Whether for face or hair, I love a good mask. It may seem extra, but take it from this former hair stylist, who’s been licensed for 18 years; a hair mask will give you results! I’ve seen first-hand what can happen when the right hair mask is paired with the right hair type. I’ve also seen my fair share of people who I wish would treat their parched, damaged hair to a hair mask! *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the compan ..read more

You may have heard of the quote by Lao Tzu that says, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. For my body transformation journey that single step was signing up for the FASTer Way. Today, I’m sharing all of the details on what my journey with the FASTer Way has been like and what you can expect if you decide to take that step and join the FASTer Way. *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  ..read more

I don’t know about you, but ever since electrolytes came on the scene, I’ve been a fan. They are a tasty way to support health and hydration. To help you make an informed decision on the best electrolyte brand for you, I happily tried 7 brands for this review. *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  I do not take becoming an affiliate with any company lightly.  If I am, it’s because I believe in the com ..read more

Have you heard of the benefits of microneedling but heard the word “needle” and decided it wasn’t for you? Microneedling deserves a second chance, because it’s non-invasive, requires minimal if any downtime, and is less cost prohibitive than most treatments. Plus, it addresses most age-related or sun-related skin problems with a few rolls over your face. Skin Changes As We Age You know all those days that you spent at the beach, pool, or just enjoyed the great outdoors without sunscreen? Those days come to roost as we age, in the form of sun damage.  We may notice sun spots, fine lines ..read more

Today, I’m sharing my experience with the BBL laser. After doing research on laser therapy, I decided that this was the best way to address hyperpigmentation on my face. Sometimes a girl just wants to feel good in her skin without any makeup!  What exactly is BBL? BBL stands for broadband light, not to be confused with the Brazilian butt lift procedure that will inevitably pop up in your search if you don’t add “laser” or other keywords to your search! Anyways, the BBL we’re talking about uses multiple wavelengths of high intensity light to treat a variety of skin conditions.  How ..read more

When I came across Clearstem Skincare, a clean skincare brand that fights acne and signs of aging, I crossed my fingers in hopes that their products would live up to their promise. Spoiler Alert: the hype is warranted. Their products didn’t disappoint. **Please note that I recruited my sister Rose to test these products. Her skin type is oily, with occasional acne flares with larger pores. I thought her review of the Clearstem products would be helpful- so note that all reviews are hers** *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my li ..read more

Unfortunately body care products can sometimes be put to the wayside as we invest in our skincare products for our face. Plus, it’s hard to know what body care items we even need. I am zeroing in on body butter vs body lotion today, so you can find the best clean options out there plus decipher the difference. *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  I do not take becoming an affiliate with any company lightly ..read more

While I know plenty of people who consume coffee and love the caffeine that comes with it, I also know there are plenty of us that either can’t have or don’t want all that extra caffeine. But, we still want flavorful coffee! I personally don’t tolerate caffeine, so I have tested and am bringing you all the best in decaf coffee brands! *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  I do not take becoming an affiliate ..read more

I’ve been upping my oral health game lately so I decided to give natural mouthwashes a closer look. Usually when we think of mouthwash, we think of a minty power wash like Listerine, but most natural mouthwashes are so much more than a one trick pony. *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  I do not take becoming an affiliate with any company lightly.  If I am, it’s because I believe in the company and t ..read more

Let’s face it, dry, flaky lips are unsightly and not the canvas we want to work with when applying lip gloss or lipstick. But before we start scrubbing away that layer of dead skin, it’s important to learn how to use a lip scrub and what lip scrubs to use, so we don’t damage the delicate skin, that is our lips. *Affiliate Disclosure: I do have affiliate links in this blog post. If you purchase something from my link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.  This comes at no cost to you, but is paid by the company.  I do not take becoming an affiliate with any company lightl ..read more