When it comes to skin care, there are thousands of products out there promising a youthful glow and clear skin. I have tried many products out there in my quest for a solution for my acne from PCOS but did not have much luck. I then set out to discover really what is going on with the skin. The skin is considered the largest organ in your body. We spend all this time and effort trying to protect our heart, lungs, etc. How come we don’t focus as much on our skin as the organs inside our bodies? Now that I am pregnant, I have spent my time searching for answers that are natural and safe for me as well as baby. I took my passion for healthy living and researched natural ways to care for my skin. The more I have researched about skin care products, the more I {Read More…}
Acne. I never thought dealing with acne would cause such a headache. Throughout high school, I had the occasional pimple here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary for adolescence. I went off to college still with pretty clear skin. Then when I turned about 19 or 20, BAM! It seemed I was always breaking out. I tried pretty much every product out there under the sun from Murad (made it worse), ProActiv (helped for a little while), and every other “acne fighting topical product” out there. Nothing. Still had breakouts. I then went to my regular doctor and to the dermatologist. This was when I started in on the various antibiotics and topical retinoid creams. Topical stuff: no help. Antibiotics: didn’t touch the acne and I developed an allergy to all 4 different types they tried to put me on over the next 2 years. When you are {Read More…}
It has been a while since I have added a blog post on here! I have been busy visiting family, moving across country, and exploring the new territory! I decided that since I am still busy with this summer traveling/moving fun, I would keep this blog post short and sweet. There are only 3 categories of top fashion picks for all you mamas out there this summer season: best all around tank top, best running shoe, and best in maternity fitness. (BTW I don’t get anything for recommending these) Best All-Around Mama Tank Top The Get Focused Tank from Lululemom.com which offers great support, comfy straps, and enough room for a great yoga workout! Although it comes in a few different colors, one of the negatives about it is that the colors could be a little more varied and cuter Best Mama Running Shoe Adidas Supernova Glide 3 which is super {Read More…}
