✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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Health, Lifestyle · September 19, 2015

A Natural Cure to Reduce Menstrual Cramps Part 2

A Natural Cure to Reduce Menstrual Cramps

Couldn’t make you wait any longer! Here’s part two of A Natural Cure to Reduce Menstrual Cramps! If you missed Pt 1 and want to know more about my bleeding history, click here. If you think that’s too much info and you’re here for the cure, keep on reading!


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I can’t assure you this will help, but the evidence is quite striking. I’ve almost tried every natural and unnatural remedy there is from eating low fat to eating lots of greens, but I believe in prevention more than to just care for the symptoms.

MARCH 2015 | While being bummed over that my period was extremely painful even after my tries with diet, probiotics, and yeah, even past life healing, I was wondering what was it that made my period short and intangible these two recent months? Or why does it have its ups and downs at all?!
As I was feeling as if I had tried everything and had come to the point where I felt like giving up and just accept that menstruation just is painful for some women, I stumbled upon a study that read:

Vitamin D Eases Menstrual Cramps

“Women with a history of severe menstrual cramps reported significantly less pain when they took an ultra-high dose of vitamin D five days before their next expected period, according to results of a small randomized trial.”

The study might have been small but still found significant evidence that vitamin D does play a huge part in how we experience our menstrual cycle. Out of 20 women who were taking a 300,000IU dose of vitamin D, 15 of them reported feeling less pain. And only 4 out of 20 in the placebo group noted an improvement.

Okay, so they were taking an extremely high dose and five days before their next period. I get that. And as Mercola states in his article about the matter, it may even be dangerous to take such a huge dose without medical supervision. And I personally don’t think that’s a sustainable dose to take

“I would caution you against taking this massive dose of vitamin D, as it is possible to overdose on vitamin D when taken in supplement form especially when your vitamin A and vitamin K2 are not properly balanced. Very high doses of vitamin D3 supplements may lead to too much calcium in the blood over time. This can result in deposits of calcium in your heart, lungs or kidneys, and the damage can be permanent if your vitamin D levels remain elevated for too long.“

I started looking back at my Cycle Chart of the two months (Jan/Feb 2015) where my period was pretty regular or close to 28 days and didn’t feel painful at all, not only did I start taking probiotics at that same time, but I also started supplementing with vitamin D pretty strictly, 1 pill every day. What had happened to me in March was that I stopped taking vitamin D daily, being more sporadic which then must have been the culprit that resulted in a late and painful period.

I looked back at 2014 where I remembered starting supplementing with vitamin D around the same time as I was taking my 2-month probiotic cure, from Feb to May. The summer of 2014 was very sunny, and I spent most days soaking in vitamin D. My period kept being close to regular and lighter than it has ever been in my life, then as autumn got closer and the days got darker with less sun I wasn’t getting sufficient amount of vitamin D, and so my period got painful and irregular again.

“Lasco and colleagues sought to test vitamin D for menstrual cramps because vitamin D appears to affect pathways that also are involved in pain and in uterine physiology. In particular, it inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, and previous studies have shown that the enzyme that converts vitamin D into its active metabolites is expressed in the uterus.”

I started supplementing with vitamin D strictly again as an experiment: 1-2 pills a day, about 200-400IU, not missing a single day. And what started happening? My period automatically adjusted itself to 28 days, lasted shorter and was almost unnoticeable.

Until 2014 I had never supplemented with vitamin D. Throughout the years, I’ve eaten a lot of salmon, eggs and other foods high in vitamin D, but as it comes down, vitamin D sourced from food is not equally as effective as the sun and D3 supplementation.

I would also add that diet seems to matter a great deal, as it wasn’t until I adopted a plant based low-fat diet that the correlation with vitamin D/Sun could be predicted. Looking at the charts before I started eating plant-based and my notes, my period didn’t seem to correct itself during summer or be less painful. (See chart A)


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June 2015 | I stopped supplementing with vitamin D as of May and turning to the Sun completely. The start of this summer wasn’t all that sunny though, and while I tried my best being out in the sun, I seemed to have failed to get my proper requirement. For in June my period came late and was of average pain.

August 2015 | I was getting my vitamin Sun on almost daily by now, my period seemed to come late anyways. Though I didn’t experience the same bloating and PMS I usually do, and it wasn’t too painful, but I suspect my increased exercise regime during the month of July and August had a great effect. I’ve experienced before where my period would come very late because of the drastically increased amount of exercise I’ve put in.

September 2015 | While trying to finish up writing part two, I decided to wait for my next cycle. Surprise, surprise, even with sufficient amount of sun exposure, my period came late!
BUT – yeah, it’s a really big but – there wasn’t any pain at all! No bloating, no heavy bleeding, no gases or cramps, no breakouts. I didn’t feel it at all. But you may wonder… Why do my periods come late even though I’m getting sufficient amount of vitamin D? Well, I have an answer to that but that’s a whole other post in itself!

