My Favorite Beauty Tips and Products for Teeth, Skin, and Hair
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Not a typical post from me…I’ve never dedicated a full post about beauty products or tips, but I wanted to for some time. For disclosure: I am mostly all-natural and clean in my approach to the products we use here at home, but I will list a few products that may not be something you would use- I understand! We make our own decisions on what we put in or on our bodies. 😊
Random Tips
- The way you feel about your appearance affects your overall well-being.
- Drinking water is essential for your skin.
- Wearing the proper fit of undergarments makes a vast difference in the fit of your clothes. I’m frugal in most areas of spending, but I will invest more in bras/underwear/pajamas because it’s the fabric that touches my skin all day. I try to avoid fabric with synthetic materials.
- Take care of your teeth.
- Don’t over-wash or over-brush your hair.
- Make sleep a priority
- Sweat daily
Skin
I only recommend products I use and can fully stand behind—these products I’ve used on my face for years.
Aztec Secret
This mask was recommended to me years ago by an agent who personally witnessed the effect of skin appearance on people who used Bentonite Clay. When using Aztec Secret, you will feel a quick tightening in your face after you apply the clay. I use Aztec Secret twice a week; I don’t mix it with Apple Cider Vinegar (recommended in the directions, but my skin is too sensitive); I just use water. Read all the instructions before using.
Orange Silk from Trim Healthy Mama
Okay, seriously, this hydrating cream! I can’t recommend it enough.
Orange Silk is a deep-penetrating skin food. (I use it on my lips, too!)
Amazing ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel, Infused Olive Oil -Calendula, St. John’s Wort, Plantain, Myrrh Gum, Goldenseal, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Sweet Orange Essential Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E Oil.
It has such a thick and creamy texture you only need a tiny bit for each application. Orange Silk can be used as a base before makeup or moisturizer before bed. I use it every night before I go to sleep.
The ingredients are anti-bacterial and feel so fresh.
Silk Pillowcases
The position you sleep in can create “sleep wrinkles” on your face. Most fabrics (cotton) will tug on your delicate skin, and that side of your face will eventually have more wrinkles. Dermatologists can usually tell which side you sleep on because of how your skin appears.
Silk, on the other hand, glides over your skin and doesn’t push/pull skin and form wrinkles.
Silk is also excellent for your hair. I have very long hair, and silk pillowcases prevent tangles and static in my hair. After about a week of sleeping on silk, I noticed a significant difference in split ends and tangles.
I use Blissy Silk Pillowcases- (Mulberry Silk)
Teeth/Lips
Ways I Take Care of My Teeth:
- Eat minimal sugar
- I don’t use fluoride. (Video link)
- Regular check-ups
- Rinsing my mouth with Myrrh and Propolis-based solution after I drink anything acidic.
- Using a Water Pik
- Oil pulling with coconut oil with Lavender Oil
Products I Use and Love:
Earth Paste from Redmond. Contains Bentonite Clay but no Fluoride.
Review of Zoom Teeth Whitening *Sponsored*
I don’t think you can achieve the same level of teeth whitening with at-home whitening kits as professional in-office Zoom whitening. While my teeth have a natural white tint, I drink coffee/tea and have chosen to have professional whitening twice a year because of the filming/print work I do for my business.
The zoom process opens up the enamel pores on the surface of your teeth, and you may experience sensitivity and zings and zaps until the pores close back up. I am one of those people who do experience intense zings, but some friends of mine experience no pain.
When the whitening process begins, your teeth are painted with the whitening solution. Then, a blue LED light is placed in your mouth to whiten your teeth on a select level of intensity settings for fifteen minutes. In my experience, it takes three fifteen-minute rounds to start feeling zaps.
After the Zoom sessions, you must have a primarily milky-white diet for 48 hours. During the first 48 hours, your teeth are susceptible to stains. Anything that will stain a white shirt will stain your teeth.
The first 24 hours are the most sensitive for me; then, it gets better the next day. Overall, the experience is positive, and although cosmetic, the process is worth the results in my case.
