A Morning and Evening with Taylor: My Go-To Trusted Products

Spend a day with me and my favorite non-toxic products! I transitioned to a non-toxic lifestyle years ago, but the truth is, it took years for me to land on my holy grail products that are safe for my body and work as well as their conventional counterparts. 

Morning Self-Care:

When I step out of bed, I immediately get cozied up in my Parachute Waffle Robe – I own quite a few robes, and this is the one I reach for most. Also, I really love their slippers. 

First, I brush my teeth with RiseWell toothpaste (use code TAYLORDUKES) and use a stainless steel tongue scraper. Next, a splash of cold water on my face – no washing, just a quick splash to freshen up and keep my skin barrier strong, not stripped.

Any skincare in the morning? Or just a splash of water, ice roller, and then suntegrity??

Then, I get outside for ten minutes of morning sunlight on my eyes and grounding whenever possible. While outside, I do a little de-puffing with The Skinny Confidential ice roller (use code TAYLORDUKES). 

Then, a swipe of my OG clean deodorant from Primally Pure (use code TAYLORDUKES). I love their charcoal and have been using it for nearly a decade!

I don’t wear makeup everyday, but I am down for a good skin tint that doubles as SPF – currently loving Suntegrity. 

Note: For an in-depth look at my skincare routine, read this article. 

First-Thing Beverage Lineup:

Before making a morning drink, I take my minerals. I use Quinton Hypertonic, and I get it from Fullscript. Alternatively, you could drink one pack of SAVA Electrolytes – I just like to save mine for the afternoon!

I start my beverage lineup with a glass of warm, filtered water with lemon and a pinch of SAVA Mineral Salt. I live on well water, so we have a whole house filtration and also installed a reverse osmosis (RO) system – a brand I love is Aquasana (use code AQTDW50 for 50% off whole house and drinking systems). 

Next up, I make myself either a matcha, a protein coffee, or an iced Jasmine tea:

• For matcha, I’ve documented my process on Instagram stories several times. But the three products I can’t live without are Pique matcha, my superfood creamer and the Breville frother. 

Here’s the exact recipe:

• 1 serving of matcha powder
• 2 cups of hot water
• 1 stick SAVA Organic Superfood Creamer
• 1/2 scoop of SAVA Vanilla Bone Broth Protein
• Optional: 1 tsp peppermint extract, or almond extract

• For Jasmine iced tea, I use Pique Jasmine tea and filtered water. I add a drop of monk fruit, some ice, and good to go! 

• For my protein coffee aka “proffee,” I add milk (either raw milk, a homemade nut milk, or Three Trees brand) or half-and-half to my mold-free coffee and 1 scoop of protein powder. Just froth it all together!

After my morning bev, it’s time for a protein-packed breakfast! Breakfast is usually protein, greens, and healthy fat. 

For example, 2 pastured eggs, sauteed greens, bacon, and avocado. Or, I make a smoothie. The star of the smoothie show is always SAVA Bone Broth Protein Powder. I add frozen fruit/greens, ground flax, and a healthy fat (nut butter, MCT oil, etc.), but I’m always switching up which ones I use. This is a great recipe! 

Time for Movement:

Now that I’ve finished up my morning breakfast and self-care routine, I love to get outdoors for some movement. Some days this is on my own. Recently? It’s been farm chores with my boys, and it’s my most favorite thing ever! 

Even a quick 10 minute walk can be a gamechanger for your physical and mental health. 

Evening Wind-Down

After putting the kids down, I either hop in the shower or take a bath. Before bathing, I do a quick dry brush. Primally Pure (use code TAYLORDUKES) makes my favorite dry brush, but you can find them all over now! 

I do The Ultimate Detox Bath twice a week. I also love a good ol epsom salt bath every now and then. To double up/habit stack, I often do a  Primally Pure (use code TAYLORDUKES) face mask while in the bath. 

I only wash my hair 2-3 times per week, using my favorite non-toxic haircare from Innersense. I’ve been loving Primally Pure shower steamers. For body wash, I use either Primally Pure or Aleavia (use code TAYLORDUKES).

Post shower or bath, I moisturize with some sort of body balm or oil from Osea (use code TAYLORDUKES10) or Primally Pure.

Finally, it’s time for my evening skincare routine:

• I start out with Primally Pure’s cleansing oil and soothing bar. I follow that with Primally Pure spray mist and facial oil – I love soothing and plumping, so I just choose whichever one my skin needs. 

• Alternatively, sometimes I use Osea products (use code TAYLORDUKES10). I oil cleans with the Ocean Wave Oil Cleanser (nice earthy/floral smell, but not too strong!) followed by Hyaluronic Sea Serum and Advanced Protection Cream (which feels less oily than facial oils). 

 I’m a huge fan of both Primally Pure and Osea products, and I love to change it up!

The evenings are my favorite time to debrief the day, hang out with my husband, throw on my blue light blocking glasses (if I’m going to watch a show, ball game, or be on a screen), and wind down with one of my two favorite relaxation products:

• HigherDOSE PEMF mat (use code TAYLOR15) – If y’all have been following me for a while, you know this mat has been an absolute game-changer for helping me regulate my nervous system after brain surgery. 

• If not on my PEMF mat, I’m curling up in bed with my Bon Charge PEMF heating pad wrap (use code TAYLORDUKES), which I’m obsessed with – easy to travel, insanely relaxing, and small enough to not feel overwhelming. 

Lastly, I take two magnesium every night before bed. Non-negotiable. 

For more of my favorite and trusted products, see this page HERE.

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