Transitioning to non-toxic skincare products is the next step in reducing exposure to harmful toxins this year. You’ve probably heard a lot about toxins found in food whether they be from chemical pesticides or food-like products. But did you also know that toxins can also be found in your skincare and femcare products, as well as your cosmetics? Let’s take a look at why non-toxic skincare is a … [Read more...]
It’s a new year and you know what that means? It’s time to start the year off by removing all the things in your life that are bogging you down - including your skin. So, let’s talk about 4 quick steps to organize your skincare cabinet. Collect All Your Products Gather all of your products from wherever they’re hiding. The cabinets, the fridge, and even the bottom of your purse. … [Read more...]
Here’s something you maybe didn’t know: all skin can feel sensitive at times. External factors in our environment like pollutants, the weather, our diet, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in almost all beauty products, can all play a part in causing sensitivity (making skin feel tight, itchy, or inflamed). Hooray! While you can’t change the weather, you CAN make some simple changes to … [Read more...]
I will always remember the moment I first breastfed my daughter. It didn’t feel like anything was happening except for these small tugs at my breast. The nurse came by to take a look and she said that she saw colostrum - the first milk after birth - but it seemed like a pitiful drop or two to me. Within 24 hours, my milk fully came in but I was anxious the entire time before it did. I wondered if … [Read more...]
