{"id":289,"date":"2023-03-29T17:05:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T17:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/?page_id=289"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:02:24","slug":"shop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/index.php\/shop\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop My Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything I recommend here I use myself. <em>That&#8217;s not a disclaimer &#8211; it&#8217;s the whole point!<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When my skin started changing in midlife, I went looking for products I could actually trust. Clean ingredients, thoughtful formulations, real results. What I found changed my routine entirely &#8211; and some of it I want to share with you.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOLISTIC SKINCARE &amp; WELLNESS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive Tree People is the skincare and wellness brand I recommend most right now &#8211; and the one I reach for every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes it different: instead of the typical 70% water base found in most products, Olive Tree People uses an olive leaf elixir rich in hydroxytyrosol &#8211; one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Cleaner ingredients, fewer preservatives, and a formulation that actually supports skin health rather than just sitting on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For midlife skin specifically &#8211; skin that&#8217;s become more sensitive, drier, more reactive &#8211; this approach makes a real difference. I&#8217;ve experienced it myself and heard it from women I&#8217;ve shared it with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also offer internal wellness products, supplements, and mushroom coffee alternatives &#8211; all rooted in the same clean, intentional philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Not sure where to start? Take the skincare quiz below for personalized recommendations + get a free gift when you order any two products from your results.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/pages\/olive-brain-regime?referral=karenfriendsmith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAKE THE SKIN CARE QUIZ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/otp.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1006 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/otp.jpeg 954w, https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/otp-300x256.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/otp-768x656.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Oliveda-EVOO.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1379 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Oliveda-EVOO.png 455w, https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Oliveda-EVOO-259x300.png 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><br><\/a>OLIVE OIL WORTH KNOWING ABOUT<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re exploring Olive Tree People &#8211; don&#8217;t overlook their extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High quality olive oil is genuinely hard to find. Most of what&#8217;s on grocery store shelves is diluted, mislabeled, or processed in ways that compromise the very compounds that make olive oil so beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive Tree People sources theirs from the same privately owned eco-certified mountain groves in Spain that supply their skincare &#8211; so the integrity of the ingredients carries all the way through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For midlife health specifically, the anti-inflammatory properties of a truly high quality olive oil are worth paying attention to. This is one I feel good about using every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/products\/i56-extra-virgin-olive-oil?referral=karenfriendsmith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP OLIVEDA OLIVE OIL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MY FAVORITE MATCHA<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Good matcha is harder to find than you&#8217;d think. Most brands don&#8217;t meet the bar when it comes to clean sources and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the brand my environmental health instructor recommended &#8211; and she was particular about it. An expert on clean ingredients who knew exactly what to look for and why it matters. PLUS &#8211; how good it tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I add a small amount to my morning wellness routine rather than drinking it as a traditional matcha &#8211; but however you use it, the quality is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piquelife.com\/pages\/radiantskinduo?rfsn=7450680.271460&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=radiantskinduo&amp;utm_medium=PP&amp;utm_content=karen_smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP PIQUE MATCHA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piquelife.com\/pages\/radiantskinduo?rfsn=7450680.271460&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=radiantskinduo&amp;utm_medium=PP&amp;utm_content=karen_smith\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04-13-22-10-35-11_Pique_Affiliate_Banners_SGM-1_300x250px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-591 size-full\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/branch-basics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/branch-basics.png 798w, https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/branch-basics-242x300.png 242w, https:\/\/www.itmaybemenopause.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/branch-basics-768x953.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><br><\/a>NON-TOXIC CLEANING<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean home environment matters just as much as clean skincare &#8211; especially in midlife when our tolerance for chemical and environmental stress changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Branch Basics is my go-to for gentle, non-toxic cleaning throughout the whole house. One concentrate does everything &#8211; laundry, surfaces, glass, bathrooms. Simple, effective, and free of the ingredients I work hard to avoid.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save $10 on your first order using my referral link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/rwrd.io\/1itfrjy?c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP BRANCH BASICS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Please note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some links on this page are&nbsp;affiliate links,&nbsp;which means I might make a small commission on purchases made at <em>no additional cost to you<\/em>. 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