I also want to add, that since my experimentation with vitamin D I’ve noted that my period, instead of getting it right in the morning, I will get it during the day. Don’t know why this would have changed or if it is even related, but I’ve always had it come in the morning, so it’s a new thing for me.




A woman who gets enough Vitamin D can either reduce or completely avoid pms symptoms such as depressions, headaches and mood swings. If a woman does not have enough Vitamin D then there is both a calcium issue in terms of deficiency and the pms symptoms that Vitamin D can prevent.

The sad thing is that not many studies are found on this subject. I’d like to know more how menstrual pain differs from women working indoors vs outdoors in the sun in correlation to their diet too.
Do western women suffer from menstrual cramps more than women living near the equator? How much does activity levels and diet matter? Is menstrual cramps a sign of vitamin D deficiency? And why do some women experience lighter periods and no cramps when going plant-based?
As you may know, internal pain, is never “normal” to have.

What we do know is that vitamin D is actually not a vitamin but a hormone our body produces on our skin when we come in contact with the sun’s UVB rays, it wouldn’t be too far off to say of course it has an effect on our hormones. Vitamin D deficiency and its impact have been linked to a number of various functions in the body, everything from osteoporosis, cancer (including melanoma) to a much recent study linking it to Alzheimer’s.

Do we need to take a copious amount to be healthy, does everybody need to supplement with vitamin D? No and no. As you can tell by my experience, a normal daily requirement of being in the sun for 20 minutes is all that takes. I’ve been meaning to make a post about vitamin D, because for me its a very important but also a touchy subject because some don’t share my positive views of the sun. It will be out in the beginning of next year ??


What do I recommend for women suffering from extreme menstrual pain and PMS?

Don’t be afraid of the sun, put on a hat and soak in 15-20 minutes a day every moment you have without SPF. If you live above Lisbon and can afford a 1-month trip south during winter, DO THAT! Plus, when it comes to the sun, everyone is different, I’m medium skin toned so of course, I need more sun than someone with porcelain skin. OBS I’m not telling anyone to bake in the sun! Best thing is to go to a doctor and find out your vitamin D levels and act accordingly. Important to note, optimal levels of vitamin D is said to be stored for 3 months, but from observing my body, I seem to lose my storage quite fast. Again, everyone is different, just wanted to point out that some store for longer periods others for shorter. Some need a larger amount than others, and so on. It’s up to you to figure out what you need. What I need is to live someplace warm and sunny! ;)


I will, of course, keep you posted on this matter and come back in six months and present my findings. I’d love to have more women be a part of this experiment, so if you want to jump on, please let me know in the comments below or via email I’d love to know your results!

I will be taking vitamin D earlier this year, and because my boyfriend’s winter-eczema gets much better in the summer (but not by supplementing with vitamin D), we’re also going to experiment with tanning beds for some sun therapy or invest in a sun lamp this winter.

Sources:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/14/can-vitamin-d3-ease-menstrual-cramps.aspx
http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/GeneralOBGYN/31388
http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20120228/vitamin-d-may-ease-painful-periods
http://www.theperiodvitamin.com/Vitamin-D-For-PMS-Symptoms.html

Related article: My Experience & How to Reduce Menstrual Cramps Part 1


 

I hope this information was as helpful for you as it was to me, and that you may now enjoy femininity in all its aspects without pain!

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Comments

  1. Estelle says

    September 19, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    intressant och bra att det verkar fungera för dig med D-vitamin! :)
    Jag har ätit D-vitamin de senaste tre åren och tyvärr blöder jag väldigt mycket och har ofta väldigt ont också trots detta, speciellt under de senaste året har det förvärrats.
    Jag har jobbat på att minska blödningen eftersom jag har/hade väldigt lite järn kvar i kroppen och dessutom läst mycket om att ju mer du blöder dess tu ondare har du.
    Förutom att jag har ätit järntillskott (Innate response) har jag börjat äta alger för att få i mig naturligt jod som i sig ska minska blödning, druckit te på daggkåpa och hallonblad veckan innan mens och veckan under mensen och varit extra noga med att få i mig gröna bladgrönsaker för att få i mig vitamin K för att blodet ska koagulera lättare.
    Nu äntligen har ja de senaste tre gångerna blödit mindre och inte alls haft speciellt ont heller :)
    Hoppas verkligen det håller i sig.

    • Isabel says

      September 21, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Kul att höra att du hittat något som funkar för dig :)

      Man brukar säga att optimal hälsa är: Vatten, Diet, Motion, Vila och Solsken. Och tyvärr här i Sverige så fattas det där med solsken!

