I will have a web site soon that will combine all the different elements of #MyStory and I will finally get to start telling my story. My web site will be HopeMovesMountians.com and TonyaPeat.com so visit! I want it to be a central area for all the resources, inspiration and this blog.
 Right now I want to tell you about something I am calling my Beautycounter Passion.
When I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer I went thru so many tests and met with so many doctors and everything I read listed the risk factors for breast cancer. I had none. One thing I did know is that I had no idea what ingredients were in the make up and skin care products I had been using the past 15 years for the make up and even longer for the skin care products. After some research I found out that the make up including lip stick and lip gloss that I couldn't live with out had known cancer causing ingredients in it. It became my mission to switch my family and myself over to safe products. A friend sent me a care package of Beautycounter products and I instantly fell in love with the face oil. Oil for your face? That's right! It was the beginning of a transformation for me and my skin and it was SAFE! I started looking every product I could think of up on the Environmental Working Group web site and downloaded the app to my phone so I could scan products in the store. I became a rep for the Beautycounter line and started advocating for it every chance I got. I would love to introduce you to Beautycounter. It makes me feel so good every time a friend places an order because i know that is one less hazardous product they have in their house. Please check out the web site and soon there will be a one stop place for all things Tonya Peat. www.beautycounter.com/tonyapeat
 Let me know what your must haves are or things you want to try. xoxo

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