Welcome to Your Year of Self-Love
A science-guided journey with 12 Teaspoons
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she realises something important:
Her body is speaking — and it’s time to listen.
Not in panic.
Not in fear.
But with curiosity, compassion, and informed care.
At 12 Teaspoons, we believe self-love is not a trend. It’s a practice rooted in biology. And in 2026, we are walking this journey with you — week by week — helping you understand why your hair, skin, energy, and hormones change over time, and how to support them gently and effectively.
This is not about “fixing” yourself.
It’s about working with your body instead of against it.
Why Self-Care Changes After 30
In your twenties, the body is forgiving.
In your thirties and beyond, the body becomes honest.
From a physiological perspective, several shifts begin to happen quietly:
- Skin cell turnover starts to slow
- Hair follicles become more sensitive to inflammation
- Hormonal fluctuations affect collagen, sebum, and scalp health
- Nutrient needs increase while absorption efficiency may decrease
- Stress hormones stay elevated for longer
These changes don’t mean something is “wrong.”
They mean your body now requires intentional support.
Research in dermatology and endocrinology consistently shows that hair and skin are non-essential tissues — meaning when the body is under stress, they are the first to show it. This is why hair thinning, breakouts, dryness, and slow regrowth are often signals, not surface problems.
Self-Love Is Not Indulgence — It’s Maintenance
We’ve been taught that self-care is a luxury.
In reality, it’s preventative health.
When you nourish your gut, manage inflammation, move your body, and support your skin barrier, you are:
- Protecting long-term hair follicle health
- Preserving collagen and elasticity
- Supporting hormonal balance
- Reducing chronic inflammation that accelerates ageing
This is why our approach blends internal care (Menop-Ease and Gut Rescue) with topical care (12 Teaspoons and Tati Love Skin). One without the other is incomplete.
Our Philosophy for This Year
Over the next 52 weeks, we will guide you through:
- The biology of hair growth and skin renewal
- Ingredients that actually work — and why
- Gut health, exercise, and stress from a female perspective
- Vitamins, minerals, and when not to supplement
- Contraceptives, transitions, and informed choice
- Routines that support consistency, not perfection
Every topic is grounded in peer-reviewed research, simplified into real-life language, and shaped by what women actually experience.
How to Use This Journey
- Read weekly — no pressure to “catch up”
- Apply gently — consistency beats intensity
- Ask questions — your curiosity is welcome
- Repeat routines — hair and skin work in cycles, not quick fixes
We encourage you to think of this year as a long conversation with your body.
Week 1 Routine: Begin Where You Are
This week, we invite you to do something simple but powerful:
- Notice your scalp and skin without judgement
- Observe your energy, digestion, and stress levels
- Commit to one small daily practice you can keep
Self-love begins with attention.
Practices to try
- Awake with gratitude
- 1 minute focused breathing with intention
- 5 minute stretching exercise.
Recommended Support (Optional, Not Urgent)
If you’d like to begin with supportive basics:
- 12 Teaspoons: Start with a foundational hair & scalp support routine focused on reducing inflammation and supporting follicle health
- Tati Love Skin: Focus on barrier repair and hydration rather than aggressive correction
We’ll guide you on when and how to build from there.
A Note From Us
This year is not about becoming someone new.
It’s about returning to yourself — informed, supported, and confident.
We’re honoured to walk with you.
With care,
12 Teaspoons
Nature’s care for skin and hair
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Kgadi
Looking forward to learning every week