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Ask Mischo Beauty...

This week's question comes from Naomi, who asked the following:

"I am 41 and noticing a major change in my skin, especially under and around the eyes. I work long hours and travel for work pretty frequently. Can you recommend some steps I could take and a good line of all natural products for fighting wrinkles and dark, puffy eyes? Thank you!"

First and foremost, I'd recommend adopting a consistent skincare regimen. Here are ten easy steps:

1. Cleanse morning & night (never go to bed without removing makeup and cleansing your face!)

2. Tone after cleansing (both morning & night)

3. Use a moisturizer with a minimum of SPF 15 during the day! (90% of aging is caused by UV rays; UVB rays burn the skin and UVA rays age the skin!)

4. Use a night cream with antioxidants before bed

5. Use an eye cream both morning and night under your moisturizer (this is a preventive measure; signs of aging show first around the eyes, forehead, mouth, neck and hands)

6. Exfoliate 2x a week (helps with cell turnover and with the penetration of product ingredients into the skin)

7. Use a mask 2x a week (many, many benefits!)

8. Take a multi-vitamin daily and drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily

9. Eat fresh green vegetables at least 3x a week

10. Make sure you're getting adequate sleep!

I can't stress enough the importance of sleep! So, I'll say it again- make sure you're getting adequate sleep. Lastly, I'd like to encourage you to consider adding monthly facials to your skincare regimen. Not only are facials relaxing and pampering, but they assist with cell renewal, detoxification and the correction of existing skin conditions - plus much more! And, to answer your question regarding suggested natural skincare lines - here are a few you should consider:

- Baborganic
- Juice Beauty
- Dr. Hauschka
- Jurlique
- Weleda
- REN
- Caudalie

I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how it's going for you! And as always, please feel free to send me any additional questions you might have. Love your skin.

If you have beauty questions you'd like answered, please send them to mischobeauty@gmail.com.

"Green Your Skincare Routine" on SheBreathes

With the hopeful ongoing conversations regarding Earth Day, I just realized that I'd forgotten to invite you all to check out my "Green Your Skincare Routine" post over on SheBreathes.com. Please let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Dr.Hauschka Body Care Kit

As you all probably know by now, I became a fan of Dr. Hauschka's products after trying the Daily Face Care Kit, about a month ago. All of Dr. Hauschka's products are certified "biodynamic" (which is a certification above "natural" and "organic") and are made with plant oils, extracts and essential oils. I recently hit the 100 mile mark on nikeplus.com, in an effort to remain "sexy, healthy & beautiful", and treated myself to the Body Care Kit. The Lavendar Bath was my absolute favorite from this kit, exactly what I needed to soak, sooth and relax my tired body. The Rose Body Moisturizer left my skin soft and hydrated after my bath and I've added the Hand Cream to my ever-growing makeup bag so that I have it on hand, at all times!

Any other tips for remaining "sexy, healthy & beautiful"?

Mischo Beauty School: Certification Standard for Beauty

It's called Biodynamic and it's a beauty certification used to certify products above the "natural" and "organic" certifications. Biodynamic is a system of natural farming dating back to the 1920's, and like certified organic farming, Biodynamic farming is free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. But unlike the "natural" and "organic" certifications, in order to receive the Biodynamic certification a product must meet the following conditions:

- Ingredients must come from chemical-free biodynamic farms

- Processing guidelines must focus on manipulating the ingredients and materials as little as possible

If the biodynamic certification interests you, then check out Lavender Fields, Ceago Vinegarden and Harms Vineyard, Flower Essence Services and Dr. Hauschka. These are the only brands in the U.S. which produce certified biodynamic products.

Love your skin.

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions!

(Source: WWD Beauty Biz)

(photos courtesy of drhauschka.com)