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La Montañita Co-op BlogNaturally Beautiful Skin, Part 1: Getting StartedMarch 5th, 2010 | 3 CommentsHello friends! I’m Valerie, the vitamin and body care manager at the Valley store. If you’ve been shopping at the Co-op long, we’ve probably chatted about lip balm, or your kid’s soccer team. I’m into quality ingredients, helping folks uncover and address their needs, researching ways to be healthy, and full disclosure.  Yup, that's me. I’m frequently told that I have beautiful skin–and while the flattery is nice, my skin looks like it does because I take care of it. In my years of helping people understand and solve their problems, I’ve discovered a few fundamentals. Just following this list can put you on the right path, right away: Eat good food! 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Limit processed foods. It’s often said that the skin reflects a person’s health inside. I have seen the customers who eat well, exercise, and smile; many have a healthy glow about them. I’ve also learned that most of us have to reckon with our skin at some point, whether acne, eczema or dryness. While this list isn’t a substitute for proper research or medical advice, it supports healing and doesn’t interrupt those other avenues. Even if you’re not going through a skin malady, come by and say hi. Looking out for yourself is fun and rewarding.
 Handsome air filtration. For me, all natural skin care is a nourishing ritual. It’s about pampering myself, and that being okay. I love the fresh smell of natural crèmes and butters. Sometimes scented, but with light, plant-source essences. My skin eats it up. I don’t get that feeling with artificial scents and petroleum-based ingredients. I feel great inside and out. Keep an eye on the blog for the next post in this series. I’ve got a list of foods that are especially high in the nutrients your skin will love. Soon, Valerie |
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