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For Healthier Skin, More Fruits and Veggies!
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For Healthier Skin, More Fruits and Veggies!

Ginger Hodulik Downey | September 16, 2017

Eating a variety of plant foods will support and protect the skin. Here are the best to improve your appearance—naturally.

Time to Undo Summer Skin Damage
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Time to Undo Summer Skin Damage

Ginger Hodulik Downey | September 2, 2017

I think of the way we let our skin “go” during the summertime in the same way that we let…

A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away
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A Natural Treatment for Eczema that Won’t Go Away

Ginger Hodulik Downey | August 26, 2017

Recently my husband Phil has been struggling with an annoying and uncomfortable skin condition—eczema. His case has been quite puzzling…

You Skin Will Love Aloe! Heal Burns, Rashes, Bee Stings and More
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You Skin Will Love Aloe! Heal Burns, Rashes, Bee Stings and More

Ginger Hodulik Downey | August 5, 2017

When I was a kid, we always had an aloe plant growing in the front widow. There was good reason…

When Your Magnifying Mirror Shows You Too Much
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When Your Magnifying Mirror Shows You Too Much

Ginger Hodulik Downey | July 22, 2017

How many of you have a magnifying mirror in your bathroom? Even better, who has a lighted one? These mirrors…

How to Remove Age Spots from Your Face, Hands and More
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How to Remove Age Spots from Your Face, Hands and More

Ginger Hodulik Downey | June 24, 2017

When we were little kids, freckles were considered adorable. After a certain age, they lose their appeal when they show…

How to Get Rid of Acne: A Holistic Approach 
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How to Get Rid of Acne: A Holistic Approach 

Ginger Hodulik Downey | June 10, 2017

Whether you are a teenage girl or an adult woman, acne does not discriminate—nor is it any easier to clear…

Healthy Fats for Healthy Skin
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Healthy Fats for Healthy Skin

Ginger Hodulik Downey | May 27, 2017

For many years now, fat in foods has been villainized. Fat is not bad—it’s simply a matter of making good…

The Buzz on Marijuana in Your Hair Products and Skin Care Products
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The Buzz on Marijuana in Your Hair Products and Skin Care Products

Ginger Hodulik Downey | May 13, 2017

More states are moving towards legalization of marijuana, either for medicinal or recreational usages. Many people think it’s a step…

Put Stress in Its Place For Great Skin
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Put Stress in Its Place For Great Skin

Ginger Hodulik Downey | April 29, 2017

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Most of us don’t need a special month to know that we have stress…

Springtime Skincare
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Springtime Skincare

Ginger Hodulik Downey | April 7, 2017

Who’s ready for springtime? I know here in the Northeast we have all had enough of the snow, gray skies,…

Finding Comfort in the Skin You’re In
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Finding Comfort in the Skin You’re In

Ginger Hodulik Downey | March 16, 2017

I’d like to speak to my fellow perimenopausal and menopausal women out there. Recently I attended a funeral for a…

Exercise For Good Skin?
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Exercise For Good Skin?

Ginger Hodulik Downey | March 4, 2017

Okay, so we all know that there are many benefits to regular exercise – cardiovascular health, weight management, bone health,…

Thoughtful Exfoliation: The 3 Best Methods
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Thoughtful Exfoliation: The 3 Best Methods

Ginger Hodulik Downey | February 25, 2017

My business partner, Mark, teases me all the time for what he considers my overuse of the term “thoughtful”.   I…

Infrared Protection – Necessary or Not?
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Infrared Protection – Necessary or Not?

Ginger Hodulik Downey | February 18, 2017

We all know that the sun emits harmful UVA and UVB radiation that can damage and prematurely age the skin,…