The Best of 2021 Pure Joy Wellness Approved Products
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We are SO close to the end of the year… It’s surreal to think about. Like I mentioned in my last blog post, I’m using December as an opportunity to reflect and take it all in. It’s been a life-changing year in a lot of ways, and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come as a PJW community.
Last week, I showed you the best blog posts of 2021. This week, we’re doing the best of Pure Joy Wellness Approved products!
For those of you who haven’t seen these blog posts before, or need a refresher, here’s a bit on what Pure Joy Wellness Approved is all about:
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.
For this list, I dug through the blog archives and picked out 8 Pure Joy Wellness Approved products that are absolute standouts. If you’re looking to treat yourself this holiday season, or you’re stumped as to what to get someone in your life, you could see this as a mini gift guide! I’ve chosen products from each of the major categories on the blog, including fitness, skincare, food, mental health, sexual wellness, and more. To read the full blog posts on each product, simply click the product name!
1. SkinBetter AlphaRet Products
The SkinBetter AlphaRet skincare line is next-level amazing. If your skin has felt dull or off lately, these products are a no-brainer. My favorites are the AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads (individually packaged which makes them perfect for travel), the EyeMax AlphaRet Overnight Cream (for the eye cream lovers among us), and the Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream (a staple of my PM skincare routine). All of these products improve skin health, target visible signs of aging, and are total confidence boosters, if I do say so myself.
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Calling anyone with lower back pain: I kid you not when I say the Pelvic Clock will change your life. It’s easy to use, phenomenal for lower back pain and other issues, AND it’s female-founded! This product single-handedly eased my hip and lower back pain, and it’s effective for improving mobility and range of motion—two things that are compromised as we age. The amazing founder, Yana Blinova, even gave PJW readers a 10% discount. Use the code PUREJOYWELLNESS (all caps) to get 10% off your Pelvic Clock order.
Get this product here:
Here’s to finally making sex a non-taboo topic in 2022. Seriously, it’s about time. The Tabu Wellness Kit is made with safe, high-quality ingredients, and it comes with a massager and lubricant. The company’s goal is to honor and celebrate sexual wellness as we age—a mission I stand behind 100 fold. You probably won’t buy this kit for someone else (though I’m sure your bestie would appreciate it!), but it’s a great gift to give yourself! Use the code PJW25 for a 25% discount on your order AND free shipping.
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Now here’s a gift you could get for yourself, your best friend, and everyone—they’re such fantastic leggings that literally anyone you get them for will be happy. I’m a firm believer that every woman needs a high-quality pair of black leggings, and out of all the ones I’ve tried (trust me, there have been a lot), nothing beats this pair from Beyond Yoga. They’re soft, flattering, and multi-purpose. Get yourself a pair now and thank me later.
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5. iS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex & iS Clinical Pro Heal Serum
In my eyes, iS Clinical can do no wrong and all of their products are top-notch. BUT if I had to choose two, I’d choose the Neck Perfect Complex and the Pro Heal Serum. The Neck Perfect cream has made my neck and jawline appear firmer and tighter, and has improved my skin texture and tone. The Pro Heal Serum is the best vitamin C I’ve found, and it contains retinol, a key ingredient for reducing aging signs. Both products have numerous benefits—which you’ll see if you read the full blog posts about them—so they’ve earned my business and my eternal endorsement.
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6. The Ten Percent Happier App
During the height of the pandemic (when we were quarantined) I made it a goal to meditate for at least five minutes a day, and wow, did it improve all aspects of my life. We’ve all been told how beneficial meditation can be, but I’ll admit, I didn’t understand the hype until I tried it myself. The app has over 350 different guided meditations, tons of teachers, and a tracker so you can build the habit overtime. And if you’re skeptical, like I was, they offer a free 7 day trial run. Trust me, once you get into it, it’s bound to become a staple in your wellness routine.
Link to sign up:
Everyone has a sweet tooth, including me. I’m all about indulging from time to time, but I also like having healthier sweets in my pantry that I can eat more often without sacrificing my health and fitness goals. Hu Kitchen chocolate bars are my absolute favorite, especially the Almond Butter Puffed Quinoa dark chocolate bar and the Cashew Raspberry dark chocolate bar. These make amazing stocking stuffers if you’re looking for some! They also come in variety packs, so you can try every flavor for yourself.
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8. TRX Home Set
The TRX is the absolute best travel workout equipment you can invest in—its uses are endless, it’s easy to pack, and it’s a worthwhile purchase for anyone, regardless of your fitness level. Also, for those of us who don’t have a lot of room for workout equipment, it’s the perfect solution. It’s basically a full home gym in a box. Highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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Wishing you all a marvelous remainder of 2021—I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in 2022! Keep your eyes on the blog, the private Pure Joy Wellness Facebook Group, and the @purejoywellness Instagram page for more “Best of 2021” content and an end-of-year retrospective coming soon…
Xo,
Renata