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Jen's Journal

Motherhood Identity Series with Jennifer Sanford from Shimmer Chef
Motherhood Identity Series with Jennifer Sanford from Shimmer Chef

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Minimalist Skincare Principles You Should Totally Embrace
Minimalist Skincare Principles You Should Totally Embrace

Jen's Journal

Why Treating Your Scalp Like Your Face Is The Future of Haircare
Why Treating Your Scalp Like Your Face Is The Future of Haircare

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Your Skin’s Microbiome Is Its Best-Kept Secret To A Balanced Complexion
Your Skin’s Microbiome Is Its Best-Kept Secret To A Balanced Complexion

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How To Support Your Skin Through Perimenopause And Beyond
How To Support Your Skin Through Perimenopause And Beyond
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From Jennifer

Ditch ingredients you can’t pronounce. The most effective ingredients come from nature.

Jennifer Sanford Shimmer Chef Founder, Chef & Esthetician

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Meet the Skin Microbiome. Everything Worth Knowing About Prebiotics For Better Skin
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Less Is More. Why & How To Detox Your Skincare Routine, Stat

Fermentation Supercharges Vitamin C

Fermentation makes vitamin C more potent and bioavailable. This process breaks it down for better absorption and infuses it with probiotics and skin-loving nutrients. At Shimmer Chef, our nine-day citrus peel fermentation creates nutrient-dense formulas that brighten, hydrate, and protect your skin while supporting its natural barrier and microbiome.

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Motherhood Identity Series with Jennifer Sanford from Shimmer Chef
Jen's Journal

Motherhood Identity Series with Jennifer Sanford from Shimmer Chef
Minimalist Skincare Principles You Should Totally Embrace
Jen's Journal

Minimalist Skincare Principles You Should Totally Embrace
Why Treating Your Scalp Like Your Face Is The Future of Haircare
Jen's Journal

Why Treating Your Scalp Like Your Face Is The Future of Haircare
Your Skin’s Microbiome Is Its Best-Kept Secret To A Balanced Complexion
Jen's Journal

Your Skin’s Microbiome Is Its Best-Kept Secret To A Balanced Complexion
How To Support Your Skin Through Perimenopause And Beyond
Jen's Journal

How To Support Your Skin Through Perimenopause And Beyond
The pH Factor: Why The Acid Mantle Is The Secret To Great Skin
Jen's Journal

The pH Factor: Why The Acid Mantle Is The Secret To Great Skin
Key Signs You’re Overdue for a Scalp Detox </span>(And How To Do It)</span>
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Key Signs You’re Overdue for a Scalp Detox (And How To Do It)
Understanding Skin Nutrition: What It Is, Why It Matters & How It’s Done
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Understanding Skin Nutrition: What It Is, Why It Matters & How It’s Done
Why The Best Hair Masks Are All Natural (But Not Homemade)
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Why The Best Hair Masks Are All Natural (But Not Homemade)
A Deep Dive Into Neurocosmetics For Better Skin
Jen's Journal

A Deep Dive Into Neurocosmetics For Better Skin
How To Support Skin Regeneration For A Glowing Complexion
Jen's Journal

How To Support Skin Regeneration For A Glowing Complexion
Winter Skincare: <span>How To Care For Skin When Temps Drop<span>
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Winter Skincare: How To Care For Skin When Temps Drop
Does Organic Skincare Matter?
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Does Organic Skincare Matter?
What Is The Skin Barrier <span>(And How Can You Repair Yours?)</span>
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What Is The Skin Barrier (And How Can You Repair Yours?)
How To Reset Your Skin When It's Completely <span>Out Of Control</span>
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How To Reset Your Skin When It's Completely Out Of Control
What Ayurveda Teaches Us About <span>Glowing Skin<span>
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What Ayurveda Teaches Us About Glowing Skin
How Fermentation Turbocharges Topical Vitamin C <span>For Great Skin<span>
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How Fermentation Turbocharges Topical Vitamin C For Great Skin
Everything Worth Knowing About <span>Prebiotics For Better Skin</span>
Jen's Journal

Everything Worth Knowing About Prebiotics For Better Skin
Why Fermented Skin, Scalp & Hair Care Is <span>No Passing Trend<span>
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Why Fermented Skin, Scalp & Hair Care Is No Passing Trend
Understanding The Connection Between <span>The Gut And The Skin<span>
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Understanding The Connection Between The Gut And The Skin
Less Is More: <span>Why & How To Detox Your Skincare Routine, Stat</span>
Jen's Journal

Less Is More: Why & How To Detox Your Skincare Routine, Stat
Why Understanding<span>—And Respecting—<span>Your Skin’s pH Balance Is So Important
Jen's Journal

Why Understanding—And Respecting—Your Skin’s pH Balance Is So Important