Did you know that your skin is your body's largest organ? It can soak in many types of toxins and chemicals because of it's large surface area. This exposure can result in disease since these compounds can slowly accumulate within the pores and into the body. When imbalance and toxic overload occur within the body the skin reveals these unhealthy results. Sadly unknown, according to environmental researchers, many over the counter cosmetics and skincare products, including some of the upscale department store lines, contain chemicals that have been linked to causing cancer, endocrine disrupters, allergies, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and cellular level changes.
My curiousity was peaked having researched so many illnesses and reports on this matter, which have led me into creating an exciting and much needed line of skincare, cosmetics and hair care. These unique products consist of natural ingredients that feed the skin rather than irritate or smother. Just as the organs within our body need to be nourished to run properly, our skin needs to be fed nourishment that will encourage healing not disease. My implicit mission is to educate and stimulate individual natural beauty and health , thereby helping to decrease the many illnesses that are occuring today. Though skincare is a mere portion of what you can do to maintain good health, I would also like to mention that there are other ways in which you can begin to make a difference in your life.
A diet free of preservatives and nutrition-less fast food and prepackaged meals. A lifestyle commitment to “eat to live” and not “live to eat” and to provide your body with nutrition that it is starving for. We live in a society seeking comfort in foods and many other external sources. If we look within ourselves we can be our own best doctor and nurturer. Listen to yourself, nurture yourself in ways that will increase your health in mind, body and spirit.
In conjunction with diet, exercise is also important. Keeping the body in top physical shape to better handle the stressors of everyday living.
Take excess stress out of your life. Stop making excuses and take action to decrease unwanted stress. Start telling yourself you live in a happy, healthy environment until the vision is made vital becoming your reality.
Surround yourself with people who are positive and who truly care about you and your well being.
Do something creative or something that makes you feel worthy and fully alive.
As I introduced this story, treating your skin with care is beneficial, as it reflects the condition or state of your total health and is the one last barrier between you and the outside world and all of the elemental stress that surrounds us. Only use products that won't cause you harm. Take the liberty to research ingredients and be aware that many ad campaigns are merely strong words backed by large financial companies which make you believe some products are best for you, when in fact reading the ingredient content reveals ingredients such as Methylparaben, Propylparaben, and Oxybenzone (to name only a few) that have been proven to cause you harm. Many harmful ingredients are present not only in your skincare but deoderants, perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos and many other products we use on a daily basis. Imagine over time how this can affect you when your skin absorbs 60% of what it comes into contact with. Luckily now we live in an age where we are empowering and educating ourselves. We have the venues to speak our mind and make a difference. If you would like to research more on this subject you may visit www.cosmeticdatabase.com or www.safecosmetics.org.
Lastly, know that you are but a piece of a very large and mysterious world. A spiritual filled life and purpose to play your part is what our entire journey is about. Find your part in this very short walk of life, make a difference, take footsteps that begin to pave a road of remembrance. Let your road be one that curves into tomorrow and disappears into the vast and infinite sky to shine a light onto others who are beginning to take their steps for the very first time. It is never too late to respect and love yourself and absolutely love your life. Be thankful for who you are and for your unique purpose in this lifetime.
If you want to start to make a difference by changing the products you are using, please ask me for a brochure of my unique skincare series, Courtney Laine, Inc. Experience the euphoria of essential oils and products that are luxurious and encourage health and proper balance. Most importantly, products that have been made with heart and soul to consciously want YOU to be healthy and have a natural glow! All products are PH balanced and packaged with love....all that you add is a smile. courtneylaineessentials@yahoo.com 850-544-6598.
