The FRÉ Effect: Ellen de Werd

Every month we explore how FRÉ has transformed the skin of one of our ambassadors.

@ellendewerd 

About me:  I am the creator of WARRIOR Rhythm™ and WARRIOR Strength™, two new international group exercise formats. These formats empower every BODY to unleash their inner rebel through yoga flows, mindfulness, weight lifting and HIIT training. I am the Fitness Director at the Downtown Athletic Club of Eugene, Oregon. I am a wife and a mom of three grown kids and my non-fitness hobbies are painting and drawing.

My skincare journey

My face is a little oily while my legs and hands tend to be dry. I was such a tomboy most of my life and I didn’t really ever think my skin was something to fuss over. I was wrong.  Caring for our skin is as important as taking care of all of our other organs.  FRÉ came into my life at the perfect time and in the perfect way.  And truthfully, I was extremely interested in learning how to protect my bodysuit tattoo and my skin in general. 

I didn’t really ever think my skin was something to fuss over. I was wrong.  Caring for our skin is as important as taking care of all of our other organs.  

My bodysuit tattoo

My tattoo is one piece that covers me from ankle to wrist. My bodysuit style is inspired largely by Japanese tattoo art. I started the process at age 36 and finished 6 years later. I worked with the same artist, and would sit for 8 hours at a time. Sometimes, I would sit for consecutive days. I would go for these sessions every few months.

In hindsight, I can say that the process transformed me on the inside as much as on the outside.  Learning to sit and surrender to pain was one of the hardest things I have ever done.  

I became a better, more confident version of myself along the way.

I use argan oil as my base for everything. Take a look at  this video of me using it on my tattoo. I can picture my dad putting oil on a baseball glove to make it soft, shiny and supple again; I use it to renew my skin the same way.  There is an instant change to the feel, texture and appearance of my skin the second I use argan oil on it. I use it on my legs, hands, face, and on the dry ends of my hair.  

I have noticed that I have drier skin since being heavily tattooed. My big tattoo protection “secret sauce” is FRÉ’s dry oil, GLOW BODY, as a base with PROTECT ME on top.

Because of my bodysuit tattoo, I am basically a vampire who hides from the sun. The sun is TERRIBLE for tattoos. It dulls and fades them. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest, it is easy to hide from the sun. I have noticed that I have drier skin since being heavily tattooed. My big tattoo protection “secret sauce” is FRÉ’s dry oil,  GLOW BODY, as a base with  PROTECT ME on top. It is incredible protection with the moisture and the soft subtle fragrance of the oil.  I love it. 

 

My daily skincare routine

In the  morning, I clean my face with  PURIFY ME. (I used to clean my face with harsh scrubs that dried out my face and stimulated an overproduction of oil.  PURIFY ME is the first product that actually balances my natural facial oils.)  I use 3 or 4 spritzes of  I AM JOY on my face and neck and let it air dry.  The rose smell is invigorating and it tightens my pores. Then, I moisturize with  I AM LOVE or  100% Organic Argan Oil, and then I pull out my biggest beauty secret:  GLOW ME +!!!!  When I put it on, my face is its prettiest.  It looks radiant, even and soft.  I care a lot about UV protection, cancer prevention and anti-aging benefits. The cherry on top is that it literally makes my face glow. 

In the evening, I use  CLEANSE ME to remove my makeup and then slather my face in  RECOVER ME,  REVIVE ME or both!

I also use  DETOX ME every Saturday in a bubble bath after I teach my WARRIOR Rhythm™ class. 

 

My favorite FRÉ 

REVIVE ME is the butteriest, silkest, most indulgent treat for my face before bed.  I cannot go to sleep without it. 

Why I love FRÉ

I am grateful for the education about the science behind FRÉ skincare, and the female empowerment and sustainability efforts speak to my heart. You had me at “we plant a tree…”