Sonya Shields on Creating Memories Instead of Chasing Them
My love for storytelling began at age eleven and has evolved throughout the years into many forms of expression. I love the simplest storytelling. A story that begins with: “remember that time when….” and the story unfolds, and I travel back reconnecting...
Winterize Your Skin care Ritual With These 6 Practices
Baby, it's cold outside. The temperatures are frigid, winds are gusting, and skin needs self-care. It’s time to winterize your skincare rituals. What worked in spring, summer and fall may not suffice during the frosty months. Here are 5 ways to winterize your...
Dial Down Those Genes That Do Not Serve You
Our bodies are more powerful than we can possibly imagine. Have you ever heard of EPIGENETICS? It is the study of how the environment and behaviors influence gene expression. So basically, the things we do and are exposed to can cause a change in the way genes...
5 Foods That Support Gut Health
Listen to your gut. You've heard that saying a gazillion times. But do you really? The gut doesn't speak but it communicates, and all you need to do is pay attention to the signals it's sending you about your health. That bloated feeling, acne, insomnia, irritability,...
5 Tips To Help You Eat With Ease This Holiday
The holidays are here once again. And whatever your situation this year, whether you're with family or not, whether you have a little or a lot, chances are you'll be spending time around food. Here are 5 tips to help you eat and feel at ease this holiday: Be Present...
A Gratitude Note To Our Community
An Inside Outer Beauty Note Dear Beautiful Friends, I hope you're all staying safe and doing well during this COVID-19 crisis. Your well being is extremely important to us. Our store has been closed since March 10th, and we'll continue to stay closed until it's...
The Terms Toxicants Toxins And Clean Beauty Broken Down
You may or may not be familiar with the term toxicant-free. It's a term I frequently use over on Inside Outer Beauty Market's IG story and feed. One that I prefer to use over "clean beauty." I'll explain why later in the post. Toxicants Let's start with toxicants,...
What Are Androgens And How They Can Affect Your Skin?
You may or may not have heard of androgens; a group of steroid hormones made from cholesterol by the adrenal glands and the ovaries. The most common being testesterone, which is produced by all genders and needed for reproductive function. Some of the functions of...
Why Pesticides Are A Problem
My grandmother always said that the day would come when I'd wholly appreciate the life I lived with her in the Trinidad & Tobago countryside. That day came a long time ago. Back then, the beach was my playground, climbing trees and scaling down trunks were my...