One week ago, at just about this exact moment, I arrived home after an incredible 4 days in Washington, DC on Beautycounter's Advocacy Trip.

It's been nearly impossible to find some 'quiet' time to process through the magnitude of this trip - a truly life changing experience that I will never forget, and am beyond grateful for.

I’m going to be honest, prior to Beautycounter I hardly ever wore lipstick and/or lip gloss. I honestly couldn’t find anything that didn’t taste like chemicals on my lips, and/or a lipstick that didn’t leave my lips even more dry than they were. Not only that, but I had NO idea just how much I was missing prior to trying my favorite Beyond Gloss and Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick. Then, I started wondering why I waited so long!

Every single one of our beauty products should be like that. We shouldn’t have to scan them to make sure they don’t have ingredients directly linked to cancers, endocrine disruption and hormones. We shouldn’t have to worry about heavy metals in our makeup or if a company is using child labor for the sparkly stuff in our eye shadow. Furthermore, we also shouldn’t have to wonder if our makeup and the stuff we use on our entire body and on our family’s bodies every day is toxic.

Whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells, strength training could make all the difference for women. There are many elements to strength training, also called resistance training or sometimes weight-lifting, but it essentially comes down to using your body weight against you or adding some basic weights to your workout routine.

I’m going to be honest, prior to Beautycounter launching their new vitamin C Serum, I hadn’t really ever tried one. I had NO idea just how magical it could be! Then, I started wondering why I waited so long! I’ve recently added the All Bright Serum to my routine, and it’s been a game changer to say the least! Today, on the blog, I’m sharing why I love it and some before and after photos.

Why You Might Need an Armpit Detox Help your body adjust to the change by using the Charcoal Cleansing Bar to wash your armpits daily. I still do this to help pull impurities out, plus I use this on the face, especially in the summer when I’m sweating and using a lot more sunscreen. You do this, so the charcoal can pull the impurities out before the sweat does!

I’m super excited to be sharing on the blog about Beautycounter’s Think Big Mascara!

We had two other versions of the mascara, prior to the Think Big Mascara launching and to be honest, I never spoke about it, especially here on the blog, because frankly I didn’t love it, and it just missed the mark for me.

Meet Beautycounter Think Big Mascara: Forget everything you know about clean mascara. We’re about to change the game in the blink of an eye. If your goal is to have dramatic lift, length, and mega volume (without clumping and flaking) then Think Big All-In-One Mascara is your chance! It’s boosted with lash-care conditioners for longer, fuller, stronger-looking lashes.

Beautycounter’s Daily Shampoo & Conditioner as well as their Body Wash, Balm For All, and more!

All formulated without the use of over 1,800 harmful or questionable ingredients.

Our skin is our largest organ, and it takes approximately 26 Seconds for the stuff you put on your skin to enter your bloodstream. Did you know - Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and what you put on it can affect you in good and bad ways. Just think about Nicotine patches for those trying to quit smoking. Patches are applied directly to the skin and hopeful quitters can get their hit from the patch, which delivers Nicotine to them via their bloodstream.

It happens quickly, too. It’s been reported recently that it takes only 26 seconds for what you apply to your skin to be absorbed into your bloodstream.

My skin is super sensitive and after my workouts each day, I need a cleanser that is not going to make my skin breakout and/or inflamed. I am happy to report, I have found my favorite, and I’m sharing it with you here today!

So many of you have asked what my skincare routine is weekly, so below are the items I use on a daily basis for my skincare and make-up routine.

I am serious about taking good care of my skin and weekly, I get asked what my skincare routine looks like.

If you want a personalized skincare recommendation, fill out my skincare questionnaire, and I’ll email you back, or you can email at angie@angiebloom.com. I know the Beautycounter skincare and makeup lines best, but if I think products from other brands will work well for you, I’ll share those too - I like to keep it real here over at Angiebloom.com and if there are other products that would be a better fit for you, you better believe I will share that with you!.

WHAT SKIN TYPE IS AHA SMOOTHING FACIAL MASK BEST FOR?

This mask is suitable for most skin types. Due to the acid content in the formula, this mask may be too strong for some with sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to do a patch test on the back of your neck and waiting 24 hours before full-face application. Stop use if any irritation occurs.

Whether you are planning a multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend getaway, it can be stressful and overwhelming when trying to figure out what to pack. Are you an over packer? Yup, I know, I’ve earned this title many times. Often people over pack because they just do not know how to edit or feel too overwhelmed and unsure of what they’ll need over multiple days away from home.

Whether you are planning a multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend getaway, it can be stressful and overwhelming when trying to figure out what to pack. Are you an over packer? Yup, I know, I’ve earned this title many times. Often people over pack because they just do not know how to edit or feel too overwhelmed and unsure of what they’ll need over multiple days away from home.

Whether you are planning a multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend getaway, it can be stressful and overwhelming when trying to figure out what to pack. Are you an over packer? Yup, I know, I’ve earned this title many times. Often people over pack because they just do not know how to edit or feel too overwhelmed and unsure of what they’ll need over multiple days away from home.

Why Beautycounter? Why not other clean beauty companies?

As consumers have become increasingly aware of the health implications of harmful chemicals and toxicants, companies are listening and creating more “clean” options. In fact, in 2020 clean beauty sales increased while the conventional beauty market took a hit. People are voting with their dollars, which is disrupting the industry! This is certainly a step in the right direction, and a better option than most, but it’s important for consumers (you + me) to understand how loosely regulated the personal care industry is. Just because a company says their products are clean, doesn’t actually mean they are the safest option.

Wondering what it’s really like being a Beautycounter consultant? I’m sharing everything you need to know about the consultant opportunity & why I joined! I want to share my experience and chat about what it’s really like being a Beautycounter consultant, because today is my 3rd year anniversary of joining. I can’t express how much I have enjoyed working and educating the women and men around me. As a Health & Wellness coach, Personal Trainer, mother of two boys, wife and a Clean Beauty Advocate who is passionate about helping others make their dreams a reality, I am so very excited to share with you that you too can make your dream become YOUR very own reality too. I lead a team of women - all of whom are on a mission to make our world a better, safer, and healthier place. All of whom are dreaming BIG and are seeking a life filled with passion and purpose. These women (and men!) are entrepreneurs, cancer survivors, stay at home moms, teachers, health & wellness coaches, hairdressers, nurses, estheticians, social workers, lawyers, and doctors. You might ask why Beautycounter brings the most amazing talent into their safe beauty movement.

So what does Clean Beauty REALLY mean?

It might surprise you that “Clean Beauty” is not a regulated term. Natural beauty, clean, green, organic, clinically tested, dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, pharmaceutical-grade, are very loosely defined.

But at its core, what does the clean beauty movement stand for?

Since there’s no legal or “official” definition, many brands have taken it upon themselves to define clean beauty according to their agendas. Shocking I know!