Blog - Shines From Within

20May 2020 by Shines From Within

ALL NATURAL ANTI AGING MAKEUP MADE SIMPLE

Skin

It seemed like almost over night that I noticed the powder mineral makeup I had been using (and loving) for years no longer seemed to absorb properly on my face. Suddenly, it looked cakey and seemed to highlight every wrinkle. This is what sent me in search of all natural anti aging makeup. It's easy to find anti aging makeup, but it's challenging to find anti aging makeup that works properly and doesn't have toxic ingredients! According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 toxic chemicals and contaminants commonly found in makeup. Some have been linked to cancer like formaldehyde and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Others, like parabens disrupt hormones. Still others can damage the kidneys and nervous system, like mercury. When I learned about the toxins in my…

DON’T USE SOAP – OIL CLEANSING FOR MATURE SKIN

Skin

Dry skin is one of the biggest changes I've noticed now that I'm older. I've had to completely change the way I clean my face and remove my make up. This is why I recommend oil cleansing for mature skin, like mine. In my thirties, I used pre-moistened face wipes to remove my makeup and soap in the shower to clean my face. But even healthy, organic soap and cleansing wipes are too drying for mature skin. I now use castor oil to clean my face both morning and night. I must admit, it took me a while to get used to the idea of using oil to clean my skin! It seemed counter-intuitive and I was worried I would break out. But my skin absolutely glows when I remove…

DO YOU KNOW THE SECRET TO HYDRATED SKIN?

Health, Skin

Once I turned forty, I started noticing that my skin was getting on the dry side. Dry skin tends to look more saggy, wrinkled, and lifeless - not good! I needed a solution for hydrated skin. I knew that drinking enough filtered water was key to maintaining glowing, young looking skin. I was already following the advice to: "drink half of your body weight in ounces per day." In other words, because I weigh 125 pounds, I tried to consistently drink 62.5 ounces of water per day. But, in my forties, this no longer seemed to work to keep my skin looking hydrated. The Advice that Changed My Life Well - maybe not my life, but this advice definitely changed my skin! I read in Lauren Hubele's blog that to…