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Hi. I have been through a lot of stress for the last 6 months. My skin is not dealing well. I lost too much weight but am regaining, but in the meantime, my face and body seem to overreact to just about everything now. I react to chamomile, avacado, coconut anything, and lavender. I seem okay with coco butter in it's pure form, melted. I am thinking about trying grapeseed oil. I also react to nut based oils. (React= red blotches, puffyness) My skin seems so dry now, and it used to be glowing and moist. My diet has suffered, not so much eating junk as NOT eating enough nutrient based whole foods, and probably not enough water. ...Sometimes, really, I just start crying. I used to feel so healthy and good. I am in my 40's. I keep having fearful, "I'm wrecked!" thoughts which is off the topic a bit but I know you'll understand. Because you are kind. Please, any help would mean so much right now. I feel I more want to baby and protect my skin a bit, I think I need to get a healthy skin barrier back if possible. I used to use and still sometimes do use Badger plain suncsreen but even that now makes my skin get all weird feeling, almost drier once it soaks in which I dont understand. I also dont seem to sweat so much lately. Would a sauna be a good idea? Hot yoga? Cheers.

I love Chia's advice: seek laughter! And, Have you thought about meditation? Here's a site I check daily: mindbodygreen.com

There are many experts sharing their wisdom on yoga, nutrition, spiritual & mental wellness. I always learn something valuable I can use in my life. Btw, have you given jojoba oil a try for your skin? You mentioned that you are not eating as well as before, so this might be what's making your skin appear different. Maybe see a doc & have some blood work done to check if there's something else going on. I hope you are able to get back on the right track soon!

I've recently discovered Yes To Cucumbers Gentle Milk Cleanser it's under $10 & my skin feels awesome after I wash it, not tight at all. It contains Aloe & Green Tea highly recommend it. My husband even uses it to shave since it's the only thing that doesn't irritate his face. After I started drinking green smoothies more often my skin health starting looking & feeling much better so you could always go that route. Natural Calm by Natural Vitality is a Magnesium drink that gives yah very peaceful feeling, feel way less stressed when having a glass at night & feel so rested when I wake up. Happy Holidays =)

Check out this video! http://youtu.be/3oem-M2tQU4

Thanks veganprincess!, I will give it a try, it sounds gentle and has some rave reviews. Chia T - once i knew the little kittens were safe it was quite sweet in a flying kitten kind of way! Thanks! Hope everyone has a lovely new year. =)