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Glow Up, The Natural Way
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items Skin and self-care the natural way. No shortcuts, tested in my own routine first.
Sections
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Skin, fed not stripped
Tools and rituals
From the inside
The quiet glow (books)
Skin, fed not stripped
Oils and actives with ingredient lists you can read. Tip: one new product at a time, two weeks each, or you will never know what worked.
Skip the mystery ingredients. Make your own skincare from what is already in your kitchen.
The Natural Skin Care Recipe Book: Get that Glowing Look with Homemade Beauty Products Made from Nontoxic, Eco-Friendly Ingredients
A few drops at night on clean skin. Cold-pressed keeps the nutrients your face actually needs.
Pura D'or, Organic Rosehip Oil, 4 fl oz (118 ml)
One sheet, 20 minutes, skip the 10-step routine. Hydration that actually shows by morning.
Biodance, Bio Collagen Real Deep Beauty Masker, 4 vellen, 34 g per stuk
One dropperful of this every morning under my moisturizer and my dark spots keep fading.
TruSkin, Vitamin C Facial Serum, 1 fl oz (30 ml)
A few drops of this on damp skin right out of the shower locks in moisture without feeling greasy.
NOW Foods, Solutions, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, 4 fl oz (118 ml)
I massage a little of this into my brows before bed and they look fuller within a few weeks.
Swanson Vitamins, Certified Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil, 16 fl oz (473 ml)
This is the only lotion thick enough for my elbows and heels after a long day on my feet.
Weleda, Skin Food, Original Ultra-Rich Cream, 2.5 fl oz (75 ml)
Tools and rituals
The 5-minute rituals that do the quiet work. Tip: gua sha on clean skin with a drop of jojoba, never dry.
I keep this cool tool in the fridge and run it along my jaw before bed to de-puff.
BAIMEI IcyMe Stainless Steel Guasha Tool
I keep the roller in the freezer and use it after my serum to help everything set and de-puff.
BAIMEI IcyMe Gua Sha & Jade Roller Set
I swap my washcloth for one of these a few nights a week and my skin feels softer without any scrubbing.
Minamul Konjac Exfoliating Organic Facial Sponge Set
Two minutes with this before my shower and my skin looks brighter by the time I towel off.
POPCHOSE Dry Brush for Lymphatic Drainage
Cotton pillowcases pull moisture from skin and hair overnight. Silk lets both stay put.
ZIMASILK 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase Queen
I switched to this from cotton and I wake up without the crease lines on my face anymore.
Slip Silk Sleep Mask Black - Gentle on Skin
I part my hair and drop this straight onto my scalp twice a week and my roots are noticeably less thin.
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Oil 2oz
From the inside
Glow is mostly built in the kitchen and the gut. Tip: collagen dissolves best in warm, not hot, coffee.
One capsule with breakfast keeps my gut steady, and steady gut shows up on my skin faster than any cream.
Garden of Life, RAW Probiotics, Women, 85 Billion, 90 Vegetarian Capsules
I take one of these after a heavy meal and it is my go to for keeping my liver happy without overthinking it.
Swanson Vitamins, Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules
I scoop this into my morning coffee for a little extra skin and joint support, and it never changes the taste.
Orgain Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides Powder
The quiet glow (books)
Because calm is the cheapest cosmetic. Tip: read one chapter before bed instead of one more scroll.
ADHD looks different in women. Read the research written specifically for you.
ADHD Magazine, Special Issue On Girls & Women
Your brain is not broken. Learn how it actually works and stop fighting yourself.
Why Am I Like This?: My Brain Isn't Broken (and Neither Is Yours)
Clear beats clever every time. Cut the noise from your message and say the one thing.
Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win-and How to Design Them
Purpose is not found once, it is built daily through what you serve, not what you own.
The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
Comparison is the fastest way to lose your own life. An illustrated reminder to stay in your lane.
I Decided to Live as Me: An Illustrated Checklist for How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others So You Can Learn to Love Yourself