Tag: dry skin

  • Relief & Renewal: Effective Solutions for Common Perimenopause Complaints

    Relief & Renewal: Effective Solutions for Common Perimenopause Complaints

    October is National Menopause Awareness Month, and while the month may be wrapping up, millions of women continue to navigate this hormonal change every day. I chatted with Natalie from Tampa Bay Morning Blend to introduce a few innovative products to support women during this transformative time.

    Restore collagen to skin, bones, and joints with Revive, and this little sachet doesn’t stop there. It’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and even retinol.

    Revive Collagen
    PRICE: $54.99
    SHOP: @us.revivecollagen.com
    Women lose an extra 30% of collagen in the skin during the first 5 years of menopause – Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus has a potent dose of 10,000mg hydrolyzed type1 marine collagen (closest to human type 1) which works to help boost collagen production from the inside out whilst enhancing skin elasticity with added Retinol. With consistent daily use, you can expect to see results in just 6 to 8 weeks. Joint pain is common during menopause, and many women experience accelerated bone loss (10-20%)* loss– supplementing collagen can be a great way to support bone and joint health during this time. With added vitamins B6, B12, C & D, Revive Collagen can also help to boost your energy and reduce tiredness and fatigue. It’s the ultimate all-in-one beauty & wellness shot for the menopause! These liquid sachets have up to 95% absorption rate and are  20x more powerful than a pill or powder and are easy to take on the go with their ready-to-drink sachets. Made with no artificial colors or flavors, free from soy, gluten, dairy, GMO, lactose and added sugar.

    Hair loss is common during “the change,” but it doesn’t have to be thanks to Nutrafol.

    Nutrafol
    PRICE: $88.00
    SHOP: @nutrafol.com
    As the #1 dermatologist hair growth supplement brand, Nutrafol takes a whole-body approach to hair health by targeting the root causes of hair thinning and supporting your hair from the inside out. Nutrafol is a leader in developing science-backed hair growth solutions for specific life stages. Because October is Menopause Awareness Month, I’m especially excited to highlight Nutrafol’s Women’s Balance supplements, specifically formulated to address menopause-related factors like hormones, aging, and metabolism that can impact hair health for women 45+. Nutrafol is the first hair supplement brand to publish studies on menopausal women with thinning hair, and its Women’s Balance supplements are proven to improve hair growth in 3-6 months.

    Dry scalp, hot flashes that soak your hair? This hair milk is great at bringing back shine and luster to hair, but it’s also super clean and natural, so it’s easy on a sensitive scalp.

    Davines OI All in One Milk
    PRICE: $40
    SHOP: @Sephora 
    Our best-selling multi-functional leave-in treatment milk controls frizz, hydrates, protects, and softens, leaving hair shiny and silky. This hydrating milk conditioning spray tames and detangles for a smooth, naturally shiny look. Formulated with Roucou oil, rich in beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, it also contains deeply moisturizing provitamin B5 and a functional amino complex that provides resistance to stress and heat protection up to 230°. Ideal for fine to medium hair, it will also provide hydration for coarse hair. Enjoy your best hair with its delightful, long-lasting sensory scent.

    Lips are a mess. They shrink, crack, and are super sensitive. Is there anything that hormones don’t attack?

    RMS Beauty
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP: @ulta
    A true multitasker, this lush lip oil provides the benefits of a balm with buildable color and the high shine finish of a gloss that’s never sticky, always nourishing. This legendary addition to your lip wardrobe is naturally flavored with a hint of Organic Vanilla Extract and is formulated with lip-loving clean ingredients like Organic Jojoba Oil to help lock in moisture, RMS Adaptogenic Herbal Blend to balance and soothe, and Bitter Cherry Seed Oil to revitalize, hydrate, and condition lips. Available in 8 memorable shades all created by our founder and master makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, and named after the legendary supermodels in her own life and launching exclusively with Ulta.com.

    If you’re like me, nothing smells like it used to. Hormones have made all of my favorite fragrances smell a bit funky. This perfume was made for this stage of life. It’s even got a clever name. Because sometimes we need to pause through the hormonal rollercoaster. The scent is bright and light.

    Abel Pause
    PRICE: $130.00
    SHOP: @us.abelfragrance.com
    Co-created by Abel Founder Frances Shoemack and French Perfumer Dr Fanny Grau, Pause is a response to their own journeys of hormonal change. Saddened by a society in which Perimenopause (the period of hormonal change typically experienced by women in their late 30s to late 40s leading into Menopause itself) is only discussed as a signpost for being devoid of vitality, the two women wanted to offer a bold response. Everything Pause embodies, from the rich floral scent profile to the vibrant bottle design reflects their mission; to bring confidence and sophistication to this stage of womanhood.

  • Best Targeted Beauty Products for Winter Skin and Hair ❄️

    Best Targeted Beauty Products for Winter Skin and Hair ❄️

    Winter is approaching, so it’s time to update our hair and skincare routines! We head back to Daytime Chicago to share some of our top picks for recovering from summer damage and keeping your hair and skin healthy and hydrated through the colder months.

    Are you noticing more hair fall? This shampoo delivers proven results with every wash.

    Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo
    PRICE: $29.00
    SHOP: @ULTA
    Just like you’d go to a gym to get healthy and strong, Nioxin does all that – but for your hair. Their new Hair Fall Defense Shampoo does the heavy lifting as a shampoo unlike any other – this simple swap to your washing reps is all it takes to grow stronger hair. Nioxin Hair, Fall Defense Shampoo, removes build-up and grows stronger hair from the root for visibly less hair fall in 12 weeks – in fact, 93% of people reported less hair loss. It is formulated with powerful ingredients that really work it like Niacinamide, Biotin, Caffeine, and Sandalore™. 

