Meet The Babe Behind Our Fave Vegan Living Insta

We caught up with @earthyandy to talk all things mum life, vegan living and smoothie bowl recipes. Read more.
Meet The Babe Behind Our Fave Vegan Living Insta

As a super busy Mumma, how do you keep your diet on track day-to-day and when you travel?

That’s actually why I love this lifestyle so much, its easy! A lot of natural foods are “pre-packaged” ready to go and full of all the nutrients you need to keep a busy life flowing. Once I shifted my mind to think about all the things I can have instead of what I couldn’t have, I realized how endless the options are. It’s easier to chomp into an apple than to pop open a bag of chips. It might not be as enjoyable at first but the more beneficial foods you eat the better you feel. During this process your taste buds change and before you know it you want that apple over that bag of chips!

In the long run… consistency is key, balance is the goal, and a few indulgences here and there is definitely needed!

My number one tip for keeping our diet on track while traveling would be to explore the local markets and enjoy the foods of that country in their season! We have found it’s an amazing away to taste, get to know the people and culture!

At Bali Body we're all about glowing skin, what foods do you recommend to give skin the ultimate healthy glow from inside out?

More than anything I would say clean water. It’s the cheapest most accessible, most powerful daily habit a person can form! Second from that would be a wide variety of dark leafy greens. I notice a huge difference in the texture and overall appearance in my skin if I’m regularly downing a popcorn bowl sized big ass salad on the daily! Add a green smoothie or juice to your day and you'll be beaming from the inside out! My third tip would be eliminating sodium from your diet. You will look years younger and pounds lighter in even just a few days if you significantly cut down your salt intake.

What was the driving force behind your choice to lead a vegan lifestyle?

To be completely transparent choosing this lifestyle was a last resort attempt at changing my health. I was so skeptical for so long. For years, even the thought of a lot of plant-based foods like fruit scared me, as I would get crazy stomach aches from even a bite. I thought animal protein was necessary at the time. Nevertheless, I had a feeling I needed to at least research a plant-based lifestyle of constant research I decided to give it a trial run. Long story short, it changed my life, it changed my health, I didn't need medication anymore and I felt better than I could have imagined. During the process I learned about the environmental and ethical benefits of following this style of living and it’s something that I felt really good about and felt that it was an all-encompassing lifestyle that made sense for me to do and support long term. That is what has kept me motivated and made it more than a diet but an all-encompassing lifestyle.

You live in tropical heaven, Hawaii, what’s your secret for keeping your skin hydrated, protected and nourished all year long?

Living in this tropical heaven definitely can wreck havoc on your skin so what I love is oils and serums more than any lotions. I have used manoi coconut oil for years. I am currently obsessing over all of the Bali Body Tanning Oils and BB Cream! I also love rose water and vitamin c oils for my face! The sun and sea salt sponge out moisture of the skin so it’s definitely needed to replenish the skin.

What is your favourite smoothie bowl? Can you tell us what’s in it?

Oooh! Okay my all-time favorite is what we call the chunky monkey in our home! It has koko samoa, which taste like a combo of chocolate and coffee, frozen coconut cream, frozen bananas, and coconut peanut butter! On top I love a good granola or rawnowla, coconut flakes, fresh banana, crushed macadamia nuts and a big dollop of coconut peanut butter or a drizzle of homemade nutella, or both! It’s pretty bomb.

Can't get enough of delicious smoothies, click here to see BB Babe Mady Storace's glowing skin smoothie. 

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How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

