Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day. Put simply, recognizing Earth Day increases awareness and interest in all things natural.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a granola-eating tree-hugger to appreciate Earth Day, and this isn’t a preachy stop-doing-that-or-small-furry-creatures-suffer post. It’s a reminder that everything, from the food we eat to the beauty products we purchase, impacts us on a local and global level.
For me, Earth Day reminds me to step back from the constant barrage of media messages telling me to consume more. It prompts me to make more mindful choices that allow me to live more simply. Choices that allow others in this world to simply live.
From purchasing locally grown food, when available, to making your own beauty and skin care products, living more naturally has its benefits.
On Friday, I’m dusting off my old Five-For-Friday format to share five natural beauty solutions that women at forty (or any age for that matter) can probably find right in their pantry. The solutions are simple, inexpensive, and most importantly, all natural. The post is actually a sneak-peak at an eBook I’m working on about natural beauty solutions for women at 40. The eBook, the first in my new 40 for 40 series, is tentatively titled, Radiance: The natural guide to radiant, healthy skin at 40 and beyond. It will include 40 tried and tested simple alternatives (or enhancements) to commercially available beauty products.
Until then, I encourage you to think about ways you can slow down, simplify, and incorporate natural alternatives in your lives.
If you’ve already incorporated natural solutions into your lifestyle, please share them in the comment section or on the Women at Forty Facebook page.