I’ve always struggled with dry skin on my legs, but during the pandemic, I knew that needed to change. I can’t remember exactly how many oat and aloe body lotions I’ve tried and never committed to. My legs have always lacked moisture and craved a remedy I could never find. That is, up until I discovered CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream.

The Moisturizing Cream makes me want to lather up after every shower, and that’s something its shelf buddies could never do for me in the past. And when previous lotions failed me, I either stuck with them out of defeat or temporarily stopped moisturizing my legs (10 out of 10 would not recommend doing this).

RELATED: TikTok’s Favorite Skincare Line Has An Anti-Aging Cream That’s Better Than La Mer 

Regardless of the season or whether your skin appears visibly dry, your legs—and the rest of your body—need a reliable, effective, gentle moisturizer on an everyday basis. That’s a huge lesson I learned after ignoring my dry skin and then finding my Holy Grail solution. And, apparently, a whole lot of other people see it as the same. Nearly 56,000 shoppers on Amazon have given the moisturizer a perfect rating, and it has an average 4.8 stars. The last time I saw something with those marks was, well, never.

“Throw all your lotions away and buy this. I wish I had a bathtub full of it. I’ve never seen a cream work so fast or as good,” wrote a reviewer who had been struggling with dry skin for years. “After just using it for a week my legs are so soft and smooth, it’s amazing. I’ll never be without it!” 

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Courtesy of Amazon.

You’re probably wondering how the heck it does the trick so well. The key ingredients in every CeraVe product are ceramides, which function as the glue that holds your skin cells together. They work to give you a healthy skin barrier that locks in moisture. And in this specific formula, three essential ceramides mix with hyaluronic acid, the almighty ingredient that retains water. The formula is topped off with MVE Delivery Technology, which is a fancy way of saying that the product releases its superstar ingredients for around-the-clock hydration.

Did I mention that it’s multifunctional, too? You can spread the cream pretty much anywhere on your body, from your arms and legs to your face and hands. Real talk, though—I’ve never been more excited to cake my body in moisturizer after I hop out of the shower—and that says a lot. 

After rubbing this goop all over my arms and legs, they immediately feel silky smooth. Even if I skip a day or haven’t shaved in ages, my skin’s still soft and nourished. And if you’re worried about the texture, don’t. It’s thick, but it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. Plus, the product is non-comedogenic and certified by the National Eczema Association, so those with super sensitive skin can also join in on the fun.

“It’s seriously a holy grail product,” wrote one Amazon shopper who gave it a perfect rating. “I barely use any and it covers my entire face. About a teaspoon size drop covers my body!”

After falling head over heels for this cream, I may or may not have emptied my pockets on more CeraVe products. The Eye Repair Cream and the SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin both work wonders on my eyes and bacne, respectively. What can I say—I’m a certified CeraVe lover, and you know exactly where to find me, stocking up on yet another gigantic tub of the Moisturizing Cream.

I’ve always struggled with dry skin on my legs, but during the pandemic, I knew that needed to change. I can’t remember exactly how many oat and aloe body lotions I’ve tried and never committed to. My legs have always lacked moisture and craved a remedy I could never find. That is, up until I discovered CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream.

The Moisturizing Cream makes me want to lather up after every shower, and that’s something its shelf buddies could never do for me in the past. And when previous lotions failed me, I either stuck with them out of defeat or temporarily stopped moisturizing my legs (10 out of 10 would not recommend doing this).

RELATED: TikTok’s Favorite Skincare Line Has An Anti-Aging Cream That’s Better Than La Mer 

Regardless of the season or whether your skin appears visibly dry, your legs—and the rest of your body—need a reliable, effective, gentle moisturizer on an everyday basis. That’s a huge lesson I learned after ignoring my dry skin and then finding my Holy Grail solution. And, apparently, a whole lot of other people see it as the same. Nearly 56,000 shoppers on Amazon have given the moisturizer a perfect rating, and it has an average 4.8 stars. The last time I saw something with those marks was, well, never.

“Throw all your lotions away and buy this. I wish I had a bathtub full of it. I’ve never seen a cream work so fast or as good,” wrote a reviewer who had been struggling with dry skin for years. “After just using it for a week my legs are so soft and smooth, it’s amazing. I’ll never be without it!” 

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Courtesy of Amazon.

You’re probably wondering how the heck it does the trick so well. The key ingredients in every CeraVe product are ceramides, which function as the glue that holds your skin cells together. They work to give you a healthy skin barrier that locks in moisture. And in this specific formula, three essential ceramides mix with hyaluronic acid, the almighty ingredient that retains water. The formula is topped off with MVE Delivery Technology, which is a fancy way of saying that the product releases its superstar ingredients for around-the-clock hydration.

Did I mention that it’s multifunctional, too? You can spread the cream pretty much anywhere on your body, from your arms and legs to your face and hands. Real talk, though—I’ve never been more excited to cake my body in moisturizer after I hop out of the shower—and that says a lot. 

After rubbing this goop all over my arms and legs, they immediately feel silky smooth. Even if I skip a day or haven’t shaved in ages, my skin’s still soft and nourished. And if you’re worried about the texture, don’t. It’s thick, but it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. Plus, the product is non-comedogenic and certified by the National Eczema Association, so those with super sensitive skin can also join in on the fun.

“It’s seriously a holy grail product,” wrote one Amazon shopper who gave it a perfect rating. “I barely use any and it covers my entire face. About a teaspoon size drop covers my body!”

After falling head over heels for this cream, I may or may not have emptied my pockets on more CeraVe products. The Eye Repair Cream and the SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin both work wonders on my eyes and bacne, respectively. What can I say—I’m a certified CeraVe lover, and you know exactly where to find me, stocking up on yet another gigantic tub of the Moisturizing Cream.

I’ve always struggled with dry skin on my legs, but during the pandemic, I knew that needed to change. I can’t remember exactly how many oat and aloe body lotions I’ve tried and never committed to. My legs have always lacked moisture and craved a remedy I could never find. That is, up until I discovered CeraVe’s Moisturizing Cream.

The Moisturizing Cream makes me want to lather up after every shower, and that’s something its shelf buddies could never do for me in the past. And when previous lotions failed me, I either stuck with them out of defeat or temporarily stopped moisturizing my legs (10 out of 10 would not recommend doing this).

RELATED: TikTok’s Favorite Skincare Line Has An Anti-Aging Cream That’s Better Than La Mer 

Regardless of the season or whether your skin appears visibly dry, your legs—and the rest of your body—need a reliable, effective, gentle moisturizer on an everyday basis. That’s a huge lesson I learned after ignoring my dry skin and then finding my Holy Grail solution. And, apparently, a whole lot of other people see it as the same. Nearly 56,000 shoppers on Amazon have given the moisturizer a perfect rating, and it has an average 4.8 stars. The last time I saw something with those marks was, well, never.

“Throw all your lotions away and buy this. I wish I had a bathtub full of it. I’ve never seen a cream work so fast or as good,” wrote a reviewer who had been struggling with dry skin for years. “After just using it for a week my legs are so soft and smooth, it’s amazing. I’ll never be without it!” 

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Courtesy of Amazon.

You’re probably wondering how the heck it does the trick so well. The key ingredients in every CeraVe product are ceramides, which function as the glue that holds your skin cells together. They work to give you a healthy skin barrier that locks in moisture. And in this specific formula, three essential ceramides mix with hyaluronic acid, the almighty ingredient that retains water. The formula is topped off with MVE Delivery Technology, which is a fancy way of saying that the product releases its superstar ingredients for around-the-clock hydration.

Did I mention that it’s multifunctional, too? You can spread the cream pretty much anywhere on your body, from your arms and legs to your face and hands. Real talk, though—I’ve never been more excited to cake my body in moisturizer after I hop out of the shower—and that says a lot. 

After rubbing this goop all over my arms and legs, they immediately feel silky smooth. Even if I skip a day or haven’t shaved in ages, my skin’s still soft and nourished. And if you’re worried about the texture, don’t. It’s thick, but it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. Plus, the product is non-comedogenic and certified by the National Eczema Association, so those with super sensitive skin can also join in on the fun.

“It’s seriously a holy grail product,” wrote one Amazon shopper who gave it a perfect rating. “I barely use any and it covers my entire face. About a teaspoon size drop covers my body!”

After falling head over heels for this cream, I may or may not have emptied my pockets on more CeraVe products. The Eye Repair Cream and the SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin both work wonders on my eyes and bacne, respectively. What can I say—I’m a certified CeraVe lover, and you know exactly where to find me, stocking up on yet another gigantic tub of the Moisturizing Cream.