Hair Products/My Routine
The overall goal of hair maintenance is to keep your hair healthy and reduce breakage. My hair type is thick and wavy. I’ve never dyed my hair.
I brush my hair before I shower, and I never brush it when it’s wet. Wet hair is fragile and prone to breaking.
I don’t wash my hair every day (unless I’m working outside). When I do wash my hair, I use Maple Holistics Sage Shampoo. It works well even in the winter months.
and Marc Anthony Leave-In Conditioner
I’ve tested many brushes, and I still like the Original Wet Brush for detangling long hair.
I do nothing with my hair besides washing, using the above conditioner, and brushing. I have naturally wavy hair and don’t need to do much styling. If I’m going somewhere and need less wild and more refined hair, I use large hair curlers the day before. The next day, use a comb to brush out the roots. This is a good tip if you are looking for hair volume the day before an event or photos. In my previous field of work, we wore large curlers (with no hair product in your hair) the day before we had jobs to get volume for photo shoots. Avoid leave-in conditioners if you are seeking volume and using curlers.
Supplements
What we eat and put into our bodies is reflected in our skin/hair. To have glowing skin, you must reduce or eliminate inflammatory foods. (fast food, sugar)
The supplements I take in addition to eating very clean are:
Supermom Vitamins from Beeyoutiful *Affiliate Account*
I’ve taken Supermom vitamins for over ten years. When I miss or forget my vitamins for a day, I can feel the difference the next day. The high dose of Spirulina and other green superfoods gives more energy.
❤❤❤ Other products at Beeyoutiful that I love: ❤❤❤
Berry Well – If I don’t make my elderberry syrup or run out mid-season, I like Berry Well with Spice Flavors.
Perfect Supplements Desiccated Liver
For magnesium, I’ve used Calm Magnesium Powder for the last three years. I sleep much deeper and stay asleep longer. I love the Natural Vitality brand because the company is dedicated, loyal, and admirable. They have always made me happy. I will continually be loyal to their brand because other companies don’t have any of the same qualities that matter to me.
Bath Salt/Magnesium Flakes
Mineral-rich sea salt for bathing. Natural Dead Sea Salt is an excellent alternative to Epsom salt, with a unique mineral composition only found in the Dead Sea. The general idea is to create a Dead Sea experience in your bathtub. For a stimulating body scrub, mix Dead Sea salt with olive oil and massage it into your body.
Ancient Minerals has a fantastic line of lotion, gel, and oil spray for magnesium absorbed through the skin. The magnesium flakes are large but highly absorbable and relax the body.
Clean Electrolytes-Paleo/Zero Sugar
Most sports drinks are loaded with artificial dye and sugar. The hard truth is our bodies need electrolytes in a specific ratio. Since I have a very active lifestyle, I sip LMNT in my water bottle throughout the day and love the taste/benefits. Favorite flavor: Watermelon Salt
Clean Makeup Products
I try not to use makeup with aluminum, dyes, petroleum, or sodium lauryl sulfate. Although my makeup routine is quick and takes less than 5 minutes, I only like clean, natural products touching my face and lips.
Most Loved Products: ♥
Organic Mascara By Physicians Formula Organic Wear All Natural Origin Mascara
I have long eyelashes, so I don’t need too much mascara, but when I wear it, I like this Physicians Formula because it’s gentle with organic ingredients.
Henné Organics Luxury Lip Tint – Moisturizing, Sheer Natural Color – Bare
Henné Organics has the best lip tint with sheer colors. I like the color ‘Bare’ (labeled as pink nude at retailers). With all-natural ingredients, your lips stay soft with a highlighted tint.
Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Flawless Serum Foundation
Hemp Daily Intensive Cream | Hemp Cream with Essential Oils
I use Hemp Daily hand cream because it’s THC-free but has all the added benefits of hemp oil. Massage a small amount into your skin for a radiant glow.
Even in the busiest seasons, when my hands are constantly in motion during our daily rhythm of life, it’s essential to keep them moisturized and well-cared for because I use them so much.