      För mig har D-vitamin även hjälpt mig med min säsongsdepression och rent allmänt energin under vintern. Brukade alltid ta en tupplur mitt på dagen, men inget av det sen jag började supplementera.
      Men sen har vi exempelvis min pojkvän som inte alls känner något av tabletterna vi tar, men under sommaren är allt bra och hans eksem försvinner helt. Så vi ska testa solarium en gång i veckan denna vinter och se om det är mer optimalt.

      Som sagt så tror jag starkt på att vitamin D funkar bäst tillsammans med
      rätt kost, och helst då från solen. Kan också vara så att din krasliga
      mage kan göra så att du inte riktigt tar upp vitamin D i pillerformat
      och då skulle solarium eller uv-lampa vara ett bättre alternativ? Har iaf hört att många går på solarium för just vitamin D och att man verkligen känner en skillnad jämfört med piller. Dessutom verkar de flesta piller inte veganska, och dom som är det är fanimej svindyra haha Så jag hoppas verkligen på att solarium kan fungera mer effektivt och billigare i längden :)

      • Estelle says

        September 26, 2015 at 11:07 am

        Jag tror inte att D-vitamin har hjälpt mig att må bättre psykiskt, men där emot blir jag inte lika lätt förkyld eller sjuk i influensa, vilket ju indirekt påverkar mig psykiskt eftersom jag går ner mig väldigt under en lång tid efter att jag har varit sjuk.
        Jag har testat D-vitaminvärdet och ligger helt ok inom referensvärdena, men skulle utan någon fara kunna ligga lite högre.
        Har även ätit extra B-vitaminkomplex ett tag och sett att värdena på både B-12 och Folsyra har stigit mycket av det, så uppenbarligen tar jag upp i allafall dessa vitaminer bra trots min mage :)

        Det där med solarium känns så fel när man har läst så mycket om alla varningar och risker i så många år för hur skadligt det ska vara, men det kanske är någon annan typ av solarium nu som du tänker på?!?
        Den naturliga solen tror jag där emot inte alls är farlig i måttliga mängder så länge man inte bränner sig.

        • Isabel says

          September 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm

          Skönt att höra att det tas upp då ? Såklart är ju variablerna för varför vissa upplever si och så av något oändliga… Läste även någonstans att en kolhydratsrikkost är att rekommendera till personer som lider av nån form av depression, så kan ju också vara för min del en blandning av den nya kosten och D vitaminet som jag upplever ett lättare sätt att hantera stress och negativa tankar. Speciellt när jag börjat ta D vitamin så sent som Januari varje gång ?

          Solarium är ju lite på agendan… Tydligen som sagt är det många som går till solarium som en sorts terapi, allt från att bota depression till för D vitamin, och det finns läkare som är för själva idén. Vi pratar naturligtvis om ca 5-10 minuter i veckan, vilket är inte alls farligt och helt lagomt. Gurka kan också bli farligt om jag äter för mycket… It all comes down to moderation liksom ? Att poppa piller är ju inte ett dugg mer naturligt än att lägga sig i en farkost och få ljusterapi (som dessutom är mer av hur kroppen tillverkar d vitamin) lol Ett tips är att göra lite research kring ljusterapi ??
          Jag kan förstå dina tankar, och själv har jag aldrig satti min fot i ett solarium under mina 24 år vid livet. Och jag har varit väldigt skeptisk som du, och tänkt “tack gode Gud att jag aldrig solat solarium” ? Men min research har fått mig på andra tankar och jag är inte ett dugg skraj, utan väldigt positiv och nyfiken på de effekter den kan ge på både humör och hälsa ? Alltså, vi får se helt enkelt. Upplever jag inte att det är ett dugg bättre än ett piller så slutar jag i så fall med det. ? Men för min kille kan det betyda mycket om hans eksem till exempel försvinner som när han solar.

  2. christine says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Åh behövde verkligen detta. Ligger hemma med mensvärk i skrivande stund. Min är också så illa som du förklarade i förra inlägget, kan inte jobba. Att ligga ner gör ont, att röra sig gör ont. Jag märkte dock skillnad när jag ändrade kosten (inte helvegan but still, äter mestadels växtbaserat, vi snackar att jag äter annat några gånger i månaden) och det var att min mens helt plötsligt blev i alla fall relativt regelbunden. Innan hade jag nog mens ca 6 gånger om året, nu är det i alla fall nästan en gång i månaden. Är nyfiken på vilken sort D-vitamin du tar eller rekommenderar? Tack för ett grymt inlägg och även ett viktigt sådant! Tycker det är så tråkigt att så många kvinnor bara får höra att riklig mens och mensvärk är normalt och något man får lära sig att leva med!

    • Isabel says

      September 22, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Tack så mycket för dina fina ord ❤️

      Jag kan inte tänka mig att vi kvinnor hade en sådan synlig och smärtsam mens som vi har i dagens samhälle, förmodligen är det något som började uppstå för några tusen år sen, men det gör det inte mer normalt för det.
      Har man ont någonstans så är det på grund av en skada eller inflammation, och detta anses ju inte som något man bör gå runt med!

