Your skin says a lot about you. You really are what you eat and all the fried and greasy foods that put into your body determines how your skin looks. Greasy foods and chocolate won't necessarily cause acne, but too much of these things will make your skin look dull. In order to keep your skin looking great all year long you should exfoliate, cleanse, use a moisturizer, drink plenty of water (even when it's cold), and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Keeping a clean colon is another way to keep not only your organs in good condition, but your face will look great too. There are ways to make homemade masks and exfoliants at home if you are looking to save money. Some lotions are good to use for moisturizing. I say some because unless the skin on your face is super dry, some lotions are just too thick and heavy. There are hand and face lotions out there. Wearing make up that is thick and heavy is bad for your skin and can put age on your face if worn too long or if it is not washed of properly. Always remember that less is more when it comes to beauty! When choosing a make up, you want to go with something that is light and fresh and hypoallergenic.

The body is 70% water and with all the sweating that your body does, you need to replace that lost water. Your height and weight determines how much water that you should drink so it is hard to say how much water one person should drink, but drinking plenty of water will help remove the toxins from the body. If you love to snack (as I do), fruits are the best snacks available. Fruits are great for not only your skin, but for other functions of the body. Bananas are a great source of potassium. Bananas work great for cramps and they give you energy. Apples are good for your teeth and the roughage works well for the digestive track. Blueberries are a wonderful source of antioxidants and they help to keep your immune system in order. There are so many fruits available that have multiple functions, but the common denominator is that they all make you look and feel great. They also help with menstrual cramps if you eat enough of them at least a week before your period.

So many people have been spoiled by food seasonings that the natural taste of vegetables are not good enough. Uncanned vegetables have a natural sweetness and I love them. Even broccoli has natural goodness without the cheese. Vegetables are excellent for the colon. Eating plenty of vegetables will save you money on getting a colonic, buying an enema, buying laxatives, or colon cleaning medications.

Always remember that what you eat will eventually show up on your face. So if a clear complexion is what you want, look at the grase that you just used and decide if you want that on your face.

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