Holistic Beauty a Rip-off?

Everyone I know has started some kind of "holistic" beauty regimen, and I'm the odd one out because I'm not sure if I believe that stuff really works to make you look good, get better health or skin care.  My gf's do Master Cleanse, Dr. Joshi and other detox diets, fasting, supplement packs and antioxidant-loading, ingestibles, and use essential oils and aromatherapy to "de-stress" skin. ...are they all getting ripped off? 

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Let's break this down into "inside" and "outside."

Let's break this down into "inside" and "outside." Inside A diet rich in anti-oxidants and omega-3 fatty acids will help keep your cells healthy and slow down the aging process. A diet low in refined sugars and dairy products will help limit acne breakouts. Just be sure you are getting enough calcium and vitamin D to help protect your bones. Fad diets, including detox diets and the master cleanse, are not the way to go. You don't want to deprive your body of... more
Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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