Change

“The kind of beauty I want is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within – strength, courage, dignity.” -     Ruby Dee

Change is something beautiful.  It opens your eyes to things you never thought were possible. One of the biggest changes in my life has been the switch to organic beauty. It requires dedication and patience. Like many forms of change, organic beauty can be overwhelming and at times, confusing, but I am here to try and ease that out. No one said it was simple, but I always love a challenge!

Organic beauty is a mindset and a lifestyle. It is a way to give back to your bod some of the best products out there without causing harm to your health. If you haven’t already, you need stop reading and watch The Story of Cosmetics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfq000AF1i8&feature=youtube_gdata   It’s a great way to see in black and white, simple stick figure cartoons exactly what you need to know before you go to the beauty counter. Yes, it is scary, but it still needs to be said! Every day you buy products with ingredients that you cannot pronounce or understand, you are free willingly putting toxins and various cancer causing substances into your beautiful body! How is that fair after all you do for yourself to keep healthy? Well, it’s not, and that is where change comes into play.

My two biggest preachings are to educate yourself on what is out there and do not get lazy when you shop! Do the research on products. Start simple: avoid products with parabens and sulfates. Look for items that contain the USDA organic seal. Take small steps in creating a beauty world that is worthy of you!

Judy Garland once said, “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” You deserve nothing but the best. You wouldn’t do something to hurt yourself, so why purchase high glam’ beauty products that are known to cause hideous problems to your health? You have a right to know what you are putting on your body, so make sure it is pure, natural, and free of any harmful ingredients. Like I mentioned before, this transition won’t happen overnight. But, the sooner we get started, the healthier your body will be. After all, your naturally, beautiful skin is worth it!  Sweet dreams!

xox - Sweet Pea