SelfCare Sunday: Summer Skin Care with @TULA

Summer Skin Care

Hey friends! Happy Sunday! I’m coming off the back of a quick trip down to NYC and it was SO good to get away and refresh even if it was only for 36 hours!

I wanted to touch base with you all to talk skincare! Although summer is more than halfway over and even though we are all eyeing fall ….I know we will have another month of hot, humid weather!

Summer can really take a toll on our skin: sun, swim, sweat & humidity (and in 2020, mask wearing) and wanted to share some of my favorite skincare tips and products for summer livin’.

1.     Stay out of the sun. I cannot stress this enough. I NEVER lay out, and if I am outside I have a minimum of sunglasses and SPF on to shield my eye area. I also wear hats a lot to protect my head and my neck (that area goes under the radar a lot) There are so many cute baseball hats as well as fashion hats to wear that can look cute AND keep your skin healthy.

2.     SPF, SPF, SPF. I wear SPF every single day, whether its 20 out, or 90 out. You would be surprised at the damage sun can do just being in your car driving to and from work!

3.     Hydrate: I drink so much water! Water is the key to helping your skin stay youthful and supple.

4.     Sleep: I do prioritize sleep as much as I can. I definitely don’t get as much as I’d like (especially the last few years, ha!) but sleep is where your skin rejuvenates. It can be tough as a parent, but I try to get around 7 hours a night!

Summer Skin

My skin is definitely different over the summer with the heat and humidity. I also tend to wear less makeup, because I hate sweating with it on and I want my skin to breathe! I try to cover my face with SPF, hats, and sunnies, but the reality is you will get some sun on your face and it will affect it!

As you all know, I rely on TULA skincare for all my skincare needs and I want to highlight which products are my go-tos in the summer months! #TULAPartner

For those of you who don’t know, TULA is a doctor-founded, clean & effective skincare and wellness brand built on the power of probiotics & superfoods. 100% of their products are formulated with probiotics & superfoods to feed your skin the good stuff™.

TULA also focuses on being healthy, not perfect & empowering our community to feel confident in the skin they’re in, which I can 100% get behind! #embraceyourskin.

1.     TULA SPF: Lucky for me (and you!), TULA now has a SPF and guys…it’s a game changer. It’s light, protects against UVB and UVA, smells good, doesn’t clog your pores, and lasts all day. This broad spectrum sunscreen that provides daily SPF 30 plus protection from damaging pollution & blue light—a must have for indoors & outdoors. Leaves a gorgeous glow that wears well under makeup or on its own. On top of that, it is incredibly affordable! I used to use a high end expensive brand for SPF and I genuinely like my TULA better.

2.     Face Filter: I use this product on a daily basis. This blurring & moisturizing primer instantly smooths the look of uneven skin tone & redness for a “filter” like finish. Probiotics & superfoods like licorice & chia seeds help balance & nourish skin.  If I’m not wearing makeup, its usually my last step and it helps blur out any imperfections. If I’m wearing makeup, I use this before I put my primer and foundation on!

3.     Day and Night cream: I use this cream on a daily basis and I love how light it is on my skin. Its incredibly versatile (can be used day or night) and I love that I only need one cream for my skin.

4.     Courtney Shields Glow Hour eye balm: If you guys follow me on IG, you know that I love the glow and get it eye balm by TULA. Courtney Shields just recently did a collab with TULA and launched a different eye balm and I’m obsessed with it. It helps take away under eye circles, and gives a little brightness to your face (which is much needed especially if you’re a mom). Grapefruit & algae brighten the look of tired eyes while lingonberry protects from the damaging effects of blue light. Each swipe cools, hydrates, luminates & transports you to the magical time of day that is glow hour. I also love how compact it is and you can literally bring it with you in a small handbag!

5.     Last but certainly not least ….the cult classic. This is the first product I tried from TULA and its my favorite. The Purifying Face Cleanser is a refreshing probiotic gel cleanser that goes deep into pores to remove impurities. Probiotics + superfoods help condition skin without stripping or over-drying. This cleanser takes all of your makeup off, and hydrates my skin like no other cleanser has before!

 I know that if you guys try TULA, you will LOVE it.

You can use my code “SAHLEN2” to save 15% on your order whether its your first order or 100th order!

Thanks to TULA for gifting me these products. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own.

Xo

Alex

#SELFCARE with TULA

#SELFCARE with TULA

Chances are that right now you have a little bit more time on your hands because…... #quarantinelife.

There’s no better time than now to prioritize self care (whatever that looks like for you: Eating right, working out, meditating, reading, Taking time out for yourself….)

I know at the top of my list when it comes to self care is SKINCARE. You can do so much right .. eat the right foods, drink lots of water, stay out of the sun... but if your skin isn’t hydrated with the right products, it won’t be happy! Happy skin= happy life, amirite?!!! 

