Why is it so easy for women to compliment another woman? But when it comes to ourselves, we’re our worst critics?

When we complain about every wrinkle, mole, pimple, or ounce of fat that lives on our faces and bodies, we inflict ourselves with negative criticism and, believe it or not, it’s damaging.

Your skin is probably one of the most important organs of your body. Every internal organ has a vital role to keep the human body operating.

For example, the heart keeps the body freshly supplied with oxygen and nutrients, while clearing away harmful waste matter according to National Geographic.

There is a natural order to everything and in how we should care for our bodies; it naturally wants to be in sync with the rhythms, and changes of our environment.

According to Paula Pister, an Ayurvedic Lifestyle & Wellness Coach and yoga teacher, a seasonal cleanse allows the body to expel any build-up of toxins living in your system during the prior season.

A guest post from Amy Galper and Christina Daigneault, co-authors of Plant-Powered Beauty

CBD Acne Spot Gel

Acne results when our skin barrier function and our skin microbiome are disrupted and bacteria settle in and cause an infection. Adding CBD to acne spot treatments can significantly speed up the healing process and refortify the skin’s immunity against further infection.

While we wait for the world to get back to normal and for gyms to become safe places to congregate, getting your daily 30-minute exercise at home will be an important part of your detox routine.

A guest post by Sugar Sugar Wax

While some of us spend so much time and energy in getting rid of the extra coarse hair that grows in our armpits and bikini area, we seldom stop to ask why it’s there in the first place.

Research has proven that you don’t have to be an alcoholic or drug abuser to be considered an addict. People who fall into the trap of life’s sweeter indulgences like soda, cake, cookies and ice cream can be addicted to sugar.

A guest post by Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, DC, MS, CNS, CCN, a licensed chiropractor and clinical nutritionist, is the director of Lime and Lotus Healing Arts Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

Compromised barrier also known more commonly as sensitive skin, the outermost layer of the skin which acts as a barrier to environmental toxins, is non-uniform and vulnerable to damage.

There has been a lot of hype in the media about Vitamin C serums, many think that's all it is, but studies have shown that topical Vitamin C does have beneficial effects on skin cells. So if you want to look younger (and who doesn't?), read on.

Clean beauty has risen in popularity within the last few years as we have become more aware of the potentially negative effects certain ingredients can have on our bodies. Brands have taken note of this, hence terms like “clean”, “organic”, and “non-toxic” appearing on the beauty and care products we use.

In the 1940’s, the first cosmetic products marketed towards black women came about in the industry. Sadly, these products were still very geared towards “skin lightening” techniques that were being pushed during this era of prevalent racism.

Natural Beauty Summit has all of your beauty babe’s needs covered! We’ve got a wide range of natural and holistic products for that natural beauty guru in your life, which have been approved by our Clean Committee.

Synthetics and chemicals have run rampant in all types of beauty products for a very long time. Haircare products are no exception! Shampoos and hair treatments have been some of the most toxic products on the market for a while.

Digestion is a very hot topic in all areas of skin and beauty! On top of feeling your best, digestion has been linked to skin health and appearance. Our gut is often referred to as the "second brain of the body," so it's no wonder that your diet and digestion could affect more than one part of your body! With new research and studies done, we can finally see the direct correlation between digestion and your beauty!

Acne is not a new topic in the beauty industry. Women and men alike have been struggling with this common skin condition throughout their lives.

A popular topic in beauty and self-care lately is all this talk about soft water and hard water on your skin and hair. Like most people, you’ve probably stopped and wondered: “wait a second, how can water be soft and hard?” It sounds kind of odd when you say it out loud!