Becca Batkin

Struggling with Brain Fog? I have the perfect product for you!

I have struggled with brain fog and clarity for as long as I can remember. It was something I had sort of accepted and never complained about. I honestly never realized that it was something that I could make go away. One day I was on Instagram and somehow came across the company Rainbo Mushrooms. I did some research (there is a ton on their website) and decided I would give their Lion’s Mane product a try. I can honestly say, since I started adding 2 droppers of this product into my morning matcha, I have not had any brain fog. Let me repeat that, I have not had brain fog once in the past month!! This product has truly changed my life and I can’t recommend it enough.

I also purchased their 11:11 product which is a blend of 11 powerful mushrooms. They describe this product as a multi-vitamin on their website. I do take 2 droppers of this in my matcha as well every morning. I definitely have noticed a shift in my energy levels and really love this product too. This business is also women owned :)

Looking for some energy + immunity booster? Try this product out!

Instagram targeted ads have really gotten to me in quarantine, but I am not complaining because it lead me to so many new great products! This honey is a game changer!! Here are the ingredients: Raw enzymatic honey, royal jelly (745mg*), raw bee pollen (532mg*), and bee propolis extract (43mg*). Prior to the targeted ad, I did not know the incredible benefits all of these bee products have on the body. I started adding one teaspoon of this into my morning matcha on days I want some more energy and added sweetness. Other days, I just have a teaspoon of it in the afternoon when I need an energy boost. This product is VERY sweet, so if you like a more mild honey maybe try a different product. I enjoy the taste of it though :) I also love supporting this business, as it is women owned. They sell many other products that I look forward to trying!

Do you have Dry Skin? I’ve been there.

Below is a list of the most perfect hydrating products for you (trust me i’ve tried a lot)!

Specific Spots on Hands/Body

The Ultra Repair Cream from First Aid Beauty has saved my life, especially in the winter time when my knuckles get super red and dry. I have tried a lot of creams over the last few years (even prescriptions from a dermatologist) and this hands down is my favorite. What I like about this product is that it dries pretty quickly and does not leave your hands feeling sticky at all! I use this lotion on my hands every night before bed and also throughout the day. During the current pandemic, we are all washing our hands way more than we did before. It is super important to rehydrate your skin after constant washing! On that note, also wear sunscreen on your hands every day :)

Overall Body

I have to give a special shoutout here to targeted Instagram ads for this one ;) I legit got an ad for this brand every other day. Eventually, I clicked onto the ad and read about this company. Nécessaire is a very clean brand which is something I really care about. Plus they focus on sustainability which is incredibly important! I purchased “The Body Treatment Set” that is fragrance free. I can truly say it is a game changing product. Prior to using this, I used a different lotion that 1. never seemed like it made a difference on my skin and 2. stayed sticky for a while after application. These products dry on the skin SO fast and after one use I noticed a MAJOR difference in how much softer my skin was. I prefer no fragrance, but they do sell options with it!

Face

Prior to discovering Sonya Dakar, I was constantly told to not use oils on my face. To say I was skeptical to try these products is an understatement. Sonya Dakar has free skin consultations so I was working directly with one of their estheticians to go over what products would be best for me. I highly recommend you do this before buying anything! I have sensitive, dry and also acne prone skin, so please note that if you have different skin issues. After buying and using the “Blue Butterfly Balm” and “Organic Omega Oil” I was truly blown away. My skin had NEVER been so glowy, refreshed, and hydrated. I truly love these two products so much. Both of these products are also “clean” and the blue balm is so clean that you can blend it into hot water and drink it! Haven’t done that yet to be honest, but if you do, let me know what you think!

Best Golden Milk Latte Powder out There!

If you are someone who is trying to control the inflammation in your body, I recommend adding in a golden milk latte every day into your morning or night routine. I have tried many powders over the past year and never really loved any of them. One day I was searching for new products on Sephora.com and came across the brand GOLDE. They are a female black owned business that describes themselves as a “Brooklyn-born brand centered in making superfood-boosted essentials for health and beauty. Our products are always natural, easy, and (most importantly) fun.” (https://golde.co/pages/meet-our-founder). I purchased their Original Turmeric Latte Blend and I have become truly obsessed with it. Here are the ingredients: Organic Coconut Milk Powder (Coconut Milk, Tapioca Starch, Acacia Gum), Organically-Grown Turmeric, Organic Cacao, Organic Ginger, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Cardamom, Organic Black Pepper. First, I love that everything is organic! Second, I think the main game changer in this powder is the coconut milk powder. It makes this drink creamy even just with water! However, my favorite way to make it is with almond milk. I also prefer to drink this latte hot, but did make it over ice and it was delicious. I am definitely going to buy more products from GOLDE and will post my thoughts once the products arrive!

The holy grail skincare product!!

I have struggled with cystic adult acne for the past year, but if i’m being honest, i’ve struggled with acne ever since I was a teen. If you have experienced cystic acne, you understand how truly debilitating it make you feel. I became depressed and majorly struggled with self confidence. I researched day in and out to find products that could help my skin and truly found the holy grail. I have to say that the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Peel pads have TRULY transformed my skin to look a way I never knew possible after the past year. Now to be fair, I had spent months using prescription topical creams and also antibiotic medications to help with the cystic acne and please note that everyone’s skin is different, and you should definitely consult a dermatologist. I started using these peel pads about 2 months ago when my acne became less inflamed and wasn’t popping up as much as it had been. I wanted to help smooth out the texture on my face while also helping remove and prevent acne from popping up again. These peel pads are extremely well known within the skincare industry and I legit was seeing posts about them and their magical powers probably once a week online. I decided to try the pads that are specifically for dry and sensitive skin and boy am I SO GLAD that I did. I genuinely saw a difference in my skin after one use.

The brand recommends to use this as a daily peel, but I noticed that was too harsh for my skin. Instead, I cut the pads in half and use them every other day. I also like doing the pads in the morning and then using my retinol at night. Cutting them in half also helps in the $ category because these aren’t super cheap. I have to say they are worth every penny though. These peel pads also help remove fine lines and wrinkles, which you can see from the before and after pictures below (I found those pictures off of their website). I can fully attest to these pads helping with evening out my skin texture, preventing acne, and also helping with removing my red acne scars.