 20 min (TEXAS SUN HOT). This last weekend was VERY hot with no clouds. I was out in the sun 9 hours on SAT. helping a friend with his yard. Then the wife and me lounged at my pool all day on Sunday. Probably 6 hours. I barely even tanned ! no burn very slight tan but not much.
Nothing like I used to be. I love frozen berries in my smoothie I put the mixed medley in there then extra blueberries in most of my smoothies. It works!!!!!!!

Oh yeah 11 hours of yard work on sat.??? Um that’s raw at work !! 5 hours of it was busting sod with shovels!! My fat a@@ would have NEVER been able to do that.

[Random Violin Guy]

Oil pulling helps my skin. Here's the thread on what that's all about: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=29691

[Turbolift]

Why is sunscreen bad? I'm sorry but I'd rather know and see that something is acting as a protective barrier rather than assume my style of eating is protecting me adequately. Where is the clinical documentation that eating raw alone will provide that protection? Don't mean to be contrary but perhaps I should have been born in Missouri (show me state)

[dreamrawalwz]

Why is sunscreen bad? I'm sorry but I'd rather know and see that something is acting as a protective barrier rather than assume my style of eating is protecting me adequately. Where is the clinical documentation that eating raw alone will provide that protection? Don't mean to be contrary but perhaps I should have been born in Missouri (show me state)

It's best to protect yourself internally. You need vitamin A to help prevent sunburn. What you put on your skin (sun screen) is mostly chemicals and will be absorbed into your skin. The more sunscreen you wear, the more you depend on it and it's a huge cycle. I'm not sure how to explain it scientifically. I think if you look at newstarget.com it'll have an article or a few.

I know for me the proof is in the pudding, so to speak. I used to get bright red just 5 minutes in the sun and I'd burn WITH SPF 50 sunscreen. This went on 16 years every summer. The very first summer I went raw I could go outside literally for hours without getting burned and I was NOT wearing sunscreen. Sunscreens are not natural, even the "organic" ones. Some do use coconut oil instead though, which I would think is a good barrier and softens your skin at the same time!

To the OP: What I do for my skin? NOTHING! I wash my face about every other day with a simple sop and that's it. I'd like to incorporate skin brushing on a regular basis though. I don't wear any make-up either.

[Doe]

OP,

Cucumbers or cucumber juice every day. Alissa talks about this in the back of her book.

Turbolift,

Sunscreen blocks the ultra violet rays from the skin. We need an average of at least 15 minutes of sunlight on our skin each day for health. Our skin uses ultraviolet rays from the sun to produce vitamin D. It is actually a hormone and is thus misclassified as a vitamin. It aids in the absorption of calcium, helps maintain normal levels of phosphorus and calcium in the blood, and promotes bone mineralization.

Wearing sunscreen to block the UV from reaching our skin actually contributes to cancer. Also some of the ingredients in sunscreen are known carcinogens, so it's a double whammy. We need ultraviolet rays. Please watch this How to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer By 50% (http://v.mercola.com/blogs/public_blog/How-to-Reduce-Your-Risk-of-Cancer-By-50--8790.aspx) video.

Be careful not to let the skin burn. It’s best for those who are not used to sunlight to stay in filtered shade at first or to go out when our shadow is longer than we are tall, usually before 10am and after 4pm. Once our skin becomes accustomed to the sun we can spend as much time outside as we wish. There is no replacement for real sunlight.

live and learn,
teri

[GHOST27M]

FROM another thread

I read an article about how bad sunscreen is. I knew it was bad and have not used it since going raw this spring. Well it also said that if you eat lots of anti ox foods your body produced natural sun block. Hmmm then I got to thinking. I love my yard and work in it EVERY weekend. And last year I would need sun screen within 20 min (TEXAS SUN HOT). This last weekend was VERY hot with no clouds. I was out in the sun 9 hours on SAT. helping a friend with his yard. Then the wife and me lounged at my pool all day on Sunday. Probably 6 hours. I barely even tanned ! no burn very slight tan but not much.
Nothing like I used to be. I love frozen berries in my smoothie I put the mixed medley in there then extra blueberries in most of my smoothies. It works!!!!!!!

Oh yeah 11 hours of yard work on sat.??? Um that’s raw at work !! 5 hours of it was busting sod with shovels!! My fat a@@ would have NEVER been able to do that.


this is the webpage I read and thats what got me realizing that I have not needed sunscreen all summer !
http://www.newstarget.com/021903.html

compared to last summer I would burn (and I am a tan person not pale) after 20 to 30 min in the texas sun if not covered by SPF 50 - 60 NO ADD brand

[jenna rose]

I use the OCM - Oil Cleansing Method
http://beauty-treatments.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_oil_cleansing_method

[queenfluff]

Stop using soap on your skin (unless you are SUPER dirty and need to wash something off that won't come off with water). Keep those natural oils in tact.

MSM lotion has done wonders for my skin.


A good rule to follow is to not use anything on your body (hair and skin) that you wouldn't eat.

[GHOST27M]

Stop using soap on your skin (unless you are SUPER dirty and need to wash something off that won't come off with water). Keep those natural oils in tact.

MSM lotion has done wonders for my skin.


A good rule to follow is to not use anything on your body (hair and skin) that you wouldn't eat.

Methyl Sulfonyl Methane SoUNDS TO SCaRY AND DoCTORY fOr me!!

[michigan roman]

ive been on and off salt past 3 years , raw near 2 , and i beleive that my skin was really improving during the longer stretches off . ide say i was off salt around a year one stretch - then 8 months another , with improvement constantly / slowly happening (pores shrinking + pinker) , then since ive got back on salt my improvements have started to reverse .

ive just quit salt again so the test is back on .

[moonstar]

..when you say salt ona nd off, do you mean consumption of salt?

I LOVE salt -- an addiction I am trying to kick....

[michigan roman]

yes consuption of . and besides the improved skin i also get less mucous / congestion during winter colds (and fewer colds IMO ) , and also have greater endurance / deeper breathing when running . plus i can feel when i get back on salt my teeth feel looser and my gums more inflamed .
i didnt read any of this its just how i feel saltlessness affects me .
and instinctually , i dont care what any nutritionist / doctor says , i see it as we didnt evolve carrying salt shakers around and have come to TOTALLY abuse its use . my best weapon in quitting to date is an extra virgin olive oil + raw cider vinegar + herbs salad dressing LOADED with fresh crushed garlic . the garlic kick replaces the salt taste . oh and gauc heavily spiced with cumin - parsley - lime or lemon - crushed garlic . i have a few tbls of this on the side with my salad .

[moonstar]

...OMG -- I am so hungry for that dressing right now...will give it a whirl...

[queenfluff]

Methyl Sulfonyl Methane SoUNDS TO SCaRY AND DoCTORY fOr me!!

it's organic sulfur which everyone is deficient in. Alots of raw foodists take it. Not doctory at all. Did you think it was a drug?

In fact, I don't think any traditional doctors recommend it for their patients.

My mom is taking it to heal scar tissue from her recent knee replacement surgery and for her arthitis and she said it is working.

[michigan roman]

...OMG -- I am so hungry for that dressing right now...will give it a whirl...




another additive ive been liking is crushing chunks of celery up in my garlic press to add , a little goes a long way and celery is high in raw / organic sodium to help quench the salt craving .

[Nurse in the Raw]

I don't use soaps at all, I use water to rinse when I shower and then alpha hydroxy, which is a fruit acid. It dissolves dry skin and leaves you with fresh, unwrinkled skin. I am almost 40 and I don't have one wrinkle on my face.

[StarFire]

simple... raw foods, oil pulling, coconut oil as moisturizer. :D gotta love it! ;)

[samariah]

drinking lots of water w/ lemon daily really clears my skin. i also use dessert essence products for my face.

[Davylp25]

Raw foods...
MSM internally, working ure way up to a few tablspoons is do-able daily (and combined in Sugar Scrubs)
MSM Baths, amazing skin softener etc
Silicon rich foods
.... But to sum it up... RAW FOODS
Surrender to the process.:D

[samariah]

what are some silicon rich foods?

[moonstar]

..I think cucumber, celery, etc.

What is this stuff / supplement that's being discussed in this thread...

..and yes, I will surrender (insert white flag here) to RAW! :D

[Davylp25]

Silicon Rich Foods...
Horetail
Hemp leaves
Nettles
Mature Blades of Grass (found in green superfood powders)
Radish ( you can make radish chips, dehy then after marinade I suppose)
Nopal Cactus
Romaine Lettuce ( MY FAV)
Marjoram
New Zealand Spinach
Burdock Root
Cucumbers (in the skin)
Tomatoes ( in the skin)

[Turbolift]

I use the OCM - Oil Cleansing Method
http://beauty-treatments.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_oil_cleansing_method


I was intrigued by the oil cleansing so I visited that web site. Since you do this, does this type of cleaning actually work for you?

I ask because I was poking around looking at other articles on that site and found one talking about 'how to get a safe tan in a tanning bed'! . To my knowledge, there is no such thing. I was concerned about the accuracy of the articles being published under a web site that appears to promote healthy skin. I didn't want to try some treatment only to find out it was a bunch of hoo-ha.

[GHOST27M]

it's organic sulfur which everyone is deficient in. Alots of raw foodists take it. Not doctory at all. Did you think it was a drug?

In fact, I don't think any traditional doctors recommend it for their patients.

My mom is taking it to heal scar tissue from her recent knee replacement surgery and for her arthitis and she said it is working.

Yes I did think that.

I just wish they would dumb down some names.

What is the point on a label?

If I told one of my friends (yes we are not a friendly bunch and they would not approve of me on this forum being all nice and stuff) I wish my yard had less Digitaria ischaemum in it I think I would get my a*s kicked.

[jenna rose]

I was intrigued by the oil cleansing so I visited that web site. Since you do this, does this type of cleaning actually work for you?

I ask because I was poking around looking at other articles on that site and found one talking about 'how to get a safe tan in a tanning bed'! . To my knowledge, there is no such thing. I was concerned about the accuracy of the articles being published under a web site that appears to promote healthy skin. I didn't want to try some treatment only to find out it was a bunch of hoo-ha.

ick @ the tanning bed part. on another forum there's a thread where a few people were talking about the OCM and i was curious. i've done it 5 times now (and haven't used any soaps or anything) and it's -really- working.

I have these stubborn blackheads on my nose that I've tried lots and lots of ways to get them off and the OCM is the first thing i've found that actually works for me. I use it all over my face and I've been having really nice results.

[jenna rose]

as far as MSM, is there a particular brand that's the best?

i'm wondering about the brand of coconut oil, too. does that need to be completely raw or does any brand work the same way? i ask because the last time i was at the (extremely small) HFS they had coconut oil but not a raw kind, i don't think.

[Davylp25]

Another variation of the OCM is:

Combine Olive Oil ( or coconut etc if you run out) with Castor Oil...
Tsp of fine ground sea salt
tsp of Msm powder

Then rub on face gently... Shower, or apply the warm wash cloth.

As soon as finished, apply the gel from a Aloe leaf to skin...

WOWZA! Very refreshing indeed. Say bye bye stubborn black heads...

[Green Life]

I have always gotten compliments on my VERY white, clear, freckly skin and have carried the sunscreen idea and no sunbathing on through my lifettime .I did not and still don't sunbathe for more then five minutes a day, (if that). If I did, I would be a wrinkled lobster by now, LOL!!

I can actually feel my skin glowing after eating sprouts and greens....can feel the circulation flowing. Lots of greens. Eating 100 percent raw helps, too. And try to find the foods you are allergic to and avoid them, as they cause unsightly puffiness.

I also do the OCM with raw coconut oil, followed by a slathering of Hemp oil or olive oil or more coconut oil for my "moisturizer".

[EZ rider]

In my opinion good skin is an inside job and it happens as a result of enough fiber, good digestion, and a favorable balance of friendly bacteria in the gut. If you can get those things right not only will your skin be beautiful but so will your entire body.