      Sorten av D-vitamin jag tagit har inte varit veganska, är inte strikt vegan och bryr mig inte allt för mycket över milligram (därav ordet “plantbaserad” förekommer oftare) men något jag strävar efter, så jag är inte dömande på något sätt ;)
      Tittade mer på hur ren och kort ingredienslistan var när jag valde supplement och beslöt mig för PurePharmas D3 baserade på lanolin (ullfett) och kokosfett (D-vitamin är fettlöslig) som jag varit riktigt nöjd med dom senaste två åren. D3 tas upp bättre än D2, problemet är att Vegansk D3 är lite svår att hitta och så kom jag över en sida som nämnde:
      “The problem is, there is no such thing as a truly vegan D3.
      D3 products that claim to be vegan are made from mushrooms or lichen,
      which would define them as vegan, but it is non-vegan D3 that is “fed”
      to the mushrooms or lichen. So “vegan D3” is made from a non-vegan
      source. One company that manufactures a “vegan D3″ supplement even
      admits this in their product description, but is of the opinion that
      their product is vegan. While I applaud their honesty, I don’t agree
      with their opinion.”- source

      Men sedan pekade på att det finns ett märke som av någon anledning ändå blivit vegan certifierade och det är märket Vitashine, som finns både i tablett- och spray-form. Clearlife har bäst erbjudande på dessa. Och det är dom jag tänkt å testa för den här säsongen och jämföra mot solarium som många bevittnat är mycket mer effektivare.

      Om du testar D-vitaminsmetoden, återkom gärna med din erfarenhet ??

      • christine says

        November 11, 2015 at 8:54 am

        Så.. en cykel till har gått. Jag uppdaterar dig mest för att hålla diskussionen vid liv för jag tycker den är intressant. ;) När jag gick mot en mer vegansk kost så märkte jag absolut skillnad precis som jag nämnde innan, min cykel blev mer regelbunden vilket var rätt otroligt med tanke på hur den var innan. Jag började med Maca i somras och det gjorde också skillnad. Cykeln bättre, men framförallt blev andra symptom kopplade till hormonobalans bättre. För ett par månader sen började jag med blutsaft och jag vill faktiskt påstå att det har också hjälpt, jag är inte lika svullen i leder och allmänt i kroppen (hade problem med det månaden runt så att säga, och har kopplat även det till hormonobalans) och dessutom har jag upplevt att ett par cyklar inte har varit riktigt lika smärtsamma som tidigare. Så idag börjar jag med d-vitamin. Jag kör på den från Vitashine! Så får vi se hur det blir. Jag skulle väl kanske ha börjat med den precis efter det att mensen slutade, men nu blev det inte så och jag vill inte vänta en cykel till. Så förhoppningsvis har jag något positivt att säga om de kommande par cyklarna om ett tag framåt. :)

        • Isabel says

          November 11, 2015 at 3:07 pm

          Härligt att höra att det blivit bättre :) Och tack att du återkommer!
          Enligt studierna så räckte det med hög dos fem dagar innan mensen, men ja, tar man en relativt normal dos så kanske man bör börja direkt efter mensen för att se tydligare resultat. Jag tror ändå du kommer känna viss skillnad :)

          Själv har man nu varit två gånger på solarium, men fick avbryta de senaste två veckorna pga resande. Jag följer riktlinjerna, alltså solar bara 5-8 minuter de första solningarna. Så huruvida dessa två besök på ca 6 minuter ger någon effekt denna månad är osäkert :/ Hur som har jag känt direkt effekt på humöret!

          Blir spännande och höra dina erfarenheter med D3 :) *håller tummarna att det funkar*

  3. Stefanie says

    October 5, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I have a history of really heavy menstrual cramps and pain. Nothing worked. I try to balance my hormones for a year now and take vit D trough the winter. My last period was heavenly, I did’t noticed it at all. But this one was horrible, i was in pain so much. I suspected diary but maybe I should start using vit D again. Thanks for this interesting post!
    http://www.healthyforthelazy.com

    • Isabel says

      October 6, 2015 at 11:41 am

      Do let me know how it works out! Of course there’s so much things that can affect the hormones :)
      I’m expecting a new period, and this month I haven’t gotten enough sun or taken supplements, so we’ll see how it goes…

      • Stefanie says

        October 6, 2015 at 3:20 pm

        I will! I’ve read on ginger lately and that it should reduce the pain as well. I will try this out as well and share it!

        • Isabel says

          October 7, 2015 at 10:05 am

          Most food remedies helps on the day, I’ve tried ginger, greens and pineapple which all did lessen the pain, but didn’t really help prevent future pain in the way vitamin D has. :/

          • Stefanie says

            October 7, 2015 at 8:11 pm

            Hmm ok. I will try it out and let you now! Maybe we can figure out a solution with our experience combined!

