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Make the world better in any way you can. Through my Beautycounter business, we have a powerful platform to make the world a little safer for all Canadians, and we are on the verge of doing just that with the introduction of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in the House this week. I met with my MP three years ago to discuss the need for stronger regulations around the beauty and personal care industry to protect consumers’ health. THIS is what we have been wor...king toward all this time. You can help too simply by texting BETTERBEAUTY to 70734, which will automatically send a letter to your MP in support of proposed changes to Canada’s Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), including the mandated disclosure of all ingredients currently listed only as fragrance, prohibition of hormone-disrupting phthalates in personal care products, and addressing the use of heavy metals in colour cosmetics. Together, we can make a difference.

Spring is here, and I know most of us can’t wait to be outside or are craving a change of scenery. Here are a few easy, economical things you can do to welcome spring into your home. 1. Clean - throw out clutter and expired food/products, dust and wipe everything until it’s squeaky clean. Windows, too, so you’re not looking at the world through dirty glass. Dusting and washing away diet makes things feel new again.... 2. Breathe - open up the windows on either side of your home and let a cleansing breeze flow through. Diffuse some refreshing essential oils to help elevate your mood. 3. Brighten - bring in some colourful cut flowers or plants. Add a fresh coat of paint if your home feels dingy. Serve lemonade from a glass pitcher at dinner - all can add a visual element of freshness to your home. What are your Spring rituals for welcoming in the new season? See more

April is about renewal. It’s about throwing all the windows open so the house can breathe, cleaning every surface for a much-needed refresh, and preparing the yard and gardens for spring and summer. In my business, it’s about meeting new clients and introducing them to cleaner products and helping them reduce the toxic load on their bodies and on the people they love. ... I aim to help 20 new people this month. Will it be you? If you have questions about ingredients in your beauty and personal care products or are just looking for something that makes you look and feel better than what you’re currently using, send me a DM or contact me via the link in my bio. See more

Three of our luxurious body-care favorites have a brand-new look and feel it's time to show yourself some love. Body Scrub - Gently polish away dull skin and reveal a healthy-looking glow with this smoothing body polish. With a revitalizing lemongrass scent, this new and improved formula features organic, finely milled sugar to exfoliate, and sweet almond oil to hydrate and soften skin. Gently exfoliates with organic, finely milled cane sugar, leaving it feeling hydra...ted with a healthy glow. . Body Oil - This silky, lightweight, nutrient-rich oil cocoons your body in nourishing hydration with a blend of grapeseed, argan, rosehip, and passion fruit oils. The new and improved, non-greasy formula easily absorbs into skin to lock in moisture, leaving a luminous sheen and an uplifting citrus and rosemary scent. . Melting Body Balm - Now with a brand-new look. More than a moisturizerthis luxurious, monoi-scented balmis a vacation for your senses.Featuring a hydrating, softening blend of argon and avocado oils, itmagically transforms into an oil as it melts into the skin, leaving you witha healthy-looking glow. . Are you ready for luxury? Shop the link in my bio. . . . . #beautycounter #organicskincare #plantbasedhydration #luxuryskincareforeveryone #betterbeauty #dryskincare #dryskinrelief See more

LET’S TALK TUMERIC// Yes, it’s delicious and healthy to eat, but did you know tumeric is an ancient skincare ingredient as well? . Here are 6 beauty benefits of tumeric:... 1 Soothes dry skin - Tumeric naturally speeds up the process of removing dead skin cells to reveal healthy and soft skin, and protects the skin cells from further damage. 2 Helps reduce fine lines and sun damage - Using a moisturizer containing turmeric has the ability to improve the appearance of fine lines and brown spots caused by sun damage. It also helps prevent loss of skin elasticity due to long term UVB exposure. 3 Fights acne - Turmeric is a natural antiseptic to keep the bacteria from spreading, AND is anti-inflammatory, which takes down the redness and swelling of blemishes. Turmeric also speeds healing, which can help with larger breakouts. 4 Reduces dark circles - Tumeric’s anti-inflammatory and lightening properties can help reduce puffiness and under-eye darkness caused by poor circulation. 5 Fades hyperpigmentation and acne scars - The curcumin in Tumeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that reduces excess production of melanin, which helps to even skin tone and lighten scars. 6 Treats skin conditions - thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, turmeric can work wonders on conditions like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. . RECOMMENDED: Beautycounter’s All-Bright C Serum containing anti-oxidant rich tumeric, Vitamin C and camu camu extracts. . . . #tumeric #skincare #betterbeauty #saferbeauty #naturalbeauty #essentialoils #plantbasedskincare #yegmom #workingmomlife #skincare101 #ingredientspotlight @ Edmonton, Alberta

