Makeup
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Why Nontoxic Lipstick Matters: A Mom’s Guide to Healthier Beauty Choices
As a mom of seven, I’m always on the lookout for products that keep my family safe and healthy. That’s why making the switch to nontoxic beauty products has been a game-changer for me. When it comes to lipstick, a staple in my beauty routine, I’ve discovered the importance of choosing products that not only make me feel beautiful but are also safe for my health. Conventional lipsticks can be filled with harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and even heavy metals. These ingredients are not just a concern because they sit on your lips all day—they can also be absorbed into your body or accidentally ingested. Over time, this exposure…
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UNLOCK RADIANT SKIN: DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF HIGH QUALITY NONTOXIC SKINCARE
Want to reduce your toxic load in a major way? Transitioning to non-toxic skin care products is the next step in reducing exposure to harmful toxins. You’ve probably heard a lot about toxins found in food whether they be from chemical pesticides or food-like products. But did you know that toxins can also be found in your skin care products and cosmetics? Our skin is our largest organ and for that reason this is a great way to reduce your toxic load. Swapping out things when you can and finding your favorites. What’s great about the clean beauty industry is that it’s grown and it’s everywhere making it easier than…
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Why I Decided To Get Hair Extensions Postpartum After Baby Number 6
In early January, I decided to take the plunge and get hair extensions and I absolutely LOVE them. You’re probably wondering why I would do something like this so here it goes… For the past ten years, I’ve been pregnant or postpartum and my hair has seen better days. Every single time I have a baby, my hair goes through a major shedding stage to where I’m left with legit large bald spots and regrowth that looks like someone got a pair of scissors and gave me Barbie bangs. NOTHING HAS HELPED MY REGROWTH to where I’ve been able to get long hair again. No amount of vitamins, supplements, hair…
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My Non-Toxic Lipstick Recs
One of the biggest reasons that I am so passionate about clean beauty and skincare is because of the lack of regulation in the beauty industry. As a consumer, I was under the impression that if it was available to purchase in a store, that the products on the shelves were safe for my use but unfortunately that’s not the case. The last major federal law that regulates the beauty industry was passed in 1938 by President Rosevelt. The same beauty industry has grown to $511 billion dollars! That’s a very large market with many ingredients that have not even been tested for human safety. With the lack of regulation,…
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4 Tips for Helping Your Makeup Stay Put + My Favorite New Makeup Primer
One thing that has given me a run for my money (literally) when trying nontoxic is makeup! It’s taken me several years of testing different brands to see what works and has the best ingredients. I’ll be honest, I’ve only tried a handful of primers – these act as a base for your makeup – so my knowledge is limited but this one is hands down my favorite. The Glow First Priming Serum is a serum-primer hybrid, made with obsessively tested, clean ingredients that instantly hydrates skin, plumps, and preps for makeup application, as well as helps makeup stay put throughout the day (among the other 3 tips below!). It also…
