My Skin Care Routine
My skin care routine involves two products…GASP! As I write this, I was giggling to myself, because it is true. I use a facial cleanser and a soap and I thank my beautiful Mom for her Italian genes. Just like with most things these days, I am just trying to keep it SIMPLE. My skin and body both do best with simple routines, simple products, and simple ingredients. My skin care most of my life has been basic and it works. As you know, I’m a mermaid at heart, so I think the ocean, salty air, and sun are my best vitamins for a healthy glowing skin, as well as lots of water, and daily movement outside. I’ve tried the expensive creams and cleansers and my skin does not like it. I don’t do botox or fillers (I have no desire to go down this road, because I don’t believe in it. And I’m grateful to be marrying a man who loves my wrinkles)!. Just two products work for me and I’m just going to keep doing what works!
Before I dive into why you should try these products, I have to give a little speech about knowing “WHAT’S IN THINGS”! I say “THINGS”, because this applies to not only food, but skin care products, vitamins, and basically everything that we use today! Now more than ever, you need to be aware as to what companies are putting into their products these days, because guess what there are a lot of unhealthy “THINGS”, because as you know, it is all about the money, and not your overall well-being!
Am I 100% organic, natural, etc…NO…But I try my best, and I try to educate myself on what is happening, and I always work with brands that are passionate about our well-being and their products. I could go down a rabbit hole with this topic, but let’s stick to Ameo Life skin care products! Because you will 100% know what is in theirs and it’s why my skin has thrived from using them.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! They smell good, they feel good, they aren’t filled with CRAP, they make my skin look fabulous! Just like with cleansers and lotions, my skin is very sensitive to products that are overloaded with the not so good stuff. Those soaps used to leave my skin bumpy in certain areas, would cause me to break out, and would leave my skin very dry.
I started doing some research on the CRAP that is put in soap and WHOA…there are a lot of sneaky things in soaps that are not good for us. Just to give an idea, when you go shopping next time, please make sure to look for these ingredients to AVOID:
Fragrance: Be very aware of this term, because the FDA doesn’t require companies to share the breakdown of ingredients of fragrances, because the fragrance chemicals are considered “trade secrets” (that alone should be a red flag)! And constant exposure to fragrances can have a negative impact on the central nervous system and can trigger allergies, migraines and asthma symptoms.
Parabens: Once these ingredients are applied to the skin, they can enter the bloodstream and the body can mistake them for estrogen. And when the body recognizes that there is a high amount of estrogen in the bloodstream, it can decrease muscle mass, increase fat deposits, and can cause reproductive difficulties in both men and women.
Sulfates: These are the chemicals that are used to produce lather and bubbles in soap. They strip the skin of its natural oils, which can irritate people with sensitive skin and eczema.
Triclosan: This chemical is mostly found in antibacterial soap. The chemical has been found to negatively impact the immune system and cardiovascular function, while also potentially triggering an increase in allergy and asthma symptoms, antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance, and lower testosterone levels.
It’s a lot to think about, but it is important to know. And it is why you should consider using Ameo Life soaps. Here are just a few benefits and facts about their soap:
Soap Benefits/Facts:
No fillers, toxins, or chemicals
All organic ingredients
Naturally cleanses the skin
Safe for all areas of the body (even the sensitive ones)
Safe for children/pregnant women
Safe for all skin types (oily, dry, combination, etc...)
Gluten friendly, dairy friendly, GMP certified, GMO free, Vegan friendly
Made in the USA
Made with essential oils
Infused with 30ppm silver
Each batch 3rd party lab tested
Supports the skin's natural ability to heal
I will never forget the first time that I used this gel! I was unsure about the texture…there was no fragrance…and then when I started to put it on my skin, I was like this is weird! I had never used anything like this before. This gel feels so good on my skin and it has really worked well for my skin type.
I have tried using fancy name brand cleansers and creams that smelled good and looked good, or were recommended by friends. But in the end made me break out and disrupted the pH of my skin. It would literally happen within two weeks of using a product daily. It was frustrating and a waste of money.
Finally finding a cleanser that was 100% NATURAL and free of crap has been a game changer for my skin. It’s simple and I LOVE IT! Just like with soaps, there is a scary amount of chemicals and crap in facial cleansers. Probably why my skin was rejecting it! Here’s some more ingredients that you should AVOID when shopping for facial cleansers!
Fragrance/Triclosan/Parabens - See above! Also, Catherine is influencer/friend, who I admire for the information that she puts out into the social media world about holistic health, non-toxic living, and clean beauty, did a blog post about parabens. You can read more about it HERE.
Formaldehyde - It could also be lurking inside your cosmetics as a preservative. Research shows that this is a known carcinogen. It's also linked to asthma, neurotoxicity, developmental toxicity and as a general irritant to skin, eyes, and lungs.
Sodium Lauryl Suflate - Is a foam booster and cleansing agent that can cause irritations for your skin, eyes, and lungs. It can also trigger allergies. There are also concerns of it causing non-productive organ toxicity as well as being an environmental toxin.
Phthalates - a family of industrial chemicals used to soften polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic and as solvents in cosmetics and other consumer products, can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs, and reproductive system.
Naturally supports the skin
No odor
Clear gel (won't stain clothes)
Non-sticky
Infused with 35ppm silver
Each batch 3rd party lab tested
Soothes minor cuts, burns, bug bites
GREAT makeup primer
pH balanced
Gluten friendly, dairy friendly, GMP certified, GMO free, Vegan friendly
Made in the USA
No fillers, toxins, or chemicals
pH levels match the natural pH levels of your skin
Calms and soothes skin
Supports the skin's natural ability to heal
Safe for children
Safe for pregnant women
Safe for all areas of the body (even the sensitive ones)
99.9% pure silver
Safe to put in the eyes
Ameo Life is having a BIG promotion happening right now, where you can get a FREE bottle of their Silver Solution, when you purchase their probiotic! I LOVE both of these products and have written many posts about them…why I use them, how to use them, etc. I swear by them!
And don’t forget to use PROMO CODE - KATIE25 to get 25% off your entire order!
If you have ANY questions about Ameo Life, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I love hearing from you!
xoxo
