Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey with the Maria Valentino line?

I am the CEO, founder, and cutting-edge formulator of the Maria Valentino natural beauty and wellness collection. I officially began this business journey over a decade ago, but have been creating natural products ever since I was a little girl. I pour my heart into every aspect of this company with the mission to help people become the healthiest, best version of themselves. From my unique patent-pending formulas and ingredient extractions to the custom-designed packaging, I personally create every part of my brand with love and healing intention. Every batch is even handcrafted in a high vibrational environment and infused with a combination of frequencies 432 Hz (harmonic intonation of nature) and 528 Hz (the same frequency as love). The MV line ranges from skincare and body care to ingestible supplements for Optimal Wellness Support™ to help people heal from the outside-in and inside-out. The collection is available at world-renowned plastic surgery clinics, celebrity salons & spas, dermatology centers, and luxury wellness stores across the United States and Costa Rica.

What is something most people don't know about you?

I am a true Gemini. Although I am often with large groups of people and in cities, I spend equal time off the grid, barefoot, and entirely submerged in nature.

What are some skincare ingredients you can't live without?

The MV Skin Nourishment Serum is the most powerful, natural skin healing serum available in the world. Every ingredient is a premium organic active ingredient that works in synergy to achieve optimal results for all ages and skin types. Packed with Reishi Mushroom, Full Spectrum CBD, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, omegas fatty acids, clinically studied Active Plant Cells, and more, this skin serum even offers natural SPF and includes no fillers of any kind. There truly isn't a single ingredient in this healing serum that I can live a day without!

What mantra do you live by?

“I AM” is incredibly powerful to say before anything. It puts forth the energy of being rather than of wanting to be. Every day I repeat, “I am happy, I am healthy, I am abundant, I am at peace.

What guidance would you offer to other women who are interested in pursuing a path in natural healing?

I recommend pursuing a path in natural healing to all women and men in every walk of life. Now more than ever, it is crucial to take our health into our own hands. My goal is to give people the knowledge and tools to heal themselves and those around them. There are natural alternatives available that beautifully complement every lifestyle.

How do you respond to concerns or stigmas surrounding the use of cannabis or mushrooms in skincare products?

Proper education removes all concerns. At the beginning of my journey, no one had ever even heard about Cannabidiol or any of its benefits, which presented its challenges. As a leader in this space, I’m the very first formulator of cannabinoids and mushrooms in skincare and wellness. I created an educational platform on my website to empower my audience to provide excellent information and offer the absolute best products for conscious consumers. There has been a major awakening, and people are looking to these plant and mushroom alternatives as natural medicine. I have built great credibility around this and filed a patent for the entire Maria Valentino Collection of natural healing formulas. The MV line of cannabinoid and mushroom products is endorsed by world-renowned microvascular plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr.Lu-Jean Feng.

Mushrooms are more closely related to humans than plants. They work with the body to strengthen and heal itself. The Endocannabinoid system allows CBD and other supporting cannabinoids to bind to the body and up-regulate homeostasis. When used with powerful botanicals, there is a phenomenal response. All of the ingredients in my science-based formulas have been individually used and studied for thousands of years in ancient medicine and offer remarkable benefits when combined with my patent-pending formulas. The results speak for themselves!

01/20/2020 A Heartfelt Message from Maria:

I wanted share something very personal. Two weeks ago I had breast implant removal surgery. I love the way I look now, and I'm thrilled to have my natural body back.

Life is a journey full of transition, growth, and self-forgiveness. I am extremely private, but this message is just too important. When I was 19 years young, I regrettably made the decision to alter my body, believing that toxic implants placed against my most vital organs would somehow make me feel more beautiful, or give me a false worldly validation. 

It’s wild because, I went through a major awakening in my early twenties with immense transformation. I live an all-natural, plant-based lifestyle, I don't wear makeup, use chemicals or even drink out of plastic water bottles. Getting implants was a very permanent decision, based off of temporary feelings that were uninformed.  

 But the path of self-discovery and acceptance that this has lead me down is invaluable. The truth is, I am not my body. I am a soul. My body is my vehicle, my temple - and it is absolutely necessary to be as healthy as possible to maximize this lifetime.   

Foreign objects in the body are ticking time-bombs. They cause inflammation and create an immune response. The body begins a constant battle as it tries to fight them. With breast implants, thick layers of scar tissue grow in defense that attaches to the muscles, chest wall, and breast tissue. This capsule must be very carefully removed along with the implant as it holds chemicals and heavy metals. Ruptured implants are not the only concern. Even if The implant is intact, the silicone outer shell releases harmful toxins into the body.

All around the world, healthy women who get implants are developing a multitude of autoimmune sicknesses. Breast implant illness is finally being recognized as the direct cause and manufacturers have even recalled their implants with links to cancer. It also makes you wonder - why are these implants marketed as "safe" for women who are in remission? 

The media pushes a very warped and unrealistic idea of what beauty is and there are societal pressures that we must overcome. Every year, 300,000+ women are going under the knife and putting their health on the line for this in the United States alone, and over 1.5 Million implants are placed annually worldwide. Fortunately, explant surgeries are also on the rise.

Breast implants must be exchanged every ten years, if not removed. Along with tens of thousands of dollars, this means a lifelong routine of surgeries and stress on the body for many decades. 

I am a jungle woman. I’m an athlete. I'm a black belt in karate. I love rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, biking, extreme outdoors adventure... I soon realized that having implants did not serve me, in fact they were entirely holding me back. My pectoral muscles were completely detached, I had no idea at the time that having implants meant I was giving up almost half of my upper body strength. 

My neck and back were in constant discomfort. For a brief time, I even had severe skin breakouts from the immune response. On top of that, the scar tissue capsule was constricting my breathing. I noticed it most intensely a couple years ago while diving in a grotto in the islands, when suddenly felt like I was suffocating. I couldn’t catch my breath and it was very frightening.  

For the last few years, I was waking up each day feeling almost claustrophobic in my own body and it was unbearable. It was as if I was aware of them all night in my sleep, recognizing that they were not part of me. 

 Because of my alkaline/vegan lifestyle, I thankfully was able to boost my immune system and combat breast implant illness symptoms, but the mile-long list of frequent, serious and fatal side effects are surely not worth the gamble. This was a difficult process with many devastating realizations as I learned the truth. The majority of surgeons don’t share this information. I made the decision to explant because I knew it was best for ME! I also was certain that I absolutely did not want them inside of my body when or if I am pregnant and breastfeeding in the future. 

After almost an entire year on the waiting list, divine timing finally allowed me to have removal surgery at the Feng Clinic, and I feel more whole, womanly and truly myself now than ever before. Dr.Lu-Jean Feng is the World's Top Vascular Surgeon specializing in breast implant removal. She perfectly performed a Bilateral Periprosthetic Capsulectomy.  My muscles are completely repaired and I am nearly identical to my God-given body.  

When I woke up from surgery, I immediately noticed that I could breathe better. My skin was a different color from increased circulation. My eyes were noticeably brighter, lighter green with more depth. And the pressure on my neck and spine was gone. It was a literal weight off my chest. 

There is unexplainable freedom, relief, and confidence in deciding that you honestly don’t care what ANYONE thinks of you, living your truest self, and choosing health over vanity. Optimal Health is Optimal Beauty™.  

 I am happy to close this chapter and open a new one of awareness. I certainly never judge anyone else for what they choose. But from the bottom of my heart, I can only hope that this will help other young girls and women - because these are the things I wish someone shared with me.

YOU ARE PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL EXACTLY AS YOU ARE! Live consciously. Love yourself. 🌸✨ Keep it real! MV

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