What I consider one of the great gifts of my life came in a disguised package (as they ususally do) when I was 19 years old. I had been dyeing my hair all shades of red and had run into a girl on main street in Sag Harbor with the prettiest shade of red hair and told her how much I liked it. "Oh , it's Henna" she said and proceeded to tell me that it was a natural dye and that I could find it in the local Healthfood store 'Provisions' just up the street. I went directly to the store and there was this funky chick named Kim who was really cool and funny and helped me out. Flash forward to she and I becoming great friends and me getting a job at Provisions. I kept this job all through college and actually managed the cafe for a year upon gradutaing and figuring out what I wanted to do. Because of this, I was blessed to be able to change sooo much about my eating and body care habits and am so grateful. So,I would consider myself schooled in alot of things that are good for your body, as I not only learned from products in the store, but also through getting to know all the vendors, local organic farmers, and customers who would tell me life changing health and anti aging miracles that had taken place in thier own bodies and lives. (and yeah, I also met the 'freaks' that usually inhabit these places, but all thier stories I took with a grain of salt! You gotta have balance and enjoy life too, so please don't take me as a healthfood nut!)
Anyhow, I figured I would periodically share some of the things that I find are really beneficial and you can take em or leave em.
My first is my FAVORITE!
COCONUT OIL
Did you know that what you put on your body is just like putting it into your mouth? It's true- your skin is the largest organ of your body and it is pourous, so when you rub something onto your skin or get in yucky dirty water it goes right in directly to your bloodstream. Look at the ingredients of any of your lotions and potions and think about this- all the metylyparaben and crazy shit you can't pronounce going on and into your body. I always find it such a waste of money all the lotions and anti aging potions that we spend billions of dollars a year on! Most of them are 75% made of chemicals! Take a look!
So, here is a tip for a smooth, less wrinkly healthy body:
Get some *Coconut Oil, *Grape Seed Oil or even Olive Oil, put it in a pretty decanter or jar in your shower and it will warm up and soften by the time you are done with your bath/shower. Slather it onto your body and even dab on your face as moisturizer and you will have such yummy healthy skin! Also, health wise these oils are full of nutrients and anti-oxidents and because it seeps into your skin and goes into your bloodstream, you are getting nourished as well.
*The only reason I recommend Coconut Oil the most, is that it is clear and will not leave residue on your towel and/or cozy bathrobe. Also it is smell free, so you won't smell like you have been cooking :) and you an also have the option of adding your own favorite oil to scent it up (ie; Sandalwood, Jasmine, etc...)
And how can you beat the price of 10 bucks for a big ole jar that will last you a couple of months?
Forget La Mer and and all that crap-- try this!!
**PS- Provisions Healthfood store and cafe is still out in the Hamptons on main Street in Sag Harbor. Next time you are out there, stop in, the food and smoothie bar is delicious!
***http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html*** read here for more
