We all have certain traits that run in our families – wavy
hair, a fiery temper, animated body language. While quite a few qualities run
in mine, one thing stands out: beauty product addiction. In honor of mother’s
day, I thought I should highlight just one of the many ways my mom has
influenced me along the way. Here
is a look at my mom’s vanity, and with a glimpse, I’m sure that anyone can see
why I fell in love with cosmetics from such a young age.
My mom also has a penchant for finding fabulous-but-still-unheard-of beauty products. Here are some of her favorites in the photos above that you
may not have heard of, but that are definantly worth a second look.
Young Living Essential Oils – As a Kundalini Yoga Teacher,
my mom has been using essential oils for some time. Several years ago, she
discovered Young Living and never went to another brand. While they are
expensive, they are absolutely worth the extra money. She uses her massive
collection of oils (just some of which are pictured here) for everything from
muscle ache to allergies. My favorite oil is their Lavender – not only does it
help heal sunburn when mixed with lotion or applied straight to the burn, but
it is also a high-powered acne fighter. Dab it on a spot and watch it disappear
overnight. Also worth a second look is Young Living’s line of “Thieves”
cleaning products, which get rid of grime, dirt, and germs without harmful
chemicals.
DNA – My mom discovered this line on her honeymoon in
New Mexico at Ten Thousand Waves Spa, and the whole family has been hooked on it ever since. The line is
difficult to obtain online, as they recommend having a facialist recommend
specific products for your skin type, but I can say that Hydro Blend Mist is
to-die-for as a mid-day pick me up for tired, dry skin that anyone would be
happy with. It is a kit staple for me, and everyone (even men) who I’ve
spritzed it on come back for more. Their chemical-free sun protection and
booster drops also get rave reviews from my mom.
Vinie’s Veda - Another line discovered through a Kundalini
Yoga connection (Vinie, the lines founder, is the daughter of Yogi Bhajan, the
man who brought Kundalini Yoga to the U.S.), this ayurvedic skincare company
creates unique, 100% natural products. The “Dew Drops”, which are choc-full of
the highest quality skin oils, are the perfect addition to a moisturizer to
boost its effectiveness, and my mother swears that the “Perfect Cleavage Cream”
is well, perfect.
Happy Mother's Day to all!
XOXO
