Bringing Balance to Your Being
My skin seems to go haywire every time the season changes, with the worst transition being winter weather. Every winter my skin seems to be extra flaky and dry which leaves me searching for all sorts of ways to hydrate my face so that I don’t look like I’ve aged 10 years overnight. Anyone else …
Many of us ensure that we are including probiotics in our diet in supplement or food form, but what about adding probiotics topically in our skincare routines as well? We know that probiotics offer vital bacteria that is good for our gut, mood and immune system, but the bacteria in probiotics is also an incredible …
One thing many women don’t realize when it comes to hair growth and helping keep hair healthy and strong is that nutrition and what you consume plays a HUGE role. When it comes to helping our hair grow long and stay strong, specific nutrients like amino acids, collagen, biotin, zinc and other vitamins and minerals …
More often than not, we hear that pregnant women get a “healthy glow” while expecting: that their hair grows faster stronger and looks shinier, or that their skin clears up and holds onto a dewy lustful appearance. BUT not all mamas are blessed with the beauty upsides of pregnancy. Even if your skin obtains a …
If you think you are just going to wake up pregnant with beautiful clear skin 24/7 and luscious thick hair, you’re in for a shock, lady. Although there will be periods where you feel like your skin is looking the best its ever had, there may still be periods when your skin goes awry due …
This natural and ultimate pregnancy friendly beauty product list and guide is a wonderful resource for those who want to clean up their beauty products, women who are pregnant, and anyone who just wants to spruce up their beauty routine! Ever since I found out I was pregnant I started making major changes to my …
It’s mid April and STILL snowing in Chicago. Can you believe this weather?! It literally reminds me of my hormone levels right now – one day I’m relaxed and content and happy with life, the next day I’m like a wildebeest barrel house kicking everything that comes in my way. So you better believe that …
This is not your typical nutrition or wellness education post, but something much more personal and close to my heart (obviously!) My fiance and I have been busting at the seams to share our exciting news: we’re having a Balanced Baby!! Our precious baby *boy* and love of our life is due September 2018 and …
Keeping a youthful, clear, and *awake* complexion means more than just dousing our face in retinols or topical treatments, y’all. When it comes to the appearance of our skin, a holistic approach is key! This means applying the right types of products externally, eating the right types of foods internally, and supplementing with botanicals and …
I have drastically reduced and simplified my beauty routine lately – essentially cutting out about 10 products that I experiment with and really reverting back to basic, organic and natural products. I used to use all sorts of different spot treatments, active serums, masks, peels, different types of moisturizers, scrubs… really everything and anything you …