Where Does Our Food Come From?
08/31/2009 In Skin Nutrition by bien-être
Food and nutrition is a common topic on at bien-etre because it is so interconnected to skin health. Our skin is directly related to our internal systems. What we fuel our bodies with makes a significant difference in our health and our skin’s appearance. In other words, you are (and your skin is) what you eat. So, do you really know what you’re eating?
This thought provoking article by Time Magazine ponders the the high price of cheap food. We found it inspiring and thought you’d enjoy it as well!
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Is There a Budget Friendly Cleanser Good for My Dry Skin?
08/27/2009 In Ask-an-esthetician answers by bien-être
Is there a budget friendly cleanser good for my dry skin?
- Heather from Colorado
Heather,
Yes there is!
Let’s first discuss why your skin is feeling so dry. Living in Colorado at a higher elevation, your skin is subjected to the harsh conditions of cold, dry, thin air. This air literally sucks the moisture from your skin…cruel I know.
Back in the good old days when we were all hunter / gatherers living outdoors in these conditions, our skin would protect us by building up a thick layer of dead, flattened cells on the surface – not unlike the siding on the outside of a house. While this was very helpful at the time, the need for this excessive protective barrier disappeared with the invention of central heat, insulation, and the roof over our heads.
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Creative Uses for your Olive Oil
08/27/2009 In At Home Spa by bien-être
Olive Oil is already a staple item in the kitchen. But did you know that it can also be used for cleaning, moisturizing and polishing the furniture?
Yup, the clever folks over at Reader’s Digest online have some great suggestions to share, and we think they’re great! Read this and stock up!
7 Extraordinary Uses for Olive Oil
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Eat Healthy, Spa Style
08/26/2009 In Skin Nutrition by bien-être
Eating local or organically grown foods is definitely the way to go when it comes to a healthy diet, but with a recession looming over our heads, how can we make improvements without going broke?
I love this article about eating healthy without breaking the bank.
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Need inspiration in the kitchen? Try some of these recipes from spas throughout the country. These meals are both healthy and delicious, and make a fabulous impression whether used at a party or a family meal!
Summertime Spa Recipes
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Top 10 Eco Spas in the World
08/25/2009 In Spa Resources by bien-être
These days, everyone is going green – even some of the most prestigious spas in the world.
According to the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES, 1990)
This basically means vacationing while minimizing the negative impact on the local environment and its inhabitants and maximizing the financial benefits going to conservation and protection.
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