Love, Natalie
By now you know that it’s really important to cleanse your face, but have you ever heard of triple cleansing?
It’s true, good things come in threes and that’s the case when it comes to creating a skincare regimen that really works. While you may think that using just one type of cleanser on your face is enough to prep your skin or wash the day away, we’re here to tell you there’s a much more effective way...
What are Free Radicals Anyway?
Free radicals are a natural byproduct of the chemical process in our body. They are created when we consume certain foods or are exposed to tobacco smoke, pesticides, sun or other pollutants. In a sense, free radicals are the waste products of our system trying to process things that aren’t good for our body...
When it comes to your diet, choosing foods rich in antioxidants is an essential way to help support the body’s defenses against free radical damage. Berries are one of the most potent (and delicious!) food groups in your antioxidant arsenal to help combat damage and the signs of premature aging to your skin. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries … they’re all excellent additions to your oats, chia pudding, salads or smoothies. But which ones are best? To find out which berries are going to give your diet the optimum beauty boost your skin needs, you’ll want to reference the ORAC scale.
Did you know that your skin is your largest organ, and it only takes 56 seconds for it to absorb product? The choice is up to you whether that product is beneficial or harmful. Many of the ingredients in products that are sitting on your vanity can also be found inside the engine of your car … yuck!
I get it … there never seems like enough time for self-care.
We’re stressed, tired, and pulled in so many different directions these days, that taking a few moments to give ourselves some much-needed TLC may seem selfish, or just downright impossible. But I’m here to tell you that you simply MUST make your well being a priority!
We all know pollution is bad for the environment, but smoke, chemicals and fumes are just as bad for your cellular environment too. Your system is affected by free-radicals from a number of external and internal sources, but pollution is one of the big, bad culprits. While there are many steps that we can take to ensure our home environment is as pollutant-free as possible, we still are exposed to second-hand smoke, exhaust, dust and dirt simply by living our everyday lives.