Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

It’s absolutely imperative that we exfoliate and slough off the old skin to leave fresh, smooth and healthy skin to show.  This super hydrating scrub has coconut oil which soothes and moisturizes the skin as the coconut sugar gently exfoliates. 

Take Ingestibles and Vitamins

Once I realized that the glow came from the INSIDE, I went a little crazy stocking up on ingestibles and skin-friendly vitamins.  I especially love Moon Juice’s Beauty Dust because it’s made my hair shiny and full, and it’s so easy to mix into any and all beverages.  

Drink Aloe Vera

It’s so important to hydrate our skin from the inside out.  You can buy aloe vera juice at the store, but a lot of them have sugars and added ingredients.  That’s why we love the real deal: fresh aloe vera juice from the plant.  It’s super cheap to buy a stalk or two at Whole Foods.  Simply carve out the gel-like inside and add a squeeze of lemon juice!

Consume Green, Leafy Vegetables

Vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts are spinach amazing skin foods because they’re rich in alpha lipoic acid (ALA).  These have a really high concentration of antioxidants that fight free radicals and slow down the aging process.  ALA also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which lessens the signs of eye bags, blotchy spots, wrinkles and puffiness. 

Nourish the Skin with Essential Oils

There are countless skin benefits of using essential oils. Frankincense is wonderful for giving your skin that radiant glow and decreasing any signs of aging.  Bergamot and Grapefruit are great for toning and evening the skin tone.  And lavender is super soothing for irritated, sensitive skin.  Just to name a few! 

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Try Cupping

Cupping is an ancient practice in alternative medicine that helps get the blood flowing while activating the lymphatic system.  And this simple tool is pretty awesome on the face and neck; it visibly reduces fine lines & wrinkles, while increasing your collagen production, improving the contours on your face, and helping the elasticity of your skin.  You only need to use it for as little as 3-5 minutes per day to see results.   

Dry Brush

Dry brushing is another important, and very affordable, step to add to your daily skincare routine at home.  Using a dry brush on the skin helps to boost circulation, slough away dead skin cells, stimulate the lymph nodes, improve digestion, improve the appearance of cellulite, and help the body detox in general.  I personally enjoy doing it for a few minutes in the morning before a shower, as it wakes me up and exfoliates before I wash.  Always brush in circular motions and brush toward your heart. 

Use a Derma Roller

This simple tool uses a ton of tiny, tiny needles to create micro-incisions on the skin that cause collagen and elastin production into overdrive.  Your face will feel tighter and look plumper as it heals.  It’s a great thing to use at home for acne scaring and discoloration. 

Work on the Cellulite

Thanks to this goop article, it has recently come to my attention that cellulite is quite the myth.  No, we don’t have to live with dimples and lines on the backs of our legs forever!  We should instead, work on massaging the fascia by kneading the skin and working the fat cells free.  Is your mind blown too?  I know.  This fascia and cellulite blaster massage stick does just the trick. 

This fine grained facial polish is a wonderful exfoliant that’s rich in antixidants and all natural ingredients.  It’s gentle and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive like mine! 

Ever longed for those perfect I’ve-been-at-the-beach-all-day waves?! This sea spray is my personal favorite for adding a little texture to my locks with three varieties of organic sea salt and nourishing essential oils. 

I was so thrilled to stumble across this all natural moisturizing mask for my lips!  It helps hydrate and plump lips with collagen, hyaluronic acid, moisturizing plant extracts and vitamin E.  Bonus points because it’s formulated without fragrance, parabens or mineral oils! 

I apply the masks to my lips for 15-20 minutes two times before a big photoshoot or event. 

This lightweight hair mist works to nourish the hair while controlling the frizz, which I always need in the summertime in this humidity!  It’s composed of jojoba oil, avocado oil, coconut oil and argan oil, along with sweet orange essential oil and Damask rose flower water.  Seriously, you want this in your life!

I am completely and utterly obsessed with Merben dry brushes these days; in fact, we have them coming to The Well Code collection at the shoppe soon!  They vary in size and texture of bristles, and they are a game-changer in your skincare game.  This hard texture brush is perfect for using on rough calluses on your feet and heels.  You’ll feel like you just left the spa after you use this! 

The quest for whiter teeth doesn’t have to stop when you go green with your beauty and personal care products, I’m finding.  This nontoxic, all natural and organic teeth whitener is the new addition to my morning and nighttime routine. 

French Girl Organics gives us a completely safe and clean perfume in irresistible Ambre Noir. The top notes include essential oils frankincense, cardamom, with heart notes of sandalwood and vanilla. Lastly, the bottom notes are amber, cistus and vetiver.  All of my favorites! 

I practically have one of these in every hand bag, on my nightstand, and bathroom counter!  I love this all natural and organic rose lip polish that gently exfoliates dry skin and leaves me with the perfect pout. 

I recently discovered this amazing herbal formula that helps boost immunity and fresh breath, while soothing me whenever I’m feeling a bit congested too.  It’s seriously a cure-all.  Ingredients include revitalizing eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil, along with willow bark, echinacea and ginger. 

