I use the best makeup database I know of: EWG Skin Deep at https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ . Whenever I am considering a new beauty product, I run it through their website to see whether it rates as safer, moderate, or higher concern. Makeup is expensive, and I have avoided a lot of products that way. I usually buy mine at Walmart Canada to save money, or when items are on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart. I have also ordered through Avon Canada . I am more of a skin care type of gal. Less is more when it comes to makeup. I only use eyemakeup and lipstick normally. When I get fancy then I will use some mascara too. Checking products before I buy has become a regular habit for me. Personal care items sit on our skin for hours, and some ingredients can raise questions about long-term exposure. Regulations in Canada require cosmetics to be safe and properly labelled, and Health Canada maintains a Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist of prohibited or restricted substances...
My eating style is flexible and practical. I am a flexitarian who mostly follows a Mediterranean approach and leans into clean keto most of the time. Breakfasts are usually vegan. Lunch is vegetarian. Dinner includes a small amount of meat with plenty of vegetables. This combination works well for me—it keeps meals satisfying, supports steady energy, and fits the way I like to cook and shop. I love eggs and usually have two a day. They are a reliable protein source and easy to prepare. Most often I pair them with avocado and/or cucumber. The healthy fats from the avocado and the crisp freshness of the cucumber balance the eggs without adding complexity. Sometimes I switch the protein to tuna or cottage cheese for variety. Rio Mare tuna salads appear only every once in a while when I want something convenient and already seasoned. The rest of the time I prepare my own tuna. I mix it with extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black p...