Welcome to my final discussion of Chapter One of Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles. Function Skin is our largest organ system that protects the body from damage, comprising the skin and its appendages (hair, scales, feather, and nails). Skin serves as a regulator for our body including waterproofing, cushioning, and protection of deeper tissues; …
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Welcome to the second section of Chapter One of Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles. The dermis layer consists of two layers: The papillary binds the epidermis and dermis together. Papillae are the ridge-like projections that make up your finger prints. Containing capillaries and nerve ends, the papillae are super-sensitive to touch stimuli. The reticular …
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Welcome to the first section of my discussion on Ms. Tourles' book, Naturally Healthy Skin. As mentioned previously, I've divided my discussion of this chapter into three sections. For me, learning happens faster if I digest smaller bits at a time. It's important that I learn the new terminologies and their functions. Skin structure, the …
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Chapter One of Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles discusses the structure and function of skin. Knowing what our skin is and does is a perfect place to start. After reading this chapter I felt that I wanted to know more. So I went to Wikipedia as an alternative research reference. It’s easy to get …
I'm always looking for ways to improve my goat milk bath soaps and beauty lotions. I do this by reading, and reading, and reading. Dozens of books and articles on skin care surround my desk. Emails clutter my desktop because they have skin care tips that I want to pass on to you -- my …
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Ingredients must be weighted for accuracy. Oils must be melted so they will blend together. Frozen goat milk and lye in early stages of blending. Always wear protective gloves and eye ware. Mixtures do get HOT. Final stage includes a water bath so the two pails will cool within 5 degrees of each other. Ingredients …
We took Sunday today off and loved it. Working from home has its benefits but it also has it drawbacks. Those of you who work from home know what I'm talking about. On one hand I'm glad that I'm able to work from home; but, on the other hand, I'm always working when I'm at …
Many of you have asked: "What's in this soap that will help my ________?" Fill in the blank. Everyone has issues with their complexion, their elbows, ankles, heels, face or their dry skin. Personally, I have light skin that sunburns easily. But first I freckle, Hey, I like my freckles so -- bring 'em on. …
It's every grand mother. In my case, it's a combination of Gran' and Nanny. GraNann. Doesn't that sound more exotic than Granny. Grand Mother would be acceptable but it's too long. I wanted something that would be easy to remember and short. My grandmothers were Mamaw and MaMa. Hummm ... .Did not want to be …
