Food Allergies

Did you know that food allergies can break out your skin? Actually it can do a lot more: eczema, psoriasis, rash, acne, yeast infections, joint and muscle pain, dry scalp, bloating, and much more!

So if you can't figure out why you keep breaking out you might want to make an appointment with an Allergist or a natural-path MD. They will perform a blood test and a skin prick test. I've had it done and found out I'm extremely allergic to yeast and wheat. Now my diet consist mainly of whole foods: Oats, brown rice, quinoa, fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken, and turkey. When ever possible I try to buy only organic foods.

My Daily Food Journal:
Breakfast: Flaxseed Oatmeal, 2 eggs, greens OR protein shake
Lunch: I don't normally eat because I'm not hungry but if I am I eat a salad or a wrap
Dinner: I have recently been cooking a lot. My new favorite website is BigOven.com.
1) Turkey meat sauce and rice pasta
2) Turkey stuffed peppers
3) Tofu stirfry
4) Rice mac N cheese mixed with veggies

Keep that in mind the next time you put something in your mouth, you might be allergic to it!

Remember to post your question. I want to hear what is on your mind.

much love, Jill:)

Tip of the Day: Sunblock in Foundation

Are you one of those girls who doesn't like to wear sunblock? Either you don't like the way it feels or your favorite moisturizer doesn't have sunblock in it.

Well have no fear, you can wear a foundation with an added sunblock. Most brands now make a foundation with sunblock added. Make sure it has at least SPF 15 or more, to be effective.

Jack & Jill Cosmetics makes a Shea Butter foundation stick with SPF 18. Shea Butter is a natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree. Shea butter has natural anti-inflammatory properties and is an effective treatment for the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, dry skin, dark spots, stretchmarks, and wrinkles.

This amazing foundation can be made to your perfect consistency. If you need medium coverage just add stick straight on your skin and blend. If you like sheer to light coverage you can mix with your favorite moisturizer and blend.

Remember the #1 way to STOP the signs of aging is to wear sunblock.

much love, Jill:)

Tip of the Day: Never too busy

Busy women can wear makeup too! If you don't wear anything at all please DON'T walk out of the house without sunblock and some sort of mineral makeup. The sunblock should protect against both UVA & UVB rays. Make sure your sunblock says: broad spectrum.

Apply mineral powder or liquid makeup right on top. Finish with mascara and lip balm and your out the door in 15 minutes. It's never to late to start changing your skin and looking beautiful!!

Yes, I am wearing sunblock, moisturizer, mineral powder, mascara, and lip balm in this picture.


much love, Jill:)

WELCOME!

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited to be starting my very first BLOG! I wanted to start this blog for several reasons.

1. to provide an open forum for all women to be able to ask me questions about makeup. Makeup application, technique, and product questions. Feel free to ask me anything.

2. To document my feelings and thoughts about my life working in the makeup and skincare business. I'm not a professional writer by any means so please forgive me if I ramble on and on. Enjoy my sarcastic sense of humor and honest straight forward opinions. So please, ask me anything!!


much love, Jill:)