PRETTY LIFE

I first heard of Glutathione two years ago when a friend of mine mentioned that to me. She said that celebrities use glutathione to have smooth and flawless skin. Well, not surprisingly, a year after I heard of the term, glutathione commercials are already invading our television screens. Now, just what is glutathione and what does this have to do with beautiful and healthy skin?

According to Evolution Health, Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant and best kept secret to maintaining health. It is a small molecule made up of three amino acids, which exists in almost every cell of the body. However, Glutathione must be generated within the cell from its precursors before it can work effectively in the body.

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Here is how to make a taste Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad.

Ingredients:

• 4 small pieces of goat’s cheese
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• cracked black pepper
• 4 thin lemon slices, halved
• 300g mixed salad leaves, washed & crisped
• slices of country-style bread, toasted

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Here are the three basic skin care regimen for all skin types:

1. Cleansing
Washing your face should be the first step to a clear, healthy skin. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. According to Rona Berg, in her book, ‘Beauty,’ a French cosmetics executive once told her ’soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down.’

Be careful not to cleanse too much and too often. Washing at night should do you. Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. You’ll also want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover.

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Honestly, I had no idea tomatoes could be this good for the skin until I read this article from CareFair. Read on.

The use of tomato for skin care is ideal because of its cooling and astringent properties. It is rich in vitamin C making it helpful for acne and brightening dull skin and contains vitamin A needed for building healthy skin. Its naturally acidic properties help it balance the skin and get rid of excessive oil. The antioxidants in tomatoes make them free radical fighters. Purchase organic tomatoes or grow your own to try one of these skin care techniques utilizing the tomato.

Tomato and Lime Pore Reducer

Combine one tablespoon of fresh tomato juice with 2 – 4 drops of fresh lime juice. Apply the mixture with a cotton ball, and let it work on reducing your pores for about 15 minutes. Rinse with tepid to cool water to shrink pores even further, and moisturize.

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