6. Divide your daily to-do list into four sections. Consider "to do," "to call," "computer tasks" and "errands."

7. Choose and prepare five outfits for each family member on weekend. Include jewelry, shoes and socks. You'll save time and stress during week.

Washcloths and loofahs can damage delicate facial skin and are known to harbor bacteria. It is recommended that you use a soft cloth designed specifically for face.

After your skin is clean, next step is to use a toner. Using a cleanser on your face will raise your pH level, even if you use a cleanser that is pH balanced. It is important to use a toner formulated to return acid mantle (a natural layer that covers skin) to its normal level and help rebalance skin after washing.

Using a toner reduces pore size, so that fewer pollutants are absorbed into skin. Look for toners that contain aloe vera. Aloe vera is one of best skin nutrients available and you can use pure aloe vera juice (found in most health food stores), poured onto a cotton cosmetic round. Keep it in refrigerator for an invigorating experience! Aloe vera has an exceptional ability to penetrate skin. It is absorbed into skin four times faster than water and has a pH level nearly identical to that of skin.

If your skin is especially oily, an astringent (similar to a toner, but with a high alcohol content) can help absorb excess oil and kill bacteria. Extracts and essential oils including camphor, menthol, tea tree, and citrus also help control oil.

EC Mode offers salon quality, vitamin based botanicals for hair, scalp and skin. I have been using their product line for nearly three years with excellent results. My cleansing routine is simple - Facial Cleanser, Vitamin C Serum, Eye Toner, Hydro-Driver Moisturizer.

Their Vitamin C Serum is formulated with 12% fresh-dried, naturally-derived L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that becomes active only when you are ready to use it. Other vitamin C skin care products are in liquid form, often derivatives of vitamin C, and require additional ingredients (and preservatives) to attempt to stabilize liquid. These ingredients can dilute potency of vitamin C plus, given that it is already premixed vitamin begins breaking down from time it is formulated to time you purchase product and use it.

EC Mode Hydro-Driver Moisturizer is formulated with 5% vitamin E to scavenge free radicals and prevent premature signs of aging, stimulate natural hydration of skin, increase skin's smoothness and help reduce look of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also reduce and prevent scar tissue, fade age spots and control symptoms associated with skin conditions (rosacea, eczema, dermatitis).

It is best to use botanical based and all-natural cleansers, toners, moisturizers and cosmetics. Your complexion will love you for it and your skin will be radiant.

http://bluemoondesigns.wellnesssalon.com ~ EC Mode Wellness Collection includes vitamin-based botanicals for your hair, scalp and skin. Available through a licensed professional or online wellness salon store only.

About the author – Kathy Browning is a healing arts practitioner and wellness coach. She is also the Editor-In-Chief of “The Art of Living Well”, an ezine focused on the mind, body, spirit connection and the author of “Feng Shui for Abundant Living”. Be sure to visit http://www.cancercomfort.com for more information.