We’ve all been there. Neglecting our skin is unfortunately a sin most of us commit on a regular basis. And let’s face it, there really is no nicer feeling than slipping into clean sheets with silky smooth skin to compliment. It’s the simple things in life that really go the extra mile. So we’re here to teach you the easiest and fastest way to give your skin a little TLC, in under 2 minutes. Step 1: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate The most simple, yet the most neglected part of any skin care regimen. Long gone are the days of harsh scrubbing applicators and routines, feeling like our skin is going red raw with the pressure.  If you’re using a 100% natural DHA self-tanner, then the self-tan only sits on the first layer of your skin, your epidermis. Synthetic or chemical DHA-based tans actually seep into the lower levels of your skin, making it much more difficult to remove.  In essence, we always recommend that you opt for a 100% natural DHA self-tanner. Not only to add ease to the post tanning removal process, but to also support a healthy relationship with your skin and it’s overall health. To exfoliate, we recommend using a light to medium pressurised, natural body scrub that also harbours benefits for the skin. Our Essentials Body Scrub is an all-natural formulation that gently but effectively exfoliates the skin while replenishing moisture. Pink french clay and nourishing plant based oils work together to promote skin elasticity and renewal. Infused with a blend of grape seed oil and rosa damascena flower oil, this combination is designed to provide antibacterial properties, minimising the occurrence of body acne and other skin concerns. Step 2: Stay hydrated We know that sometimes getting your 2L of H2O every day can be more of a laborious chore, rather than a self care act. Keeping your skin hydrated should be no less of a priority than the latter.  There are generally 3 ways you can go about this: 1 - Mid-wash hydration This is usually when you use an in-shower or oil-based product whilst you wash. Our in-shower body oil is a great product for this method of combating skin hydration. Enriched with soothing ingredients such as chamomile and coconut oil, the formulation of our Shower Oil has been designed to soften the skin's surface and help control skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Our in-shower body oil also includes nourishing plant-based oils such as grapeseed oil, which aims to provide intense hydration to the skin.  To use, apply generously to wet or damp skin in the shower. Following this, massage all over your body and focus on any dry areas or where the skin is cracked and neglected (elbows, knee caps etc). Lastly, rinse off in the shower and you’re good to go!  A product like that is perfect for daily use and complimentary for all skin types and skin aversions, including sensitised skin. 2 - Post-wash hydration The second and probably most obvious skin hydration tip is to moisturise daily. We recommend using a 3-in-1 product, like our Gradual Tan Moisturiser. Using 100% natural DHA and other natural ingredients and oils, our Gradual Tan can be used as a daily moisturiser, a tan extender or a gradual tan. 3 - General product mindfulness As explored above, the importance of choosing to use products that contain natural ingredients and oils is extremely important - especially when you are applying it topically all over your body's largest organ. Always be sure to educate yourself regarding what is actually in a product and favour ingredient-focused formulations. Also, try to get in the habit of electing to seek out products that are sustainable in their packaging and their ethos. Our new Essentials range has been designed using 100% recyclable materials and is safe for all skin types and pregnancy.

How to combat dry and dehydrated skin

We’ve all been there. Neglecting our skin is unfortunately a sin most of us commit on a regular basis. And let’s face it, there really is no nicer feeling than slipping into clean sheets with silky smooth skin to compliment. It’s the simple things in life that really go the extra mile. So we’re here to teach you the easiest and fastest way to give your skin a little TLC, in under 2 minutes. Step 1: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate The most simple, yet the most neglected part of any skin care regimen. Long gone are the days of harsh scrubbing applicators and routines, feeling like our skin is going red raw with the pressure.  If you’re using a 100% natural DHA self-tanner, then the self-tan only sits on the first layer of your skin, your epidermis. Synthetic or chemical DHA-based tans actually seep into the lower levels of your skin, making it much more difficult to remove.  In essence, we always recommend that you opt for a 100% natural DHA self-tanner. Not only to add ease to the post tanning removal process, but to also support a healthy relationship with your skin and it’s overall health. To exfoliate, we recommend using a light to medium pressurised, natural body scrub that also harbours benefits for the skin. Our Essentials Body Scrub is an all-natural formulation that gently but effectively exfoliates the skin while replenishing moisture. Pink french clay and nourishing plant based oils work together to promote skin elasticity and renewal. Infused with a blend of grape seed oil and rosa damascena flower oil, this combination is designed to provide antibacterial properties, minimising the occurrence of body acne and other skin concerns. Step 2: Stay hydrated We know that sometimes getting your 2L of H2O every day can be more of a laborious chore, rather than a self care act. Keeping your skin hydrated should be no less of a priority than the latter.  There are generally 3 ways you can go about this: 1 - Mid-wash hydration This is usually when you use an in-shower or oil-based product whilst you wash. Our in-shower body oil is a great product for this method of combating skin hydration. Enriched with soothing ingredients such as chamomile and coconut oil, the formulation of our Shower Oil has been designed to soften the skin's surface and help control skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Our in-shower body oil also includes nourishing plant-based oils such as grapeseed oil, which aims to provide intense hydration to the skin.  To use, apply generously to wet or damp skin in the shower. Following this, massage all over your body and focus on any dry areas or where the skin is cracked and neglected (elbows, knee caps etc). Lastly, rinse off in the shower and you’re good to go!  A product like that is perfect for daily use and complimentary for all skin types and skin aversions, including sensitised skin. 2 - Post-wash hydration The second and probably most obvious skin hydration tip is to moisturise daily. We recommend using a 3-in-1 product, like our Gradual Tan Moisturiser. Using 100% natural DHA and other natural ingredients and oils, our Gradual Tan can be used as a daily moisturiser, a tan extender or a gradual tan. 3 - General product mindfulness As explored above, the importance of choosing to use products that contain natural ingredients and oils is extremely important - especially when you are applying it topically all over your body's largest organ. Always be sure to educate yourself regarding what is actually in a product and favour ingredient-focused formulations. Also, try to get in the habit of electing to seek out products that are sustainable in their packaging and their ethos. Our new Essentials range has been designed using 100% recyclable materials and is safe for all skin types and pregnancy.