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The Search for Safer and Sustainable Cosmetics

The Search for Safer and Sustainable Cosmetics

by My Well Balanced Life | May 13, 2020 | Beauty, Lifestyle

When it comes to safer skincare, we actually have quite a few options from which to choose these days. We can make our own products at home, choose from one of the many safer skincare companies out there, or fall somewhere in the middle with a minimalist routine like...

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I’m Amanda! I’m a Pilates & Barre Master Trainer, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Executive Director with Beautycounter, recently retired military wife, and mother of two very energetic boys.

I’ve given up the unrealistic notion of being awesome at everything and embraced the idea of just keeping the important stuff well balanced.

My life is not nearly as cool as my Pinterest boards, you guys. But I do try to live a healthy life and make better choices for my family. If you have any interest in doing the same, please stick around! Read More…

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. The world may be CRAY but I can still get my glu . The world may be CRAY but I can still get my gluten-free bake on👊🏻 . If you’re on my email list, two gluten-free recipes for yummy patriotic treats just landed in your inbox❤️ And if you’re not, just sign up via my link in profile! . Just so you know, I create simple and healthy(ish) recipes that don’t have crazy ingredients, won’t take much time to make, and taste absolutely delish. Promise. . #merica🇺🇸 #glutenfreetreats #fourthofjulycelebration
. At this point my money is on pajamas.😂😭😂😭😂😭 . #schoolclothesorpajamas #itsnotlookinggood #justtryingnottocry
. 😎𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍? 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟓-𝟑𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞🤗⁣ ⁣ ✌🏻There are two major types of sunscreens: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL. Physical sunscreens contain ZINC OXIDE which acts as a physical barrier to prevent ALL of the sun’s rays from getting to us. Zinc oxide does not penetrate the skin, nor does it convert to anything harmful once it comes in contact with the sun’s rays. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens (which are typically the major brands we are all familiar with) use chemicals to block some of the sun’s rays but not all of them.⁣ ⁣ 🙅🏻‍♀️These chemical sunscreens also contain many ingredients which are not only endocrine disruptors and known toxins but can be converted to more dangerous substances once they come in contact with the sun. ⁣ ⁣ 👉🏻So the moral of the story is, I recommend using PHYSICAL sunscreen when you are in the sun for prolonged periods of time. And allow yourself a little healthy sun exposure daily if you can. It really is good for you, I promise. Just be smart about the time of day and not overdoing it.⁣ ⁣ 🥳Beautycounter is my sunscreen of choice (I know, what a surprise😉) ... mostly because I know the extensive research/sourcing/testing that takes place to make these products. ⁣ ⁣ So check out the Beautycounter link in my profile to grab some and save money while you’re at it!⁣ ⁣ #physicalsunscreen #makethatvitamind #protectyourskin⁣
. I think the world would be a much more beautiful . I think the world would be a much more beautiful place if we all lived our lives according to Maya Angelou quotes. This one is a favorite because it applies to so many aspects of my life. Instead of beating ourselves up for the things we did (or didn’t do) before we knew better, let’s spend that energy on doing better now and in the days to come💜 . #whenyouknowbetteryoudobetter #letsdobetter #mayaangelouquotes
⁣ Happy Father’s Day to all the special father ⁣ Happy Father’s Day to all the special fathers out there! For me this day is a mix of sadness as I still mourn the loss of my precious Dad, and celebration of my wonderful husband who is such a great father to our boys. I know it’s a day of joy and sadness and messy emotions for many of you, too. Losing my Dad has been one of the worst and most challenging things in my life, but as the days go by I see how blessed I was to have been raised by a man who taught me so much through his quiet actions. ⁣ ⁣ He taught me so much about being kind, helping others, and giving without ever expecting anything in return. He listened so well, always giving his undivided attention and making people feel important and worthy. He accepted people where they were, and showed me the importance of making people feel safe in his space. Just his presence made people feel calm and peaceful. ⁣ ⁣ My husband is outwardly the opposite of my Dad in that he’s crazy outgoing, gregarious, and the life of the party. He’s the extroverted yin to my introverted yang. But he’s taught me so much about coming out of my shell and living boldly in my faith. My boys have been blessed with a Dad who is never afraid to pray with anyone and everyone, live his life according to the gospel, and to have the most fun of anyone in the room. ⁣ ⁣ I’m pretty lucky to have such amazing examples of godly men in my life, and my prayer is that I can take the best of each of them and apply them to my life and business. Those things may not be the most popular according to the world’s standards, but they’re the most important things to me❤️⁣ ⁣ #happyfathersday #godlymen #livealifeofboldfaith
