If you have been following my blog, you may know that the year of 2022 I dedicated to me. Doing things for me. Bettering myself. Putting myself first at least 1x each month or a couple if it happens to work out. Sounds easy right? I will be the first to admit that it is not easy for me, it is a constant struggle. I get so caught up in mom life that my wants, needs and desires get pushed to the back more frequently than I like to admit. However, mom life is the life I chose. Putting my kids wants, needs, desires first will forever be my top priority, so this year maybe isn't about me, but trying to find a balance.
Skin care has been a huge focal point for years, I don't know the first about skincare, makeup, pampering...however I know that I love pampering facials, just never get around to them. Skincare regiments have always been something that I wanted to find the right fit, but never knew where to begin. I have the most sensitive skin, facial skin I should specify. I wouldn't say my entire body is sensitive, but my face breaks out to the slightest changes. Needless to say it is scary to change because you don't want your face to look worse when you are trying to make it look better...am I right?
After years of watching, waiting, pondering the first thing I did, literally new years day...was went in for Botox. Crazy? High-maintenance? Wow...she did what? ...Yeah, yeah I know all of the thoughts. Here's the deal...over 10 years ago I started having the worst migraines in my life. I had heard that botox had helped so many with headaches and migraines...As I shifted my lifestyle and started taking my Thrive products seriously, my migraines went away. The thought of Botox shifted, I wanted it but it wasn't a need.
As my skincare journey progressed, I was seeing amazing results but the fine lines were a struggle. The "frown" lines were the focal point. I tried all the serums, rollers, all the things that I had read would help reduce the appearance, well it wasn't working. I knew it wouldn't be an overnight thing, consistency was going to be key. When the New Year was upon us, I had got a recommendation for a lady who administers Botox & she had an opening on New Years Eve Day...coincidence? I think maybe? Regardless it was the sign I needed, the push I needed to finally go. I had started to get tension headaches again...dealing with other health issues, anemia. I went to the appointment, so excited, 3 kids in tow & it was wonderful!! The tension headache that I had when I arrived almost instantly disappeared after receiving my initial injections. The frown lines, within 4 days were smooth. Now I know this isn't a one time fix, this is once again, consistency is key. Preventative medicine, preventative care has always been my motto. Botox is no different, preventative care. Cosmetically yes, medically yes. The moral of the story, go get Botox if that is what you have been longing for, you have one life, live it on your terms.
After receiving Botox, I thought more about skincare products, I had been watching so many talk about Dime products for so long and curiosity pulled me in. I ordered my first box, because once again it is something I wanted to do for myself, to better my skincare regimen. I ordered the Works Bundle, and I am SO happy I did. My skin feels incredible. No reactions. No complaints. I recently added the TBT Serum & TBT supplement, as well as the Blue Facial Oil, which helps with breakouts/blemish aid! Another recommendation for all of you to try if you have been seeing all of the videos and adds on social media. The products are wonderful!
The most recent facial product is from Vanity Planet. I'm sure a lot of you have seen their advertisements floating around on social media, me too! The facial tool I ordered was their Exfora, Personal Microdermabrasion Wand. There is SO much I could say about this product, but I will let you go check it out if you're interested. The reasons I chose to finally get this product was because it stimulates the skin, promotes better blood circulation, accelerates skin tissue development and collagen production. Collagen...that is another product that I have been increasing a lot lately! After 3 pregnancies, aging, covid...my hair loss is RIDICULOUS! At 33 years old I should still have great hair right? I'm just doing my part to help my body recover and repair.
In my 20's I didn't put my face first. I took my 20's for granted. Wasn't consistent washing my face daily...didn't use the proper lotions to moisturize my face...now in my 30's I am paying for my 20's. I have always struggled with hormonal acne, my chin breakouts, so now I am trying to dig down deep and find the root cause. My diet, my lifestyle, my skincare. It is a slow moving process but you will never know if you never start, so 2022 is the year for me. No longer take my life & body for granted, but to do my part to maintain, repair and recover the way that my body requires.
That's all for now.
XO- KK
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