Through my whole journey of weight loss, maintenance, healing, and just life in general I have learned so much about what we put in and on our bodies. I lost about 90 lbs in a year by extreme dieting and working out, where I became obsessed with that I was putting in my body. My rapid weight loss unfortunately led to severe side effects of adrenal fatigue, dizziness, and brain fog. You can read more about that in “My Journey to Healing” post if you are interested.
Trying to heal from all the damage I did to my body has tested my patience for sure. I was doing everything I was told from consuming more calories of whole foods to taking months off of exercise and still only seeing some results. It made me realize that what goes ON our bodies is just as important as what goes IN. Eating organic, whole foods can only get so far if you are still exposed to toxins in the products you use every day.
I’ve become very passionate about learning and finding out what is going on our bodies through the products we use. Unfortunately there are things you can’t unlearn. The beauty industry, much like the food industry, is very behind on relevant legislature. The US only bans about 30 ingredients, whereas Canada is around 600 and the EU around 1400(!). We are exposed to so many products that are unfortunately sometimes filled with toxins known to have negative long term effects on us.
This knowledge, much like the knowledge of learning about the food industry, shocked me. I put so much faith in trust that companies are doing the right thing and have their customers best interest in mind. I never even questioned it! Unfortunately that is far from the truth.
“But what can I do to make a difference?”
I am a firm believer in voting with your dollars. We vote with our dollars in the grocery store and I can see the changes being made everyday. Huge companies are making strides in making healthier options. I believe we are on the brink of seeing these same changes for the beauty industry. The more we demand better for us by choosing to spend our money on safer products, the more other companies will make the appropriate changes.
I have been using Beautycounter for almost 3 years now. I only recently became a consultant after realizing it was a company I can really get behind. These are products I was recommending to my family and friends already so it was a no brainer for me.
I know it is hard to make a switch and I never want to make anyone feel less adequate because they aren’t in a place where this makes sense for their lifestyle. Knowledge is power though, and I just hope to provide some information to allow you to make the best decision for you in your life!
You can learn more about it on their website here. If you ever have any questions please reach out and ask. I’d love to hear from you!