THE TRACY BETHEL BLOG

When I turned 40, I started taking a deeper look into my skin. Not just the products I was using, but what was happening inside my body. I became curious about inflammation, sleep, hormones, stress, migraines, mental health, and healthy aging. The more I learned, the more I realized that healthy skin isn't created by one or two products. It's the result of creating an environment where the body and the skin can thrive. Over the last decade, I've made lots of small changes. Bu

I recently listened to a podcast about inflammation and the skin. It wasn't anti-skincare or anti-retinol. It simply asked an interesting question: Could we be asking our skin to work too hard? Inflammation isn't the enemy. Inflammation is one of the body's most powerful healing tools. It's how we repair damaged tissue, stimulate collagen production, and regenerate healthy skin. The key is that inflammation is meant to be temporary, not constant. The podcast explored the

NOURISH SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT Ingredient Why It Makes Your Skin Glow Homemade Pickled Red Cabbage Rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins to support collagen production and protect skin from oxidative stress. Fermented foods also nourish the gut microbiome, which is closely connected to healthy, glowing skin. Sauerkraut Packed with probiotics that support gut health, helping reduce inflammation and improve skin clarity from the inside out. Avocado Loaded with healthy monounsatu

VISIT YOU TUBE CHANNEL Many of you know that after your facial, I often text or email you quick little videos demonstrating massage techniques or home-care routines we talked about during your appointment. They aren't fancy, but they've been an easy way for me to help you continue your skincare at home. The downside? Creating individual videos over and over again isn't the best use of my time. 😊 So... I finally did it. I created a YouTube channel where I'll be building a lib

I receive many requests to test various skincare lines for my business, but I was particularly thrilled when Solara Suncare contacted me to try their sunblocks. After testing them, I was completely convinced! Solara Suncare feels like skincare more than sunblock. Founder Stephanie DiPisa created the line after her children experienced reactions to conventional sunscreens and after navigating her own health challenges with Lyme disease. While Solara formulas are zinc-based, th

My daughter has been a devoted oil cleanser for years, faithfully cleansing with Marie Veronique's EO Free Oil Cleanser. She recently came home from college and was out of cleanser. I handed her a bottle of the oil cleanser I've been using, somewhat secretly for the last couple of years. A few days later she looked at me and said, "I feel like you've been deceiving me forever. Why have you never told me about this cleanser? I don't know if I can trust you with skincare anymor