[Davylp25]

Yes EZ rider, thats the biggest thing. But anything to help your child, the BODY is aces in my book. But yes indeed inside first, then outside. Especially with all the pollution in the air in good ol LA...:cool:

[Turbolift]

Jenna Rose-

Thanks for the input. I tried the oil cleansing last night and this morning. I have to say it felt really weird slathering oil on my face to clean it! My face is pretty dry these days (thank you menopause) so I'm looking forward to seeing good results!

[Courtney]

"I've just recently added glycolic face peel to my routine."

Careful with that stuff, though. The 70% kind will give you 2nd or even 3rd degree burns if you leave it on too long without rinsing. It can cause permanent scars. It's - well - acid, after all.

Courtney

[tinystrawberry]

i've only worn sunscreen a few times in my life. Usually when i was little, my mom made me wear a shirt and that protected me - sunscreen causes skin cancer

[kaybee]

Hi--anyone have any advice? I tried the OCM to try to get rid of blackheads...I tried several different combinations of oils, including castor oil plus olive oil, which I think is what is recommended on the website, and coconut oil....I only did it for maybe a week, and again a couple times for a few days but the problem i consistently had was that no matter how well i thought I had washed off the oil, I always ended up feeling like my eyes were irritated by it, this happened especially at night, i would wake up the next morning and my eyes would feel all irritated and ick and not refreshed. it also seemed like the oil--again, no matter how hard i tried to get it off, and even if i just tried to use the method on the bottom half of my face--some would end up remaining on my skin and "leak" into my eyes during the night or something--and would end up making my contacts feel coated...and oil actually ruins contacts...any other contact lense wearers or people with sensitive eyes have success with this method? i feel like ive tried everything to get rid of these blackheads and nothing has worked....

thanks

kaybee

[Dimond]

Kaybee, have you tried using jojoba oil? It's a nice light oil compared to olive or castor & rinses off easier. You can also try using a wet q-tip to remove the oil off your eyes so it won't irritate them. Jojoba has many skin benefits & is one of the most used oils, besides coconut.

[ferg]

- Udo Oil daily in my green smoothies (never get dry skin anymore).
- Wheatgrass really improves my skin tone


- eating too many nuts/fats really does a number on my skin, so I try to avoid.

[RawCutter]

lots of water and coconut oil

[Veganforlife]

Two words: Green smoothies

[SeaSprite]

Hi, thanks for all the tips you guys! I personally think the number one thing you can do for YOUNGER looking skin is to have a vegan diet, which we pretty much have covered, eh? Also to keep your pH in a healthy range, 7.4 - 7.5ish, will make it easy for your skin to heal, so that impurities don't turn into huge problems.

I had to look up the Oil Cleansing Method.. if anyone else was wondering what OCM means, I found this article...

"Oil Cleansing Method, or OCM
When cleansing and moisturizing your skin, it is imperative that you keep in mind that oil disolves oil. Do not be afraid of applying oil to your face. Oil, alone, will not cause you blemishes. Pimples, cysts, zits, blackheads and whiteheads are a result of several different factors including hormones, bacteria, dead skin cells and the buildup of these factors. Your skin naturally produces oil because it needs it. It is not a malicious force to be reckoned with, it is there for the benefit of your skin. It is naturally occurring. Oil helps lubricate, heal, protect, and moisturize your skin so that it may function properly. Properly functioning skin is beautiful, clear, and glowing.

While I'm talking about the benefits of oil applied externally, I'd like to mention how important it is to moisturize from the inside as well. WATER! Drink no less than 8 glasses of water a day. If your skin has issues with blemishes, drink up! Water will help release and remove the toxins from within, leaving behind glowing, dewey, toned skin. Carry a bottle of water around with you throughout the day so water is always available.

Now, to the point of this article.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is used for moisture, while Castor Oil (CO) is used for cleansing. Castor Oil tends to be a bit on the thick side, so a mix of the two (EVOO/CO) is frequently used. This allows for the Castor Oil to really sink into the pores and draw out the dirt and grime to the surface. You can vary this ratio to match your skins needs. More EVOO for moisture or more CO for cleansing (25/75 EVOO/CO for Oily skin, or 75/25 EVOO/CO for dry skin). EVOO is incredibly high in antioxidants, while CO is excellent for drawing and healing. CO has been the focus of many books and medical discussion because of its seemingly "magical" healing properties. It only makes sense (after a bit of research) that one would use CO on their face to help treat blemishes and acne, or simply to make their skin look and feel better.

