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A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families
Category: Skin Care
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The colder weather is definitely upon us. I don’t know about you but it definitely makes getting out of bed harder for me each and every day. I know that once I am up, it’s just like any regular day but it’s almost like the body has to go through an adjustment period before life…
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When in North America, the pharmacy is the last place I would think to pick up good quality skincare products as individuals often flock to a beauty store like Sephora. Walk into any pharmacy in Paris and you’ll find plenty of good quality, high end skincare products (e.g. Sisley, Caudalie, Darphin, Filorga, etc.) at a…
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Some of you may know that I recently went to Greece. Besides the stunning scenery, the amazing olive oil and the delicious wine, I brought back some sea sponges to clean my face. Do you use a synthetic scrub for your face? Do you use a cleansing system like Clarisonic? In the past, I have…
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Do you have a strong dislike to appear shiny in pictures? What tools do you use to combat this issue? Here are some my favourite products to help combat the “shiny forehead” Makeup 4 Ever Mist & Fix Spray With my daily minimal makeup routine (foundation, eyebrow powder, eyeliner for bottom rim and mascara), I…
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Do you constantly suffer from dry lips? Here are my three go to options: Bite Beauty Lip Mask A friend recommended this product to me. I tried it and I fell in love. Put it on before you go to bed and you wake up with ultra soft lips. support Canadian brands when we can.…
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I’m keeping this post short and sweet. Given the summer heat we’ve had in Toronto this year, remember to stay hydrated! 🙂 In one of my earliest posts, I emphasized the importance of hydration for skin health. I know many individuals who do not like the taste of water. Some individuals have overcome this problem…
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To get great skin, you need lots of fibre in your diet. In last week’s post, I gave you some ideas as to which foods (fruits, vegetables and/or beans) have the highest amount of fibre per serving. When grocery shopping, many individuals believe that shopping the perimeter is best. While this is true in many…
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In one of my earliest posts, I focused on encouraging individuals to get enough water throughout the day to keep your skin happy. Having sufficient water intake will help to prevent constipation; getting enough fibre in your diet and exercising regularly will also to prevent constipation. If you want flawless skin, you need to make…
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It is always such a debate between individuals who use masks regularly vs. individuals who don’t incorporate masks into his/her usual routine. For individuals who don’t incorporate masks into his/her usual routine, it may be because he/she feels like they don’t have time or they feel like they have great skin already. Why Do I…
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Summer is definitely in full swing. Because summer is hot, we tend to look for lighter formulations to avoid feeling greasy. Let’s start the discussion off the the moisturizers I like to use frequently. I know many individuals swear by a day cream and night cream; however based on personal experience, I have not always…
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