    Looking for a product that protects your hair from heat styling and eliminates frizz for up to 100 hours?

    Garnier Hair Honey Milk
    PRICE: $8.49
    SHOP: @Walgreens and other mass retailers
    • Introducing Hair Honey Milk, a 450-degree heat shield infused with sustainably sourced Acacia Honey and Beeswax.• In a single application, Hair Honey Milk unleashes a transformative experience, granting you up to 100 hours of anti-frizz protection and nourishment, reinforcing your hair’s strength while preventing those dreaded breakages – all without burdening your locks. • It works its magic by visibly reducing split ends, taming unruly frizz, and making your blow-drying sessions a breeze. This formula is formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, artificial dyes, or mineral oils.

    Want to lean into retinol but scared of the irritation?  

    Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream Level 1
    PRICE: $44.00
    SHOP: @fig-1.co

    A non-irritating, hydrating retinol night cream to support collagen production and cell turnover. Improve the look of fine lines & wrinkles, brighten uneven skin tone, and unclog pores. Featuring encapsulation (time-release) technology to minimize sensitivity. Level up to level 2 after 4-6 weeks of nightly use without sensitivity (approximately 1 bottle).

    Vitamin C is essential for radiant skin, but how can you be sure you’re using the most potent and safe product?

    Pharmaceris C-Capilix Vitamin C Dermo-Serum
    PRICE: $34.99
    SHOP: @walgreens

    The active concentrated 12OO mg vitamin C enables the active ingredients to permeate deeper into the skin, increasing its anti-oxidative potential for daily protection against free radicals.• It actively promotes collagen synthesis and corrects the signs of aging.• Both fine and deep wrinkles are evened out, while skin elasticity and firmness is restored.• The serum boosts skin regeneration mechanisms and strengthens the capillaries, reducing redness and over-reactivity.• It regulates melanin production and prevents skin pigmentation.

    Want a fix to dry winter skin? 

    Hempz Beauty Actives Ocean Breeze
    PRICE: $19.99 and up
    SHOP: @ULTA

    Hydrate and protect your skin this season with Hempz Beauty Actives Ocean Breeze Body Moisturizer & Body Serum. Lock in moisture by applying your body serum first, followed by a rich layer of body moisturizer after your shower for beautifully hydrated skin. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Hempz Seed Oil to replenish the skin barrier for smooth, plumped skin. With notes of Hibiscus, Palm Grass, and Sugary Watercane to transport you to paradise. 

  • Winter Healing Products on WGN Daytime

    Winter Healing Products on WGN Daytime

    This time of year, we take a long, hard look at what the winter has done to our skin and mood. Today on Daytime Chicago, I’m back to showcase some of my favorite products for healing and hydrating we’ve been reviewing here at ShareTheGlam. 

    This first product has an eczema cream that is big with my mommy community. However, the wound gel is my go-to for any nicks or scrapes you get in colder months to prevent scarring. It’s fantastic any time of year, but winter boo-boos can really scar once the skin gets dried out.

    Lavior Hydrogel Wound Dressing
    PRICE: $21.95
    SHOP: @walmart
    -Faster Healing- This clinically proven innovation tackles a wide range of concerns, from minor cuts to wounds & burns, with quick, visible results.
    -Instant Relief: Lavior Wound Gel soothes the sting of minor burns and scrapes instantly with its natural formula. Lavior’s blend of botanical ingredients forms a protective barrier, preventing infection and promoting healthy healing.
    -Powerful Protection: Lavior’s unique properties help prevent infection and promote healthy tissue formation, creating a safe environment for healing. Lavior offers powerful protection for all types of wounds, cuts, burns, scrapes. 

    Infrared Light is not only a mood healer; it detoxifies and balances skin to the core. We are obsessed with this sauna blanket! OBSESSED! 

    HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket
    PRICE: $699
    SHOP: @higherdose.com
    PROMO CODE: WGN15 for 15% OFF
    Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps, entrepreneurs and biohackers, founded HigherDOSE in 2016. HigherDOSE launched its first at-home product in 2017: The coveted Infrared Sauna Blanket, which garnered explosive success and ignited the creation of more at-home devices. Wrap yourself in this snug blanket designed to enhance the benefits of infrared technology, promoting glowing skin, muscle recovery, improved circulation, detoxification, and calorie burning. It also provides healing and calming energy, with layers including amethyst and tourmaline for added benefits, charcoal to eliminate pollutants, and clay to emit negative ions and restore balance. Beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Nikki Reed.

    We thought we’d use an oil-based soap in the winter to see if it really paid off for long-term hydration. This hybrid soap by Epicutis is like oil, which lathers and removes all your makeup without stripping your skin of natural oils. 

    Epicutis Cleansing Oil
    PRICE: $89
    SHOP: @Epicutis.com
    This oil cleanser forms micelles around the materials you wish to wash away, such as dirt, makeup, oils, etc. These micelles encapsulate them, allowing these unwanted materials to wash off with just water. The Epicutis difference: Typical cleansers create these micelles but use detergents that can break down our skin barrier and cause irritation. 4 OZ + 9 Ingredients

    Is LUXE really worth it? We tested the Defenage hand and body cream, and yes, it does work fast, and it’s not greasy. Is it worth the price tag? If you want to use a cream that hydrates and also will get rid of crepey skin…and have the funds, this is your jam. 

    Defenage 10 LUXE HAND AND BODY CREAM
    PRICE: $184
    SHOP: @Defenage.com
    If you ever mused aloud, “I wish I could slather my entire body with DefenAge,” then the new 10 Luxe Hand & Body Cream is an anti-aging hand cream that answers your call. According to key opinion leaders in aesthetic medicine, our new regenerative anti-aging body lotion for crepey skin delivers much more than a product that feels soft to the touch.