by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Wellness
This has been one of the best (and craziest) months of my life! I finally got to hold my book, I had the first surgery of my life, The Organic Life is officially incorporated, I’ve been exploring California and planning a lot of future trips, a new, beautiful office magically appeared into existence for me and I manifested a brand new dream house by the beach!!
I’ve also been working my butt off like crazy to make this all happen seamlessly. And I’ve actually stayed extremely sane throughout it all. In fact, I found my dream house in just TWO DAYS. So how did I stay grounded this month through all of these huge, mega changes? I’d love to share some of the healthy things I’ve been loving lately to keep the peace in my life. 🙂
- I just placed a big ol’ order at Adidas because I am loving their fall stuff! This stylish long sleeve shirt and running pants will get worn like crazy, I can already tell! Plus, their new miAdidas customization option has me so stoked! Design my own Adidas? Yes, please! A lot of people may know that I adore Adidas specifically because of their commitment to sustainability. Oh, you didn’t know? Yeah. They’re pretty hip. 😉 These will be a great addition to my fitness wardrobe since I am about to start shooting for the 14 Day Fitness Plan follow up!
- Beauty Dust by Moon Juice has made it’s way into every smoothie, tonic and meal I’ve made for the last month – to amazing results! Goodbye dark circles, adios dehydrated, tired skin! This ancient empiric formula expands beauty through calming the nerves, increasing collagen and silica production, toning and firming tissue, and both hydrating and fortifying skin, hair, nails and cell membranes from the inside out.
- Plus, Doolish is the perfect compliment to the Under the Sea lipstick, which I’ve been rocking each and every day. Incredible for brightening up any complexion and it keeps lips hydrated all day long. Perfectly organic, natural and 100% safe for you!
- Skora Natural Body Scrub has been a god-send lately. This incredibly relaxing blend of lavender scented healing salts are a great addition to any warm bath. Just add a handful, slip in and let go!
- Hope Gillerman. I can barely write it without taking a deep, soulful sigh. The lavender and sandalwood based stress remedy solves all woes – just apply to pressure points. All products are made with the highest quality, unaltered organic and wildcrafted essential oils sourced from all over the world to create aromatic blends that stimulate the body’s natural healing process. The ancient practice of Chinese Medicine is based on the concept that optimal health requires balanced and flowing Qi – our innate life force and vitality. Healing with essential oils has been part of this profound treatment paradigm for more than 1,000 years.
- Josh Rosebrook was kind enough to send me his new Herbal Infusion Oil and (like everything else Josh makes) I am obsessed! So, so obsessed. Each of Josh’s products is supremely effective and pure, crafted with a maximum of botanical extracts and active ingredients. Josh Rosebrook consistently receive “zero toxicity” results – a rare designation that reflects the brand’s unwavering commitment of guaranteeing absolute purity. This new beautiful all-in-one herbal oil cleanser, makeup remover and facial treatment is perfect for all skin types. Rich plant oils and active herbal infusions create potent synergy to effectively cleanse and detoxify. Yummy yum.
- I don’t know how the heck it took me so long to find Rare El’ements, because they are amazing! They finally feel just like regular shampoo and conditioner but with an organic, high performance and totally safe ingredients – like Macadamia oil, Murumuru butter, Abyssinian and Marula oil, you can bet that your hair will look absolutely voluminous after use! My hair has never been healthier. I recommend these products to all!
- Lurk has been keeping me sane all month! Just a few dabs to my décolletage in the morning and a few in the afternoon, since this scent lasts all day. An intoxicating infusion that is densely layered yet never heavy. No water, alcohol, chemical preservatives, stabilizers or additives are used in this perfume oil concentrate. Lovely.
Hope that helped you to get some ideas of how to stay sane during this time, which is crazy for so many (I mean, how many new moons and mercury retrogrades are we going to have this year, exactly?) Share it with me with the #organiclifeblog hashtag!
with love,
Tara
by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Green Beauty, Product Reviews, Skincare
Face oil. Seems kinda counter-intuitive right? Believe it or not, face oils have been around for centuries. They contain essential fatty acids, which are crucial in keeping skin young, supple and smooth.
Personally, the right natural oils (which come from nuts, trees, flowers or plants) have not only balanced and hydrated my skin, they’ve completely evened it out and rid me of nasty breakouts, hormonal acne and cysts! Yes, oil!
What’s the difference between an oil and your conventional lotion or cream? Lotions and creams are a mixture of oil and water, and often conventional serums also have an additive that waters it down. However, restorative oils and concentrates are extremely beneficial to your skin, as long as you use the correct oil for your skin type.
So, who made the list of best natural oils?
Genetix Detox Repair Serum
I call the detox repair oil my liquid gold – it’s amazing as an oil cleanser, a moisturizer, a scar treatment, calms skin and evens your tone and overall complexion. A staple in my beauty cabinet! The Detox Repair Serum is specifically formulated with the highest level of french green clay and activated charcoal. Effectively fights blemishes, reduces acne, and helps keep skin free of new breakouts. Healing, organic vitamins are designed to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores while zinc oxide, a natural mineral, provides oil control by absorbing excess sebum. The result is clearer skin that lasts. I use this oil on my skin at night to combat any breakouts, dry skin and acne scars. Essential oil and scent free, which I LOVE! (Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!)
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone/Combination
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
Glow Brightening Serum
Acne not your battle? If your skin is more on the dry/mature, dull or sensitive side, try this skin-smoothing, radiance-boosting retinol youth serum with organic vitamins A, D + C, melatonin and hyaluronic acid for post-facial results and all day hydration. It’s free of essential oils and perfume, so it’s perfect for sensitive skin! is formulated with high potency, organic rosehip, melatonin and hyaluronic acid that immediately tackles dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells, revealing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin.
