Summer is the time of year when you want to go out and have fun. It is important to keep up skin care routines. While Real Purity skin care products help give you smooth, glowing skin, the food you eat can also affect how your skin looks. Here are five foods that will help give you healthy skin this summer. 1. OrangesIt is common knowledge that oranges contain vitamin C that boosts the body's immune system. Did you know that the peel is abundant in antibacterial properties that make the skin look brighter? Enjoy a freshly peeled orange every day...

As one of the most anticipated seasons of the year, summer time brings joys and challenges. The glorious, sunny days send your kids screaming in delight to enjoy outdoor activities like water play, bike riding, sports, and convening at a neighbor's house. Everything looks and feels like a parenting magazine…Until those kids come screaming back to your house with "I'm hungry" and "I'm thirsty."Try whipping up these easy, healthy summertime kid snacks to satiate and impress. Cucumber Sandwich: Take a new, healthier spin on an oldie but a goodie. Use sliced cucumber as the "bread" and layer their favorite cold cut with...

 Tea tree oil is an oil extracted from the leaves of the tea tree, also known as Melaleuca Alternifolia, an Australian tree. According to WebMD, this oil (when applied topically to the skin), can be used to treat everything from acne and lice to recurrent herpes and chicken pox. So why is this essential oil so effective? Read on to see why you should make tea tree oil a staple in your household. It’s Antibacterial: More specifically, it’s an effective way to battle acne, fungus infections of the nails and athletes foot. For example, applying a 5% tea tree oil gel...

 Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular these days and for good reason. Their benefits range from boosting the immune system to improving your mood.One of the more common ways people are integrating essential oils into their lives is by using them for relaxation. Here’s our list of our favorite top three relaxing essentials oils to help get you started. LavenderLavender might be the most popular choice for stress relief when it comes to essential oils. This particular essential oil is frequently used in treatment for everything from skin inflammation and sleep deprivation to depression and anxiety. Made from the lavender flower, it...

 Struggling with your skin care needs? Start with your diet instead and take a look at investing in these super foods for younger-looking skin. To Ease Wrinkles: Try expanding your diet to include red bell peppers (high in Vitamin C ) and onions (rich in quercetin). Both foods will smooth the appearance of wrinkles, as well as easing dryness and providing additional protection from harmful UVB rays. Pomegranate and chia seeds will also ease the appearance of wrinkles. To Control Free Radical Damage: Worried about free radicals? Don’t be! Stock up on ingredients like blueberries, avocado and tomatoes, all full...

 Immune system health depends on a variety of factors. Of course, eating healthy foods, exercising, reducing your stress and getting a good night’s rest will help begin paving the way. However, there are additional ways you can improve how your system functions. Read below to learn how to strengthen your immune system with essential oils. The first step towards protecting your immune system happens with an investment in gut-improving foods and oils. Because 80% of your immune system is in your gut (!), protecting it is one of the best steps you can take towards arming your defense system. We...

 Essential oils are often where we turn when we need solutions for chronic health issues. In fact, many believe their use can ease sleeplessness, soothe sore muscles and even strengthen immune systems. However, using essential oils as an alternative to other ingredients carries its own risks if you have easily irritated skin. If you find yourself with inflamed, blotchy skin after using a certain product, you might be experiencing dermal sensitization or dermal irritation. Read on to see what these terms mean and which essential oils could be irritating your skin. Dermal sensitization is a type of allergic reaction. It...

 Opting for chemical-free skin care products takes some research and careful comparison shopping, but the health benefits are well worth the extra time and effort. To see why we would switch to chemical-free skin care, read on below. Less Skin IrritationSome chemicals used in skin care products remove natural oils from the skin, causing flare-ups of chronic conditions like eczema. Some people also experience more acne breakouts and dry skin patches due to chemicals found in face washes, skin creams or foundation. When formulated with organic ingredients, these same types of products work with your skin’s natural chemistry rather than against it. Fewer HeadachesNatural,...