Doing it Naturally

Over the years, I have tried everything out there from drugstore products to high-end department store products to synthetic drugs prescribed by dermatologists to treat my skin. Most of the products didn’t work. They were either too drying, too strong or just didn’t work. I spent a lot of money. I threw a lot of things away. I was frustrated. More than that, I was tired of slathering all of these chemical products on my skin day after day. Then I had a breakthrough, earlier this year, I found a local esthetician who sang the praises of Juice Beauty products. During my facial she used these products on my skin and sent me home with samples. I liked that the products were natural, did not have a heavy scent and most of all did not aggravate my extremely sensitive skin. I went online to the Juice Beauty website and looked up there products and purchased the Blemish clearing serum and the Cleansing gel. While the cleansing gel did not wow me, I really liked Blemish clearing serum. It seemed to add a little moisture to my skin and give me a glow. I have since started using the oil free moisturizer and I love the product. It is not heavy or greasy and melts right into my skin and gives my skin much needed moisture without making me have the oily feel or shine during the day. I purchased a bar of African Black Soap from Whole Foods and use it as my cleanser morning and night. The Black Soap is great for evening out your skin tone. Just know that the Black Soap can be a little irritating initially. I really recommend not allowing it to sit or dry on your face. Get a good lather, clean your face and rinse immediately and pat dry. I follow this with the Juice Beauty serum and Oil free Moisturizer.
I think I have finally after 24 years found something that works:) I have had really good results since I started using natural products to clean and treat my skin. I would recommend getting a Juice Beauty sampler kit to try out the products. I purchased mine from Sephora. Or I would also start with the Blemish clearing serum and see what cleansers/moisturizers interest you, since there are different formulas based on skin type. Good Luck on your natural skin care journey. You will feel great when you find products that work for your skin and you will feel even better that they are natural.
(note: FYI Authentic Black Soap will look like a brown rock or hunk of hardened oatmeal. It is not actually black some products you will find).
Disclaimer: Dn2erthgirl is in no way affiliated with the Juice Beauty Co. nor do I receive any kickbacks:) Above are my personal experiences and opinions.

Autumn Leaves

I love Fall.  It is my favorite season.  Maybe because I am a September baby, I don’t know.  There is just a beauty and peace that comes as the leaves change and the air gets crisp.  I love the sound of leaves crunching under my feet.  Being able to open the windows on my car and house and let the fresh air in.  Fall is tricky here in Atlanta because the temp doesn’t start to drop until November.  So right now it doesn’t quite feel like Fall yet but it’s coming.

Sweaters and boots.  Hot apple cider.  Hearty stews and chili.  Candles that smell of fruit and spice.  Pumpkins.  Mums.  I can’t wait.

Stuff I Like

I don’t care if this is really filtered Mississippi swamp water.  I like it.  I hate drinking water but I will drink this.