Be Radiant

I'm a firm believer in the power of natural remedies and organically-based products for soothing skin irritations.

Having struggled with bouts of frustrating acne as a teenager, (didn't we all), and the occasional blemish that rears its ugly head every so often, trust me: I've tried just about every over-the-counter facial cleanser, topical gel, and astringent on the market. Nothing ever seemed to work. These "acne treatments" either completely dried out my skin, stung too much to continue using, or just exacerbated the problem....UNTIL, I found my secret weapon. I've literally gone through six bottles of this cleanser, recommend it to everyone I know, and swear by its magical powers: Aubrey Organics Natural Herbal Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin 5. Available at WholeFoods, health food stores, and Aubrey online for $12.98 (8 oz.).

Ingredients? Things you can pronounce! Deionized Water, Coconut Fatty Alcohol, Witch Hazel (natural herbal extract), Natural Grain Alcohol, Castile Soap; a special blend of Organic Eucalyptus Oil, Camphor Oil and Menthol Oil; Aubrey's Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E), Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Sage Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Organic Aloe Vera.

Here's the trick: morning and evening, rinse face with warm water, and gently scrub with a little bit of cleanser on a washcloth. Rinse briefly. It's OK if you leave some transparent residue on your face. This product has a distinctive herbal smell which is another reason I love it so much...super refreshing! Pat dry. Then, just sit back, relax, and let the tingling ingredients kill off bacteria and other yucky stuff. Your face will feel refreshed, soft, and radiant. Use it habitually for a month, and you should see significant results; it treats current breakouts and keeps blemishes at bay.