starting the morning right

Here's a topical treatment that I recommend for the morning.  La Mer's trademark "miracle broth" works for quelling inflammation. This is grounded in medical  science, and traditional medicine practices from the Chinese traditions and Ayurvedic.  Perricone said that all wrinkles (and acne) are rooted in inflammation.  I have heeded that warning whenever I look at any internal or topical treatment for skin.

The carrier oils in this elixer are designed to soak into the top layers of the skin, unlike drug store brands that mix their creams with petrolatum, which stays on top above the pores.  I once had a mother of an infant tell me petrolatum was good for sealing her kid's behind from diaper rash because it caused an oily barrier.  I think I have said enough.


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