  4. Rowly says

    January 16, 2016 at 3:46 am

    Thank you so much for these two essays. I’ve been dealing with crippling menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding since I was 11 years old. I’ve been taking Vitamin D over the last year, and have noticed some improvement, but, like you, I attributed it to other changes I’ve made. I take 2,000 IU of D a day, but I wonder if I lack supplementing nutrients–maybe I don’t consume enough calcium or vitamin A. May I ask you if you take a vitamin A supplement, and, if so, in what dose? And could you please share what probiotic regimen you used when you started this regimen? Thank you again. I love when people use their blogs to help others in this way. Best wishes, Nila from New Mexico

    • Isabel says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Hey there, glad you found my articles helpful! :)
      Cool that you’ve discovered similar results to mine too!

      I don’t take any vitamin A supplements, my morning smoothie kind of takes care of that and I usually end up hitting 500% of the RDA. I don’t advocate to supplement with vitamin A, unlike whole foods, it’s easy to overdose. The excess vitamin A gets taken care of your liver and taxes it. Except for antibiotics, most drugs and supplements for acne are vitamin A based, like: Accutane and the Murad supplements I’ve tried. Where as the first of them is a very dangerous drug, and you do regular blood test just to watch out for your liver. You liver is very important in detoxification, if that doesn’t work properly, it will definitely affect your skin negatively.

      It’s very easy to get your vitamin A through food, try my green smoothie or aim to eat 2 cups of leafy greens and vegetables daily. Or put a days worth of meals in Cronometer to see if you’re not getting enough :)

      Calcium shouldn’t be a problem. If there’s one nutrient I recommend people with skin issues to focus on, then it’s Zinc. About 5-10g of pumpkin seeds or meals including either quinoa, beans or lentils daily will get you to the RDA of Zinc. Again, check with cronometer, you should be getting a minimum of 4.5mg.

      The probiotics I used is a Swedish brand called Holistic LactoVitalis, which unfortunately don’t sell anywhere else but in Scandinavia. I’ve written about this, and you’ll find more information in my “How I Cured My Cystic Acne Update: 1 Year After Probiotics Treatment“-article – Just scroll to the end of the post where I give suggestions and links on what type of probiotics to use. :)

      I hope you found this helpful!
      Have nice weekend xx

      • Rowly says

        January 25, 2016 at 6:49 am

        Thank you!

    • Isabel says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Hey there, glad you found my articles helpful! :)
      Cool that you’ve discovered similar results to mine too!

      I don’t take any vitamin A supplements, my morning smoothie kind of takes care of that and I usually end up hitting 500% of the RDA. I don’t advocate to supplement with vitamin A, unlike whole foods, it’s easy to overdose. The excess vitamin A gets taken care of your liver and taxes it. Except for antibiotics, most drugs and supplements for acne are vitamin A based, like: Accutane and the Murad supplements I’ve tried. Where as the first of them is a very dangerous drug, and you do regular blood test just to watch out for your liver. You liver is very important in detoxification, if that doesn’t work properly, it will definitely affect your skin negatively.

      It’s very easy to get your vitamin A through food, try my green smoothie or aim to eat 2 cups of leafy greens and vegetables daily. Or put a days worth of meals in Cronometer to see if you’re not getting enough :)

      Calcium shouldn’t be a problem. If there’s one nutrient I recommend people with skin issues to focus on, then it’s Zinc. About 5-10g of pumpkin seeds or meals including either quinoa, beans or lentils daily will get you to the RDA of Zinc. Again, check with cronometer, you should be getting a minimum of 4.5mg.

      The probiotics I used is a Swedish brand called Holistic LactoVitalis, which unfortunately don’t sell anywhere else but in Scandinavia. I’ve written about this, and you’ll find more information in my “How I Cured My Cystic Acne Update: 1 Year After Probiotics Treatment“-article – Just scroll to the end of the post where I give suggestions and links on what type of probiotics to use. :)

      I hope you found this helpful!
      Have nice weekend xx

  5. Rowly says

    January 16, 2016 at 3:46 am

    Thank you so much for these two essays. I’ve been dealing with crippling menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding since I was 11 years old. I’ve been taking Vitamin D over the last year, and have noticed some improvement, but, like you, I attributed it to other changes I’ve made. I take 2,000 IU of D a day, but I wonder if I lack supplementing nutrients–maybe I don’t consume enough calcium or vitamin A. May I ask you if you take a vitamin A supplement, and, if so, in what dose? And could you please share what probiotic regimen you used when you started this regimen? Thank you again. I love when people use their blogs to help others in this way. Best wishes, Nila from New Mexico

