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Rocío Sagrado co-owners Jai Dewith and Juan Jones.
Winter Skincare Made Simple with Rocío Sagrado’s Earth-Based Products

Oct 31, 2025 ● By Jai Dewith

Rocío Sagrado’s natural, earth-based skincare keeps skin nourished for winter—available online and at the Crystal Lake Indoor Farmers Market.

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Men’s Skin Care Is Health Care

May 30, 2025 ● By Jai Dewith

Skin is our largest organ and reflects our inner health. A simple, consistent routine—cleansing, moisturizing, and exfoliating—supports whole-body wellness for all, regardless of gender.

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Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin
Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay.

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Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 ● By David J. Sautter

With a few daily routines, lifestyle modifications and coping strategies, a radiant appearance is within reach.

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More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Lorraine Maita, MD

A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak.

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Sep 30, 2022

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.

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Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Sep 30, 2022

A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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That Natural Glow: Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks

Jun 30, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Ways to avoid skin care products with potentially toxic ingredients for glowing skin with fewer health risks.

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Healthier Summer Skin

Jun 30, 2022

Healthy summer skin care tips from Shannon Reagan, owner of Glimmer Goddess Organic Skin Care.

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DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils

Apr 29, 2022

A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils.

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Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Apr 30, 2021

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands.

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How to Have Healthy and Beautiful Skin Now and Into the Spring

Feb 26, 2021 ● By Paulina Iannotta

Constant temperature changes, frost, wind and UV rays may affect all skin types, making it rough and oversensitive. Here are some tips for how to enjoy healthy and beautiful skin from Naperville esthetician Paulina Iannotta.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Expert Women’s Medical Care is Conveniently Located in Chicago

Oct 30, 2020

The Gynecology Institute of Chicago, Ltd. has made adjustments during the pandemic to expand their offerings and now offers masked, in-person visits, as well as virtual telehealth visits.

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Homemade Mask from Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book
Homemade Mask Recipes

Oct 30, 2020

DIY recipes for homemade green tea, turmeric and black pepper facial masks from Marlene Adelmann's Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book.

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Natural Homemade Skincare
Natural Beauty: Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin

Oct 30, 2020 ● By April Thompson

Natural DIY skincare routines using chemical-free, inexpensive ingredients made from healthy, everyday products already present in most homes.

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Ultraviolet Radiation Skin Inflammation
Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

Jun 30, 2020

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity

Jan 31, 2020

Study concludes that supplementing with vitamin D3, vitamin E or vitamin B12 cream can reduce symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema.

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Innovative CBD Face Serum Protects Skin

Oct 31, 2019

Natural Remedee Health Solutions, based in Schaumburg, is now offering NOX Nitric Oxide + Hemp-Infused Skin Rejuvenation Serum from Prime My Body.

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All-Natural Beauty: Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

May 31, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

Half of American women say they want all-natural skincare products, and the growing demand is transforming a beauty industry long reliant on unnatural chemical formulations.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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