After years of purchasing products filled with Aluminum, Diethanolamine, (DEA), 1 & 4 Dioxame, Ethoxylated Alcohol Surfactants, FD&C Blue #1, Fluoride, Fragrances, Formaldehyde, Lanolin with D.D.T., Laureths, Nitrates, Nitrosamine, P.E.G., Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, (S.L.S.), Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, (T.E.A.), and all the other chemicals not listed, it finally became clear that something needed to be done, if not for others, at least for me.

Having grown-up living with my grandparents, (Nanny, from Ireland, Papa from Crete), I was frequently cured with the home remedy. Asaphitity,( a large necklace of garlic cloves, strung together with a needle and thread), hemp roping around the neck, under the swollen, Mump infected lymph, hot butter with Cognac for croup or coughing, not to mention the wonderful heat lamp with massage over the infamous Mustard Plaster. Those were the days! These great days were filled with simple cures from the spice cabinet to the refrigerator. You know what? They worked, and didn’t come with long lists of adverse reactions, interactive complications, or disclaimers.

About ten years ago I began reproducing my Nanny’s recipes, after noticing bitter tastes and headaches from using commercial products. Realizing that skin is the largest organ, is semipermiable, and that everything that penetrates the skin, gets into the bloodstream and must eventually go through the liver for detoxification and filtration. Scrutiny was soon my M/O when it came to total skin care.

The elixirs, teas, tonics, herbal creams, salves, ointments, lotions, sprays, cleansers, and toners, are now available from the Audreianna Complexion Care Company. The no suds Cleanser assists in the balancing of pH. Toner aids in the battle against blackheads.Spritz assists in minimizing pore size. Moisturizers do just that, add moisture without a greasy residue. There are two to choose from, “for Dry-to-Normal skin”, and “for Normal-to-Oily skin”. The Splash has a pore minimizer in it, can be used before or after make-up application. The Lotion has ani-fungal benefits for all the folks exposed to gyms and swimming pool decks, or who have friends who seem to be frequently on antibiotics. These products are safe, especially when compared to all the ingredients in the first paragraph, which are proven to be harmful

Taking care of the skin is easy, you can see it. It can indicate problems with the organs we can’t see. Taking care of the teeth, gums, and the remaining Alimentary Canal is the next priority. Most symptoms, (estimated 98%), come from the colon. Detox the colon and liver at least two times per year. There are many good products on the market. Talk with your Registered Nutritionist, they get a lot of feedback from many clients, and know what companies are reputable.

Drink half your body weight in purified water. You are after all, about 80% water. Eat from the perimeter of the grocery store. Exercise something daily, and everything sometime, ( 2-3 times per week). Laugh, endorphin levels rise, and it feels good. Give all your burdens to God, and He will give you rest, real rest.

Thank you for taking time to read this. Be Blessed in Jesus Name.

Audreianna