Things We Love: I AM Selfcare

The latest greatest Things We Love on an amazing discovery for your skin – I AM Selfcare!

We’re suckers for beauty products in general. But dealing with your skin can be tricky, thanks to aging, the environment, and what we put in our bodies. When you add medication to that mix, you may compromise your skin’s natural tendencies.  So today we are sharing with you a wonderful all-natural product line (that has actually been tested on people having chemo!).  Bonus – they have mindful meditations that you can download.

I AM Selfcare is the brainchild of Cathy Kennedy McCracken, a longtime believer in total body wellness and holistic health. “I have always believed that when you feel good about yourself, you truly are beautiful,” said McCracken. “The energy you exude is completely different. You react to situations in a more balanced way and others even treat you more respectfully. Yes, skincare nurtures your skin, and when this is combined with practices that enable you to feel better on the inside, your whole being becomes enlivened. You develop a special glow. When all of that comes together, you ARE the best person you can be—inside and out.”

“That is why we include self-care as part of our overall skincare regime. Our product names speak to attributes, emotions and states of mind that offer the ultimate whole health experience. We include affirmations and intentions along with each product so that your heart, mind and spirit can feel indulgent and embraced, as well. And we offer meditations to round out the practice of taking good care of your total self.”

I AM products are created with naturally sourced ingredients and are truly affordable.  McCracken believes great products don’t have to have high prices. I AM also ships their products fresh, while the ingredients are at their optimal potency, and in airless packaging to preserve the freshness and purity of the products. “Today, we know that the most effective ingredients to prevent and treat signs of skin aging are the powerful, natural chemicals derived from plants, flowers and trees. That is why I AM products draw on some of the most potent creations of nature: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, peptides and anti-inflammatories.” And here’s another thing we love: the products come with a money-back guarantee, should you decide they aren’t for you.

All I AM products are:

• Blended fresh for full potency.
• Bursting with nutrient-dense active ingredients.
• Made in the USA. 
• 100% money back guaranteed within 2 weeks of purchase.
• Safe, natural and contain only necessary ingredients.
• Never tested on animals.

Below, Cathy answers some of the common questions about I AM products:

The truth about natural versus synthetic skincare ingredients

Are natural ingredients as effective as synthetic?

For anyone seeking natural, non-invasive solutions to skincare concerns, the splendid benefits provided by nature’s bounty of botanical actives is the answer. It’s interesting: The more that science makes advances in skincare technology, the more it returns to the “source.” We now know that the most effective ingredients to prevent and treat the signs of skin aging are the powerful, natural chemicals found in plants, flowers and trees.

What can one reasonably expect from good quality, natural skincare?

Nutrition for the skin! A good skincare system supplies the skin (the body’s largest organ!) with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and proteins delivered in a mixture of superior-grade moisturizing oils. The objective of anti-aging skincare is to repair damage and prevent further damage so that your skin is smooth, tight, toned, clear and luminous. An effective skincare product should have a plenty of these five things: antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, growth factors (cell signalers), moisturizing oils/emollients and hyaluronic acid. Abundant research makes it crystal clear that a skincare cocktail of these state-of-the-art ingredients is as good as it gets in fighting wrinkling and aging. That is why at I AM, we splurge on fresh, active ingredients and skimp on nothing.

What is the absolute best protection against aging of the skin?

Quite simply, the best defense is a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30. And generally speaking, the best prevention is a nutritious diet of colorful fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of spring water, and getting enough restful sleep. However, even if we all lived a perfect, healthy lifestyle, the natural process of aging impairs our skin. Mature skin needs a little help in staying moisturized, strong and able to combat the onslaught of environmental stressors. A high quality skincare line with an array of brilliant ingredients will give your skin the best chance to be healthy and beautiful.

Do I AM products use parabens or PEG’s??

I AM Selfcare Skincare products are all paraben-free and PEG- free.     

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I AM also offers hair and lash care products, including growth serums, moroccan oils and nutritional treatments to restore and repair hair and lashes.

Natural products to enhance your natural beauty – what’s not to love?! Try I AM Selfcare and let us know what you think! If you are interested in more information on I AM Skincare or Haircare products, contact Mary Jo Blount at maryjo@iamselfcare.com.