  I believe it would be fair to say that the majority of people view the body's natural aging process as an immutable reality. It's easier to blame genetics or "old age" on appearance and vitality than to actually look at the environment in which the body is feeding off from. This entails food choices, lifestyle habits, stress management, sleep quality, and daily thoughts. But there are actual secrets to staying youthful! We just need to starting putting intention and energy into those specifics. (I'll get to the secrets soon) First, I would like to share an example to hopefully give a fresh perspective. Think of 2 house plants that need 50% sunlight and daily water. They are being raised in two different houses. One of the homes is occupied by a retired resident who takes great care of her indoor and outdoor gardens. She rotates the plant every other day to face the sun, she waters, feeds, and every so often transplants the plant into a new pot as it grows. So, the second home with the same exact plant has it stationed in a dim corner with very rare view of the sun. The residents bought this plant as a decorative piece with the intention of keeping it in the same pot. They water the plant when they remember, which is typically once a week. These residents are also smokers and frequently smoke indoors. Now, both of these plants were seeded on the same exact day but one of them is going to have a much longer and more vibrant life. When it comes to humans, this information is crucial for the later years when it does become natural to mature. Sadly, deterioration can sneak up quickly and prematurely if the proper care hasn't been displayed. We all have that one friend that is 80 but they look 60, or they are 50 and they look 30. That's no unicorn, that's the Fountain of Youth! I was deeply inspired to create this article because I am witnessing the miracles of The Fountain of Youth and trying to influence the ones closest to me. Watching your loved one visibly shed some years off from their life as they transform their health is one of the most beautiful and rewarding gifts.  Let's talk about fruit and our body's inner environment. Now, I am sure we have all seen the craze in the recent years with the word "alkaline." Alkaline has made its way to most bottled water labels in the supermarkets, and at a higher price too. Why is this? Is this a marketing scam or is there actually some truth behind it? Well, if you ask me, I will say both. Here is why... I've seen many articles and videos of individuals taking it in their own hands to test the alkalinity of the variety of waters available for purchase. The PH scale ranges from 1-14, with 1 being the most acidic and 14 being the highest alkaline. (See photo for reference)  Some companies claim that their water falls in the 8, 9, and even 10-11 range. But unfortunately, not every claim is actually true. The marketing idea behind alkalinity is truly beautiful, but that's only if it is true. Why is this PH scale so important? Well, our bodies naturally lie between a tight range of 7.35-7.45. So, the food we consume plays an important role in maintaining this happy neutral environment. Meaning: No disease can survive in a state of alkalinity. Although, viruses, bacteria, yeast, mold, fungus, candida, and cancer can thrive at an acidic or low oxygen level. Sadly, most of the food in supermarkets today are highly acidic. Processed foods filled with oils, table sugar, refined flours, artificial preservatives & sweeteners, chemicals, MSG, etc... are all substances that our bodies immediately spot as toxins. Our cells use fat to protect an overabundance of toxins from the rest of the body and store it away. This leads to a sluggish lymphatic system, fatty liver, heart disease, and much more, also making it even more difficult to shed weight and toxins that we gathered years prior. Of course, there are many other things happening within the body at the same time, but this is how I would explain it to a child who maybe isn't aware of how food choices influence their inner environment. So how does fruit fit into all of this? Well, most fruits fall #1 on the alkaline scale, especially when eaten raw and in their organic form. So, instead of investing thousands of dollars into cosmetic surgery... just invest into fruit! (I'm kind of kidding...kind of!) Truth is...fruit is cleansing, fruit is healing, and fruit is life. Fruit brings the body deep cellular hydration which reflects in its largest organ, the skin. I wish every human had the access and ability to make fruit the base of their own food pyramid.  