Safer Beauty with Steph

Hello October 👋 Exciting news below 👇🏻👇🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s hard to believe we are In the final few months of the year but here we are. 2020 has been tough for so many of us but excited to help bring some exciting things to look forward to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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October is always release of our exclusive gift sets. And this year, THEY ARE SO GOOD!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yes these are curated for holiday season but let me tell you why you should be thinking about them now ...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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➡️ Especially now, we could all use a little pampering for ourselves ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️ These sets have some of our best selling products at better price points ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️ New and limited release items are always included and many sell out quick ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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***I am hosting a private VIP unboxing on Tuesday Oct 6 if you want in message me for invite ***⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want to know about our best product? There is no better time to start a business with ..why??⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️October and November are always the best months with company ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️ You can still start a business for as low as $50 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️ you can score our gift sets for less through mid October ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
➡️ Earn some extra cash for this holiday season ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And it’s long weeks like this where I miss my baby a little bit more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Never feeling like you’re white excelling at everything.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But we’re all human and at the end of the day it’s about balance right?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And on the days I get a little sad and miss you we get extra snuggles ❤️❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How do all you working moms balance ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Just me, my mat in my basement ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take the time to breathe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take the time to move.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Your mind and body will thank you✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Who wants in sampling a cleaner, safer option for their skin👊🏼 ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve been getting lots of questions about what might help maskne 😷 I’d love to help create a simple routine for you if your skin needs some love as we transition to cooler temps! 🍁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Existing clients...what’s working for your skin right now? Want to try something new? Comment below! And Tag a friend who might be interested in Beautycounter 💃🏼 (you know I gift for referrals❤️)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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{beautycounter is a certified B Corp and we work to educate about ingredient safety, formulate safer products, while advocating for safer health protective laws. We all use products...they should be safe.}⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What do you need? Comment👇🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let me help you switch to safer ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love having some time to bake. , cook or make something in the kitchen. 👩‍🍳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lately I haven’t had a lot of time, but Jam is super easy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All you need is fresh berries, sugar and lemon juice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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-Then Combine all ingredients in deep saucepan and boil for 20-30 mins on medium/high with frequent stirring.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When was the last time you pressed pause? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No phone. No tv. No distractions ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Just being present. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This past weekend I spent some time disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with myself and my family.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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# selfcare

How’s your shave routine these days? 🪒
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Well since summer is here, and we’re actually getting out of the house a bit, I’m actually shaving my legs now 🙌🏻😂
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But how is your shave routine?
I recently upgraded to and super excited to share my results with you!
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There are a few issues with tradition razors and shave creams:

▪️plastic- disposable 🪒 s are made from plastic and not recyclable. But even if able to be recyclable, most plastics in the US don’t actually get recycled. So it’s a good idea just to cut back on your total plastic use.
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▪️moisture strip on razors is actually full of unnecessary chemicals. Often not disclosed behind “fragrance” but may include PEG compounds (contaminated with 1,4-dioxane a known carcinogen) or endocrine disrupters
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▪️shaving cream may also contain PEG compounds, fragrance and endocrine disrupters like parabens or phthalates
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My safer alternatives
🌎Leaf shave which is plastic free and uses safety razors but in a traditional style to other razors. It’s super comfortable and gives a great shave! Also the safety blades aren’t as scary as I thought they would be
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🌎 Dr Bronners Shave soap: better ingredients and a B corp! Not a foaming shave but works well for shaving
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Check my stories for more deets!

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How are you keeping that skin looking and feeling good under those masks? 😷
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As a nurse practitioner, I get to wear these all day long,. While I’m committed to protecting myself these things can sure irritate your skin!!
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Many people have been asking for recommendations for how to keep their skin feeling good with all this mask wearing, so I’ve compiled my favorites.
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Swipe 👉🏻 to see the recommendations that have worked for me!
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Interested in learning more?
Message me- I have a 10% off code for anyone interested right now!!
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# pandemic @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While we remember all that have fallen for us today, I want to celebrate my brother Andrjez Borkovsky currently serving his 8th month of deployment
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He has made us proud but know that it has been hard to be away from home for so long, away from his his new wife and not being able to meet His nephew.
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Thank you to him, all the military men and women and their families for what you have sacrificed for us. The pandemic may have taken away our “normal” life, but we still have our freedom because of you all 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Happy Memorial Day.
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