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✨ End of year musings ✨ First of all, thanks ✨ End of year musings ✨

First of all, thanks to everyone who’s not my mom or an old acquaintance from my past lol for sticking around yet another slow content year❣️No hard feelings if you do an yearly clean up and I don’t make the cut for next year though 😅

As much as I would like to come back and deliver informative content like everyone else… I’ve had to accept that I shine brighter in other settings. IG may be a wonderful medium for others but for me it’s been nothing than hitting my head against the wall and complaining why my head hurts. 🤕 And since consciously taking a backseat in 2020, I’ve proven myself that I don’t suck as much as I had myself believe. In my case, if life throws you lemons don’t try to make lemonade, ask why and from where they’re being thrown. 😅 

✨2021 BEST… ✨

TV-show… White Lotus and Ted Lasso
- The fact that I just started binging Ted Lasso two days ago and it’s quickly become the best thing I’ve watched says a lot! 😂

Investment… @melissawoodhealth app
- Without a doubt❣️Stopped going to the gym, lifting and doing regular HIIT workouts, swapped it for walks and bite sized pilates. Finally lost the weight I gained and feeling comfortable in my skin. 🧘🏻‍♀️

Achievement… Luxury bargains and facing fears
- Price is relative, patience is gold, and facing fears makes you more bold. 😏

Life lesson… “You are not who you think you are”
- As we get older we often start identifying ourselves with certain behavior, smarts, and likes. We tell ourselves lies of who we are and what we’re capable of. Usually influenced by others around us, past beliefs and societal opinions. Lies limiting our truest potential and deepest desires. By ridding myself of old limiting beliefs I’ve surprised and even shocked myself with how multi-talented and diverse my identity can be. 💫 

On that note, I’ll end by wishing you all a happy new year! Hope you’ll tag along for the next ✨♥️
Don’t you just love it when an expensive product Don’t you just love it when an expensive product doesn’t work for you? Or maybe you hate it as it was a waste of money 😅😝

It’s really worth repeating that a higher price tag doesn’t always = amazing results. What I’ve learned is that there are many different factors at play when it comes to pricing. Some brands want to offer new and exclusive formulations with studies behind them. Which isn’t cheap. Others are just starting off small batch, wanting to make it full time. And some just want the rich as their target consumer (looking at you Dr Sturm 🧐). And that’s all fine. 💁🏻‍♀️

I forgot the point I wanted to make. 😅 

But if you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on some expensive Allies of Skin-products, hop on over to my blog! ☺️ (Link in bio) 

Hint: The most expensive product was my least favorite. 👀

#alliesofskin #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skönhet #skönhetsblogg #acnepositivity #glowingskincare #luxuryskincare #expensiveskincare #mandelicacid #promisekeeperblemishfacial #vitamincserum
It’s soon the season to open advent calendars! 🎄🤩

While being busy with life I forgot to highlight my review on some of the luxury items found in last year’s CultBeauty advent calendar. 🙈

If you’re interested to hear my thoughts on:
• Glow Recipe Banana Souffle
• 111Skin Rose Gold Radiance Booster
• Votary Super Seed Oil
• Dr Dennis Gross B3Adaptive Stress Serum
• Dr Barbara Sturm Night Serum

Then hop on to my blog! (Link in bio) You’ll also find a review on the Augustinus Bader Creams in a separate post ✨

Can’t promise, but I’ll try my hardest getting out part 2 before the end of this year 🤞🏼

Are you getting a beauty advent calendar this year? If so, which one are you eyeing? 😀
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#adventcalendar #cultbeauty #cultbeautyadventcalendar #luxurybeauty #glowrecipebananasouffle #votarysuperseed #drbarbarasturm #drdennisgross #augustinusbader #richcream #111skin
🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼 Been busy… figu 🌼 Quarter Three Musings 🌼