Some of us wear eyeshadow only on special occasions and others wear it practically every day. No matter how often or how seldom you wear it, you probably have a palette or two in your makeup bag.

I’m more the special occasion type, but I always like to have a nice palette with natural-looking shades ready to use for when the time comes when I want to dress up my eyes and add a dramatic effect.

Brands are starting to look into providing products with fewer chemicals and toxic ingredients. This comes from the high demand that we, as consumers, are putting on these companies. If you’re like me, as I get older I want to know what I’m putting on my skin, in my body, and in the environment. I also find it important to know if the company does any animal testing.

New beauty brands are coming onto the market marketing their products 100% natural, Certified Organic, or vegan. It’s never been easier to be kind to our skin, to animals, and to the environment.

We’ve rounded up our favorite natural eyeshadow palettes that are perfect for older women.

What to Look for in a Natural Eye Shadow

These are some of the words to look for when looking for your natural eyeshadow to add to your makeup bag.

• 100% Natural
• Certified Organic
• Mineral Based
• Non-Toxic
• Preservative Free
• GMO-Free
• Non-Comedogenic
• No Parabens
• Silicone-Free
• Talc-Free
• No Phthalates
• Cruelty-Free
• Free of Synthetic Dyes
• No Synthetic Fragrances
• Gluten-Free
• Vegan
• Eco or Recycled Packaging
• EWG Verified

Best Natural Eyeshadows for Older Women

W3LL People Nudist Eyeshadow Palette

This company was created by a trio of like-minded people who wanted to develop makeup products that didn’t contain any chemicals and harmful toxins and that also were eco-friendly. They created W3LL People!

This is their plant-powered powder eyeshadow palette that includes five long-wear matte and shimmer shades. Some of the ingredients include Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Rice Starch.

It’s dermatologist-developed, vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

Ere Perez Chamomile Eye Palette

This eyeshadow palette from Ere Perez features 6 unique shades of flattering colors for day and night. This palette has 3 matte and 3 shimmer shades for a touch of shine.

Made with calming ingredients including chamomile that is good for use on sensitive eyes which may help soothe the delicate skin of the eye area.

Antonym Cosmetics To the Moon and Black Eyeshadow Quattro

The ingredients in Antonym Cosmetics eyeshadow palette are 99.64% of natural origin and 11.12% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.

The long-lasting, smooth, and silky formula eyeshadow is created with light accentuating pigments to highlight your eyes perfectly.

The Organic Skin Co. Refillable Pods

Refillable pods are a sustainable way to purchase your eyeshadow combinations. Choose your 4 pods or 8 pods combos.

These 100% natural cream eyeshadows are made with skin-replenishing ingredients like organic castor seed oil, calendula, rosemary and pomegranate.

ILIA The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette

Natural cosmetics brand ILIA has this 6 pan, talc-free, and cleanly formulated powdered eyeshadow palettes that have a buttery texture that allows for a smooth application.

The formula in these eyeshadows delivers high pigment and blends easily to a soft, wash of color. Each of their palettes comes with an assortment of matte, satin, and metallic finishes to achieve all the looks you want.

Contains vitamin E, Jojoba seed oil, and Honeysuckle Flower Extract for soothing nourishment.

Do you use natural eyeshadows? Will you be purchasing one on our list? Is your favorite natural eyeshadow not on our list? Let us know in the comments below.

Long ago, a friend told me her fiancé had given her a huge gift. He was multi-lingual and had many dictionaries. He told her he went through every one of them and removed the word “divorce.” Removed… from every single one.

Just one word. She had a difficult family history, and his simple act of reassurance was pretty gigantic in her learning to trust this young man she had agreed to marry. They are still married… 30-plus years later.

Limiting Beliefs

A workshop I teach is about the importance of identifying “limiting beliefs” and replacing them with statements that affirm the truth about yourself.

Years ago, I partnered up with a colleague for a morning phone call. We were in a coaching class that had us identify our own limiting beliefs, then to write affirmation statements to address each of those beliefs.

Most mornings, for 7 years, my distant affirmation partner and I had a quick phone call to hear and encourage one another’s affirming statements. We each saw great progress in our personal and professional lives as we changed the words we used.

