Are Amino Acids important to your Skin? You bet they are! We hear a lot about protein and Amino Acids these days. The first time a waiter asked if I wanted to add “protein” to my salad I almost died. I had never heard someone call out a food for exactly what it was. No one has ever asked if I wanted grease, fat, or artificial flavoring in my food. So, protein must be a good thing, right?  Right! Amino Acids – the building blocks of protein. Approximately 20% of the body is comprised of protein. When we talk about protein, we must consider Amino Acids (AA’s) because they’re the “Build ..read more

“Jacquie, I have trouble falling asleep. I have a routine, I go to bed early, and I turn off my TV. I just can’t turn off my brain. What can I do?” I truly understand your dilemma. If your brain works like mine, it never shuts off. And it’s usually when I’m the most exhausted, and climb into bed, that my mind starts racing. This can go on for hours. And then, I get anticipatory anxiety about being tired the next day or oversleeping when I need to get the workday started. It’s a vicious cycle for sure. This is one of the biggest reasons why I launched HUSH Beauty Sleep Blend. I understand ..read more

“Jacquie, Do you have a Collagen drink that’s perfect for a Fall get together that uses Boost? You Bet I do! Pumpkin Spiced Latte. It’s that time of the year for pumpkin lovers. And, if you like to enjoy a delicious pumpkin latte why not give it a “Boost” in the name of Skin, Hair and Nails. Whim Boost Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide Powder is completely flavorless. Loaded with beauty enhancing collagen, and there’s 7 grams of protein per scoop. So, why not toss one or two into your delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Here’s a simple recipe that can easily be doubled or triple ..read more

“Jacquie, Do you have a Collagen drink that’s perfect for a Fall get together that uses Boost? You Bet I do! Pumpkin Spiced Latte. It’s that time of the year for pumpkin lovers. And, if you like to enjoy a delicious pumpkin latte why not give it a “Boost” in the name of Skin, Hair and Nails. Whim Boost Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide Powder is completely flavorless. Loaded with beauty enhancing collagen, and there’s 7 grams of protein per scoop. So, why not toss one or two into your delicious Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Here’s a simple recipe that can easily be doubled or triple ..read more

We all ask ourselves, “what are these ingredients in my skin care products”? How many ingredient names can you pronounce when you are reading the labels on your skin care products? Navigating your way through a list of skin care ingredients can be overwhelming. Everything sounds so chemical, unnatural, toxic, and in some cases, like complete gibberish. These ingredients MUST be bad for you, right? Wrong! It’s not uncommon for someone to read the ingredients on a skin care label and immediately make the assumption that the product must be bad for you.  We hear it all the time, “If I can ..read more

OMG! What do all of these acronyms mean? When it comes to protecting our bodies from the sun we must have a clear understanding of why it’s so important for everyone – every day. So let’s break it down and eliminate any confusion regarding sun protection. We often see these 3 letter acronyms on our skincare products, cosmetics, even articles of clothing. What do they mean? SPF = Sun Protection Factor UVA = Ultra Violet A (long wave) UVB = Ultra Violet B (short wave) We need to be conscientious of the damaging UVA and UVB rays of the sun to protect our skin. They are 2 very different types ..read more

It’s hard to believe that something so “sweet” could damage your skin, but it’s true!  Sugar is aging your face! Do you have “Sugar Face”? Who doesn’t love the sweet taste of sugar? From cookies, candy, ice cream, and even wine, it’s everywhere. The problem with sugar is that it tastes great but it’s calorie dense with zero nutritional value. And, for some of us, it’s hard to identify on product labels because there are over 60 different terms used on labels to define sugar. It’s often disguised as fructose, sucrose, glucose, maltose, dextrose, corn syrup, honey or even fruit jui ..read more

We hear the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin all the time. So what’s the difference? Let’s get to the bottom of the differences between dry and dehydrated skin once and for all. Water is essential to the entire body; in fact, our bodies are made up of approximately 70% water. Keeping the body hydrated both internally & externally is a must when it comes to looking and feeling good. When our bodies become dehydrated, many things can happen and none of them are good. The first sign of dehydration is, we become thirsty. But we can also experience loss of energy, headaches, dr ..read more

Dry, chapped lips are something we all suffer from especially during the wintertime. Our lips are very sensitive, and because of this they need to be protected year-round, but, especially during the cold, winter months. The freezing weather, the wind, the sun, and the dry air (indoors and outdoors) can really affect our lips. It’s time to take charge and banish chapped lips for good! Taking care of our lips is serious business. When our lips become affected by the cold they are zapped from their much-needed moisture. They can become flaky; they can crack and can even bleed. Not o ..read more

“Just as we change our wardrobe to accommodate the cold weather, we must also change our skin care routine”. The cold weather can bring changes to your skin. And, sometimes that healthy glow is harder to achieve in the winter. The good news is, it’s definitely possible to look and feel flawless no matter what the weather is. If you’re worried about losing that summer glow, don’t be – there are plenty of winter skin care tips that will help keep your skin looking vibrant! As many parts of the world are feeling the chill with the blustery cold and icy winds, some of us are noticin ..read more