45 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen KARA REICH Me Time Botanicals Kara Reich is the founder of Me Time Botanicals, and believes that what you use on your skin is the most important step in maintaining a healthy, youthful glow. Reich has spent the last six years bringing her vision to life — a curated line of multi-tasking skin care products that are clean, plant-based, affordable, effective and simple to use. She went to work after her search as a consumer looking for natural alternatives on store shelves an in dermatologists offices yielded disappointing results. What she found was that something was broken; the clean skincare options either didn’t work or were cost prohibitive. Therefore, she decided to do something about it. After finishing her studies at an award-winning organic cosmetic science school, she realized that plants know best and developed Me Time Botanicals, simplified skincare that works. She discovered that using plants in skincare is what makes the difference because plants know best and work the same for everyone’s skincare needs. Her secret is using the plant-based Retinol alternative Moth Bean, which yields the same results without the redness, irritation and sun sensitivity that comes with using retinol. Her best-selling product is Glow Getter, an all-in-one moisturizer and serum that replaces retinol, vitamin C and your moisturizer, to plump, smooth, brighten and fade fine lines and wrinkles in one step. Reich develops and produces her line locally in her Charleston studio and has recently realized her dream of opening a day spa. Find her online at MeTimeBotanicals. com, or visit the shop and spa in West Ashley at 845 Savannah Highway, Suite D. These products are so effective that Reich’s clients are often stopped on the streets and asked for their skincare tips. For an unparalleled glow and a simplified routine, give her products a try, because, according to Reich, “Life can be stressful and overwhelming, but your skincare routine shouldn’t be.” SARAH BALDONI Baldoni Aesthetic Sarah Baldoni is the owner and founder of Baldoni Aesthetic and is a nurse practitioner board certified in Medical Aesthetics. Baldoni offers a variety of services and products in her practice, and many center around collagen. A minimally invasive option she enthusiastically recommends is microneedling, a procedure in which tiny needles are used to create “holes” in the skin. These “micro-injuries” encourage the body’s natural healing process by creating an immune response to produce more collagen and elastin. The results mean improvement in the texture and condition of the skin, including a reduction in fine lines, wrinkles and scars. The risks associated with microneedling are low, making it a great option for almost everyone. Baldoni also encourages her clients to supplement with oral collagen; the brand she recommends, sells and uses for herself is Skinade, better skin from within®. “Skinade is an alternative approach to skincare — a scientifically formulated drink that provides a perfect ratio of liquid to functional ingredients, working synergistically from the inside out to give you healthier, better and younger looking skin from within,” Baldoni said. Working from the inside out provides better, more holistic results than just focusing on the outside, and Skinade works to improve the skin in as little as 30 days. While these and other less invasive options are now readily available, experts all agree that the Results vary based on the individual and their lifestyle choices. Healthy diet, exercise routines, sleep schedules and hydration are always a part of any discussion on overall health, but they play a very important role when it comes to aesthetics. No amount of products or procedures can undo an unhealthy lifestyle. So, start today by evaluating your diet and exercise routines and adjust as needed; sleep 7-9 hours per night, and drink half your body weight in ounces daily. Doing so will give your body the raw materials it needs to help and repair itself, letting nature win. Charleston Women in Wellness Me Time Botanicals natural products.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjcyNTM1