What if I told you the reason you’re experiencing skin problems is that your skin barrier isn’t healthy and needs repairing? That it’s actually experiencing abuse? Those pesky pimples, acne marks, fine lines, dull, uneven skin tone, dryness, sensitivity. All the things we’re wanting to erase could very well be symptoms of a neglected skin… Read More
Facial oils are widely popular for their ability to plump up skin while locking in hydration. Often brands will say you can skip your moisturizer. All you need is their oil to keep your skin balanced! But not so fast, are facial oils actually hurting your skin, causing damage you can’t see? Oils are either… Read More
Nourishing Cream is a fantastic moisturizer designed for the majority with an ingredient deck to tame the unwanted skin symptoms. Think about everything that throws your skin out of balance, making it sensitive, dry, dehydrated, or dull. Over-exfoliating, retinoids, too many actives, harsh products, seasonal changes, travel, jetlag, diet… we could start a legitimate laundry… Read More
Botox can be downright scary, which may very well be why you’re Googling for a viable solution on what to try before Botox. While I don’t consider myself a holistic or natural esthetician, I do err on the side of caution, and Botox is one of those things I’m cautious of. If it’s something you… Read More
After adjusting my lifestyle with the goal in mind to heal my gut, reduce inflammation, and correct my acne, I finally took a legit food sensitivity test. If you’re just now tuning in, all the details on my path to healing cystic hormonal acne can be read here on the blog. I’ve shared the story… Read More
Dallas, let me introduce you to your local hidden gem and holistic esthetician, Wendi Hardage of Misaotra Beauty Sanctuary! Totally by accident, I stumbled upon this little oasis back in December. My birthday falls a week before Christmas, so naturally, I like to splurge on a little treat yo’ selfin’ since I’m competing with holidays.… Read More
Anyone else hate the idea of being trapped inside their own head, much less meditating within the depths of their personal black hole??? Sitting still is challenging. Sitting still, focusing on nothing and letting my mind wander into consciousness? Ummm, good luck. It takes everything not to fidget during Shavasana. To be honest with you,… Read More
On this episode of True Life: I’m an Amazon Junkie, I’m sharing my top 5 fave affordable self-care purchases I’ve picked up this year. Some weeks we easily have an obscene number of Amazon boxes arrive at our door. Dallas traffic is so bad I’m at the point where I literally don’t leave my neighborhood… Read More
As you can likely assume from foreshadowing, my hormonal acne came back with a vengeance. I was frustrated, emotionally feeling beaten down by my cysts. I have to say, I tried my best not to care. On my days off I would run around the city without makeup, after leaving work I would wipe away… Read More
I’m taking the care of writing this as if it’s a delicate manuscript… I’ve never taken the time to evaluate my time with cystic hormonal acne. The idea of delving in gives me a pit in my stomach, I start feeling anxious—as I’m writing this I’m becoming aware of how I completely ignored the emotional hold… Read More