By Hazel Chadwick, Licensed Aveda Esthetician + Reiki Practitioner
I have been a licensed Esthetician for almost ten years now, and if there is one hill I will die on, it is that skin health is never just about what you put on your face.
I use plant-based Aveda products rooted in Ayurvedic philosophy. I incorporate rituals into every service because I believe in balance, in the nervous system, and in the healing properties of plants. But even with all of that, I will always tell my clients this: what is happening internally matters just as much as what we are applying topically.
Some of you might not know that I have been working with Gaby from Gelatin Glow and running their social media for over a year now. During that time, I have also been incorporating the products into my own daily routine. Getting to work closely with her and truly understand the intention behind each product has made it feel even more aligned with the way I already approach skin and wellness.
Collagen is the structural foundation of our skin. It supports firmness and elasticity, but it also supports joints, connective tissue, and the gut lining. As we age, natural collagen production slows down. Add stress and inflammation to that, and the skin reflects it. I have always felt strongly that aging is a blessing, and we have more agency than we give ourselves credit for in how we choose to flow with it.
Morning Glow has become part of how I start my day. The grass-fed gelatin and collagen support connective tissue and overall collagen health, and the lemon and ginger gently support digestion. In my treatment room, I see again and again how gut imbalance shows up on the skin. Supporting digestion is supporting the skin. I always recommend starting with Morning Glow before your morning cup of coffee.
While I am a social media manager and Esthetician, I also work a full-time office job. I like to stay busy, and Matcha Glow helps me do it all. As someone who works closely with the nervous system through both skincare and reiki, I am very aware of how stress impacts the body. Steady energy matters. Matcha Glow gives me grounded focus without the crash, and adding collagen into something I already love drinking makes it easy and consistent.
The collagen-boosting marshmallows have a special place in my heart. Made with grass-fed gelatin and simple ingredients, they are an easy way to support collagen in a way that feels cozy rather than clinical. I melt one into my Matcha Glow, and if my day is calling for coffee, I always add one or two on top of my cup.
Ayurveda teaches that transformation happens through small, consistent practices. You do not need extremes. You need rhythm and nourishment.
Gelatin Glow supports the systems that allow skin to truly glow: digestion, connective tissue, energy balance, and a regulated nervous system. I love getting to hold space for and pamper my clients. Gelatin Glow has helped me take care of myself and support my nervous system while balancing all of the things in my busy world.
I will always be the biggest advocate for self-care. I started my career in my early twenties, and now in my thirties, my hair, skin, and nails have never felt stronger. I get compliments on my glowy skin all the time, and I truly believe that what we do daily matters more than what we do occasionally.
My door is always open if you feel called to take an hour for yourself. You can learn more at hazelchadwick.com. Thank you for being part of the Gelatin Glow community. I truly look forward to meeting more of you soon.
Xx Hazel
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