Toxic Skincare Warning: How to Ditch Lotion for Dry Skin and Glow Naturally

Ever wonder if your lotion is actually making your dry skin worse? In this episode, I’m sharing why I made the bold move to ditch lotion for good—and how switching to pure, organic oils healed my dry skin and supported my hormones. I’ll walk you through what’s really hiding in most lotions (hello, fragrance and endocrine disruptors), why your skin was never designed to depend on products, and how your body is already equipped with everything it needs to stay hydrated—if we stop stripping it down. You’ll learn my go-to oils for skin healing, like rosehip, CBD, apricot, and squalane—and the science behind why they work better than the long list of ingredients in your favorite “clean” lotion. I’ll also share how simplifying my skincare helped calm my body, my skin, and my soul. If you’re ready to glow naturally, this episode is your fresh start. 🌿 Listen now and find freedom in a skincare routine that finally makes sense.

PRODUCTS:

Rosehip Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

Squalane Oil

CBD Body Oil

CBG Face Oil

RESOURCES:

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Emulsifiers and Skin Barrier Function Lodén, M. (2012). Contact Dermatitis.

Rosehip Oil and Skin Aging Szychta, P. et al. (2015). eCAM Journal.

CBD and Inflammatory Skin Conditions Palmieri, B. et al. (2019). Clinical Therapeutics.

Topical GLA for Eczema and Redness Gehring, W. (2014). Journal of Dermatological Treatment.

Apricot Kernel Oil in Dermatology Chatterjee, S. et al. (2018). Int’l Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Benefits of Squalane Oil Popa, O. et al. (2020). Molecules

Fragrance & Endocrine Disruptors Gore, A.C. et al. (2020). Environmental Health Perspectives.

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SUMMARY:

Have you ever looked back at something seemingly small — a prescription, a choice, a doctor’s advice — and realized it changed the entire course of your health? 💭 That’s the story I’m sharing today.

This episode is a raw, honest look at how one antibiotic — Tetracycline — taken as a teen for mild skin breakouts, turned into a decades-long health journey filled with gut battles, bleeding gums, misdiagnoses, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of how connected our bodies really are. 🧠💥

From cracked molars to emergency stomach surgery, I’m laying it all out. We’ll talk about:

🔑 The link between antibiotics like Tetracycline and Crohn’s, Candida, and gum disease 🔑 Why some Crohn’s medications never worked for me — and what finally did 🔑 The connection between oral and gut health that even your dentist may miss 🔑 What I’ve learned as an Integrative Health Practitioner-in-training 🔑 How to protect your kids from the mistakes we didn’t know we were making

This one’s a doozy, friends — but it’s also a hopeful, empowering call to know better, so we can do better. 🙏🏽💖

TOPICS COVERED:

• Tetracycline and long-term health damage

• Candida overgrowth and gut imbalance

• Link between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases

• Why oral health is a window into your gut

• Gut-brain connection explained simply

• Empowering moms to advocate for their family’s health

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Do you ever wish your day wasn't ruled by your health? Penny gets raw and real in this powerful origin episode of Becoming Natural. She shares her 25-year battle with debilitating Crohn's disease, how traditional medicine saved her but didn’t heal her, and the radical shift that finally brought relief—faith, natural living, and a mom-sized dose of stubborn hope.

In this repeat of her foundational episode, learn:

• Why Penny shifted to more holistic health

• How essential oils and plant-based remedies changed her life

• What it means to live clean in a dirty world

• Why healing is physical, emotional, and deeply spiritual

If you're a tired mama looking for answers, this one's for you.

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Crohn's healing, natural remedies, holistic health, essential oils, occupational therapist, mom podcast, faith and healing, autoimmune relief, clean living, chronic illness support, Becoming Natural, holistic lifestyle, Christian wellness, toxin-free living