When you do what you love, it fuels you with the energy you need to do it more and do it well. What are you doing that makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? . . .... #thursday #minifriday #notivation #success #wordstoliveby #instainspo #bestlife #living #yegentrepreneur #yegmom See more

HAPPY AUGUST!// Is anyone else feeling mixed emotions this month? It’s still technically summer (YAY!) but at the end of it comes a lot of uncertainty about Covid, back to school, work, etc. So much has hinged on what’s happening in the fall. It feels like we’ve finally found our groove in a time of massive change... now more changes ahead. . We’ve made it this far. Keep going. Stop and enjoy ALL the precious moments along the way. Drinking in all the positives will mak...e it all worth it. . We’ve got this. . . . #inspo #positivevibes #yegliving #yeglife #yegblogger #motivated #entrepreneur #yegbiz #blogger #motivationalquotes #instablog #inspireme #mindset #yegmarketing #edmonton #morningmotivation

What Is Kaolin Clay? Kaolin is a mild clay that gently cleanses and pulls impurities from the pores without causing redness and irritation. It’s widely used in skincare to help to draw out oils and impurities off the skin’s surface. Different Types of Kaolin Clay: Kaolin clay can be found in four main shades: white, yellow, red and pink, with white being the most gentle. It doesn’t absorb as much oil and gives your skin a gentle exfoliation. If your skin skews more dry or se...nsitive, white kaolin clay may be right for you. They increase in absorption and intensity from white to yellow to pink to red. Benefits of Kaolin Clay: 1 Absorbs Excess Oil To help keep excess oil at bay, reach for skin-care products formulated with kaolin clay. Products formulated with the ingredient can help control excess sebum production for a mattified skin appearance. 2 Acne Control While kaolin clay is not an acne-fighting ingredient, it can help reduce clogged pores that can cause breakouts. . . . #beauty #cleanbeauty #cleanliving #beautyblogger #yegbeauty #kaolinclay #toxinfreehome #toxinfreebeauty #beautytips #becounter #fitmom #healthyliving #liveclean #letstalk #skincare #naturalskincare #entrepreneur #skincaretips #howtos #washyourface #selfcare

No showers, No problem? With Covid-19, we’re grateful to be able to camp this year, but restrictions at the campgrounds mean no access to showers. To be honest, I shower and wash my hair less often when I’m camping anyway. . Here are three products that will help you keep you looking and smelling good - and use less water when access is limited or nil...... 1 Cleansing Wipes. Anything biodegradable or compostable is a must. I like these ones from @beautycounter (swipe left) because I can cut them in half (or quarters) for a quick face-cleanse at night or after a sweaty day of hiking or playing on the beach. They also contain aloe which is soothing on the skin. 2 Dry Shampoo to keep hair looking and smelling fresh between washes. Rather than using aerosol bottles or dangerous chemicals, you can find natural dry shampoos that have organic ingredients, are cruelty-free, and abide by eco-friendly standards. 3 Charcoal. Activated charcoal has antibacterial properties that kill odour-causing bacteria. Not only can a nice charcoal mask (like Beautycounter’s Purifying Charcoal Mask with Kaolin Clay, green tea and peppermint) make a great mini-facial to clean pores and draw out impurities, it can also keep armpit door at bay for a few extra days. Just rub on, leave for a minute or two to do it’s work, then thoroughly wipe off with damp washcloth or cleansing wipe. . . . #beauty #cleanbeauty #cleanliving #beautyblogger #yegbeauty #yegmama #Campinghacks #toxinfreebeauty #beautyonthego #beautytips #becounter #fitmom #healthyliving #liveclean #savewater #skincare #naturalskincare #entrepreneur #skincaretips #howtos #sustainableliving #washyourface #selfcare