What Are Parabens and Why are They Banned in Some Countries?

What Are Parabens? We all use several personal care products as part of our daily life. Toothpaste, shampoo, moisturizers and the like are a common part of our everyday life. Have you ever stopped to look at the ingredients in these products? “I’m sure they’re safe” you’re saying to yourself. But did you know that your body absorbs what is put on your skin? “Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and we Read More …

How to Choose an Eye Cream

One topic that we get asked about frequently is, what eye cream do you recommend? Here’s my answer. I don’t have a favorite eye cream, and the reason for that is I haven’t found one cream that has everything I’m looking for. This is perhaps the same situation I was in 5 years ago when I was looking for a good moisturizer for rosacea. I’ll will let you know what I look for in an eye Read More …

Your Ultimate Anti-Aging Skincare Plan

Would you like The Ultimate Anti-Aging Skincare Plan to help you defend against premature aging? Environmental toxins, free radicals, and UV radiation are dulling the beauty of our youthful skin every day. Many sources of aging in our environment are outside of our control. If you live in the city, pollution and automobile exhaust are in the air around you. But more sources than you think are WITHIN our control. That’s why we created the Read More …

Reduce Chronic Inflammation to Prevent Disease | Interview with Dr. MaryAnne Harrington

Summary In this interview, we discuss with Dr. MaryAnne Harrington what inflammation is, diseases associated with chronic inflammation, and ways to reduce inflammation. Introductions Meet Dr. MaryAnne Harrington, cofounder of Maximum Performance Chiropractic in Costa Mesa. She is interviewed by Candice Betty, founder of Organic Radiance Skincare. The two founders discuss the how to manage chronic inflammation. Dr. Harrington specializes in the treatment of injuries using natural therapies. She holds a number of certifications, including Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) nutritional Read More …

How is Inflammation Affecting You and What To Do About It

Today we’re going to talk about inflammation and how it is silently affecting us with Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nutrition and Wellness Coach Maryam Stevenson. Maryam has over 3 years of experience working with clients in Orange County. We love talking with Maryam because she is so warm, knowledgeable, and helpful!   Candice: Hi Maryam, it’s so great to have the chance to ask you some questions today about inflammation. Why don’t we Read More …

Read This Before Choosing a Moisturizer

Today moisturizers can sit on the shelf for years without spoiling, but is this really a good thing? Preservatives like parabens are widely used in products marketed in the United States, while they are banned in the European Union and Japan. The following are several reasons that you should be using a moisturizer that is not only made with organic ingredients, but organically preserved as well. 1. Chemicals in some non-organic moisturizers can damage the Read More …