Anything that promises to rid me of cellulite…sign me up! Young Living gives us an all natural, super hydrating massage oil that can’t be anything but good for the skin. It includes pure vegetable oils, vitamin E, and essential oils.  The grapefruit oil improves the appearance of skin texture, while Juniper oil helps cleanse. 

I’ve found recently that I adore the smell of jasmine.  It’s sweet, intoxicating and smells like summer.  That’s why I’ve turned to this all natural perfume by French Girl Organics lately; it’s heavenly. 

It’s not taboo to talk about pubic hair anymore thanks to Fur Oil.  This all natural blend, vegan oil helps soften hair and clear pores, ultimately fighting the possibility of ingrown hairs.  Ingredients include grapeseed oil, jojoba oil and antibacterial essential oils like clary sage, lemon, peppermint, tea tree and more. 

My current silky, nourishing serum on rotation is like a “healthy, balanced diet for your skin.” Ingredients include pure organic avocado, geranium, turmeric, and coffee oils, it has crazy-high levels of essential fatty acids, phytoesterols, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and other super-nutrients.

This ultra calming, antioxidant-rich oil has been a WOM team favorite for since the beginning of our love affair with One Love Organics.  It includes a blend of organic chia seeds, shea, aloe and lavender, which packs great omega-3’s to nourish even the most sensitive skin. 

I apply a few drops of this oil to my skin whenever it’s feeling a little irritated or worse for the wear.  OLO shares the tip that you can apply this oil directly to clean, damp skin, or you can add a few drops to your favorite serum or moisturizer to intensify results! 

I’ve found that many all natural, safer shampoos and conditioners sometimes leave my hair feeling dry and not as silky as their chemical-laden counterparts. So as a result, I’ve been on a hunt for a great hair oil that gives me the feeling like I’ve been at the salon for hours.  Enter French Girl Organics’ Hair Revive Oil.  It’s argan oil-based, and infused with a subtle Moroccan rose scent.  I just love the intense moisture it brings to my hair; I usually apply it once a week. 

This multi-award winning Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover by One Love Organics is everything and more.   It effortlessly, and I mean effortlessly, removes all traces of makeup.  But while it’s doing that, it’s also giving your skin a little TLC by restoring its natural moisture barrier and pH balance. This oil leaves your skin incredibly clean, nourished and detoxified.  If you’re going to get one facial oil, GET THIS ONE.  

Since we’re talking about oils for the entire body, we’d be amiss if we left this one out.  Fur created an oil that softens, conditions, clears and soothes hair and hair follicles down there.  With a blend of essential oils and vitamins A and E, this oil is must-have for anyone who shaves or waxes. The result is fewer ingrown hairs and ultimately healthier skin. Can we all say a little Amen?! 

Among a whole host of benefits, Frankincense essential oil works wonders in the anti-aging department, and especially with wrinkles and fine lines.  It works to protect skin sells, reduce breakouts, decrease the size of large pores, and tighten skin.  I usually apply it “neat” to my face and neck, though I’ve also added a few drops to jojoba oil to stretch more uses out of each bottle. I don’t know what I did before I discovered Frank! 

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Nothing beats a little summer glow, and this bronzing oil by French Girl Organics captures that essence perfectly.  It’s an organic based formula infused with bright, floral scents of jasmine and neroli.  While it’s not a self-tanner, it gives a subtle, beautiful and sun-kissed glow for a night out on the town.

I recently ordered Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil via The Well Code and I’m already wondering how I lived without it. With ingredients like pure vegetable oils, Vitamin E and a blend of essential oils, the oil effectively tones and nourishes any “problem areas” you want to give a little love to.  I’ve seen a nice improvement in the look AND feel of my skin after using.

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Here’s another favorite from OLO; a daily facial serum that visibly brightens skin dulled by stress and environmental elements. It’s made from a plant powered formula that has Vitamin C and organic green tea and Vitamin E to nourish the skin and make it more even-toned. As someone who dealt with acne and acne scars, this serum is always front and center on my bathroom counter. 

My first signs of aging appeared in the delicate skin around my eyes.  So now I tend to this area with a whole lot of love.  I discovered this under-eye elixir by French Girl Organics and roll a small amount under the eye gently every day. The mixture includes skin-supporting ingredients like fatty acids and essential oils to help fight fine lines.

I’ve talked before about coconut pulling, and I still lean on this easy and natural way to keep my teeth white and feeling fresh.  It’s also an effective way of getting better breath and fighting poor mouth health without the harmful toxins.  And it’s just crazy how clean your mouth feels after swishing coconut oil around! 

Shaving oil has officially replaced my toxic shaving cream; and I’m never looking back.  This super hydrating formula preps your leg for your shave, by repairing and moisturizing the skin.  It includes a solid natural blend of oils that heal and tone your skin, while decreasing the risk of irritation. It’s made without parabens, fragrances, etc. and it still smells utterly divine. Think orange blossoms and flowers. 

Lavender essential oil is known for its soothing, calming effects.  But many people don’t realize how good it is for healthy hair, too!  I love to add a few drops of the oil to my shampoo and conditioner to help promote long, healthy locks. 

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