. I think today is a good day to strengthen our im . I think today is a good day to strengthen our immune systems, don’t you? If you find yourself getting angry or frowning while scrolling social media, put your phone down and find something that stimulates that immune boosting, bend over at the waist, brings tears to your eyes, belly laugh that just bubbles out of you❤️ . Thanks to @anchoredlotus for this beautiful reminder🙏🏻 #immunesystembooster #findthehappy #laughteristhebestmedicine
. Spent some time at #hopefarmshtx a few days ago . Spent some time at #hopefarmshtx a few days ago in hopes of learning how to pitch in for positive change in our community. Hope Farms HTX is located on 7 acres of land in one of Houston’s largest food deserts. Pretty amazing work being done here and I’m excited to learn more. And also reap the goodness of all these beautiful gardens, YUM🥰 . #bethechangeinyourcommunity #fooddesert #organicfarming #everyonedeservesfreshfood
⁣ When the world is yelling at me (literally and ⁣ When the world is yelling at me (literally and figuratively) to do something, I find that to be an indication that I need to get quiet with God. ⁣ ⁣ I learn in the quiet, without distractions. In a place where I can pray and read and really listen to God. What is He calling me to do? What is He showing me? How do I live and love according to His will? Where can I best be used for good?⁣ ⁣ Not that I think anyone is waiting around for me to post an update, but that’s where I am right now. I’m learning and listening in the quiet because that’s where God forces me to do the real work. In my heart and in my home. And TBH, I often find it hard to decipher between the world’s loud demands and His direction. ⁣ ⁣ Spiritual warfare is real, and we are currently in the middle of a massive war of good vs evil. I feel it with ever fiber of my being. Do you feel it?⁣
⁣ Do you fast?⁣ ⁣ I’m not talking about in ⁣ Do you fast?⁣ ⁣ I’m not talking about intermittent fasting. I’m talking about fasting in biblical terms. ⁣ ⁣ My husband has a friend whose mother is very ill and in her last days. He fasted for a day earlier this week to pray for her. (This is my husband in a nutshell btw.)⁣ ⁣ I never have. I used to think I would be incapable of it, but after dealing with candida and cutting sugar.... heck, I know I can.⁣ ⁣ The world is so heavy and I don’t have answers. I’m so confused and upset. While some may see my silence on social media as negative, it’s because words are incredibly powerful to me .... I don’t know how I am supposed to use them right now. I don’t want to throw anything out there while I’m still processing. Maybe other people don’t understand that, but it’s how my brain works. Always has.⁣ ⁣ I do believe that there is an epic war of good vs evil happening right now. I personally feel spiritual warfare like never before. And I’m having a hard time having anything to do with main stream media or social media TBH. ⁣ ⁣ So all that to say... maybe I should fast. #fastingforprayer #wordsarepowerful #socialmediabreak
. Just a friendly reminder that social media is no . Just a friendly reminder that social media is not the only vehicle by which to create meaningful change. There is light and power for good that lies beyond these feeds we scroll every day❤️ . #bethelight #bethechange🌎 #wearebettertogether
. A little slice of normal today ... back in the P . A little slice of normal today ... back in the Pilates studio, YAY! Annnnd, my leggings still fit. WHEW😅 My Pilates and barre teacher friends, are you back to teaching yet? Do you have special restrictions? Can you still squeeze into your tight pants?!? . #backinthesaddle #ilovemyjob #pilateslovers💕
. Y’all, I’ve been in quarantine so long that . Y’all, I’ve been in quarantine so long that I need to build up my endurance for socializing! Two lunch dates this week and I may as well have run a marathon. If anyone needs me, I’m on the couch🙋🏻‍♀️ . #peoplingishard #outofpractice #endurancetraining #quarantineproblems
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