Category: health and beauty

The Best Anti-Aging Treatment in Canada for your Skin and to Boost your Confidence

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Hi, in case you are new to Reawakening Beauty my name is Shawna Patruno. I review the best skin and body treatments so that you don’t end up wasting your money. I provide you with health hacks to look beautiful, have healthy skin, boost your brain health and feel confident from head to toe.

A while back I was very stressed and so I took a vacation to Blue Mountain. While there I had the opportunity to visit the famous Scandinavian Spa where I got a massage and did the circuit of the baths including; hot tub, cold plunge, sitting by the fire and back into the pool. My amazing friend joined me and I am so glad she did because we rocked the cold baths so much that a man asked if we were training to become a Navy Seal. I told him we weren’t, we were just seeing how far we could push our mind and body into submission. The answer for me was five minutes sitting in a tub filled with freezing cold water.

At this moment you’re probably thinking, that sounds completely unenjoyable, but I assure you after five rounds of doing the circuit your body is forced to relax and you’re submerged into the present moment. The only thing I didn’t love was the locker size and the fact that you had to be completely silent.

“Scandinavian Baths and Hydrotherapy circuits have many benefits including cleansing the body, stimulating blood circulation and releasing of endorphins.”

https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/baths/

It’s all about the eyes, making aging beautiful!

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Tip Tuesday for aging around the eyes! Last week we spoke about how aging doesn’t need to be scary and I educated you on collagen loss…

Well this week we are going to talk about your eyes, aka the window to the soul … The skin around your eyes is very thin and it’s the first place you age along with the lips.

However we can prevent this, woo hoo! So listen up …

An eye cream in your 20s, 30s and 40s is essential, but be careful because if you pick the wrong one you can develop Milia, and that is not fun. Milia are small cysts that can develop around the eye area. They are not pimples and attempting to pop them can cause further inflammation, damage and scarring.

How about we let your fresh eyes make everyone wonder how you’re aging so well (or hardly aging at all)! I use a vegan luxury eye cream. This gives all skin types a youthful glow while reducing the appearance of puffiness, fine lines and dark circles thanks to a special combination of caffeine = isn’t for everyone

I use a vegan retinol alternative that has been better tolerated by the skin. This anti-aging eye cream formula also features Plant Stem Cell, vitamin C, Peptides and Vitamin B3 to improve the appearance of skin tone around the eyes for an overall healthier, younger-looking appearance that all skin types (including sensitive) will love. This product is allergy tested, dermatologist-tested.

Unsafe…. When you finally have to speak up!!!!!!! Life update …

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Over the last 3 months I have felt unsafe and I have had the worst experience for speaking my truth. I was threatened and literally deleted my instagram account to start over and it impacted my business and modelling. When I reappeared I was cyber targeted. I guess it’s a sign of success you have haters.

I haven’t spoke of this but I quit posting and went private and it seems that wasn’t enough so I will be taking further steps to go to the police.

I have minded my business but this is unreal and I’m sick of it impacting my character and Defaming my name and everything I stand for. Sometimes you have to do the things you don’t want to, sad it’s come to this .

Being kind is not always the best thing and safety comes first. I will be speaking with my local authorities, legal representation

If 2020 taught us anything lets not sweep shit under the rugs and deal with the problem head on.

My fear for our society is we have grown numb to real authentic relationships and expectations!

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Shawna Patruno, Orangemodels, Canadian Model, Beauty Expert, Reawakening Beauty, Model, Model Management, Portrait

At a click of button we have the ability to compare our relationships to others… the grass is always greener on the other side scenario.

We are all searching for perfection in our partners, our bodies and careers…

Perfect is the illusion of authenticity and if you find something real you may throw it away looking at someone else’s over edited projection …

No wonder our whole society is anxious,disconnected, depressed and numb. We are addicted to a false sense of reality! We would rather stare at screens instead of human souls

I find myself taking time out to just be and really nurture my mind body and soul… Our worlds norm has literally made us all sick so I am doing the not so normal thing.


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Model shawna patruno

Shawna Patruno, Orangemodels, Canadian Model, Beauty Expert, Reawakening Beauty, Model, Model Management, Portrait

How to find happiness in the chaos!

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Everything happens for a reason: the good, the bad, & the ugly…

I know this is a cliche you have heard many times. How bad do you want to punch me in the face this second? Here’s the thing no one likes struggle, but what if I can switch up your mind set and shake up your world. Give me until the end of this blog post to do so.

This statement was born because every time I forced something to be different was when I suffered. It was always chaos, heartbreak, illness and I am not saying give up, but I am saying accept it. Two very different things.

When I accepted what my reality was and moved in fluidity to this I was gifted something better out of chaos and rebel. It was like a dance where you let life lead and you are gifted a new blessing from your demise.

