Ask the Expert: How do you create beauty from within? WINNER ANNOUNCED

[Cafe Naomi]

Congratulations to Lovingmommywife as the winner of the Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions - Ask the Expert Giveaway!

Beauty is more than skin deep! Diet, lifestyle - even attitude can impact the way we feel AND the way we look!   

Want to learn more? 

We're thrilled that natural beauty expert, Jessa Blades, will be joining us to answer YOUR questions on how to enhance your beauty, naturally!

Jessa Blades is a makeup artist, natural beauty expert and women's health advocate. You can learn more about Jessa here!

Ask Jessa your questions in the replies below, and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card from drugstore.com!                                        

Jessa's answers begin here >>

Giveaway rules:
The giveaway starts 1/10/13 at 9 am (ET) and ends 1/20/2013 at midnight (ET) (the "Giveaway Period").

• Enter by replying to this post with an appropriate comment during the Giveaway Period.
• Multiple entries are permitted and encouraged, as it increases your chances of winning.
• One winner will be selected in a random drawing of all eligible entries to receive a $25 gift card to drugstore.com.
• The random drawing shall occur on or about 1/21/13.
• No Purchase Necessary.
• Open to US, DC, and PR residents 16 years and older.
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[Apr1l]

Are there ingredient(s) in common beauty products that you avoid and why?

[nana9106]

Do you have any suggestions for under eye bags and puffiness?

[Apr1l]

What foods and supplements do u think help your skin look the best?

[batjmom]

Hello Jessica.
Thank you for taking time to answer some of our questions.

What is the best way to brighten up my skin? I drink a lot of water but feel my skin looks dry and dull.

[Apr1l]

Have u had experience with using biotin for hair, or any of your clients? Does it work?

[LadyBast]

Hi Jessica and thanks for doing this. I am 45 and I do not look like it and I am happy, what can I do to keep improving my skin, my hands are the worst part they look older is there anything I can do or use on my hands to make them look younger like my face?

Thanks

[MommeisQueen]

Hello, what ways do you recommend to prevent and treat under eye circles?

[Twisted_Halo]

I have extremely sensitive and occasionally dry skin. I can't use a lot of products or makeup due to my allergy to titanium dixoide.

Also I have naturally curly ethnic hair that has low moosture hold and always looks dry. Tried oil and they work that day but dry out my hair the next day.

What products so you recommend or any suggestions?

[skippette14]

What's the best way to keep from getting dark circles under your eyes?  Or a good way to cover them?  

[MommeisQueen]

What would you recommend as natural exfoliant?