Bath Products
At the end of the day, I almost always take a bath. It’s my reward after running around all day and constantly managing everything.
It’s crazy the things you never knew before; then, once you understand, everything is different and better. Managing a busy household, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking care of yourself. I’ve been on this journey for the last few years and am trying to get to where I am now.
Natural Real Egyptian Shower Loofah Sponge Body Scrubber
I love this large shower loofah because it buffs away dead skin and doesn’t just spread soap everywhere. I will use it more frequently because of its thicker, more flexible fibers.
Native Body Wash-Naturally Derived Clean Ingredients
Long Hair
While maintaining long hair is a job, it’s worth it for me. I have a goal to grow my hair to my tailbone, I’m almost there! My hair grows very quickly and I have a lot of hair on my head. One tip to keep your hair healthy without breakage, is to use a claw to put it up instead of a rubberband. I used to wear buns a lot, not anymore. My kids say that’s how they knew I am in serious mode-hair in a bun means leave mom alone; she’s working and concentrating. 😂For quick growth, some of my friends take Nutafol, but I haven’t found it needed. As long as I’m drinking bone broth and chlorophyll, my hair and nails grow quickly and long.
Bedrooms/Chamber
Quality sleep is essential for every part of our bodies.
Pillows: Blue Ridge Home Fashions, Farm to Home 100% Organic Cotton
Bedding and Pajamas:
There truly is an art to bed-making. This book, Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House, has an entire chapter (Chapter 56: The Cave of Nakedness) dedicated to the upkeep of a bed and bedroom. Your bedroom chamber is important; we should look forward to closing our day (and having a good night) in a comfortable, welcoming room.
Peaceful Sleep:
Having a nightly routine isn’t just for children; it’s beneficial for adults, too. Part of restful sleep for me is writing a list before sleep.
Quilt
I don’t have a direct link because I buy all of my handmade quilts, or they have been passed down to me. I like cottage aesthetics, so most of my quilts don’t match or follow any particular pattern. Amish Quilts.
Presentable Sleepwear
Recently, I donated 85% of my sleepwear. I’ve never held on to items I don’t like, and I have no issues donating anything I don’t feel is presentable. My favorite sleepwear styles are lace and silk chemises or matching pajama sets.
Exercise Equipment
Rebounder- My new favorite thing to do is bounce! According to anecdotal reports, bouncing on a rebounder is great for your hip and thigh muscles. Reportedly, just 20 minutes of rebounding in a rhythmical motion is as effective as a 30-minute jog. The basic continual bounce technique creates G-force and stimulates involuntary muscle movement.
Pilates-For toning, flexibility, and strength. Pilates is a mind/body exercise focusing on controlled breathing, deep internal strength, and repetitive back-and-forth movements. Pilates exercises also include breathing exercises, which relieve built-up tension and stress.
Pilates Stretch Bar- To add resistance to motion and deepen effectiveness for a deep-body workout.
Feminine Hairstyles
Floral Dr. Marten’s
Dr. Marten’s brand has been around for quite a while. These are so feminine. Tight but smooth.
My favorite high heels to wear- casually or with formal attire. Even when it’s wet, they have a really great grip. 💛💛💛
Women’s Leather Perforated Lace-up Oxfords Brogue
I love thee boots. Like any new shoes, they are tight initially and need to be stretched.
Vintage Audrey Hepburn Style Dress
I love vintage and feminine clothing so much. I still wear slips beneath my dresses. Years ago, women always wore slips under their clothes; however, our culture has seemingly lost many traditions that made femininity soft and sweet.
— Sunday Morning Banana Bread
Floral Prints, Plaid, Polka Dots and Calico
Prints I love: floral, polka dots, plaid, or calico.
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Places to find feminine clothes:
Historical Emporium (corsets, belts, blouses)
Skirts and Pants *Affiliate* ♥️
I wear a lot of skirts/dresses during working hours and dress down on the weekends. During the fall/winter months, brightly-colored tights are lovely! 💕
Xoxo💋, Jennifer
