BeforeAfter↔Defined jawline
2 years | Facial massage, protein-rich eating (chewing as exercise with steak) | my own experience
Welcome to My Sanctuary
I'm Maya, and I'm curious about how my body works. Years of eczema, acne and a restless gut made me want to understand what was really going on. So I trained as a beauty therapist, read the research, listen to people who know more than I do and test what I learn on myself. Here I write down what I tried, what changed and what I'm still figuring out.
Food, fabric, skincare and habits. For each one I write down what I tried, how long I kept at it, what changed and what I learned along the way. Some things worked, some didn't, and some I'm still testing.
What would you like to learn about?
Pick a topic: food, mind, body, hair, clothes or skincare. Each one shows what I tried, what I noticed and what I'm still curious about.
where to begin →a few of my
everyday favorites.
Got a topic you'd like me to look into?
Write it below. I read every suggestion.
How I pay attention
I don't test products to prove they work. I'm curious what my body actually does with them, so I read the ingredients, ask questions, check the research, and try things myself. I pay attention to what changes, and I write it down. If I notice nothing, I stop. If I do, it earns a place on my essentials list. It's just what I noticed, in my own process.
BeforeAfter↔
BeforeAfter↔Clearer pores
3 months | Consistent healthy eating routine, less skincare | my own experience
BeforeAfter↔Smoother skin
1 year | Consistent healthy eating routine, drink water, gym, less skincare | my own experience
Member stories
Testimonials
Thank, Helped me understand that healthy skin isn’t about more products, it’s about supporting your skin barrier.
Mary❤️
LizaThe blogs helped me understand that movement isn’t optional for your body, it’s necessary. And once I applied it consistently, I felt the difference.
ErickFAQ
Good to know
A few things people ask me, and a few things I'd want to know if I were new here.
Why did you start My Sanctuary?
Because I wanted to stop guessing. Why a breakout appears, how my eczema reacts to certain foods, what actually supports my gut. After school, most of us stop learning about our own body, and that never felt like enough to me. So I trained as a beauty therapist, worked alongside skin therapists and kept reading. I also noticed I forgot what I'd tried, so I started writing it down. This website is that record.
Who is this for?
For anyone who is curious about their own body and likes to learn along the way. You'll find what I tried, what I noticed and what I read. Take what's useful, leave what isn't, and keep asking your own questions.
Do you ever change your mind?
All the time, and I think that's a good thing. Research moves on, and my body changes too: what I needed at twenty isn't what I need now. When I learn something that changes the picture, I update what I wrote and share what changed.
Is any of this medical advice?
No. Everything here is my own experience and research, shared as inspiration. What works for my body may not work for yours. If you have a health concern or want to try something you read here, talk to your doctor or a qualified professional first. I still bring what I notice to mine, and the more I understand my body, the better those conversations get.
Do you earn money from the products you share?
Sometimes. Some links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what I share: a product only gets on my list after I've used it myself.