Let’s flashback real quick to about 18 months ago- I was actually in the market for a new skincare line that was affordable AND good quality. I like to think I look after my skin pretty well - I stay out of the sun, use SPF, drink lots of water and eat well. Although, I’m not going to lie getting that 8 hours of sleep over the last 6 years has been hit or miss having 3 babies LOL but I think I tick most of the “happy skin” boxes. Anyway, I’ve become more and more careful with what I put on my skin for health reasons AND because I want to look younger and healthy! (who doesn’t?!!). I had been using La Mer but it is sooo expensive and honestly I felt like my skin needed something different. I kept hearing about TULA from a blogger I followed. Most of the items she recommended were really good, so... I went for it. 

Verdict? I LOVED it.

Honestly and truly, I love TULA. My skin has never felt so good since I started with their products! And just a side note, I started using their products LONG before I recently partnered with them through my social media channels & blog!! 

The biggest difference I’ve noticed in my skin is how hydrated it is, and how much brighter it is! Whenever I used to go get a facial pre-TULA, the esthetician would tell me how dry my skin was. Now, they actually make comments about how hydrated my skin is (even in winter & through pregnancy which can wreak havoc on your skin!) 

Why is TULA different than any other skincare line?

What makes Tula different from other skincare companies is that all of their products are probiotic based, meaning that their products are made with good bacteria that is naturally found in our bodies. The probiotics that we take to calm our stomachs,  are also good for our skin. 

Probiotics promote balanced skin and lock in moisture for hydrated and less inflamed skin. They also target anti-aging.

As you guys know, what is in the product is JUST as important to me as how it works. In addition to probiotics, Tula products are also made with blueberries, turmeric, AHA’s, retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C. They are also 100% free from phthalates, parabens, propylene glycol, petrolatum, gluten, and mineral oil. They are also cruelty free. This line of skincare is literally as clean as it can get. You can read more details on Tula’s ingredients, here.

My favorite TULA products

When ordering, be sure to use my code “SAHLEN2” to save 15%!

OK…now for the lowdown on my favorite TULA products! Make sure you use my code “SAHLEN2” to save 15% on your order on the TULA website.

Purifying Cleanser: If I had to pick one product for you to buy..this would be it! This stuff is the holy GRAIL. I actually know a few men who have sensitive skin who use this as well! The Purifying Face Cleanser is a refreshing probiotic gel cleanser that goes deep into pores to remove impurities. Probiotics + superfoods help condition skin without stripping or over-drying. I use this every night before I go to bed and I have NEVER had a cleanser that takes off makeup like this does without drying my skin!

Hydrating Day & Night Cream: I LOVE this cream. Super Hydrating, light but not greasy! One of my favorite things about this cream is it DOES IT ALL! Day OR NIGHT!!! This cream is packed with naturally derived probiotics & superfoods and delivers deep hydration, firms skin & improves look of fine lines & wrinkles. Skin is left looking more even & glowing. Yes, PLEASE.

Toner: This is a product that I have just recently started using! The aestitician actually recommended that I use a toner to protect my skin & I love this! TULA’s toner is alcohol-free and uses probiotics, glycolic acid, and beetroot extract to gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it looking smooth, hydrated and more even.

Rose Glow Eye Balm: This is hands down my my second favorite product and is a MUST for any mom! This product brightens under your eyes and works wonders making you look like you had a great nights sleep! This eye balm has caffeine, aloe, blueberry & hyaluronic acid), plus the addition of rosehip oil (a plant-based retinol alternative) & hydrating rosewater so you feel instantly energized, awake & ready to glow.

Revitalizing Eye Cream: I use this day and night! This rich probiotic and squalene-infused cream hydrates the delicate skin around the eyes, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.

Exfoliating sugar Scrub: Exfoliating your skin is super important and this scrub is THE BEST. I just started using it and my skin was so soft after using it the first time! I use this 2-3 times a week. Its packed with healthy ingredients like sugar, a natural exfoliant that dissolves in water, as well as papaya and pineapple, which contain naturally occurring enzymes to chemically exfoliate the skin.

Balanced Beauty Gummies: Last but not least…the newest TULA product just launched is their Biotin and folic acid berry blend gummy vitamin that supports healthy skin & promote hair & nail growth, while probiotics & prebiotics aim to help calm bloating by improving the natural balance of the digestive system. FIRST…these taste amazing. SECOND. I noticed more growth while taking these the past month as I have postpartum hair growing back! These are the real deal! These are all natural & vegan gummy ingredients. Formulated by a doctor without gluten & soy. No preservatives, no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

Also….for those who are scared to spend money and that it won’t work for them… try this discovery pack and you can try everything out for under $50 with my code “SAHLEN2”.

They have a ton of value packs to to check out! These make a great Mother’s day gift too!

If you guys have any questions about any of the products, please feel free to reach out to me via email or message on Instagram @alexsahlen2!

Thanks to TULA for gifting these products! All thoughts and opinions as always, are my own!

xo

Alex