Hopefully I haven't lost you yet! Us humans have a tendency to live in our minds. Sometimes drifting away with thought after thought, which brings me to my next topic, daily thoughts. If what I am about to share next doesn't pertain to your lifestyle, try to hang in there, as I am sure you will be able to relate in a major way. I wish we had a (private) visible pie chart that analyzed our daily thoughts and categorized them into percentages. Categories like happy, anxious, stress, anger, motivated, relaxed, depressed...so we could have a general diagnosis in which we can start to work on ourselves. I brought up this pie chart example because I feel most of us are unaware of how much influence our thoughts have on our reality. We may say, "Oh, I'm just mindlessly scrolling on social media after a long day of work,' or, 'I'm exhausted, so I'll watch an exhilarating thriller movie while I eat this take-out dinner." (Ignoring what our body is actually asking for at that time.) We might even say, "I don't like this situation happening in front of me, but I don't want to say anything that may hurt someone's feelings." (In return, those thoughts are bottled up and stored away for another time, and another time, and so on.) I'm sure we are all guilty of at least 1 of these examples, if not all 3. I know I am! Let's dive deeper into one of these examples... Social media is huge in today's culture. This is where you'll probably stumble upon this article. We all have that one friend who goes off the grid and disappears from the gram every so often, but most commonly, everyone scrolls. Do you occasionally stumble upon that one girl you went to high school with who can't stop showing off her "picture perfect" life? And you can't help but remember how much of a jerk she was to you. Or that group of people that have to bring their political views into EVERYTHING. Its madness! You instantly re-live trauma, pass judgment, and get defensive all in a matter of seconds while scrolling. After seeing this insanity for years, it becomes a mindless addiction. Similar to binging crime documentaries or gossiping with your neighbor every night about all of the neighborhood issues. These toxic thoughts accumulate in your brain and reflect in your reality. It makes it really difficult to witness the magic, blessings, and beauty on earth. But I totally get it, after the pandemic hit, it seemed like the whole planet was going up in flames, living in a perpetual state of fear all the while losing hope for humanity. I can only imagine what you went through, and my heart truly empathizes. But we have to redirect our minds to be a phoenix in situations like this. My answer is not to go and be like that one friend who disappears from social, unless you feel it to be best for you. Some of us can't escape it because we use it for work. But instead, to take the time and filter what you are absorbing on a daily. (This is an actual feature on Facebook- unfollow without unfriending someone) With Instagram, I did a total overhaul at the start of 2022. This meant I went through every page I was following and unfollowed everything that wasn't bringing me thoughts of joy, inspiration, enlightenment, and laughter. Social media has its gifts- a sense of connection, community, keeping tabs on our parents and grandparents ;), motivational stories, discovering small brands & charities, personal growth, etc. So, let's start controlling what we allow to appear in our free space of thinking. This concept applies to work life, social life, and personal life. We shouldn't overlook the power of the mind. Some call it a change of perspective, some believe it to be law of attraction. Either way, this present way of thinking holds scientific and spiritual truths that allow us to change our physical reality.\ When those unavoidable thoughts arise, start to ask yourself "Is this serving me for the better?" Try to stay mindful in day-to-day situations where we can only control ourselves. After some small changes, overtime, you should start to feel lighter. This state of mind will lead you back to your inner child. Youthful, open, little worries, and endless excitement for life! True freedom of the mind.  This last Benjamin Button secret is HUGE! I think we all take sleep for granted every so often. It falls in that mundane nightly routine as something we have to do because the doctor or our parents said so growing up. But I'm not just talking about a few hours of shut eye because you have so much to do the next day. I am talking about prioritizing the highest quality sleep possible. This is essential for full body recovery, so you can continue to operate refreshed every day. Like anything in life, if something can't fully recover and it's forced to operate because people depend on it, eventually, this thing will burn out, literally. What entails the highest quality sleep you say? Here are a few tips that have helped me over the years. My sleep is now a sacred ritual, and I look forward to it at the end of every day! -Finishing your last meal at least 2 hours before bed. This ensures that your body will not be awake & working to digest while you are putting your mind to rest. -Eliminating blue light screens an hour before bed. Now this will still happen occasionally where I will fall asleep to the TV, but when I make it my intention to read, meditate, or listen to soothing music an hour before bed, my sleep taps into a whole new level. -Have a bedtime routine. This is going to look different for everyone. This may be a shower, bath, skincare routine, foot care, walking the dog, meditation, stretching, putting water by your bed... -Sleep encouraging herbs. I don't personally take them but many people around me do and are loving it! Lavender, Valerian, Magnesium, L-theanine -Adjust your bedroom temperature. Sleep studies have shown that 70 degrees seems to be comfortable for most. That way you can snuggle with your favorite sheets or comforter without getting too hot or cold. If you can prioritize your food choices, lifestyle habits, stress management, sleep quality, and daily thoughts, you will watch and feel yourself drinking from the Fountain of Youth! Yours truly.
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Beauty Rituals   Don't forget to scroll down and enjoy part 1! Mexico Some call it Calendula (aka Marigold), some call it magic. This bright and beautiful flower native to Southern & Western Europe, Southwestern Asia, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean has become a vast trend in Mexican skincare. Here is why...  "While it’s beloved and used worldwide, calendula is widely available in pharmacies throughout Mexico. That’s exactly how entrepreneur María López Blanco discovered it while living in Mexico City. After struggling with acne and reactive skin, she was handed a calendula balm in a local pharmacy." Just 15 days later, her skin was the clearest it had ever been! Magic! This is how the famous skincare brand Virmanik was born. The Marigold flower has a long history in Mexico and is currently attainable and affordable throughout the country. The people praise it for its internal and external benefits. Everything from eczema, acne, diaper rash, burns, rosacea, and sunburns. It also soothes inflammation, stops infections, treats cancers, alleviates kidney ailments, anemia, ulcers, menstrual cramps, and much more... All while leaving a radiant glow! China A health and beauty practice known as Gua Sha [pronounced: Gwah-Shah], dates back way before ancient China into the Paleoithic Age (The Stone Age.) Roughly 2.5 million years ago when humans fell ill, "enlightened" individuals would use hands or stones to massage parts of the body to reduce and rid symptoms of illness. This practice became widely used by the Ancient Chinese as a folk therapy; Folk therapy is a mixture of traditional healing practices- a form of herbal medicine, spirituality, and manual therapies.  Gua Sha is more popular now than ever before. "Gua" means scrape, hence scraping away the disease, fever, or any type of illness from the body. The Gua Sha tool has been modernized from a buffalo horn to finer and less cruel materials such as rose quarts and jade. With it's narrow yet delicate design, the scraping rock can easily glide over any angles of your body, enhancing blood flow and circulation. It is said that this technique promotes immediate pain relief and gives an "unplugged or unblocked" sensation. Turkey In Turkey, it is more common for men and women to have medium to dark shades of hair color. Having darker hair can give a beautiful base and blank canvas for natural toned highlights to shine through. Turkish beauty has always relied heavily on nature for best results! This is where the discovery of using daisies (the pretty little white pettled flower with a golden center) for an organic hair bleach came to be.  The process is actually pretty simple. You boil 1 cup of daisies in 2 cups of water. Then, you allow the flowers to steep like tea for 5-10 minutes. Once the water is cool to touch, remove the flowers and pour over clean hair making sure every strand is drenched. Without rinsing the daisy water out of your hair, you will allow it to naturally dry or use hot tools to blow dry! Finally, let the daisies work their magic and act as a natural highlight booster. This is completely natural and safe to use in a weekly routine. Napa Valley, California When we think of Napa Valley, most of us immediately think of a beautiful wine country. Perched just north of San Francisco, Napa County contains hundreds of hillside vinyards, a dozen Michelin star restaurants with regional gourmet food, legendary world-class wine, and endless outdoor excursions. What many do not know, Napa Valley is also home to Calistoga, a small city within Napa County, famous for its natural hot springs and mud baths. With Napa being an acclaimed and romantic getaway, attracting people from all over the world every year, it's also become a hot spot for spas, relaxation, and their traditional beauty treatments.  When you mix natural hot springs water rich with minerals, and volcanic ash that's abundant in the area's soil from the eruption of Mount St. Helena millions of years ago, you get a natural detox! Soaking in a giant tub of this elixer can also help with pain reflief, stress relief, softening and exfoliation of the skin, improved circulation, ph balance, reduced inflammiton, and overall pure tranquility.  Beauty Rituals From Around The World  Beauty has increasingly become a controversial topic, especially in today's society. It remains subjective with everyone's opinion of what they see as beauty; beauty within reflects personality - mind - and character, whereas, exterior beauty reflects the looks of an individual. This perception is something that develops from a young age and continuously changes as we grow and evolve as beings. An eye for beauty can also be influenced by cultures, religion, and spiritual practices. One thing that is for certain, beauty is a broad spectrum. What is beautiful to one, may be triggering for another. Universally, beauty practices are supposed to bring feelings of love, goodness, and pleasure. It's an everlasting commodity that is displayed individually or shared between us humans. So, let's celebrate it by recognizing what beauty looks like around the world! LET'S START IN INDIA! Turmeric, commonly referred to as Haldi in Hindi, is a staple ingredient used in Indian cooking. Turmeric has been known to promote a number of health benefits for nearly 4,000 years, dating back to Vedic culture in India. Aside from cooking, turmeric can also be used for external health and beauty practices, known to possess anti-inflammatory, healing, beautification, antiseptic, and purification properties. Haldi paste (turmeric mixed with rose water and sandalwood powder) is prepared for a beautiful pre wedding ceremony. The soon to be bride and groom will gather together with their relatives, and each family member will take a turn applying the Haldi to specific parts of the bride and groom simultaneously.  The most common areas for application are the face/neck, hands, arms, knees, and feet; this paste is typically applied with mango leaves (shown above). The Haldi wedding tradition was created for loved ones to give their blessings to the new couple hours before their wedding. So, they can continue their journey cleansed and purified with glowing skin! Egypt Long before razors and lasers came into existence, it is said that Cleopatra, the legendary queen of Egypt, used the method of "Sugaring" to remove unwanted hair from her body. Sugaring remains a popular treatment in today's culture, catching the eye of individuals who want to take a more natural approach to removing hair. This special type of natural paste is created by mixing sugar, lemon, and water... that's it!  Sugaring has been stated to be the superior method of hair removal because of its ability to meld straight to the root of the follicle, which ultimately damages the follicle preventing blood supply; the hair will eventually become finer and can even stop growing back. Sugaring is a great option for everyone, especially those with extra sensitive skin! Japan Dating back to the 17th century, Japanese dance and drama performers, also known as Geisha & Kabuki girls, would wear makeup that contained heavy metals such as: lead, mercury, and arsenic; which caused their skin to become very damaged and irritated. It was said that the excrement from a Nightingale, a tiny bird with a beautiful sound, would not only repair the skins natural barrier, but also act as a fountain of youth. It quickly became an antidote to their toxic makeup applications- hence the "Geisha Facial." There was nothing glamorous about this process, except for the benefits!  This is because the droppings contain an enzyme called ‘guanine’ that’s present in our own DNA. The amino acid works as a natural bleaching agent, lightening dark circles and blemishes. Urea (a waste product excreted in urine) is also found in the droppings and, while it’s quite an unpleasant thought, it's been found to help lock moisture into the skin. Today, the Geisha Facial has become an extremely popular commodity among a-list celebrities and ones who are willing to pay a pretty penny for this service. This is because these specific bird droppings come from one farm in Japan and are incredibly difficult to import. The birds have protection laws, so when the supply is gone, it will be gone permanently. Africa These legendary trees (shown above), also known as, "The Tree Of Life," are native to Madagascar, mainland Africa, SW Asia and Australia. Adopting their profound name for great reason, they are actually a part of the succulent family. These glorious plants can store water in their vast trunks during the rainy season in order to flourish a powerful super-fruit known as the Baobab during the dry seasons.  