The Healthy Maven

Blueberry Smoothie [with Superfoods]Blueberry Smoothie [with Superfoods]February 16, 2023 at 12:40PMStart your day with this delicious blueberry smoothie recipe packed-full of superfoods. Learn how to make the creamiest blueberry smoothie that will keep you full all morning long. I mentioned in this post that my blueberry consumption has gone tenfold…right in the middle of winter! Call it summer yearning or possibly that my 1 year old is obsessed but we’ve officially become a blueberry household! This blueberry smoothie has been on repeat around here lately. It comes together so easily, is packed-full of nutrients and my whole family is obsessed. I don’t have to worry about what we’re all going to eat for breakfast because this is a group favorite. You’re going to love this recipe too! Is a Blueberry Smoothie Good for You? Yes! Blueberries are an amazingly powerful antioxidant superfood and…

Blueberry Smoothie [with Superfoods]Blueberry Smoothie [with Superfoods]February 16, 2023 at 12:40PMStart your day with this delicious blueberry smoothie recipe packed-full of superfoods. Learn how to make the creamiest blueberry smoothie that will keep you full all morning long. I mentioned in this post that my blueberry consumption has gone tenfold…right in the middle of winter! Call it summer yearning or possibly that my 1 year old is obsessed but we’ve officially become a blueberry household! This blueberry smoothie has been on repeat around here lately. It comes together so easily, is packed-full of nutrients and my whole family is obsessed. I don’t have to worry about what we’re all going to eat for breakfast because this is a group favorite. You’re going to love this recipe too! Is a Blueberry Smoothie Good for You? Yes! Blueberries are an amazingly powerful antioxidant superfood and…

The Best Natural Bronzer [Powder Cream Options!]The Best Natural Bronzer [Powder + Cream Options!]February 16, 2023 at 01:35AMLooking for that summer glow but with better for you ingredients? Look no further than these natural bronzer options to match every skin tone. From cool toned to warm toned, pressed to cream, these natural bronzer give you that sun-kissed look without the gunk! Next up in the natural beauty series is clean bronzers! I feel like foundation and concealer are harder products to match and test to conventional products but bronzers were FUN. With bronzers it comes down to personal preference. Do you like a powder bronzer or a cream bronzer? Warm toned or more cool toned shades? I have a bajillion bronzers in my collection so it was fun to actually go through and put these bronzers to the test. How to Apply Bronzer…

The Best Natural Bronzer [Powder Cream Options!]The Best Natural Bronzer [Powder + Cream Options!]February 16, 2023 at 01:35AMLooking for that summer glow but with better for you ingredients? Look no further than these natural bronzer options to match every skin tone. From cool toned to warm toned, pressed to cream, these natural bronzer give you that sun-kissed look without the gunk! Next up in the natural beauty series is clean bronzers! I feel like foundation and concealer are harder products to match and test to conventional products but bronzers were FUN. With bronzers it comes down to personal preference. Do you like a powder bronzer or a cream bronzer? Warm toned or more cool toned shades? I have a bajillion bronzers in my collection so it was fun to actually go through and put these bronzers to the test. How to Apply Bronzer…

The Best Natural BlushesThe Best Natural BlushesFebruary 15, 2023 at 09:12PMLooking for the best natural blush? From cream blushes to powder these natural blushes will bring brightness, glow and pigment to your cheekbones with quality ingredients you’ll want to put on your skin. After testing out blushes for a week, I honestly have no clue why I don’t throw a little color on my cheeks more often? Blush makes my skin look instantly alive. Dull winter skin? Not anymore with blush! It brings life, warmth and a healthy natural flush to our complexion. Before we dive into the best natural blushes (there are a lot of them!) I wanted to go over how to choose the color of blush for your skin tone and application tips… because thankfully application has advanced since the 90s. (100% worth the 5+ minutes to go watch this…) What…

The Best Natural BlushesThe Best Natural BlushesFebruary 15, 2023 at 09:12PMLooking for the best natural blush? From cream blushes to powder these natural blushes will bring brightness, glow and pigment to your cheekbones with quality ingredients you’ll want to put on your skin. After testing out blushes for a week, I honestly have no clue why I don’t throw a little color on my cheeks more often? Blush makes my skin look instantly alive. Dull winter skin? Not anymore with blush! It brings life, warmth and a healthy natural flush to our complexion. Before we dive into the best natural blushes (there are a lot of them!) I wanted to go over how to choose the color of blush for your skin tone and application tips… because thankfully application has advanced since the 90s. (100% worth the 5+ minutes to go watch this…) What…

Switching to a Safety RazorSwitching to a Safety RazorFebruary 15, 2023 at 08:53PMLooking to make the switch to a safety razor? Learn how to use a safety razor and the best safety razor to switch to and you’ll be off to a great start. Disposable razors will be a thing of the past! I’m someone who tries to lead a sustainable lifestyle and I know full well how bad disposable razor blades and heads can be for the environment. One time I almost stepped on a razor blade at the beach! But it still took me a while to make the switch to a safety razor. Full transparency: My husband switched to a safety razor years ago and seeing how thin and small the razor blade was and the process of putting it together totally freaked me out. I was terrified I would…

The Best Facial SunscreenThe Best Facial SunscreenFebruary 15, 2023 at 08:24PMWe’re all looking for a lightweight mineral sunscreen that helps prevent sun damage, protects from UV rays and also helps even skin tone, right?! Look no further than this list of the best facial sunscreen for all skin types, including sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin and those looking for more coverage. The best advice my mother ever gave me? Wear sunscreen everyday! Her incredible skin is proof that daily sunscreen use works! So yesterday we discussed body sunscreens but today I wanted to focus on the best facial sunscreen. Now I know it’s tempting to just slather that body sunscreen all over your face but I really wouldn’t recommend it (nor do most dermatologists) – especially if you have acne-prone skin. Oftentimes body sunscreens use way heavier oils that will likely cause…

Switching to a Safety RazorSwitching to a Safety RazorFebruary 15, 2023 at 08:53PMLooking to make the switch to a safety razor? Learn how to use a safety razor and the best safety razor to switch to and you’ll be off to a great start. Disposable razors will be a thing of the past! I’m someone who tries to lead a sustainable lifestyle and I know full well how bad disposable razor blades and heads can be for the environment. One time I almost stepped on a razor blade at the beach! But it still took me a while to make the switch to a safety razor. Full transparency: My husband switched to a safety razor years ago and seeing how thin and small the razor blade was and the process of putting it together totally freaked me out. I was terrified I would…

The Best Facial SunscreenThe Best Facial SunscreenFebruary 15, 2023 at 08:24PMWe’re all looking for a lightweight mineral sunscreen that helps prevent sun damage, protects from UV rays and also helps even skin tone, right?! Look no further than this list of the best facial sunscreen for all skin types, including sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin and those looking for more coverage. The best advice my mother ever gave me? Wear sunscreen everyday! Her incredible skin is proof that daily sunscreen use works! So yesterday we discussed body sunscreens but today I wanted to focus on the best facial sunscreen. Now I know it’s tempting to just slather that body sunscreen all over your face but I really wouldn’t recommend it (nor do most dermatologists) – especially if you have acne-prone skin. Oftentimes body sunscreens use way heavier oils that will likely cause…