As quoted in The Oil That Heals by Dr. McGarey, a country doctor (unknown?) states, "Castor oil will leave the body in better condition than it found it."

The Routine:
Massage a substantial amount (the cup of your palm, while hand is held open) of EVOO/CO into your face and neck.

This is to be done over makeup or any visible dirt. Take this time to give yourself a facial massage. Really work the oil into your skin. Take your time, breathe deeply, and relax. Sit down to do this if it helps.

You, of course, do not have to sit and relax, but keep in mind that stress isn't good for your skin and you should take any moment you can to destress and let tension float away.

Take a washcloth, terry cloth or flannel preferred, and soak it in steamy hot water. Wring it out and drape it over your face.

What we are doing is steaming your face as an esthetician would, but without the steam machine. You want to open your pores. This helps release any impurities from deep within your pores.

As the washcloth begins to cool, gently wipe the oil and dirt away. This will also help remove any dead skin cells that are stubbornly clinging on.

Rinse the washcloth out in hot water and wipe away any remaining impurities. You may have to do this two or three times more to remove any remaining dirt and oil residue, but it will come off leaving your skin with a beautiful, healthy glow. No additional cleansing is necessary.

After you have rinsed well, you can either splash your face with cool water to help tone and close your pores, or if your face feels tight, you can moisturize.

If your skin feels tight, take a tiny drop of your EVOO/CO, rub it between your clean, damp palms and pat it into your damp skin. Massage any oil residue into your skin so there is no film of oil left sitting on the surface. Being prone to breakouts, myself, I've found that this is perhaps the most important step."

Jenna, I don't know anything about brands, as far as MSM goes, but if you are vegan you'll want to find vegan/vegetarian MSM. I get this for my dog, she's deathly allergic to fish and has a reaction to 'regular' MSM, which I believe is from shark cartilege? Let me know if you can't find that, I'll figure out where I ordered it for her. I'm going to try the OCM with some of her msm powder ;)

[Stina]

ive been on and off salt past 3 years , raw near 2 , and i beleive that my skin was really improving during the longer stretches off . ide say i was off salt around a year one stretch - then 8 months another , with improvement constantly / slowly happening (pores shrinking + pinker) , then since ive got back on salt my improvements have started to reverse .

ive just quit salt again so the test is back on .

That's interesting. I want to experiment with that. (sulking...but I like it:mad: )

[Stina]

I'd highly recommend steaming your face, uh, if you're a raw foodist who has a way to heat water, ha ha, and then mash up some avocado and make a face mask out of it. Of all the experimenting I've done, it's the best by far. I read about the avocado method somewhere......

[SeaSprite]

Jenna, I just saw your OCM link.. feeling stupid....

[samariah]

blech im breaking out at the moment. always happens after eating dried fruit

[verseaurainbows]

Well ive always been told i have great skin...and its true ive never had to wear any makeup, its all an even colour, and is smooth

To be totally honest, i dont have a "routine"...i splash my face with water each morning......and thats it. No make-up, or cleansers, or wipes or scrubs or anything

I have a slight addiction to almonds...i dont know if this helps at all?

Otherwise i dont know...my diet was always the same, since going raw the skins stayed just as nice...so...hmm

[samariah]

lucky i guess :)

compared to my two sisters my diet is pristine. they both live on fast food, anything packaged and processed and rarely even fruits and veggies and both have flawless skin. its a little frustrating but oh well.

[Green Life]

I think diet, cleanliness and environment has alot to do with the heatlh of the skin.