The baobab is known to be one of the most nutritious superfoods on the planet! This fruit has been used as medicine both internally and externally. Remember, our skin eats what we put into it, just like our mouth eats what we put into it. In Africa, Baobab oil is a popular beauty product that is commonly massaged into the skin to help prevent dry patches, acne, wrinkles, stretch marks, and any damage. It will work to rejuvenate skin cells and restore collagen. Baobab can also be eaten in the raw form or dried in powder form (most common if you aren't native to these areas.) The fruit contains six times as much vitamin C as oranges, twice as much calcium as milk, and plenty of B vitamins, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, and antioxidants. It's truly a gift from mother nature! A little bit in a smoothie every day can keep the doctor away ;)   Let's Meet The Ladies Behind... Plus, an inside peak at their beauty routine & products of choice!  Julie, the owner and founder of Je Beau Products and Boutque & Salon, loves to incorporate hot tools and stylers into her routine almost daily. She washes her hair 3-4 times a week with Sensual Sapphire and conditions from her mid-strands to ends with Silk. She rotates about once a week with Glamour Waves Wash and Curl Enhancing Conditioner. These products are perfect for staying hydrated while prepping for a full bodied style! Can't leave the house without: For a quick light dry with boost of natural waves- Glamour Waves Amplifier For a strong body blowout or a tight polished curl- Everlasting Emerald Daily Cosmetic Essentials: Film Ready Primer Hollywood Faces Movie Eyes Mascara   Joni, Julie's daughter and Director of Creative Content, takes a natural approach when it comes to her beauty ritual. She rarely uses hot tools and allows her hair to air dry after shampooing 3-4 times a week with Glamour Waves Wash! She bounces back and forth between the Glamour Waves Curl Enhancer and Vintage Vanilla when it comes to conditioner. A true addict of deep hydration! When she uses the Vintage, she allows for her ends to soak it up for 3-5 minutes, then proceeds to massage it into the roots right before rinsing. These products are great at improving natural waves while keeping any frizz at bay! Can't leave the house without: Detangling long hair- Streamline Lock in moisture and add a wonderful scent- Sleek Elegance Once hair is dry, this hides fly-aways!- Opalescense (on back order) (Perfect for my go-to sleek ponytail) Daily Cosmetic Essentials: Hollywood Faces Attitudes Blush Glamour-Lites in Star Radiance  a gentle reminder: is not selfish. How can we continue to care for one another if we aren't operating as the best versions of ourselves? Many of us feel as though we lack the luxury of focusing on self care because of commitments, obligations, and the realities we have built... Just remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour. You don't have to build everything you want today, just lay a brick." -James Clear It starts with small consistent efforts, even if only 15 minutes a day, until it becomes second nature. Similar to brushing our teeth, putting on clothes or staying properly hydrated, self care should be as convenient and routine as our basic day-to-day necessities. Taking time each day to prioritize self care can prevent unnecessary stress, illness, heartache, and physical + mental exhaustion down the road. Sadly, most do not realize this until it's too late. Our bodies can be incredible "machines" and are very capable of showing warning signs, but they will eventually burn out if we don't give them the proper care they need. There is a w i d e s p e c t r u m of self care because every human's needs are so uniquely special to them. But let's break down some basics: Proper rest (8 hours a day) this is very important for repair & recovery. Adequate rest helps your mind and body activate its inner healing cascade and return to a state of homeostasis. Movement Our health heavily depends on the amount and method in which we move our bodies. This is vital to longevity. Acceptable Nutrition This can be a sensitive topic, so please take what resonates and leave the rest. I am a firm believer of listening to your body. Something may taste great but you may not feel great afterwards and vice versa! If we pay close attention, our bodies are masters at telling us what it needs and what it doesn't. Regardless of what your diet currently consists of, we all need organic vitamins and minerals for healthy function and regeneration. This is the same as taking your car in for a regular tune up or a professional deep clean. Time in Nature Linked to cognitive health and emotional well-being. In this day and age, we are more attached to screens than ever before, resulting in a lack of time spent outside. Sometimes just taking a walk, listening to wildlife, and breathing in mother nature is the right recipe for healing and the antidote for stress! Entertaining Your Inner Child This is especially important if you are a licensed professional with weighty responsibilities. Behind these duties, we are still humans who need reminding of what it's like to laugh and play. Freedom of Self Expression Feeling comfortable in your own skin is vital for mental health and wellness. You could apply all the above to your life and still find yourself lacking if you are not expressing how you feel on the inside. Self expression can be related to performing arts, visual arts, fashion, appearance, and behavior.  