Leah Novak

Hey, Joyous Beauty! I'm a wife, mother, and fitness instructor of 17+ years specializing in mind-body modalities. My passion is helping women find safe, non-toxic products for body, beauty and beyond.

5 Ingredients to Ditch in Your Everyday Beauty Products, Part 2

Jun 13, 2025 10 min read Clean Beauty

Part 2 of a three-part series on the Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Beauty Products, including a deep dive look at preservative systems and ethoxylated compounds, ending with five tips to help the body detox from chemical exposure.

The Great 90-Day Social Media Detox Experiment: The Preparation

Jun 11, 2025 6 min read Reflections

Musings about the beginning of a 90-day social media detox period in search of clarity of mind, more creativity, and increased productivity (and more).