We are so excited to introduce this month’s Odacité Kind of Girl, Remy Morimoto Park. She is an NYC based full-time recipe developer, health & wellness writer and founder of @Veggiekins - what started as an Instagram food log to help heal an eating disorder, now manifested into an extraordinary wellness blog that showcases food, movement, energy and self-care.

Specialized in vegan and gluten-free recipes, Remy focuses on whole food plant based ingredients with a deep love for edible flowers and the healing properties of plants. Outside of the kitchen, she is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, mindfulness coach and holistic nutrition coach with an approach to not only to have a healthy body, but also a healthy mind and spirit.

I originally created an Instagram account, with no intention of sharing anything publicly. It was actually an accountability log I used to hold myself accountable and check in with the therapist I was working with at the time. I was working to heal an eating disorder, and it was my way of logging my food but it ended up becoming a really enjoyable and fun process. It helped me to learn to love food, look forward to cooking, and making nourishing food for myself. From there it grew and my photography background really helped to elevate my content. Since then I’ve incorporated more of myself, and wellness as it manifests itself in my life--food, movement, energy, self care etc.

In the last year I really struggled with taking on too much. I still do that (and probably will always struggle with this) but I’ve practiced saying no, and reminding myself that although in the moment, saying no might not be the most comfortable thing, holding more space for things that I need is never something I regret. While I may not be working on as many projects as I was this time last year, I’m able to invest any additional time and energy I have into upgrading the quality of the content.

My approach to skincare is to stick to only non-toxic and vegan skincare items. Skin is our largest organ, and absorbs what we put on it, so I’m always mindful about ingredients. I also believe that what you put into your body is just as important. Our skin is usually a reflection of what’s going on inside our bodies, and we can feed our glow by eating good food! Lots of plants, healthy fats and hydration are key for me. When I target a skin issue, I try to attack it holistically.

Hydration, movement and gua sha. Although drinking water and movement aren’t necessarily 2 things you would consider “skincare”, they are 2 very essential components in my personal skincare routine. They really help to get my blood flowing and circulation going, which is what gives my face a healthy glow. Gua sha in the morning further helps with this, and there has not yet been a day where I’ve missed gua sha in the morning. It’s like my cup of coffee!

My absolute favorite products are the Serum Concentrates. I talk about the Bl+C Pimples Serum Concentrate and the Pa+G Hyperpigmentation Serum Concentrate endlessly because when I first tried the products out, it was the first time I had actually seen a noticeable change in my skin. I like the combo of both because they target my two primary skin concerns. It’s the only product I’ve ever purchased multiples of, as back up in case I run out!