Words have power. Here are some words that are best not said if we want to live lives of intention and joy and purpose.

Swear Words

I have a personal mantra that is “only use swear words when it is entirely appropriate.” I long ago decided to remove those kinds of words from my usual vocabulary. I remember reading that using common curse words shows a lack of creativity.

That was a challenge I accepted – to be creative in my use of words. Plus, when my kids came along, I found out pretty quickly that whatever came out of my mouth would soon come out of theirs. That was pretty motivating.

But beyond the obvious, I am talking about words that can halt growth or discourage creativity or damage relationships. Words that are easy to say but that have little concrete meaning or contribution.

Such words become a habit so that we don’t even think about saying them or what their meaning is even while they keep us from realizing our true potential and sources of joy.

Here are six more words to avoid.

I’ll Try

Our son Joel has Down Syndrome. He has been over-weight (obese) for much of his adult life. At age 40, he weighed 205 lb. At 5’6”, that was a concern.

Active in Special Olympics, he had to quit basketball because of knee pain. His ability to manage the heat for softball was in question. Other potential health concerns were lingering near the surface, waiting to appear.

Once the “stay at home” order was issued in our state, Joel, my husband, and I settled into our home in the woods. Nothing much to do but take a long walk daily. No Taco Bell nearby. No pop or soda in our house. Pretty soon, Joel started to lose weight.

Today, six months later, Joel is 35 pounds lighter. As a result, he feels and sleeps better and has more energy. He is even more cheerful at work, I hear. He is back living mostly on his own Monday thru Thursday, but has agreed to avoid restaurants to stay safe.

As we talk about his continued weight loss, he will often say, “I’ll try.” Nope. You’ll either do it or not. TRY to not buy a pop from the vending machine? TRY to eat less bread/tortillas daily? Or how about TRY to limit late night eating?

I keep reminding Joel that to say, “I’ll try” is to allow for failure. Saying, “I WILL” more often ensures success.

Can’t

To say I can’t do something is abdicating choice and, maybe, responsibility. Helping our first grader grandson with virtual schooling, I am hearing “I can’t” much less as he discovers the joy of being able to read for himself. It reminds me to love learning.

I CAN figure out how to enjoy a Zoom call. I CAN make do with what I have on hand without daily shopping trips.

Also, I CAN take my 1.5 mile walk most days. To say I don’t have time for it is not technically true most days. Avoiding the word “can’t” for me is an exercise in honesty.

Saying “I didn’t get out for my walk today” has much more integrity than “I can’t get to my walk today.” And, it is motivating to realize that I CAN get that walk in, if I want to.

Always

This is an early marriage counseling lesson, right? Don’t say, “You ALWAYS leave your dirty dishes on the table.” (etc., etc.) Likewise, avoid “Never,” as in “You NEVER pick your towel up from the bathroom floor.”

Telling myself that I never remember to call my aunt, or that I always say the wrong thing, or that I am never on time, or that I am always late does nothing to help me change things I want to change.

Saying it (even in my mind) fortifies the power of the negative in my brain. I remind myself that I am in control of most of my life. There is very little that is always out of my control or never in it.

If Only

I have always (well, mostly) been something of a realist, focusing on what is actually possible, and choosing to live on purpose and with intention.

IF ONLY does not promote living in the moment, accepting the inevitable, resourcing desirable outcomes, or avoiding regrets. IF ONLY tempts to dismay or to fantasize or to abdicate responsibility. Replace IF ONLY with “SINCE this is here, I have a new opportunity.”

But

“But” is a verbal eraser. Whatever was said before BUT is gone and bears no meaning. “This looks good, BUT I think it would be improved with….” will be heard as, “It’s not good enough.”

“I’m sorry I’m late, BUT traffic was bad,” tells others that I won’t take responsibility for keeping others waiting and that I am not sorry at all.

“I love my grandson, BUT he is a handful at times” might be more positively stated as “This one is a handful AND I love him to pieces.”

The words we say have power in our own lives and in the lives around us. Some words we only hear inside our own heads, and those might be the most dangerous of all as we age. Find the words that you would be happier NOT saying. See how your attitude and perspective changes as you replace them with word you choose instead of the ones you are simply used to hearing.

Do you have parasite words in your vocabulary? Do they doom you to live by limiting beliefs? Which words are you better off NOT saying? Please share your thoughts – and words – below.