Plus, it wasn’t just my skin that was atrocious. My hair was falling out, my big toenails fell off, and my fingernails were eggshells.
It makes sense. Sepsis is a full-body inflammatory response to any infection. Some survivors lose limbs because of a lack of blood flow. In this state, the body prioritizes fueling your organs, not your extremities. Hence, you lose your hair, nails, and skin takes a hit.
How Shannon Got Her Glow Back
- I always knew processed foods were bad for your health, so I went back to single ingredient foods. If I couldn’t grow it or harvest it, I didn’t eat it
- I drank a lot of water. Prior to sepsis I would drink a 2L of Diet Coke a day. Now it was water all day every day.
- I prioritized sleep. Sleep is not a luxury; it is a necessity to rejuvenate. Practice sleep hygiene.
- Exercise! Sepsis causes micro-clots throughout your circulatory system, so get that blood pumping no matter your fitness level.
She Puts the Lotion on its Skin
Now that you’re treating your insides right let’s work on the outside. Here are some of the products I found helpful.
Cleansers
Bestseller #1
- CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL CLEANSER: Reinforces the skin barrier, balances skin and minimizes the appearance of pores
- IDEAL FOR NORMAL TO COMBINATION SKIN: Clinically proven to deep clean by removing dirt, excess oils, and impurities
- DERMATOLOGIST BACKED INGREDIENT BLEND: With hydrating glycerin and skin essential vitamin B3 (niacinamide) and pro-vitam…
$17.97
Bestseller #2
- Treat your skin to a deeper clean and get clearer skin in 2 days with Bioré Pore Unclogging Face Scrub
- Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and cleans 2x better than a basic cleanser
- Removes 79% of dirt and impurities and leaves you with softer skin after just one wash
$10.49
Bestseller #3
Toners
Bestseller #1
- The Garnier Micellar All-In-One Cleansing Water is a versatile and gentle cleanser suitable for all skin types, includin…
- Experience the transformative results of this all-in-one cleansing water as it effortlessly lifts away makeup and impuri…
- Applying the Micellar Cleansing Water is effortless. Simply saturate a cotton pad with the water and gently swipe it acr…
$9.87
Bestseller #2
- HYALURONIC ACID & NIACINAMIDE TONER: pH balanced toner gently removes impurities after cleansing. With ceramides, hyalur…
- WITHOUT ALCOHOL: The alcohol-free, non-astringent, and non-drying, formula leaves skin feeling balanced, soothed, soft, …
- SENSITIVE SKIN TESTED & NON-GREASY FEEL: Formulated with sensitive skin in mind, the hydrating and soothing formula is f…
$17.58
Bestseller #3
Serums
Bestseller #1
- Smooth Finish: This Powerful Serum absorbs quickly on skin surface to moisturize without leaving a sticky or tacky feeli…
- Powerful Ingredients: Concentrated with 5 Powerful Ingredients: Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Collagen Peptide, Vitamin E, and…
- DAILY SERUM: Smooth evenly over cleansed face and neck, morning, and night. Elevate your routine with an Olay Moisturize…
$47.99
Bestseller #2
- The Hyaluronic Acid 3 Serum with Amino Acids Plus Ceramide NP from COSRX is a highly concentrated 3 Percent hyaluronic a…
- Protects the skin from external stressors
$29.50
Bestseller #3
- Neutrogena rapid wrinkle repair retinol oil combats the signs of aging concentrated treatment that intensely nourishes f…
- Anti-aging treatment made contains our highest concentration of retinol containing less than 1% retinol this lightweight…
- This retinol face serum and eye serum reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in just 1 week our face oil is i…
$23.00
Day Creams
Bestseller #1
Bestseller #2
Bestseller #3
- Powerful Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer with Lightweight SPF 30, Hydrates to Regenerate Skin’s Surface
- Visible Wrinkle Results Start Day 2
- Formula with Amino-Peptide Complex, Delivers Anti-Aging Ingredients 10 Layers Deep Into Skin’s Surface
$31.97
Night Creams
Bestseller #1
- NIGHTTIME SKIN CARE: Apply before bedtime to wake up to smooth, younger-looking and brighter skin
- POWERFUL INGREDIENTS: Features Olay’s Niacinamide + Retinoid Complex, plus Amino Peptides
- ABSORBS QUICKLY: Delivers anti-aging ingredients deep in your skin’s surface for overnight regeneration
$24.96
Bestseller #2
Bestseller #3
- Fragrance-Free Moisturizer: This fragrance-free moisturizing day cream provides intense hydrating action and targets wri…
- Visible Results: Immediately, skin feels softer, smoother and plumped with hydration. In 1 week, wrinkles look visibly r…
- Skin Loving Ingredients: with 3 top derm-recommended ingredients. Pro-Retinol works with other ingredients in this formu…
$37.97
Eye Creams
Bestseller #1
- OVERNIGHT EYE LIFT: Indulge your skin with this overnight hydrating eye treatment formulated with Olay’s Vitamin B3 + Re…
- 24/7 HYDRATION: Our eye cream has a rich, yet lightweight feel and it absorbs quickly into your skin to moisturize and n…
- A RETINOL REVOLUTION: Formulated with Vitamin B3 + Retinoid complex for noticeable results you’ll see in the mirror
$39.99
Bestseller #2
Bestseller #3
- This eye care highly concentrated in NCEF acts on wrinkles, firmness, radiance, dark circles, puffiness
$72.09
Try These
Bestseller #1
- Your Under Eye Skincare Routine for Dark Circles – Eyes are the first thing people notice. Feel confident and look your …
- No More Tired Eyes or Inflammation – Reduce puffiness, bags and swelling with these cooling under eye hydrating mask, an…
- Unique Formula – Unlike other under eye patches for puffy eyes, these are Vegan, Paraben and Sulfate-Free ingredients th…
$39.95
Bestseller #2
- A fast-acting, two-step daily treatment with 5 AHA-BHAs to boost radiance, smooth fine lines, refine pores, and improve …
$218.56
Bestseller #3
Bestseller #4
- Beauty product
- This item is not a Tester
- Packaging may vary
$97.00
Sunless Tanning
- IT’S A SELF-TANNER AND SKINCARE IN ONE. Delivering a healthy dose of skincare benefits with your golden glow, our Face T…
- INNOVATIVE MICROMIST TECHNOLOGY. No regular face tanner, our Face Tanning Micromist pairs all-natural DHA with modern mi…
- SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES – IT DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE. It’s a glow-to whether you’re dry, oily or sensitive. Needless to…
$38.00
All Natural
As you can see, you can get lost in skincare. The most important thing I found for glowing skin was exfoliation. In fact, I use baking soda with my cleanser 1/week. It has the same grit as microdermabrasion crystals.
For my body, I love using a coconut oil and sugar scrub. You can add your favorite essential oil if you like.
Go get your glow on!
