The Natural Lift

I wondered about grape alcohol, which is in KM Herbals Hand Sanitizer and more. It's not just for drinking! ;)

Grape alcohol: Effective against germs, but gentle on skin! 🍇🤲 Our grape alcohol is sourced from a small batch micro-distillery who uses an advanced filtration system to enhance quality and purity, and who developed their product to support herbalists and small scale wellness formula producers. 🌿💪🌻We choose it for its gentle emollience, quick evaporation rate, and efficacy against germs and microbes.

Grape alcohol is Ethyl alcohol, also referred to as ethanol, high proof, white spirits, or neutral grain spirits. It is derived from organic grapes and is non-toxic, vegan, and gluten free.

Try it for yourself in all three of our new Aroma Wellness products: Aroma Hand Sanitizer Plus, Aroma Therapy Purifying Spray, and Aroma Pure Hand Soap! 🧘‍♀️

What's the difference between a serum and a moisturizer? And why do serums cost so much?!

A common question I receive from clients, serums contain ingredients that pe*****te into the skin to deliver their goodness. Think "hyaluronic acid" or "peptides". That technology wasn't around during our mother and grandmothers' era and it's what makes them expensive. Moisturizers are applied AFTER your serum(s) to hold them onto the skin during the day or as you sleep. But the most important and inexpensive step to skincare and most hydrating is washing your face. Want to know why? See my next post, ask me questions or make an appointment. I'm not an esthetician but I do love coaching people about basic skincare and have helped many develop a routine to improve their skin. Know a friend who wants a friendly skin coach? Give them my number. :)

Many clients complain about migraines. Karen Reynolds, acupuncturist and RN, can help - and here are some self care tips. She also does an immune boosting session that includes free immune boosting drops for the upcoming flu season. It's a good time to see her before it all starts. In Corte Madera, CA.

What acupoint is great for hangover and/or migraine? See below!

Homemade sunscreen recipe? We haven't made or tried it but it's interesting. If you want one very natural and you have the inkling, here's a recipe for you: https://wellnessmama.com/2558/homemade-sunscreen/
Let us know how it goes!

How to Make Natural Homemade Sunscreen | Wellness Mama Many sunscreens contain endocrine disruptors & coral-harming chemicals. Natural and homemade sunscreen options provide protection without harmful chemicals.

Sunscreen - a hot topic right now. This article fascinates me. It confirms what I thought, the sun IS more immune boosting than was known. However, sun in the same place repetitively isn't great and neither is sunburn. And lighter whiter people need to take more care of course. But so much sunscreen is to prevent age spots which are COSMETICALLY unfavorable. The study shows using sunscreen daily and supplementing with Vit D causes less melanomas (the deadly skin cancer) but higher % of death than sun exposure and NO Vit D. Read on:

The Shady Link Between Sunscreen and Your Health Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?

Here's a thought for couples I had while working with a client celebrating her 20th wedding anniversary: Write out the story of how you met and fell in love. Include what you fell in love with. Both of you. Then read them every year to each other and to your family. (Or read it privately at least.) It's like a mission statement that gets renewed for a company.

I've heard many beautiful stories. It would be a wonderful tradition and ritual I think. Time for me to write mine!

Guess what? Sunshine IS more important than we knew. Vit D supplementation just isn't making it in our overall health. Yes, beauty is important to our self-esteem but sunshine is important to our immune system. Find a way to get some in, as daily as possible - and not the same places all the time. Back of your neck, backs of legs, your back and bellies when you can :). That's why it feels SO good! Sunspots are better than deadly melanomas...

The Shady Link Between Sunscreen and Your Health Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests—and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?

Wondering if you can get the benefits of sun through a window? I was. Bottom line: no.😞 Mostly the harmful rays. Still feels good though.

Can you get a suntan and absorb vitamin D through a window? As the days get gradually longer and the feeling of sunlight on your skin becomes familiar once again, you might be tempted to roll up your shirt sleeves and bask in the rays - even if they're only coming...