My life was not a cookie cutter life, we moved around a lot, I was poor, bullied and constantly felt alone. My mom was ill and was in and out of hospitals. She did her best, but People judged us and I learned fast to act happy and to be whatever I needed to be to survive.

I would often wish for friends, a mom who wasn’t sick, a stable home, to travel and was constantly trying to change everything. Force, force, force which resulted in pain, pain, pain!
However, I surrendered and accepted some huge pain points, such as, I can’t learn the same way as before because of brain aneurysm and accepting that I had a severe ED and moved through it. I was gifted with a real best friend and some amazing blessings.
I grew stronger from the ashes and that paved the way for friendships, love, a purpose and authentic relationships.

When I pushed for what I thought was right, I was often scorned. When I fought for friends they often betrayed me. When I fought for my moms approval my eating disorder got worse & when I fought for anything it often blew up in my face. Trust the process, let it go it’s not for you… Surrender!

Clear Skin Tip

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Tip Tuesday for clear skin do a professional mask or facial peel at least once a month and an at home mask at least once a week!☺️

Every 28 days for young people or longer for older people. Your skin cells shed leaving trapped oil, p bacteria, build up of dead skin and dirt on the skin! Thus contributing to breakouts ✨

You want to remove that and deep clean your pores! Your skin will become clear, youthful and glowing! Your products will absorb properly and you’ll have less active breakouts.

Contact me if you are interested in some masks that helped me or your own personal assessment ✨

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Skin care expert Shawna Patruno

Silver Dream Editorial

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This has to be hands down one of my favourite photoshoots! I came out feeling like I created magic with the team.

For this shoot; Migena did hair and make-up, Adam provided the studio and took the epic shots, and I modeled.

Special Note! All pictures belong to myself and the artists listed above, you must ask for permission to use them.

Photographer: Adam Ibbtson

Model: Shawna Patruno

Hair & Make-Up: Migena

Clothing: BCBG, Victoria Secret

Mental health and fueling the mind

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Brain health is such a passion of mine for so many reasons…

One of them being that I’ve struggled with anxiety, a brain aneurysm, an eating disorder, losing my memory completely and body dysmorphia! Due to this happiness seemed foreign to me and a chase I could never grasp!

I set out on a journey since I was 19 to be happy and healthy, and it always seemed one step away from me. I’ve tried everything from reiki, huna, crazy diets, meditation for a year, therapy for years, LOA (you name it) I’ve tried it, treatment centres deemed me hopeless, doctors told me to write my own will… this girl has been around the world searching for happiness.

Now it’s my passion fueling the brain properly with my soul centred tribe 🌸🌈… getting people off toxic skin care and healing your body with food and supplements that actually work!

These factors all impact your body and the mind! Not to mention I’ve done this all while modelling for my own brand. You don’t need to be ashamed of your struggle. You are not alone!

It’s my mission to help as many women and men feel supported, become truly happy and improve their health.

Shawna Patruno, Mindset, Mental Health, Lifestyle, Orangemodels, Canadian Model, Beauty Expert, Reawakening Beauty, Model, Model Management, Portrait

Itoc Italian & Expanding Reawakeningbeauty

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I recently started a web radio show and podcast partnered with my sister and ITOC ITALIAN – For the Love of Everything Italian in order to start bridging gaps, making intercultural the norm and having a real massive impact on a global scale. As we are all connected.

It aligned so well with #Reawakeningbeauty as I have a clear vision to bridge people to better health, mindset and confidence. I strive for everyone to connect as a whole and know that we are all united. In the next couple weeks I am clearly going to share what Reawakeningbeauty means.

It’s so important for us all to know we are not alone and that we can take our health, happiness and mindset into our own hands and help others do the same.

ITOC MEDIA stands “for being committed to promoting our cultural society that lives with peace and harmony to the rest of the world through the universal language of English”

So going forward my mission is to share my skills and resources for my following to feel happy, healthy and be less alone. You can listen to the podcast at 6 am and 6pm daily. On new wave.

Who am I?

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Have you ever told yourself this story and stood in your own way? Who am I to share what I can do? Who am I to help others? Really who am I before I was told who I should be? Who am I if I’m not perfect? Who am I if this friend doesn’t like me and does my voice matter? …

These are all questions I’ve asked myself at one point in my life …

I’ve sat and pondered what if Thomas Edison had this thought, Oprah or Deepak…
what if they said who am I and didn’t share? What if their ego kept them small and they choose to stay silent?

I’ll tell who you are, you are presence, powerful and worthy of this moment of full acceptance of who you are in this second. You are an extension of this human race, a collective collaboration and I am thankful for you being part of Reawakeningbeauty.

You are special just as you are in your humanness.

Lots of love,
Reawakeningbeauty

Shawna Patruno, ibbocanada, Orangemodels, Canadian Model, Beauty Expert, Reawakening Beauty, Model, Model Management, Portrait
Photo Credit: @ibbocanada
Model: Shawna Patruno