#wellness barbie

[thevirgodoll]

[honeytonedhottie]

internal nourishment⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🧁💕

i’ve been reading radical beauty lately and omg… internal nourishment really stood out to me. like, beauty from the inside? yes please. i ended up doing a lil extra research and found some really interesting stuff. so that’s what this post is all about. and don’t worry, i’ll include my sources for everything since i’m not a nutritionist, just a curious cutie who loves to glow…💬🎀

GLOWING FROM THE INSIDE OUT ;

the concept of internal nourishment is exactly what it sounds like. while we nourish our external with sweet smelling body butters and expensive skincare (which is good), we often neglect our internal which is the foundation of everything and the most important. ur health is what will sustain u, its not worth it to be beautiful and rotting internally right? we wanna flourish FOR REAL.

ur skin, energy, and mood are all reflections of ur health. dullness shows on ur skin when you don't get adequate sleep, ur skin becomes dry when you're not properly hydrated, u get moody when u don't sleep enough or when ur cortisol levels and levels of stress are all over the place.

yes the products that you use are important but they're not more important then what you put into ur body. just to start off with the basics, according to cleveland clinic, if ur a girl u should be sleeping 7-9 hours a night, sometimes more if ur dealing with ur menstrual phase or pregnancy or anything like that. as for hydration u should drink 2-3 liters of water a day. and to keep ur cortisol levels under control try the following ;

❤︎ get enough quality sleep every night

❤︎ limit caffeine and alcohol intake

❤︎ try activities like yoga

❤︎ keep your to-do list cute and manageable

❤︎ and ofc GET SOME FRESH AIR

NOURISH TO FLOURISH ;

the most impactful nutrients for a RADIANT body and mind are gut friendly fibers like oats and raspberries and avocados. get some antioxidants too like berries and leafy greens. also keep yourself hydrated! u can put a little pinch of salt in ur water in the morning for electrolytes instead of using the packs of electrolytes that have tons of sugar in them. drink teas and keep ur water bottle full and on you.

wellness isn't about extremity but its about the little habits everyday like taking ur vitamins in the morning, sipping on ur water throughout the day, having one fruit a day and a serving of veggies with ur dinner. START SMALL = sustainable change.

TONICS IM LOVINGGG ;

rose and hibiscus tea - let it steep for about 2-4 minutes and add a little spoonful of honey. helps with blood circulation. good to drink during luteal phase. 

green tea and fennel tea - green tea is such an AMAZING source of antioxidants and the way it makes ur skin GLOW is insane. fennel tea is super good for bloating. super good during follicular phase.

lavender and chamomile tea - good for lymphatic support and help with ur quality of sleep and relaxation etc. super good for ur menstrual phase and luteal phase.

small shifts give big results so instead of listening to trends, listen to ur personal tastes. especially cuz everyones bodies are different, learn yours and what works for you.

THE CUTIE'S GUIDE TO INNER GLOW RITUALS ;

💕 telling myself sweet things - i've just been showing myself so much love lately, more than i typically do. im always complimenting myself, hugging myself, telling myself im the best, that im beautiful etc.

💕 fermented foods - these are super good for ur gut microbiome, my favorite is kimchi. im blessed enough to have learnt how to make homemade authentic kimchi so i love doing that for myself.

💕 i've been taking biotin supplements and logging if im noticing any enhancements to my skin, hair, and nails. i'll keep u guys updated...

💕 staying moisturized and unbothered - keeping my skin moisturized with quality oils and butters and just laying out in the sun is one of my favorite things to do. keeping my phone on DND, not falling for ragebait ALL OF THAT is so important. cuz why would i let something stupid stress me out?

💕 starting the day with a workout - starting the day with movement is something that i've been doing for a long time and will probably do forever. it just sets me off on the right foot and i love it SO much.

MY WELLNESS GIFT TO YOU ;

and ofc because i LOVE you guys and want u guys to be the healthiest versions of yourselves i've put together a mini wellness routine that does NOT take a lot of effort but will help u get started on the journey of listening to ur body and taking better care of urself! ofc i made it pretty and pink for you guys so i hope u enjoy!

to finish off being healthy is the ultimate goal and its not a destination but something that you can be every day. going slowly, and caring for yourself is the way to go always. feel free to share ur own rituals in the comments or in my asks so we can all learn from each other…💬🎀

[barbielore]

Something that I have often found really interesting about Barbies through the years is Barbies that come with underwear as a part of their fashion. That sounds strange to say - but given how some Barbies aimed at adult collectors with even mildly suggestive outfits have come under fire as inappropriate for children, it's interesting to look at Barbie through the years and how many sets historically came with adult lingerie. Not adult in the sense of provocative in an inappropriate way, but adult as in clearly designed for women rather than children.

There have been a huge number over the years, ranging from fashion sets to playline releases to adult collectibles - and I have posted about many of these before.

One that only recently came up on my radar was the series of Fun to Dress Barbies from the 1980s.

Fun to Dress is, in itself, a funny name for a Barbie to me. Barbies are always Fun to Dress -- it's been a part of her brand from the very beginning. That was what she was made for. But, there's only so many names in the world.

In particular, this was a set of Barbies in underwear or in other states of undress, such as wrapped in a towel, that were designed to be dressed in designer clothes over the top of her stylish undergarments.

This strikes me as strange - after all, you can undress and redress any Barbie, not just one in a towel or undergarments. But these seemed clearly marketed to emphasize the dressing component - by showing Barbie in a state of undress, it removes the impulse to say "no, I want to keep her in this outfit", and push kids in the direction of wanting to put her in other clothes.

And that's really interesting to me, as a marketing move! Especially since it seems less likely that you'd encounter a Barbie styled like this today -- the most recent that I can think of was the wellness Barbie dressed in a towel to emphasize that she was having a spa experience.

[thevirgodoll]

[barbielore]

Recently, Mattel have created a line of Barbies focused around Wellness and Self-Care. After all, it's hard to be Everything. She needs to wind down and look after herself sometimes.

For example, as a part of this line, Barbie completes guided meditations as "Self-Care Rise & Relax Barbie".

This comes with an actual guided meditation sessions for the kids, with the two symbols on her necklace being buttons that play a relaxing daytime meditation or a soothing nighttime meditation.

Barbie also can take part in creative hobbies with the "Self-Care Relax & Create Art Studio".

Barbie is painting a rainbow dog as a self-soothing exercise. Interesting to note, this Barbie is depicted as wearing glasses in a choice that is unremarked upon by the doll.

As part of the Wellness series, Barbie can lift weights, or enjoy a nice spa day.

I find this interesting not because I don't support the idea of teaching children about different methods of self-care and remaining well, but because I genuinely didn't expect to find a Barbie who wears nothing but a towel!

[coffeeytherapy]