Written by Bridgett Burrick Brown Entry September, 27th, 2022 "Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and neither is talking about it." September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness about a highly stigmatized topic in our society. So before the month ends, I have a story to share… it is the story of my rock bottom. I am 41 years old and standing in my closet in tears, struggling to fit in my favorite jeans I have had for years - having full-on

Entry: August, 31, 2022 When we use beauty, especially "youthful beauty," as the barometer of what tells us if we are beautiful or not, we use our beauty to harm us. There's no beauty fix for not loving yourself. We have been completely brainwashed to keep our aesthetic youth for as long as we can because, unfortunately, "youthful beauty" is our standard for beauty in our society. But what if it isn't? ...or what if it doesn't have to be the standard? What if? Can you stop fo

Written by Bend Beauty We’re all about creating beauty you can see and feel from the inside out. Diet is one of the greatest contributors to a radiant complexion – and in this post, you’ll learn more about the best foods to eat to support skin health. Let’s dive in! Walnuts Walnuts have a unique nutrient profile compared to all other nuts (1). They’re helpful for your microbiome, which we know is heavily connected to skin health! Eating walnuts promotes biodiversity and enri