Herbal teas can be an easy and fun way to introduce some skin-loving nutrients to your diet.  Why not substitute 2 or 3 cups of your regular tea or coffee for one of these delicious herbal blends?

For best results, add the herbs to a pot of boiling water and simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Allow to stand, covered, for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

You can make a large batch in the morning and refrigerate, then enjoy it as a cool drink throughout the day if desired.  Or if you are pressed for time, steeping the herbs for 5 minutes in boiling water will do the trick.

2 parts nettle leaf

1 part burdock root

1 part dandelion root

1 part red clover

1/2 part rose hip

(slightly more complicated than #1, some ingredients may be harder to find)

2 parts echinacea root

2 parts redroot

1 part burdock root

1 part fresh dandelion root

1 part roasted dandelion root

1 part sarsaparilla root

1/2 part Oregon grape root

Looking for a simpler option that can be found in any supermarket and health food store?  Look no further than Chamomile.

Believed by the Ancient Egyptians to prevent aging, Chamomile is known to reduce inflammation, clear toxins from the body, and promote tissue repair.

Enjoy!

My Earth Eye Highlighting Crayons are a versatile addition to your makeup case. Use the matte 'ebony', 'cocoa' or 'forest' crayons as dramatic eye shadows or eye liners.

The shimmery 'ice' or 'gold' crayons can be used as eye shadows, or to highlight your cheekbones, brow bones, or corners of your eyes. The 'ice' and 'gold' crayons also function as as multi purpose cream highlighters, with small amounts able to be blended or smudged anywhere on your face or body that needs some extra sparkle.

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Here are a few suggested uses:

1. Apply to your cheek bones with fingers or brush in addition to or instead of blush, for a dewy sparkle.

2. Apply a little to the inner corners of your eyes to make them stand out.

3. Use a fine brush to apply in a line directly under your eyebrow arch for a lovely highlighting effect.

4. Apply a small amount in fine line down the bridge of your nose, and blend.

5. Use a fine brush to apply a thin line just above your lip bow, tracing around the outline of your lips to make them appear fuller.

6. You can also apply a smudge to the middle of your bottom lip before applying lipstick to make your lips look truly luscious.

7. Use over your eyelids in place of eye shadow for a fresh, natural look, finished by mascara.