Been busy… figuring out if math is related to science…
– And I’ll say no more until I know for sure. 🤔 But one thing’s for sure, there are such things as stupid questions. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Keeping me grounded… Movement and active rest🧘🏻‍♀️
– with the help of the @balance app I’ve been trying to make at least 5 min of deep pause a daily habit to increase focus, motivation and understanding. And I’ve been surprisingly calmer compared to my other counterparts. 😅
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Best summer memory… Rooftop Pool 😎
– Not to mention that awkward encounter with people from high school 🙈😂
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New in beauty 🧖🏻‍♀️:
– Bioderma Cicabio Cream
– Ouai Air Dry Foam
– Skincity Skincare Kit
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Contemplating a lot on… What exactly defines one’s identity?
– And do we really have one or do we just tell ourselves that? 👀
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Best purchase… Zara Seamless wear
– One of those, “insta made me do it”. 😄 I haven’t bought anything from Zara in years, but this they did good ⭐️ The most comfy, stretchy and soft leisure wear I’ve ever had👌🏼
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Feeling good about… Myself 🥰
– The positive side effect of being off social media. 😏
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On my wishlist… the Dyson Supersonic 💇🏻‍♀️
– Kind of embarrassing to want one. 🙄 The price is ridiculous. And I’ll probably won’t be happy with it because of the high pitch sound only I seem to recognize 🙉 😂
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Favorite streams 📺… “White Lotus” and “Mare of Easttown”
– Loved the mix of Faulty Towers meets murder mystery in White Lotus. And who can hate on anything starring Kate Winslet? 😍
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I’m looking forward to…  Countdown to Christmas🎄
– Can’t wait to open advent calendars! And just like last year, I got myself one filled with beauty products 😁✨
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How has the past few months been for you? What new product are you loving?
✨🌸 CUSTOM HAIR CARE 🌸✨
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I've been using @functionofbeauty since February when I got them for my birthday. This is a brand I've been eyeing since they launched. 😍 The idea of customized hair care appealed to me as I always felt I had to let go of certain aspects. If I want volume, I can't have moisture, and if I wanted curl action, I will not get volume, etc. With customized hair care, I can make a formula that checks all my boxes... Well, so I thought. 😅
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I've realized that there are a few issues surrounding customed stuff... 🙄 In the case of FoB, the customer is responsible to know their hair and what it needs. However, I would say, that the majority of us don't have a clue! 🙈 Like, in my case, I chose goals after my wants, not necessarily what my hair needs. 😶 You would think those two go hand in hand, but they don't!
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While it didn't end up in disaster, my expectations weren't met. But I can't blame the product or the brand, because I chose the formula. 🤷🏻‍♀️ This brings me to my next issue...
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There are literally more than ten thousand combinations to try. Which is one too many if the first concoction doesn't work for you. I mean, I'd rather try out a different line, than try to puzzle the right pieces together. 🙇🏻‍♀️
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There are other brands, like @prose (only US atm), where the customization is more like a consultation. So rather than you picking what you think would work, you do a quiz answering stuff about your hair and health. What's also interesting is that they take into account your environment and its humidity level. Which I think is genius! Nevertheless, even that won't totally guarantee the formula will work for you. 💁🏻‍♀️
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While I can only speak for _this particular formula_ and how it worked with _my hair_, if you are interested to read my experience hop on over to my blog! 👉🏼 link in bio.
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Have you tried custom hair care?
🌸 Quarter Two Musings 🌸
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I just started... knitting a summer top with dropped stitches I started a year ago
- I've frogged it twice in a year lol. Hopefully, third's a charm! 🤞🏼 
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I've been reading... The Beauty Detox Power by @_kimberlysnyder
- A book I’ve been meaning to read for years now. But everything has its divine timing. ✨ The message could’ve not been received more deeply than now.
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I’m obsessing about… Cults
– As someone who loves psychology I've been utterly fascinated by cults lately. Loved watching all the NXIVM documentaries and started to see concerning patterns...
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I’ve recently been bothered by... Microcult behavior in the beauty community (and social media overall)
- It’s like deja vu, and I feel like I’m the only one who sees it. Everyone thinks they are doing good and no one's pointing out the harm.
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I've enjoyed… morning walks
-  In a quest to avoid sun rash and control weight gain I moved my lunch walks to mornings and made them longer too. Can happily inform you that I've not suffered sun rash this year 👍🏼 
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Most played songs… 
🎵 This must be the place - Talking Heads
🎵 This Wild Darkness (Loaded remix) - Moby
🎵 On Ice - Michael Nau
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My latest purchase… a small Pilates ball
– Slowly building my own home gym. This and a pair of ankle weights has really amplified results. 💪🏼
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I've got my eye on… Milk Makeup Sunshine Skin Tint
– It's finally available in Sweden and now with more shades. Hopefully, will be able to do a swatch once I'm in Stockholm and see if it lives up to its hype.
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I'm looking forwards to... celebrating 11 years with my boyfriend 🥳
– On this date, 11 yrs ago, I met my soul mate at a christening of all things. 😂 I knew back then that it's forever or never. ❤
Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention Two tinted sunscreens that don't get the attention they deserve are the Avéne B Protect and Bioderma Anti-Redness. Both of which are tinted and deliver a high SPF of 50+. 💁🏻‍♀️
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If you care to read a more detailed comparison, head to my blog! 👉🏼 Link in bio!
