Transforming Beauty from Within: The Gut-Mind-Skin Connection with Sandy Thinnes

Written By Ashley Logan

In this episode of Unapologetically Yours, hosted by Ashley Logan, Sandy Thinnes, Beauty and Wellness Coach, Pro Makeup Artist, and Founder of Beauty Flow, breaks down her favorite all natural beauty hacks, explores the gut-mind-skin connection and the toxic myths we are served about beauty that impact our well-being. Listen for how to take agency over your decision making when it comes to finding true inner beauty, emphasizing self-love and trusting intuition. Sandy is the QUEEN of encouraging women to embrace healthier lifestyles, use natural skincare, and challenge societal beauty norms without apology. Don’t miss this one!

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Sandy referenced a whole host of her favorite products in our episode and we put together that list and want to share it with you below.

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  • Soti Supershot - Each SuperShot contains the best in class dosage of functional SuperFoods for immunity support and vitality. Boost your energy, immunity and digestion. Soti SuperShot

  • Trace Minerals ConcernTrace Drops - Simply add these low sodium drops to filtered drinking water to replenish essential minerals your body may not be getting from your diet. Aids in mineral absorption, helps restore pH balance and supports normal bowel function, sleep, mood, muscles and the body's electrical system. Trace Minerals ConcenTrace Drops

  • Pure Encapsulations Magnesium  - Supplement to support stress relief, sleep, heart health, nerves, muscles, and metabolism. Pure Encapsulations Magnesium

  • Stainless Steel Metal Tongue Scraper  - Get rid of your bad breath with this high quality, stainless steel tongue scraper and cleaner. Each tongue scraper features a curved line to fit everyone's tongue shape. Basic Concepts Stainless Steel Metal Tongue Scraper

  • DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro An FDA-cleared LED device for the face that targets wrinkles and blemishes for visibly smoother, cleaner skin in just three minutes. LED device offers professional light therapy in the comfort of your home  Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro

  • Empress Stone A gua sha tool designed to help lift, tone, and sculpt the face and neck. Strategically shaped so that each edge fits perfectly against the curves of the face. Wildling Empress Gua Sha Stone

  • Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover  A purifying but non-stripping cleansing oil that lifts away makeup while maintaining skin’s natural moisture balance. One Love Organics Botanical B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

  • Bamboo Cotton Rounds These organic reusable makeup remover pads are gentle for all skin types, eco friendly, and travel friendly. 100% natural pads that are gentle to be used on all skin types. Organic Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer - This facial moisturizer with SPF provides all day hydration and restores skin’s barrier after 1 hour. This moisturizer will not clog pores. It is an oil free moisturizer that helps hydrate and restore healthy looking skin. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

  • Asta C  - Vitamin C Age defense serum. Reduces the look of wrinkles and firms skin appearance. It fades the look of dark spots and discoloration while brightening the overall appearance of the skin, and restoring youthful radiance. Dr. Whitney Bowe Asta C Vit. C Age Defense Serum

  • Retinal Night  An advanced 0.1% Retinal Firming Treatment. New clinically proven retiNAL treatment that firms and smooths the look of skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. With its highly effective peptides it restores skin bounce and radiance.  Dr. Whitney Bowe Retinal Night

Chapters

  • 00:00 - Introduction and Connection

  • 04:05 - Sandy's Journey in the Beauty Industry

  • 06:20 - The Use of Beauty Products for Control

  • 10:00 - Manifesting Change and the Gut-Mind-Skin Connection

  • 13:47 - The Impact of Conventional Beauty Products and Processed Foods

  • 24:31 - Changing Our Mindset through Meditation and Breathwork

  • 28:09 - Balancing the Gut Microbiome through Nourishing Foods

  • 29:03 - The Importance of Support and Self-Compassion

  • 30:01 - Natural Beauty Techniques: Face Yoga and Gua Sha

  • 33:51 - The Role of Sleep, Movement, and Nutrition in Maintaining a Healthy Appearance

  • 35:11 - Choosing High-Quality Skincare Products and Non-Beauty Beauty Items

  • 51:28 - The Significance of Self-Connection and Self-Trust in Living a Fulfilled Life

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