Are you gifting this earth with your own special set of skills? A unique form of features? An original imagination? A desire to help and nurture? An ability to love fiercely? A strong heartbeat? An optimistic view? You are more than deserving of being the king or queen in your own movie! The main character we all envy! Treated like royalty with infinite love and care. Yes, you. You ARE the main character in this lifetime.  Whether you already practice self care or not, let's start by adding just 15 minutes a day of YOU time. 15 minutes a day makes an hour every 4 days, which is 1 hour +45 minutes a week! That's 7.5 hours a month! After time & consistency, it's much easier to increase time for yourself. Maybe, instead of setting aside time, self care can be a simple decision that goes against a habitual gesture. Like the act of saying "no" to someone. This can be difficult for some and that's normal. Just entertaining the thought that honors how you feel is a great start! Sometimes, choosing to not attend or respond or give during that particular moment for the sake of your mind or body, is a great form of self care. For example: [You've been working all day, its now 4pm, and haven't had a chance to have lunch. Your co-worker is frantically asking for a favor that would delay your lunch another hour. Saying no to their needs and to the guilt that follows is choosing to care for yourself.]
You are not selfish. You are becoming your best self! We are constantly being influenced by seasons, stress, and environment, always adapting to many different stages of our hair's porosity. It's healthy to switch up your products every once in a while! Especially, if your hair is needing a higher or lower dose of TLC!  We have created a simple pyramid chart to break down our products and how they work best! It's possible you are giving too much or too little. This chart can help you refine your daily hair care routine and hone in on how much saturation you need.    Our Top Beauty Secrets Behind  We have created a combination of easy lifestyle habits and skin care steps for instant and visible changes to your skin's clarity & texture. It can become simple & mindless when we continue to run on this "treadmill of life" without ever stepping off to recharge or re-balance. With work or family or friends, we tend to continuously serve others while forgetting to serve ourselves in return. Unfortunately, with our skin being our biggest organ, we receive a reflection of our health reality through the skin. Whether that's acne, rosacea, fine lines, dryness, flakiness, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, an abundance of oil, etc... We are here to help you take back control of your inner and outer reality that directly effects your skin! We only wish for everyone to wake up with soft, plump, and glowing reflection! Take whatever resonates with you and feel free to leave the rest :) Small steps in the right direction with patience and commitment is a true key to lasting & radiant health! Skin SecretsA lot of the times, these skin troubles are directly related to our liver and its ability to detoxify our bodies. In 2022, we have to worry about chemicals, pollutants, toxic heavy metals, pathogens, highly processed oils, and much more! It's very common for our livers to need a rest and assistance for detox. Here are some easy lifestyle habits that can work wonders for your liver and skin healing journey! Start your morning with a tall glass of lemon water. This will flush your liver, hydrate you on a cellular level, purify your blood, reduce harmful stomach acids, and slow the body's aging process. * It's okay to add a touch of honey! Try the no fats before noon method! This may be a bit more intensive but the benefits are magical. Your liver is not able to rest and regenerate when fat enters your system. By choosing fresh fruits, smoothies, juices, or even oatmeal, your liver will thank you! *Make sure to leave behind any milk, nut butters, avocado, oils, and meats. Save your healthy fats for lunch or dinner. Try this for a week and see how you feel! Skincare ingredient checklist: We understand how difficult it can be to transition to and from skincare lines. This can be a little anxiety inducing but it's very necessary to know the food you have been feeding to your skin. A lot of skincare on shelves today are filled with preservatives and fillers that can strip your skin and throw off your skin's natural microbiome. This can actually make it harder for your skin to do it's natural glowing work. *Here is a good checklist to avoid: -synthetic fragrance-phthalates-parabens-polyethylene glycol-anything with sodium-mineral oil-siloxanes-oxybenzone-homosalate Get active & sweat! We can't express this enough! Sweating is a great way of detoxing your pores, tightening your skin, stimulating collagen production, and overall improving blood flow to nourish your cells and deliver that healthy glow! *All you need is 15-20 minutes Daily Sunscreen without fail. This may be one worth researching to make sure you avoid added harmful ingredients. As much as the sun is our friend, the sun can also be our enemy when it comes to fine lines and hyperpigmentation. The sun reacts with every person differently depending on the nature of their cells and possible toxin build up. While striving for healthy skin, make sure to protect your skin from any potential damage. *Refer to skincare checklist Make Vitamin C your best friend. You can eat it through fresh fruits and vegetables and also add it to your daily skincare routine. This one is a staple for glowing skin! Vitamin C is full of wonderful benefits including: repairs damaged skin, diminishes fine lines & wrinkles, visibly brightens complexion, prevents premature aging, and helps to lighten dark spots. Strengthen your skin barrier with Ceremides. If you tend to have itchy, flaky, or dry skin, most likely your skin barrier is compromised. Ceramides are fats or lipids that are found in skin cells. They make up 30% to 40% of your outer skin layer, or epidermis. Ceramides are important for retaining your skin's moisture and preventing the entry of germs into your body. * You can find a number of pure ceremide products to restore your balance! Keep the water lukewarm. This is a common decision most people make. I don't know anyone that doesn't like hot showers. It makes sense to wash your face while in the shower and at whatever temperature to your desire. But try making it a more mindful action to turn down the water from hot to warm when putting your face directly in the water. Stay gentle with washes and this will keep your skin from drying out or turning red. Sleep on moisturizer, literally. Your final touches to your skin before resting your head at night is crucial. We want to make sure that the entire days worth of dirt, oils, and pollutants are gently removed, and our skin is then replenished with serums and moisturizers. Don't be afraid to go to bed a little oily, you will wake up plump and glowing! Lastly, try to avoid the No No Foods: these are inflammatory culprits that can wreak havoc with our skin. Here is a list of the top inflammatory causing foods: refined carbs (white breads, pasta, pastries) - fried foods - soda & sugar sweetened beverages - red & processed meats - margarine, butters, and lards - MSG - gluten - casein - alcohol - vegetable and seed oils. For anyone who struggles with their skin,   1.0 - without heat stylingWe've put together this incredible bundle to achieve the ultimate anti-frizz finish for those who don't use hot tools on a regular basis. Precious Topaz Shampoo provides Argan Oil which is a key for keeping the frizz at bay! Argan Oil contains an abundance of vitamins and nutrients that deeply penetrate the hair shaft allowing for optimum moisture. It also contains water repelling properties which can eliminate a culprit for frizz. Our Silk Conditioner contains a special anti-frizz/ anti-static formula. This works wonders at fighting against fly-away hair and stubborn strands. Lastly, Sleek Elegance makes the perfect finishing touch right out of the shower because it adds additional moisture and anti-inflammitories without weighing down the hair. It's also infused with Chamomile, Rosehips, and Panthenol which all help to lock in the moisture and protect from environmental disturbances. 2.0 - with heat stylingWe've put together this incredible bundle to achieve the ultimate anti-frizz finish for those who use hot tools on a regular basis.
Precious Topaz Shampoo provides Argan Oil which is a key for keeping the frizz at bay! Argan Oil contains an abundance of vitamins and nutrients that deeply penetrate the hair shaft allowing for optimum moisture. It also contains water repelling properties which can eliminate a culprit for frizz. Our Silk Conditioner contains a special anti-frizz/ anti-static formula. This works wonders at fighting against fly-away hair and stubborn strands. Streamline contains Jojoba, which is another popular ingredient for combating frizz and fly-away hair. Jojoba Oil is rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish hair, including Vitamin C, B vitamins, Vitamin E, Copper, & Zinc. Lastly, Opalescence, is truly the finishing "polishing" touch to your daily hairdo! Any possible stand alone strands will not stand a chance to this smoothing balm. Opal includes numerous botanicals to maintain that flawless finish!    