Girl Scouts: It’s Your Business—Run It!

Recently, the Girl Scouts of America traveled down from New York to film me in my lab in Tallahassee, Florida for their national initiative: "It's Your Business-Run It!". In the video, I talk about my path in taking my passion for science and entrepreneurship to establish Nuekie. I am a firm believer in the importance of following your dreams. When you are pursuing your God-given passions you are able to empower others to live in their greatness. It was such an exciting shoot and I want to give a special thanks to the Girl Scouts of America and the filmmaker and my new friend, Carolina Méndez Sampayo.

Here is the final video. I hope this video inspires you and please feel free to pass it along to those who need a little encouragement and inspiration.

Clear Skin Challenge Week #1

This is our first week of the Clear Skin Challenge. If you haven't already you should read up on what this challenge is about and the tools you will need to get started here. Each week, I will post an assignment you will have to complete for the challenge.

Week One Assignment

1. Get out your journal and write three things you like about your skin and then list three goals you would like to achieve during this challenge. Make sure you will making goals which are achievable. Here are a few examples of goals for the challenge:

What is my skin type?

Great skin begins with knowing your skin type. Knowing your skin type will help you to determine what skin care regimen is right for you. It wasn't until I took the time to get to know my skin that I was able care for it properly. The major skin types are normal, combination, dry and oily. You can use the blotting test, to discover your skin type.   
        

Here are the tools you will need:

1. Cleanser for normal skin or Facial cleansing soap

2. Lukewarm water

3. Clean Towel

4. Tissue or Blotting Paper

First, wash your face with a cleanser or facial cleansing soap. Second, rinse your face with lukewarm water and dry with a clean towel. Then wait for one hour. Next, take your blotting paper or tissue and blot your face.

Look at your tissue to see if you have one the following skin types: