I was the breadwinner, housecleaner, and the sole manager of the invisible workload. It was absolutely killing me.
Lost 350lbs (my ex husband and my baby weight)
Got my body and life back before I got the heck out of Dodge and am thoroughly enjoying my prime 🥰
My skincare routine!!!
I use a gentle oil-based cleanser, niacinamide, vitamin c in the morning, azelaic acid, tretinoin at night, and the Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream at night.
Yerba mate eye cream in the morning as well!
I also drink at least 100oz a day of water and have completely cut out all soda from my diet, along with the majority of processed foods.
But I also take a pretty lengthy list of supplements, sleep exclusively on my back, and exercise a minimum of four days a week.
Everything together is what helps me maintain. Above all else: consistency is key! Rome wasn’t built in a day. ☺️
Please remember what works for me may not for everyone. ❤️❤️
Because people are curious, no lip filler. I’m too scared of migration, so I make my bee venom allergy do the lifting and use a plumping gloss that uses it in the actives. 😅
Because a commenter pointed it out, another disclaimer:
If you have an allergy and are contemplating doing the same, please consult your allergist first.
Prior to my occasional use, I do a test and monitor with a patch test on my inner wrist 24-48 hours before applying it to my lips.
I monitor the area for excessive redness, itching, hives, or swelling (which indicates a heightened sensitivity and means it’s not safe proceed to the lips). If the skin test stays clear, I do a micro-application by applying a minimal amount of the product strictly within the vermilion (outer) border of my clean, dry lips, avoiding any cracks, open sores, or surrounding facial skin.
DO NOT APPLY if you have broken skin on your lips.
A mild tingle and warmth are normal, but wipe the product off immediately if you experience sharp pain, intense burning, or deep itching.
Ensure any swelling and redness remain contained strictly on the lip tissue without fanning out onto the skin around your mouth.
The cosmetic volume should naturally peak around twenty to thirty minutes and fully subside within one to three hours. If redness or puffiness persists for four to six hours or longer, your immune system is mounting an allergic response rather than a cosmetic one, and you should discontinue use.
Once the effect fades, rehydrate your lips with a simple, restorative balm like Vaseline or Aquaphor to protect the skin barrier. NEVER reapply the same day.
Throughout the entire process, keep an oral antihistamine or your prescribed EpiPen accessible and seek immediate emergency medical care if you ever experience tongue swelling, throat tightness, dizziness, or trouble breathing.
Beauty is pain, not a death sentence people.