[samariah]

ive been reading Alba's blog for tips and info because she went from severe acne to absolutely flawless skin and i would love to do the same! i dont want to sound vain or self obsessed but if i can heal my skin and make it nice then i wont feel the need to obsess over it anymore anyway. :)

[bodaflower]

this is the webpage I read and thats what got me realizing that I have not needed sunscreen all summer !
http://www.newstarget.com/021903.html

compared to last summer I would burn (and I am a tan person not pale) after 20 to 30 min in the texas sun if not covered by SPF 50 - 60 NO ADD brand

That's the article I was going to post :D

[Rawsome Ginger]

Jenna Rose-
I just went and got the stuff to try the OCM way! What is the ratio of EVOO and castor oil and do you make it fresh wach time or do you mix in one bottle and keep it that way??

[menat]

Why is sunscreen bad? I'm sorry but I'd rather know and see that something is acting as a protective barrier rather than assume my style of eating is protecting me adequately. Where is the clinical documentation that eating raw alone will provide that protection? Don't mean to be contrary but perhaps I should have been born in Missouri (show me state)

I am pro-sunscreen. Skin cancer is real. And SS helps. Sunscreen saved my skin. It helps fade my acne scars because the sun darkens any expose scars your body has and aids to skin aging. And depending if you use glycolics, retinols and BHA/salicylic acid as part of your skincare regiment, you would have to be a fool not to use sunscreen.

Internal diet of high anti-oxidants helps prevent aging, but still you need something external too.

Saying that. I went from nasty really dark acne scars to clear skin by

internal: taking biotin, flaxseed capsules, evening primrose, grapeseed extract and Pro-biotics Acidophilus. All of this prevents my psoriasis and ezcema flare ups. Not drinking bio-engineered milk does so too. Staying away from processed sugars.

externally: Mario Badescu Enzyme cleanser and Mario Badescu Glycolic cleanser both uses fruit acids to shed the skin. Helped me to prevent my adult acne and it cleared up my acne scars. Avene Diacneal is the most highly effective retinol brand in the market; it has some glycolic acid in it. It gets rid of body scars like made crazy and many women says it gets rid of wrinkles, too. And Shiseido SPF 55 sunscreen cream is the best sunscreen in the world! Many medical organizations around the world recommend this for preventing skin cancers and skin photo-aging. It is $35 for 3.5 oz, but worth it if you are sensitive to most chemical sunscreens. However, it is suggested you take or wash the sunscreen off with an oil cleanser for at least your face.

[subbacultcha]

I use Lush cosmetics which I love.

Alsom if you don't have a problem with consuming caffeine drinking green tea and oolong tea really help keep my skin clear. White tea would probably be even better.

Besides drinking it, you can apply green tea to your skin by rubbing the teabag on your face or dipping a cotton pad into it - seriously, it works really well for clearing spots and balancing complexion. I make a face mask by mixing manuka honey and the contents of a green tea bag which is also good.

[tasha92337]

I tried the master cleanse for two weeks once and I received alot of compliments on my skin and eyes. My aunt who said I had such "glow" to my skin that It looked so radiant and vibrant and she said my eyes had this "shine" to them! She asked if I was having sex or something. LOL I know right?

The bad thing about the master cleanse is that it made me lose weight and well I was already a toothpick that I looked like a female twig with beatiful skin. Crazy huh?

In order to have gorgeous glowing skin is eating fermented, culture foods.
Kimchi, Kefir milk, Cabbage Rejuvlac.... just to name a few.
I also do enemas twice a week- Acidophilus enemas w/ chorphyll and coffee enemas.

Or you can also try something light and simple that I do twice a week:

New liver/bowel cleanse using plain okra!

This protocol contains lightly cooking raw okra, making homemade kimchi and drinking a glass full of milk kefir.


Read link below for more details on okra cleanse:

http://curezone.com/forums/am.asp?i=168308

I promise you will have flawless skin!!

:)

[climbing]

I'm happy to have found this thread, as I just got into the oil cleansing method a couple weeks ago and am very impressed with it!

[harkly]

Why is sunscreen bad? I'm sorry but I'd rather know and see that something is acting as a protective barrier rather than assume my style of eating is protecting me adequately. Where is the clinical documentation that eating raw alone will provide that protection? Don't mean to be contrary but perhaps I should have been born in Missouri (show me state)

If you look at the ingredients, they are mostly carcinogen and you are putting it on your largest organ! Here's an article about it http://foodbabe.com/tag/sunscreen/