Self-care is important, and we know how hard you work to maintain your healthy lifestyle.  One thing that’s easy to overlook however, is that part of treating your body right is what you put on it. You wouldn’t ingest harsh chemicals.  So why would you rub them on your skin? Especially when there are so many great alternatives to those chemical-packed products.

You’re beautiful inside and out, and so your products should be, too.  That’s why we’re on board the all-natural train.  Because there are so many benefits to swapping your traditional products for an all-natural alternative, number one being your overall health.

Rid Your Body of Toxins

Most traditional deodorants’ number one ingredient is aluminum salt.  Which is used to fight B.O. by clogging your pores in an effort to stop sweat all together.  But, your body actually builds up an immunity to this chemical, making it less effective. 

Other than aluminum, big deodorant brands rely on alcohol, to mask the smell of B.O. at any cost, particularly the cost of your skin. 

All-natural deodorants don’t invite aluminum or alcohol to the party.  Rather than trying to stop sweat, these alternatives just stop the smell.

Sweat is a beautiful thing. It’s your body’s natural way of ridding itself of toxins.  Not to mention, sweat’s crucial to a strong immune system, helps you regulate body temperature, and cleanses your skin of impurities. 

Happy, Healthy Skin

The key to healthy skin is a healthy pH balance, something that aluminum, alcohol, and other harsh-chemicals in products mess with.  All-natural products play to your skin’s strengths, giving it a helpful boost, rather than completely altering it.

How do they do this? By utilizing ingredients like plant extracts and oils.  Jojoba oil and calendula extract are a few of our favorites.  They closely mirror your skin’s natural oils, so they can keep you smelling fresh, without damaging the skin’s surface.

A healthy pH balance also helps protect your skin from the environment and keeps it feeling soft, so the more we can support this, the better. 

It’s what’s on the inside that counts.  That’s why we don’t believe that aluminum, alcohol, or parabens belong in our products.  All-natural alternatives are more effective, and promote overall health in the long run.  So, show yourself some love and kick those harsh-chemicals to the curb.

2017 has been the year of self-care and staying in.  So much so, that the trend’s been termed “nesting.”  We’re all for this.  And, with the weather getting colder, getting cozy’s even more appealing. 

As an ode sweater weather, we put together this guide to your ultimate weekend in.  So, get in that bathrobe, grab your cup of tea, and snuggle up.

Your Guide to Staying In

The key to staying in, is making sure you have everything you need.  Think: your favorite candles, yummy snacks, and a good read.  This way you can set the mood for the relaxing weekend ahead of you.

The one thing we’re sure to stock up on before staying in: our favorite skincare products.  Because self-care means skincare, too.  And staying in just feels better with a face mask on.

2. Treat Your feet

Staying in means you have all the time in the world to execute the perfect at-home spa treatments.  And one of the areas that need a lot of attention, especially during colder months, are our feet.  So, before you get all settled in for the night, show your feet some love. 

Soak them and scrub them to get rid of any dirt and dead skin.  Then, apply a heavy moisturizer, to nourish your skin, and keep your feet feeling soft and smooth.  Need some suggestions? Try this Foot Moisturizing Gel, or Leg Softening Cream for all over care.

3. Binge your favorite show

Arguably the best part about staying in: catching up on all the shows you might have missed during your busy week.  For hours.  And we recommend keeping a variety of options in your queue.  Because you just never know what your mood is going to be once your big Friday in rolls around. 

Something scary, something sappy, something you can sit back and binge for eight hours?  It’s good to have it all.

One of the main reasons we feel so burnt out during the week, is because we don’t give our bodies the adequate downtime necessary to recharge during the weekend. 

We know you have errands to run, and people to see, but it’s important to take time for yourself, too.  Besides, all of that can really wait until Monday anyways, right?

So, make self-care a priority this week, and treat yourself to staying in.

We love Halloween as much as the next.  But with one of the holiday’s staples being sugary snacks, it’s safe to say it’s not up there as one of the most health-conscious (then, again which holiday really is).  But you shouldn’t have to avoid the treats all together, so here’s a couple tricks to help you healthy hack your Hallow’s Eve. 

We know you’re busy carving spooky pumpkins and pulling together last minute costume ideas, we’ll keep this short and sweet, so you don’t miss a minute of Halloween.

Stock up with non-candy items

Since when did treats become completely synonymous with candy?  Last time we checked, there are plenty of non-candy, and even non-food items that qualify, too.  If you don’t want to be the house handing out granola bars, then spring for fun & festive toys instead. 

What about passing out fake vampire teeth, or mini glow sticks? With all that candy in their bags already, kids will gladly welcome some variety. 

Pick an all-natural face paint

Harsh chemicals are never fun for our skin.  Layering our faces in thick face paints, even if it is only really one day a year, is exceptionally tough on soft skin.  Luckily, there are plenty of natural, non-toxic, face paint brands popping up.  So, you can still look spooky, without spooking your skin. 

And, when it’s time to take that makeup off: opt in to a natural cleanser or remover.  What’s a few of our favorites?  Anything with calendula extract or jojoba oil.

Set some ground rules

As we said before, you shouldn’t have to miss out on all the treats.  On Halloween, it’s all about moderation.  So, set some ground rules for yourself.  Maybe you wait all year for chocolate peanut butter pumpkins, or a sucker for caramel apples.  Then don’t deprive yourself of these sweet treats. 

Instead, just lay down some ground rules.  Allow yourself three pieces of candy a night, or a sweet treat after you finish your favorite superfood salad.  This way you don’t fall victim to sugary jitters, but still get to indulge in the sweet treats of Halloween.

We hope this helps you have a very happy (and healthy) Halloween. 🎃