| Skin Tips: Get the Raw Glow & More! A friend asked me the other day what I did to take care of my skin. "Your skin is glowing!" she said, "Can you tell me what you do? And don't just tell me to eat a 95% raw diet because you know I won't do that." So I thought of other tips that help. Eating a diet rich in Omega 3s is critical for getting radiant skin. Walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds are rich in Omega 3s. Omega 3 fatty acids preserve collagen and elastin, keeping skin younger. Avoid processed foods which are loaded with Omega 6s (and therefore imbalance the ratio of O3s to O6s which should be 1:1 but in the Standard American Diet (SAD) are actually 1:25 or even 1:40! You can also take Omega 3 supplements (algae or if not strict vegan, pharmaceutical grade fish oil). This helps with weight loss as well. I was even quoted on this topic in an article at http://tinyurl.com/napoeu Avoid any trans fat/hydrogenated oils--this is probably one of the main reason for pimples! It is very toxic stuff. Also avoid sugar, which ages your skin fast! I even minimize sweet fruits, especially dehydrated ones that are easy to overeat. Avoid grains or any food that causes inflammation as it will be sure to show up on your skin. If I were to cheat and have a baked potato, my eyes would get very puffy the next morning, a sure sign of inflammation. Another great skin booster is MSM. I take supplements since our soil is depleted of minerals. MSM helps build collagen and is good in addition for hair, joints, and nails. I also take silica to avoid bone loss and improve the skin. Cucumbers are rich in silica. The silica in cucumber is an essential component of healthy connective tissue, which includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone. Cucumber juice is often recommended as a source of silica to improve the complexion and health of the skin. Topically I use creams with peptides that help build collagen, such as Peptides Plus Wrinkle Reverse Crème. I wish I were selling all this stuff, but I am not! I get it all at a huge discount at www.iherb.com (Use my code for $5 off your first order: LEN690). You should also avoid skin creams with toxins. Don't put anything on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth! The Green Beauty Guide by Julie Gabriel goes into detail about that, and lists 100 toxins to avoid in all skin and hair products. She lists some of the major ones on p. 97: petrochemicals, including mineral oil and various silicones; sodium laureth/lauryl sulfates and other sulfate-based detergents (which are found in most shampoos!); propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and various ingredients formulated with PEGs and PGs; formaldehyde and paraben preservatives; synthetic (FD&C and other) dyes and colorants; artificial fragrances of any sort. I also do facial exercises to boost sagging muscles. I don't wear sunblock unless I am out in the sun during the day, such as before 3 PM, when I also wear a sun visor. I seldom wear makeup, but when I do it is nontoxic and mineral based. | 
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