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I’m excited to announce that the winner of the Green Beaver products giveaway, chosen from over 180 entries, is Kim! Kim submitted her recipe for glowing skin on April 26th:
Kim’s routine includes drinking plenty of water, exercising, and creative fridge-hacking—not for eating, but for skincare! She crafts a facial scrub from plain yogurt and coarse sugar, and once a week, she slathers ripe avocado on her face for a refreshing hydrating mask. Her baths go the extra mile with milk and honey, and she also uses aloe gel straight from her plant as a weekly facial mask. Kim’s natural approach leaves her skin feeling fantastic, without breaking the bank on chemical-heavy products.
Congratulations, Kim!
I truly enjoyed reading everyone’s submissions and discovering your beauty tips. Coconut oil was a unanimous favorite, offering versatile uses from moisturizing hair to removing eye makeup. Plus, it’s delicious!
Here are some additional comments I’ve picked to share with you. Thank you to all who participated! Remember to enter your email address on the right side to receive my weekly “dose of joy” e-newsletter. Stay updated on upcoming giveaways, joyous news, and health tips to add joy to your life!
Amy: My go-to routine includes drinking water, getting sleep, avoiding sugar and alcohol, and treating myself to the occasional facial to boost my glow.
Melissa: I use coconut oil as a night moisturizer and notice smoother fine lines the next morning. It’s also an amazing hair conditioner. I only wash my hair every other day, so the night before, I apply coconut oil (organic, of course). The next day, my hair is shiny after washing as usual. I learned about coconut oil’s many uses from your site, Joy!
Maya: After years of spending excessively on skincare, the best secrets I’ve found are simple and cost-effective: coconut oil for moisture, tea tree oil for occasional breakouts, and baby rash cream for irritations. Plus, eating well is essential for skin health from the inside.
Tara Frey-Durston: Hi Joy! I LOVE your blog, especially your video posts! My “Green Beauty Secret” isn’t much of a secret, as many comments agree—coconut oil for everything. My favorite use is as a monthly hair moisturizer since my hair often gets dry living in the harsh climate of Whistler, BC. Coconut oil brings shine to both my hair and skin, used topically and internally.
Kelly: Smiling changes everything, both inside and out. When you genuinely smile, the endorphins are incredibly beautifying—and they’re contagious too.
Katie: My beauty secret is straightforward: be mindful of what you put in and on your body. Just as you are what you eat, you are what you apply to your skin. Some of my favorite foods, like coconut oil, turmeric, and avocado, double as skin remedies. Other foods I find beautifying include daikon radish, burdock root, and kombucha. Eating clean, whole foods beautifies you from the inside out.
Tricia: My simple solution is honey. I pair it with castile lavender soap and sometimes whip up a facial mixture using ingredients like an egg or avocado, with honey always in the mix.
Jen: I focus on drinking lots of water, getting enough sleep, eating clean, and exercising. Following these habits naturally gives you a radiant glow!
Megan: I use lavender oil liberally because it’s safe directly on the skin, which is wonderful. It’s a key ingredient in my homemade bath bombs, and I use a lavender eye pillow before bed to relax and get a good night’s sleep, essential for beauty.
Brena: My top beauty secret is smiling!
Tracy: I maintain hydration with green drinks and apply coconut oil to the driest parts of my body. It works fabulously!
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