Fine lines appear visually plumped, the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation and the visible signs of aging are reduced for a healthier-looking complexion. Perfect for all skin types and all ages, this treatment is enhanced with turmeric and chamomile for maximum brightening and instant radiance. I have so much love for this oil — It’s beautiful! It also doubles as a gorgeous highlighter (Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!)
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
Cellular Recovery Serum
This magnificent face serum is a top favorite among this incredibly luxurious line. This serum is packed with powerful anti-oxidants, omegas, vitamins, and free radical fighters. Nutrient-dense organic rosehip, magnesium and CoQ10 can penetrate the tough outer layer of your sebum and once there, initiate your skin’s repair process, revealing a vibrant, smoother skin texture.
Main ingredient melatonin has been proven to clinically reduce and reverse the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With daily application this super serum moisturizes, improves clarity + contributes to a more beautiful, balanced and youthful complexion. All the beautiful oils and herbs in this Cellular Repair Serum promote cell structure and healthy regeneration as well as repair the current damage.
This serum is also essential oil and scent free, which I LOVE (the rest of the oils in this article are scented)! Use code STAYWEIRD for 25% off this week!
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily/Acne-Prone/Combination
✔ Sensitive
✔ Dry
✔ Mature
(Grab the whole collection and take 25% off with code STAYWEIRD!)
Josh Rosebrook’s Deep Hydrating Serum
It’s also no secret that I adore Josh Rosebrook. He’s one of my dearest friends and my incredible stylist. And his products are LA A-list favorites! A conconction of incredible oils for every skin type (coconut, jojoba, grape seed, apricot, sunflower, hemp and seabuckthorn) as well as exotic herbal infusions of skullcap, marshmallow, neem leaf, green tea, st. john’s wort, and more, this incredible and scrumptious-smelling oil is my go-to day oil. One application leaves skin golden and glowing all day long! This not only rejuvenates skin – it re-awakens it! The phytonutrients help promote collagen and balance skin. Not only is Josh a delight in person, his whole line is amazing! Wake up with a bright, clear, beautiful face!
Kypris Beauty Elixir II – Healing Bouquet
You know by now that I love me some essential herbs in my beauty products, so when this Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli blend met it’s CoQ10 vitamins E and C, I was hooked. I adore Kypris’s elixir not only for her incredible, lush aromatherapy benefits and her delicious lingering scent, I’m super impressed by her GMO-free, kosher standard. This sexy and expertly crafted formula encourages skin to be at it’s most plump, hydrated and happy; a beautiful oil standard that also contains baobab oil, which I adore because it’s perfect for my acne-prone pores. Even though it contains coconut oil, it is virgin, which my face can absolutely tolerate. Loving this more and more the longer I try it!
African Botanicals Neroli Infused Marula Oil
This oil is so good it got a huge mention in my first book! Marula oil is my standard for golden-looking skin, and this formula from African Botanicals does not disappoint. I prefer Marula oil to a lot of other oils out there because my skin just drinks it up. It covers all my bases: it’s hydrating, skin clearing, and evens my skin tone, as well as brings out just the right freckles in the sun. The smell is addicting but subtle because it is Neroli-based, which also makes it extremely anti-oxidizing. Totally pure, no preservatives, and no nonsense. Marula oil is wonderful for all skin types, and great for under the eyes, dark circles or to combat redness. This oil does not leave my bedside – I apply it every night without question, waking up to supple, sexy, sun-kissed skin, even during winter months when my skin tends to get dull and dry.
Vintner’s Daughter
This serum is a luxurious multi-correctional infusion of 22 of the world’s most active organic and wildcrafted botanicals. At the heart of this powerful treatment is an energy dense phyto radiance infusion. Combined with highly targeted essential oils, the formulation combines anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, skin firming phytoceramides, nourishing fatty-acids and powerful anti-oxidants to help fight signs of aging; stimulate cellular turnover; maintain skin elasticity; strengthen capillaries; inhibit melanin production; prevent wrinkles; deliver oxygen to cells and protect against free-radical damage.
Odacite Marula Neroli Concentrate
I was gifted this gorgeous concentrate from The Detox Market and I couldn’t have been happier! Odacite makes beautiful serum’s that are incredible for you! I love everything from them I have ever tried – including this over-the-top hard working but super afforable gluten free concentrate. It also contains rose oil, lemon-myrtle and vitamin E for the added skin benefits. I apply this before and after long hikes or surf sessions and if my skin is especially dehydrated. It’s amazing for travel because of it’s convenient size, and the scent lingers and is totally addicting! A little goes a long, long way. I use just a few drops to cover my whole face and neck.
Tamanu Oil
Tamanu has the unique ability to promote the growth of new tissue. It’s been used for centuries on everything from troubled skin to sores, shingles, fibrosis, burns, eczema – you name it! Oil of tamanu contains three basic classes of lipids: neutral lipids, glycolipids, and phospholipids. The oil also contains a unique fatty acid called calophyllic acid, and a novel antibiotic lactone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent called calophyllolide. These and other components of tamanu oil, including anti-inflammatory coumarins, account for some of the oil’s beneficial activity. This amazing oil has been incredible for my skin on acne, acne scars, psoriasis, and wrinkles. It accelerates wound healing, skin growth and overall it just plain makes skin look super plump and younger. It prevents up to 85% of cell damage as well, so applying Tamanu oil before I go out in the sun is a must for me!
What are some of your favorite face oils? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
