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“Discovering the incredible healing power of nature transformed my aesthetics practice decades ago and began a lifelong journey of adventure and discovery that transformed my own life and the lives of thousands of women since. That’s why they call me…The Skin Whisperer”.
My love of adventure and passion for discovery have come together in searching for unique ingredients to create effective, ultra-pure skincare products. What I learned along the way is what I bring back to you here. Simply put, this blog is all about the information you need to improve your skin…and maybe even your life…all weaved into a fun and amazing weekly road trip adventure!
So join the fun “on the road” as I bring you exciting and educational insights into your skin, botanicals, naturopathic medicine, and a holistic view of life on our planet. Hit the Road with “The Skin Whisperer” – join us, won’t you? Hope to see you here.
My Passion Is Your Solution!
XOXOXO
Is it Rosacea or Just Redness?
Getting to the "Roots" of Inflammatory Skin Conditions Rosacea seems to be a catch-all diagnosis for anyone who deals with redness in the skin. What is Rosacea? I hear it from clients all the time, "do I have Rosacea?" and "what is the best treatment for Rosacea?" And...
The Spring Equinox: Life Force Energy for Plant Medicine
How Shifting Earth Energy and the Lunar Calendar Impact Herbal Medicine and Wellness When the northern hemisphere begins to lean towards the sun, and the sun passes the equator, moving south to north, we get the spring equinox or first official day of spring....
Turmerics Impact on Your Skin Health
Turmeric is a “super spice” that provides anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor effects and is used to treat many health problems and digestive and skin issues. Tumeric stimulates new cell growth is rich in antioxidants, thus destroying free radicals and...
In Honor of Women and Herbal Medicine
"In honoring the women who came before us, let's remember Emma Dupree (1897 - 1996), an influential herbalist in Eastern North Carolina. The daughter of freed slaves, she grew up on the Tar River and was known locally as a "granny woman." According to folklorist Karen...
Color Me Beautiful… Healthy Solutions for Multicultural Skin Conditions
People of color face various skin concerns and at different times in their lives — hyperpigmentation being one of their biggest challenges... Although hyperpigmentation and blotchy skin issues can affect everybody, people of color and those with olive skin tones are...
Rich Traditions in Herbalism: African-American Medicine Ways
Attuning to and uplifting black people's voices in herbalism is one way of celebrating and honoring the rich cultural lineages that both American and African herbalism offer. When we can see our own stories reflected along the diverse paths of those who have walked...