Meet Tara:

The ADHD and Mushroom-Fueled Beauty Alchemist Who Does the Deep Dives So You Don’t Have To

Alright, let’s get one thing straight—I am not your average beauty blogger.

I’m a nerd. A musician. A sporty, crafty, high-energy researcher who will find out EVERYTHING about a topic and then spill all the tea so you don’t have to. I’m also the friend who randomly bursts into song because, let’s be real, every phrase has a matching lyric. 🎶

I thrive on learning. I have a curious mind that never stops asking: Why? How? When? And that’s exactly why The Alchemy of Beauty was born—because I know that the beauty industry (and the health industry, and the wellness industry) isn’t telling you the full truth.

If there’s a better way to heal your skin, balance your hormones, or transform your body, I will find it, break it down, and give it to you in a way that actually makes sense.

Let’s get into it. 💖

Why I Do This: My Battle with Breakouts & How I Found the Root Cause

Like a lot of you, I used to throw every product imaginable at my skin, hoping something would work. I had breakouts well into my 30s—not just on my face, but my arms, back, chest, and random places on my body.

Dermatologists gave me antibiotics. Skincare brands sold me miracle creams. None of it worked.

You know what did?
👉 Fixing my gut.
👉 Balancing my hormones.
👉 Cutting out toxic ingredients (in food AND skincare).

Once I realized that topical treatments alone were just a band-aid, I went full beauty alchemist mode. I started studying holistic skin health, herbalism, nutrition, and body detoxing—and the deeper I went, the clearer it became:

The beauty industry profits off of keeping us sick, inflamed, and desperate for the next product.

And THAT is why I’m here. Because you deserve to know the truth.

Why My ADHD Is Actually My Superpower

If you’ve ever fallen into a Wikipedia rabbit hole at 2 AM, you get it.

My brain lives for deep dives—so when I get obsessed with a topic (like gut health, holistic beauty, or why toxic ingredients are ruining our skin), I won’t stop researching until I understand everything.

That means:
✔ I save you time (you don’t have to read 10+ studies—I already did)
✔ I simplify the science (so you actually know what’s going on in your body)
✔ I find the REAL solutions (not just what brands want you to believe)

If you’re the kind of person who loves learning but doesn’t have time to research for hours, you’re in the right place. I do the work. You get the glow. ✨

What You’ll Find on The Alchemy of Beauty

Unlike most beauty & wellness blogs, we’re not just talking about skincare.

We’re diving into:
🔥 The gut-skin connection (because clear skin starts from the inside)
🔥 Hormonal health & beauty hacks (goodbye, period breakouts)
🔥 The TRUTH about product ingredients (yes, they’re hiding things from you)
🔥 Herbal remedies & DIY fixes (because nature got it right first)
🔥 The mind-body-beauty connection (because stress ages you, babe)

We’re also talking about the things “they” don’t want us to talk about.

Like how certain ingredients are linked to autism, cancer, and dementia. How your skincare might be damaging your microbiome. How your beauty routine is influencing your hormones.

Because you deserve to know the whole truth.

My Background in Beauty & Wellness

I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 20 years, and my journey has been anything but ordinary. It started with nails—creating tiny, intricate works of art and watching my clients walk out feeling more confident and put together.

But beauty isn’t just about what we see on the surface—it’s about how we feel in our skin.

So, I took things further:
💖 Certified in body contouring – Helping clients smooth out lumps, bumps, and refine skin texture
💖 Certified in PMU & paramedical tattooing – Specializing in scar & stretch mark revision to restore confidence
💖 Certified herbalist – Because true healing starts from within
💖 Holistic skincare expert – Bridging the gap between science, nature, and skin transformation

But my passion for health, wellness, and nutrition? That started LONG before my certifications.

I grew up in a home where wellness wasn’t about prescriptions—it was about prevention. We used herbs, essential oils, tinctures, and colonics as part of our everyday health. When we got sick? We didn’t go to the doctor—we went to the kitchen and the garden to create our own elixirs.

Now, I bring ALL of that knowledge—beauty, healing, and wellness—together. Because when you feel good, you look good. And when you look good, you radiate confidence and energy that everyone can see.

What’s next for me? Who knows—maybe functional medicine. But one thing is for sure—this journey is far from over.

Funny Beauty Fails & Weird Wellness Habits (Because I Keep It Real)

🙃 The Time I Shaved My Eyebrows
Yup. Full-on shaved. Thought it was a good idea. It was NOT. (Thankfully, brow growth serums exist.)

🤦‍♀️ The Time I Used Sun-In & Became an Orange-Blonde Disaster
Because every ‘70s & 80s kid had to learn the hard way that Sun-In is a lie. Add in teal eyeliner and Aqua Net, and let’s just say… it was a LOOK.

💩 My Monthly Colonics & Enema Routine
Most people hear “colonic” and go 🚨🚫. But detoxing your system regularly is a game-changer for clear skin, digestion, and energy.

🍮 My Guilty Pleasure = Crème Brûlée
I will never turn it down. Ever. Don’t even try me.

How I Want You to Feel Here

Like you finally found your beauty & wellness tribe. A place where we can question the mainstream narrative, share herbal recipes, and explore holistic healing together.

Because babe, this is true beauty alchemy.

💬 Let’s Connect!

📲 Message me or tag me @Beauty.n.Beyond on Instagram and tell me: What’s your biggest beauty or wellness struggle right now?