Hi! I'm Alexis Kaiser. I have a fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog over at www.alternativeindigo.com and @alexisjadekaiser! I'm 23 years old and live in Provo, Utah with my hubby and our 2 fur babies! I've struggled with my skin for as long as I can remember. I think my first real blemish problem started in 9th grade and kind of escalated from t...

  Washing your hands and body is an integral part of everyday life. Our hands are the first part of our bodies to come into contact with all kinds of surfaces, so it’s important to keep them clean and free from bacteria, and our bodies need to be cleansed from sweat and oils that can clog up our pores resulting in dry, flakey skin.     Most of ...

If you have oily or combination skin, an oil-free moisturizer should be a mandatory part of your skincare regimen. How many times have you skipped applying a moisturizer after cleansing your skin? Don't feel too bad if you have, because we've all done it at one point or another. The benefits of moisturizer can’t be argued — you need to keep you...

The term “plant-based diet” may have been on your radar before — but have you stopped to consider just what it entails, and how this diet is actually better for your skin?     Diet and skin health are closely linked. By following a healthy diet -staying hydrated and consuming the correct nutrients- you can keep your skin looking younger, brighte...

In part one we discussed the benefits of yoga for calming the mind, body and spirit.   Meditation and yoga go hand-in-hand, so we thought we would focus on the amazing power of meditation in a separate post.   Many of us think we need lots of extra time to fit in a meditation practice every day, or that if the mind wanders we aren’t doing it rig...

As human beings, it's in our nature to stress.   Stress is a natural part of life, and while in small amounts it may actually be good for you, problems start to arise when stress becomes overwhelming, affecting you physically and mentally.   Stress increases the hormone, cortisol, which can affect you in various ways, from hormonal disruptions a...