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For the short version 👇🏼
I would repurchase both! But do lean more towards Bioderma AR being the favorite 🌟 It's fragrance-free and water-resistant, unlike B Protect. Has a sheer yellowish tint that blends in better into my light to medium complexion. It's also more hydrating and has soothing ingredients which are great for my normal/dry acne-prone skin. The B Protect has things going for it too, like more coverage and less dewy finish. But in general, for my skin, the Bioderma AR felt like a better fit.
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I picked up both and tested them out during winter/spring. So I can't, unfortunately, say how well they wear up during summer. But considering their small size (only 30ml 🙄), I would recommend opting for something that gives you more bang for your bucks as you will probably go through a tube pretty quickly in the summer.
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Have you tried these two? Tell me your thoughts below!
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#avene #avenesunscreen #avenebprotect #bioderma #biodermasunscreen #biodermaar #sunscreeneveryday #sunscreen #spf #spf50 #skincarecommunity #skincarejunkie #skincarelover #tintedsunscreen #skönhet #solskydd #skönhetsbloggare #protectyourskinfromthesun
Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter. How you are o Don’t forget, it doesn’t matter.
How you are or who you are. 
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You’re allowed to brag and you can stay quiet. 
You’re allowed to complain and you can stay away.
You’re allowed to have everything and show nothing.
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You do not have to do anything outside yourself or be anyone else to have what you want. 
Just be true to yourself at all cost.
Don’t be ashamed of your genuine wants. 
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Everything is allowed. 
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There are no rules on how to succeed. 
It will happen for you too eventually. 
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It’s always in your orbit.
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Stop the rituals of what to expect. 
Only be your unapologetic self and know that you are already worthy of what is on its way. 
Own your dreams and what you deeply want to experience. 
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Make peace with your past and know you’re expansive.
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Whenever envy is expressed, see it as an reminder of what you’re not giving yourself.
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The stars don’t tell the way without your belief in them. 
That’s why it doesn’t matter,
As you, and only you, hold the power.
💕 Kaerlig 💕 #paidcollaboration
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In addition to a practical basics kit to get started with kegel exercises (see earlier post), @sinful.eu also offers organic intimate products. Their Kaerlig-line is produced in Denmark with a high proportion of organic and natural ingredients. Most products are also Nordic Swan Eco-labeled and allergy-tested. 👌🏻
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I've tested out their organic lubricant and O gel, both of which are latex and toy-safe. I was very skeptical about the O gel and have never tried any O enhancing product before. But got a (quite literally 😊️) warm surprise of how well it works! Have you tried anything similar or am I late for the train? 
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👉🏼 Go check out my blog to read more about my thoughts!
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[SWE] #betaltsammarbete
Förutom ett praktiskt baskit för att komma igång med knipövningar (se några inlägg ner), erbjuder Sinful även ekologiska intimprodukter. Deras serie Kaerlig är producerad i Danmark med hög andel ekologiska och naturliga ingredienser. De flesta prordukter är även svenenmärkta och allergitestade. 👌🏻
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Jag har fått testa deras ekologiska glidmedel och x gel, båda som är säkra att använda tillsamamns med latex och leksakerna. Jag var väldigt skeptiskt mot o-gelen och har aldrig testat något liknande tidigare. Men vart (bokstavligen 😊️) varmt överraskad hur bra den fungerar! Har ni testat något liknande eller är jag sen till tåget? 😅
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👉🏼 Kolla in min blogg för att läsa mer om mina tankar!
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#sinful #kaerlig #intimvård #glidmedel #ekologisk #naturlighudvård #njutning #skönhetsblogg #skönhetsbloggare
💇🏻‍♀️ On growing your hair long 💇🏻‍♀️
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When I first started growing out my hair, five years ago (after my "big chop"), I was like a sponge sucking in all the information on how to grow it out long, thick, healthy, and fast! During these past years, I've learned that it all comes down to so many factors that one can't just run a comb through and say this is how you should do it.
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In one of my latest blog post, I poke at some of the advice I've come across on IG and YT that I don't follow or believe in considering my _hair type_. Cause there seems to be a trend of products, treatments and the advice given. But something that's not talked about in the #longhaircommunity is the importance of hair type, lifestyle, and genetics!
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I found that most girls being glorified for their long hair usually have genetically thick hair, not only that, but also straight hair. Two things my hair is not. And I was trying to follow their formula. 🤦🏻‍♀️
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Straight and thick hair has more resistance against breakage. So naturally, they have the upper hand when it comes to the right circumstances for growing hair long and healthy. Emulating someone with a different texture hair may set you up for disappointment and unnecessary struggle.
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If you've missed it, check the link in my bio and go read my post on the 5 hair myths I no longer subscribe to. 💁🏻‍♀️
I discuss whether you should or should not trim your hair, how often you should wash your hair for hair growth, and should you use silicones or only opt for natural hair care? And more!
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Just like we take into account our skin type when buying products and listening to skincare advice, we should do the same with our hair!
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#longhair #longhairjourney #wavyhair #longwavyhair #longhairgoals #thinhair #haircaretips #hairgrowth #hairgrowthtips #hairgrowthjourney #beachcurls #longhairlove #skönhetsblogg #hårvård #skönhet

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