Increase CirculationWhen circulation increases throughout our organs, muscles, and tissue, our body loses lactic acid, making it easier to repair aches & pains while also speeding up muscle recovery. Flush Out ToxinsSweat plays a major role in expelling specific heavy metals out of our system. These metals include: mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic. They are easily flushed through sweat because they dissolve readily in water, and yes, we all have them! Boost MoodSweating can release endorphins, which are hormones that trigger positive feelings in the body. This can do wonders for your overall well-being. Better SleepWhether your sweating in a sauna or sweating from exercise, sweating in general can help your body naturally build up it's melatonin. Heart HealthPutting the body in a situation where it needs to cool itself down by sweating can get your heart pumping similar to a cardio workout. Cardio reduces the risk of cardiovascular health problems. ImmunityOur sweat contains a natural germ-killing protein called dermcidin, which can protect again strains of germs that cause diseases like MRSA and tuberculosis. Encourage Hair GrowthSweating from your scalp helps unclog your hair follicles, allowing room for new hair growth. Regularly releasing build up can increase overall hair health. More Reason To HydrateWhen your body loses hydration from sweating, it's natural reaction is to signal your brain for more hydration. This can keep you in check and intentional about drinking water. Glowing SkinJust as sweat can flush out certain toxins, it can also expel impurities like pollutants, dirt, and makeup embedded in the skin. Improve your tone, texture, and clarity through sweating! Gain More EnergySweat is a byproduct when the body heats up to convert glucose energy to work for muscle energy! Bye Bye Kidney Stones!The elimination of salt from the body can help prevent kidney stones from forming. When we sweat, we also tend to drink plenty of water, which flushes these kidney causing toxins out of our urinary tract as well.   TIPS & TRICKS to accentuate your beautiful shape without fillers  Lips are one of those features that can make you feel confident or possibly even insecure.
When we meet and speak to someone for the first time (without a mask), we tend to recognize eyes, teeth, and lips right off the bat! Just like keeping up to date with your grooming, men and women are turning to lip services for a "picture perfect" look. But what makes lips picture perfect? Is it the moisture content? Is it the pigment? The fullness or definition? The clarity? My point is, I don't think there is a "one type of perfect lips." Just like the spectrum of beauty, everyone has their own unique set of flare. There are ways to embrace and accentuate our individual lip shape, color, and even texture. Let's start with basic lip hygiene to make sure you are starting at a healthy baseline: Exfoliate: Aside from your regular skincare, you want to make sure you are removing the dead skin and dry flakes about once a week. You can do this with an ultra soft toothbrush, damp washcloth, or even a gentle sugar scrub. Hydrate: Since our lips do not contain oil glands like the rest of our skin, we tend to dry out in this area easily. They can also be a good tell sign if you are drinking enough water or not. To ensure plump and colorful lips, make sure to up your water intake and hydrate with moisturizers, natural oils, and clean ingredient chapsticks. (Bonus- if they all include a SPF) Next, comes the makeup play: Start with a skin colored lip liner: Think of this as contour for your lips. You don't necessarily want to draw inside the line of the lip, but more so a crisp outline where the face meets the lip. (we recommend a natural lip tone or 1 shade slightly darker) Base Color with Lipstick or Gloss: If you typically go for a natural look, we would suggest sticking with a lip shine or chap stick. Fill your lips in with something lighter or glossy & clear. This will add to your contour by giving a little lift and illumination- a beautiful daily wear! The same applies if you like a little color in your life- maybe go for a lipstick and a gloss! This will really amp up the volume, define the shape, and smooth the texture. 1 step further with Glam-Lites: This is a great accent for ones looking to achieve that sultry, dewy plump. It's called "I just went to the med spa and had a facial with a kiss of filler " Apply a small finger dab of glamour-lites (we like Star Radiance and Bronze Beauty for this) to the center crease of your lips and blend. Add another dab to the very top of your bow where you first applied liner, and blend. Wallah! Lastly, go bare! Exfoliate, hydrate, protect & repeat. Rock your natural pout without any of the makeup. Make sure to expand your self care routine, especially since we've been hiding under masks for 2 years. Your lips will thank you! |
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