Clean Kiss Lifestyle
Clean Kiss is Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty Free
Clean Kiss is Leaping Bunny Certified from the Leaping Bunny Program as part of The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics. This certified that we do not test our products on animals and we are against animal cruelty. This is a very exciting status for us to receive because it shows consumers that we have transparency of our manufacturing processes and also helps consumers to feel good about their choice to use Clean Kiss for their natural body, face, hair care products for the whole family. We are especially excited to see many men and teenagers using our all natural cream deodorant as we infiltrate the whole family with natural personal care products.
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Sorry, Shoppers Drug Mart. It's not you, it's me
For decades Shoppers Drug Mart was always my favourite place to burn some time between picking up my children, to get out of the house and hide, or to simply give me a pick-me-up when feeling like some retail therapy was required. And who doesn't love to earn points just for shopping so that I can buy more, more, more! But then something happened. I fell in love with all natural body products that are small-batch created vs mass manufactured, and use only clean, natural and real ingredients. Then I realized that I can make my VERY OWN Shoppers Drug Mart whenever I have an idea for a new product. And this is how it all started. Maybe others felt the same and wanted to really know who was making their skincare products. Maybe other women also wanted to ditch the toxins and only use clean ingredients?
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Cellulite and Lifestyle Tips that will Help You Feel More Confident
Let's Talk Cellulite, Ladies.It's that stuff that many of us, around 90% of women in fact, wish we didn't have and curse ourselves profusely when bathing suit and shorts season comes around and we have to face the dreaded truth of the dimpled cellulite on our thighs. But really, if 90% of us has it then why are we still so embarrassed by it? Research shows that cellulite is caused by genetics and hormones that affects our connective tissues. Often times it bears no reflection on how much we exercise, how clean or poorly we eat, how long we sit, or even our body fat. There are many pictures you can find online of very, very fit women with abs of steel and cellulite on their behinds. C'est la vie. Embrace it, don't hide it, it's life! We women are so hard on ourselves.
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Top Acne Prevention & Healing Tips from a Holistic Nutritionist
I love helping women get healthy skin through holistic wellness. I have spent the past 10 years extensively studying how to help women get healthy, glowing skin. This can all be achieved using natural, plant-based ingredients in natural skincare products that are tailored for acne-prone skin, as well as the role that holistic nutrition, stress and sleep plays when it comes to the skin. I am a Certified Nutrition Practitioner (CNP) in Holistic Nutrition, Certified Nutritional Aesthetics Practitioner (CNAP) and a Certified Organic Skincare formulator. So what right?! In other words, I take a holistic view of the skin and look at both what you put ON the skin as well as what goes IN the body.
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Why We Need Strength and Serenity in Menopause: My Tips for Thriving
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman's life, bringing about various physical and emotional changes. But it doesn't have to be daunting. Menopause is associated with a natural decline in estrogen, that increases visceral fat mass, decreases bone mass density, muscle mass, and strength. (Source: PubMed) By focusing on nutrition, movement, stress management, avoiding toxins, and sleep, you can navigate this phase with strength and serenity.
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Five Incredible Benefits to Body Brushing - Natural Boost for your Immune System
For the majority of us, mornings are hectic and it seems almost impossible to get out the door on time. The thought of adding another thing to do in the morning probably makes you cringe, but before you jump to that conclusion, hear me out. I first stumbled across the idea of dry brushing in a magazine article years ago. With further research I was intrigued to try it out and see if my body would stop feeling constantly cold. To my surprise not only did it help my circulation, but my skin was left glowing and soft.
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The Hidden Dangers: How Toxins in Mainstream Skincare Products Impact Your Hormones
The skincare industry has grown exponentially in recent years, with an increasing focus on innovative products promising flawless skin. However, behind the alluring packaging and enticing advertisements, there's a dark secret: toxins in mainstream skincare products. These toxins can have a significant impact on your hormones, potentially disrupting your endocrine system and causing a range of health issues. In this blog post, we'll delve into the dangers of these toxins and how they affect your hormonal balance.
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Hormones a hot mess? Ditch yoyo dieting and do this instead.
As women enter their midlife years, hormonal changes can bring about a variety of physical and emotional challenges. These changes can disrupt the delicate balance of hormones in the body, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and more. Instead of relying solely on quick fixes or extreme diets, a holistic approach to hormonal balance can make a world of difference. In this blog post, we'll explore several key aspects of maintaining hormonal balance for midlife women, including using non-toxic skincare products, eating whole foods, intuitive daily movement, getting enough sleep, managing stress, exercising in line with the menstrual cycle, and most importantly fostering a stronger mind-body connection.
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5 Natural health tips to be the heroine of your own menopause story
It is no secret that the hormonal changes we go through in midlife, also known as (peri)menopause, can wreak havoc on your skin and body, not to mention your mental health. There is one thing that "the experts" (medical doctors, alternative/holistic practitioners, menopause educators) all agree on. That is that you can be doing things proactively to minimize the impacts of your dropping estrogen levels and to make your experience more pleasant. Keep reading to find out the 5 Natural Health Tips to ease your menopause transition so that you can (hopefully) have a positive experience, instead of the horror stories we all hear about from friends and the media.
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