Project Inner Beauty

Melvita Giveaway: Organic Beauty Products That Enhance Your Inner Beauty

BeautyIsWithin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:58:09 -0800

Your body is part of your inner physical beauty...It's a temple that must be respected and treated with a great deal of TLC. It's very important to take care of your body whether it be through regular exercise and eating healthy. However, I also believe that the beauty products you use on your body play a role in enhancing your inner physical beauty as well.

Although all the beauty products I use are not mineral based or organic, I'm starting to lean more towards purchasing mainly organic beauty products. These past few years I've become more conscious of what I'm using on my skin. It's a challenge because I have favorite beauty products that come from big-name beauty brands. I think it's just a matter of taking the time to find replacements that are organic-based.

I recently found out about a company called Melvita that has been around since the early 80's. I didn't even know organic beauty products existed back then!

You're Just as Beautiful as Those Victoria's Secret Models

BeautyIsWithin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:14:52 -0800

Last night I watched the Victoria's Secret fashion show on TV - not so much to see the actual fashion - but more to check out the Black Eyed Peas who were the performers of the night.

As I watched the show, however, for a fleeting moment I began to feel those twinges of jealousy. Why can't I be skinny like those models? Why can't I live the glamorous life?

I'm not sure where those feelings came from, but I'll be honest and say that those thoughts did run through my mind. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

My Thoughts: Rihanna's Interview on 20/20

BeautyIsWithin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:11 -0800

As someone who has experienced physical and verbal abuse in a relationship, I can relate to Rihanna's story. Many women around the world can relate, so I'm very proud of her for coming out and speaking about the incident.

Here's the first ten minutes of the interview...

Why I Love Dove

BeautyIsWithin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:30:17 -0800

Dove isn't just a company that manufactures health and beauty products. Dove is a company that has a mission to inspire self-esteem within young girls. I recently saw a Dove commercial and learned about Dove's Self-Esteem Programs that they have in cities across the country and around the world.

This is one of my favorite Dove commercials...

According to a National Report on the State of Self-Esteem posted on the Campaign For Real Beauty website, seven in ten girls believe that they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way - including their looks.

I love Dove for stepping up and helping change the meaning of true beauty. I haven't seen any other beauty or fashion companies doing anything like this... Have you?

There's a wealth of tools and information about what Dove is doing to help improve self-esteem in girls at the Campaign For Real Beauty website. Make sure to visit: www.campaignforrealbeauty.com

Filippa Hamilton's Story: Another Reason To Dislike the Fashion Industry

BeautyIsWithin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:39:33 -0700

Perhaps that title is a bit misleading. I do love the fashion industry. I worked in the fashion industry for fifteen years and loved helping women find clothes that flatter their bodies.

However, there are certain aspects of the fashion industry that I completely dislike.

You may or may not have heard the news that surfaced last week about a former Ralph Lauren model, Filippa Hamilton, who was allegedly fired for being overweight. Unfortunately, this isn't new news in the modeling world. Countless women before Filippa have been fired from other fashion houses for not conforming to weight standards.

Here's a video with more details about Filippa Hamilton's story...