Tranquility Foods

You are rocking a crying newborn at 2 a.m., or you are watching your toddler scream on the floor because you peeled the banana “wrong.” In those moments, it is easy to feel: “My child is too sensitive.” “I am doing something wrong.” “Why is everything such a big deal?”

Once upon a Thanksgiving in a cozy town that always smelled like leaves and pie, there lived a girl named Ellie and her very serious dog, Biscuit. Every year, Ellie’s family roasted a big turkey. Every year, the adults said the same thing: “Turkey is the star of Thanksgiving!” But Ellie had a secret: she didn’t really like turkey.

Walk into any drugstore in the US and you will see CeraVe everywhere. Dermatologist recommended. Gentle. For “all skin types.” It feels safe. But have you ever flipped the bottle over and really looked at the ingredients? Have you ever asked, “What is this stuff actually doing to my body long term?” It is time to ask those questions.