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The Gut-Brain Axis: Influence of Microbiota on Mood and Mental Health

The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and central nervous systems. This network is not only ana

Waiting on “your season” is nothing but a weak excuse to be lazy about achieving the things you want. Those things will not miraculously appear in front of you if you are not willing to go after them relentlessly. The moment you decide to be the main character in the story of your own life rather than an spectator watching it unfold by is the day things will change. Don’t wait for your season, create your season.

Sabrina (1954) dir. Billy Wilder

Five DIY masks to tighten your skin:

🍯 Honey & Cinnamon Mask

Honey moisturizes & hydrates. Contains antioxidants that repair & protect skin & has antibacterial properties that help prevent acne

Cinnamon stimulates blood flow, making your skin glow. Helps with acne & exfoliates & remove dead skin cells.

• 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• Honey moisturizes and cinnamon boosts circulation, helping firm the skin

• Mix and apply for 10-15 mins and rinse with warm water

🥚 Egg White and Lemon Mask

Egg whites tighten & firm by shrinking pores, helps with elasticity & absorbs excess oil

Lemon juice brightens skin & reduces dark spots & pigmentation. Boosts collagen production and tightens pores

• 1 egg white, 1 tsp lemon juice

• Egg whites tighten, while lemon brightens and minimizes pores

• Whisk & apply for 10-15 mins & rinse

🍦Greek Yogurt and Turmeric Mask

Greek yogurt exfoliates and tightens skin. Soothes irritated skin & creates a smooth complexion

Turmeric has anti inflammatory properties that reduce redness & swelling. Combats free radical damage. Brightens skin & even out skin tone

• 2 tbsp yogurt, 1/2 tsp turmeric

• Yogurt exfoliates & turmeric reduces inflammation

• Mix and apply for 15-20 mins, rinse

🥒 Aloe Vera and Cucumber Mask

Aloe vera soothes irritated skin and reduces redness. Hydrates deeply without clogging pores. Helps with sunburn.

Cucumber hydrates & cools the skin, reducing puffiness. Combats inflammation. Tightens and tones the skin, reducing fine lines.

• 2 tbsp aloe vera gel, 1/2 blended cucumber

• Aloe soothes and hydrates, cucumber cools & tightens

• Blend and apply for 15-20 mins then rinse with cool water

🥑 Avocado and Honey Mask

Avocado nourishes & moisturizes. Promotes collagen production. Soothes dry and irritated skin

• 1/2 ripe avocado, 1 tbsp honey

• Avocado nourishes and honey boosts elasticity

• Mash and apply for 15-20 mins, rinse

Hey! Hope you’ve been well. I know you smell incredibly well, so I need your tips. Please, what do I need to smell good all through the day, everyday? How do I know what scent I like and would fit me? What steps do you take and what are your favourite scents? Thank you!

Hi! I love this question

Smelling good starts from the inside : make sure your gut is functioning properly (are you having daily bowel movements?), support lymphatic drainage by moving everyday even if its just walks, drink water and other mineral rich drinks such as herbal infusions or broths, add chlorophyll to your water from time to time, and have a mindfulness practice that you do everyday (stress greatly impacts our body odor!)

Then, when it comes to your daily hygiene, use soaps/gels that don’t interfere too much with your skin’s microbiome, as that can also cause bad body odor, even if the soap/gel smells nice! I recommend the oil cleanser by la roche posay « Lipikar », followed by a neutral shower gel for further cleansing. Use a feminine unscented wash for your intimates and don’t forget your butt too lol, the Rael gel is lovely for that. Exfoliate your body once or twice a week.

Do armpit detoxes : clay + acv and rinse when it dries. You can do this once a week, and then bi-weekly or monthly for maintenance.

Instead of using deodorants, I suggest swiping a very gentle aha/bha toner it neutralizes odor and helps with brightening your underarms. I tend to use pure musk after that as well, just for the scent.

As for knowing which scent suits you, try out different perfumes until you find one that literally merges perfectly with your natural body’s scent. When you find it you will know, because it’ll actually feel like second skin, you won’t be able to get enough of it. Once you find it, look up the notes and start experimenting with other perfumes that have similar notes, then you’ll have found your « niche » :)