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Appearance 
 
"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."~Michelangelo

Some people would debate the inclusion of appearance as one of the four pillars
of happiness.  Shouldn't we all just accept each other as we are and looks don't matter.  Yes, we should, and maybe looks shouldn't matter, but they do.  The reality for most of us is that we feel more confident, more relaxed in social
settings and better about ourselves when we are looking the best we can.  It can also be argued that taking time to groom and care for ourselves physically is an expression of self-love.  Appreciating and enhancing those aspects of your body which you or others think are most attractive builds your sense of self-worth.  It helps you to value yourself, and others to value you in return.
 
Attaining an ideal of physical attractiveness - being skinny, being tall, having a sixpack, erasing all wrinkles etc - will not make you happy.  In fact constant striving after unrealistic ideals will just leave you feeling discontented. 
 
However, taking time to style your hair, put on some make-up, wear clothes that
you feel attractive in, do your nails, have a facial etc helps you to feel positive about who you are and how you present to the world.  This makes it far easier to choose
a happy state of mind.
 
Besides, it's perfectly natural.  Many animals preen and groom themselves, creatures of all descriptions highlight their best features to attract others and
even plants decorate themselves with colour and beauty to attract insects and
birds for pollination.
 
So care for your body like you love it as a thing of beauty - because it is.
 
 
For information on chemicals in skincare products that can potentially damage and dry your skin click here .
 

Did you know?
One of the skincare product ranges that Vanilla Soul recommends is Miessence .  There are  four outstanding features of this range:
1. Most of the skincare products are certified organic guaranteeing absolute purity
2. Miessence products are made using a revolutionary bioactive Cold Formulation.  This means that the ingredients are never exposed to high temperatures.  This retains the beneficial properties of the living plant ingredients.
3. 100% beneficial ingredients - no fillers.  All the ingredients in the products contribute to the benefit of the overall product.  For example, the skincare products have a base of aloe vera rather than the usual base which is water.
4. Online orders are shipped fresh from the factory to you (& orders over $100 are shipped free around the world)
 
Miessence also make two great health supplements that are great for providing
the nutrients necessary for clear, smooth skin:
 
 
This supplement contains 26 fermented wholefoods including some of the superfoods like spirulina and wheatgrass.  It supports your skin by:
- improving your digestive function, and nutrient absorption and creation
through probiotic bacteria and enzymes
- providing probiotic bacteria and chlorophyll which promote detoxification of
your body
- providing anti-inflammatory omega 3 and GLA
- providing skin healing, hormone balancing zinc
- promoting the production of hyaluronic acid - a component of connective
tissue that cushions and lubricates.  HA is also central to cell growth
and renewal.
- providing smooth skin supporting B vitamins and beta-carotene (vitamin A)
 
Oxidation in the body is one of the causes of premature wrinkling and sagging of your skin.
 
Anti-oxidants can help prevent oxidation occuring and the best way to reduce oxidation in your skin is to consume antioxidants.  Due to our modern, stressful lifestyles and polluted environment it would take at least 10 serves of fresh fruits and vegetables to get enough anti-oxidants to mop-up the free radical damage that occurs in your body every day. 
 
If for any reason you feel you can't consume sufficient anti-oxidants from your diet on a regular basis then taking a quality supplement is a worthwhile investment in your looks and your health.
 
The benefits of the Berry Radical Antioxidant Supplement:
- composed of certified organic wholefoods.  Many studies have shown that natural antioxidants work more effectively in your body than synthetic ones
- high potency: each serve contains above the recommended daily amount of antioxidant ORAC units
- contains 9 of the most potent antioxidant superfoods: combinations of different types of antioxidants work more effectively than single sources
- has a great choc-berry taste
 
All Miessence orders over $100 are shipped for free worldwide. 
Miessence also have a great Preferred Customer Loyalty plan. 
After your first order you get at least 10% off every subsequent order
with 20% off your order every time you accumulate 150 points.
 
Great products, great value, great rewards
 
 






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