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If You are a Mom, You are Not Alone

Perhaps I just need to make more time for taking care of myself. Time for more showers, time for doing more than just a ponytail in my hair, time for washing off my makeup at night, time for getting in exercise, time to have a few quiet minutes to myself, etc.

December 12, 2022

A Step-by-Step for How-To Apply Skincare

 Having a skincare routine that fits your needs is crucial, but one thing that is also important, that not many people talk about, is the order of which you layer the products. Using your products in the right order is important for effectiveness. So, here are the steps that you can follow to make sure you layer them correctly!
December 10, 2022

How To Take Care of Your Skin Inside and Out

While maintaining a healthy diet has been a huge contributor to the health of my skin, I am so thankful for what I have learned about skincare and how the ingredients in my products can have an impact on my skin as well. While I found ingredients that are bad for my skin, I found so many ingredients that are amazing for it.

 

December 10, 2022

How-To Get a Makeup Free Glow

Even though I loved how my skin transformed, something was still missing. I wanted that shimmering glow that I once had when I applied highlighter.
December 10, 2022

Why You Need to Let Go of Expectations for Yourself

When I finally understood this I felt confident enough to start a business, to raise my child in the way that he needed to be raised, to measure success based on my level of happiness, and to learn that God would take me as I am and show me the way.
December 07, 2022

How Gut Health Can Affect Your Skin

At Lavender Meadows Co, while we obviously love a healthy skincare routine, we believe that taking care of your body is equally as important, and it has a big impact on the health of your skin. To add, having a skincare routine that is organic, with natural ingredients and is safe when pregnant and safe when breastfeeding is valued as well.
December 05, 2022

What To Do When Your Skin Breaks Out

The best thing that I can do for my skin right now is to find some calm by saying no to extra outings and activities, getting some restorative sleep, fueling my body with the right nutrition, and continuing to nourish my skin barrier.
December 03, 2022

The Truth About Using Essential Oils On Your Face

 So I took a course from a cosmetic chemist to find out once and for all the answers to my questions! What I learned is that essential oils are not equal in terms of their chemical composition and atom structure.

December 02, 2022

The Truth About Beauty Standards

Do you ever find yourself trying to achieve flawless skin? You see your friends and think they have amazing skin, you look on social media and no one seems to ever get a blemish. You think that once your skin reaches your standards, you can finally be happy. 
November 30, 2022

Why Your Postpartum Products Aren't Helping You

As a licensed pharmacy technician I have seen gaps in the pharmaceutical industry and now with my training as a formulator, I understand how those gaps can be filled. I use organic, pesticide free, medicinal plant ingredients. My products are safe for sensitive skin and provide incredible relief for inflamed or itchy areas. 

 

November 28, 2022

How-to Make a "Get-to-do" List

As a mother, I often lose patience and allow stressful thoughts to occupy my mind. I want to tell you about a tool I recently discovered that has allowed me to gain some control over these thoughts. 
November 26, 2022

How-to Stop Feeling Guilty For Buying Skincare

Did you know that an estimated 120 BILLION pieces of skincare packaging are used each year and 70% ends up in landfills? Crazy, right?? It's not just the waste. The environmental impact begins the moment production begins. Including the fossil fuels to make and transport. I feel like Neil Armstrong when he first walked on the moon. “This is one small step for a man but one giant leap for mankind”. Okay, I’ll finally tell you what that solution is...
November 25, 2022