Peptides: The Secret To Youthful Skin?

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Peptides: The Secret To Youthful Skin?

Peptides are the latest trend in skincare – walk down any aisle of products and you’ll see them prominently displayed. Peptides, or polypeptides, are short chains of amino acids that naturally occur in the skin, and now they’re being added as an active ingredient to serums, moisturizers, lotions, and creams to give your skin a boost.

In general, I’d say I’m wary of evidence-less skincare marketing and I’ll be the first to tell you that not every product and ingredient is worth the hype.

But when it comes to peptides, as of now, I’m on board – so if you’re wondering what all the chatter is about, keep reading!

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The 6-Step Routine I Swear By For Healthy, Radiant Skin

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The 6-Step Routine I Swear By For Healthy, Radiant Skin

Skincare is something I value a lot, and it’s not because of the fancy products or anti-aging aesthetics. Our skin is the outermost layer of our body and our largest organ, if and if we’re not taking care of it, who will? Taking care of my skin health is as important to me as caring for my body with exercise and nutrition. When I talk about whole-body health, I include skin. 

So, this week I’m sharing my tried-and-true skincare routine – the one I swear by for healthy, radiant skin. If you want to take better care of your skin but aren’t sure where to start, this framework is for you.

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Double Cleansing: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Skin

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Double Cleansing: What It Is & How It Can Help Your Skin

Sometimes, breakouts are inevitable — in part because there are so many reasons why you could be having one. Maybe you slept with your makeup on one night, or you’re having a moment of hormonal ebb and flow. Whatever the cause, it’s frustrating, and I for one try to avoid breakouts as much as I can.

The most powerful tool in my arsenal for that is double cleansing — here’s why I love it and what you should know about it. 

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10 Ways To Improve Your Foot Health

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10 Ways To Improve Your Foot Health

Aging can come with some aches and pains, especially in the foot department (if you know, you know). Our feet are the unsung heroes of our bodies—they bear the weight and pressure of our everyday activities, and most of the time, we don’t give them any love or care in return.

This can lead to discomfort, pain, and injury both in the short-term and long-term (think plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, the list goes on).

Everyone deserves to feel healthy and happy in general, and to walk around without foot pain. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say, so with that in mind, here’s what I recommend you do to care for your feet. 

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Retinol: The Missing Piece In Your Skincare Routine

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Retinol: The Missing Piece In Your Skincare Routine

Something I’ve realized over the last few years is that skincare can be a controversial topic. Everyone—dermatologists, estheticians, people like you and me—has their own opinion on what products are the best, and which are actually worth your money.

Through my work at Pure Joy Wellness, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to and collaborate with many different experts, from estheticians to dermatologists and more. This means I’ve had the chance to ask people at the forefront of their field:

What products and ingredients actually make a difference? Nearly everyone I’ve surveyed had the same response: RETINOL.

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A Roundup Of My Favorite Skincare Tools

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A Roundup Of My Favorite Skincare Tools

I talk about skincare a lot—on the blog, in our private Facebook Group—and recently, I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about it! Specifically, what tools can women over 50 use to preserve and improve the appearance of their skin? Obviously, this is a broad question, because it depends on what your specific skin concern is!

So, to address this question at large, I decided to put together a roundup blog post of a few of my favorite skincare tools, with some info on each. I hope this makes the vast landscape of skincare much easier to navigate—rest assured I’ve used all of these to much success!

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Reusable Silicone Sheet Mask Set for Face + Eyes

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Reusable Silicone Sheet Mask Set for Face + Eyes

As a skincare obsessee, I’m always on the lookout for the latest skincare innovations—like red light therapy, antioxidant products, and microbiome skin tests. Recently, I came across an incredible product, and after using it for several months,

I can say without hesitation that it’s #PureJoyWellnessApproved. Allow me to introduce you to a more effective, less wasteful replacement for your favorite face masks… the Reusable Silicone Sheet Mask Set for Face + Eyes from Province Apothecary!

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Antioxidants For Your Skin: The 411

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Antioxidants For Your Skin: The 411

I talk a lot about skincare on this blog: my favorite products, tools, tips and experts. It’s one of my favorite topics! But in addition to giving you my honest opinions about products and advice about how to care for your skin, I want to be a source of skincare education for you.

I’ve spent a lot of time trying new products, researching ingredients, and speaking to experts who are at the forefront of skincare. Ideally, I want you to leave the blog a) knowing something you didn’t know before, and b) feeling empowered to make a change and show yourself some love.

With that in mind, I want to teach you about antioxidants—what they are, what they do, and how you can incorporate them into your skincare routine.

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PJW Approved - Dr Elsa Jungman Microbiome Skin Test

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PJW Approved - Dr Elsa Jungman Microbiome Skin Test

Calling any and all PJW women who struggle with their skin! You’re going to LOVE this month’s #PJWApproved.

I’m a huge fan of skincare products, but I recognize that there’s only so much we can do on the outside to help our skin. And even if we eat the cleanest diet, take all the right supplements, and use the highest quality skincare products, it STILL may not be enough. Every person’s skin has different needs, and that’s in part because every person’s skin has different microbes on it. Yep, our skin has a microbiome, just like our gut does. If you’re someone who has sensitive skin, you struggle with acne, or you are driving yourself mad trying to figure out your skin and what products to use…allow me to share a test with you that’s going to change your life.

This month’s #PJWApproved is the Skin Microbiome Kit from Dr. Elsa Jungman.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Solar Wave Advanced Skincare Wand

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Solar Wave Advanced Skincare Wand

Unless you’re brand spanking new to Pure Joy Wellness—in which case, welcome!—you know I’m a fanatic about skincare. Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and it’s one of the first places where signs of aging start to show. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging…these are all normal and to be expected as we get older, but they can also be signs that your skin isn’t getting the care it needs. It might be dehydrated, irritated, or your skin barrier could be damaged.

There are tons of ways you can show your skin love, from the products you use to the foods you eat. What we put inside our bodies reflects on the outside, and how we protect the outside determines what we show the world!

But in the meantime, let’s talk about my latest skincare find… The Sola Wave Advanced Skincare Wand!


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