Welcome to Consciously Glam!

Thank you for stopping by! I’m Antigone (pronounced AN-TI-GUH-NEE), wife & mama to 2 amazing kiddos. I was born & raised in the suburbs of Chicago, where I live to this day. I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a hospital setting for about 15 years, but left the field about a year ago because I needed a change and my kids needed me too. One thing you will quickly learn about me is that although you will usually find me with a fresh bare face, I LOVE all things skincare and makeup! Exercise makes me really happy, especially when I’m running or doing Pilates. And I’ll always have a coffee in hand – preferably a freddo cappuccino.

My Journey to Cleaner Living

Being a first generation Greek-American, I was fortunate to spend many summers in Greece soaking up the culture. It didn’t take long for me to realize how different the lifestyle was there. Life was slower paced, and people were always outdoors enjoying nature. I remember my family counting the number of times they went to the beach during the summer with pride and carrying it like a badge of honor. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t envious. Watching television wasn’t a thing and eating fresh, homemade meals with ingredients from your garden was the norm. Oh, and let’s not forget the daily 2 hour afternoon nap that everyone took. This thoughtful way of living stuck with me, but it wasn’t until many years later that I was ready to make some changes.

My 1st pregnancy made me dig deeper into the world of clean beauty & clean living. I wanted to make better, more thoughtful choices for myself and growing family. Eating organic and cutting out processed foods became the first priority. My focus then turned on the products I was putting on my body and using in my home. I quickly realized that options were limited and quality was inferior to more conventional brands. Luckily for us things have changed and the options are now endless for yourself, your family and your home.

I know this can be overwhelming, especially for those just dipping their toes into clean beauty. After many years of researching ingredients and testing products, I knew it was time to help people find products that make them feel good! This is a place where you can expect honest reviews and zero judgement for your choices. Remember, we are all doing the best we can. If you can’t part with your favorite perfume, that’s ok! But if you’d like help finding a cleaner alternative, I got you! I’m so happy you are here, and I cant wait to show you that you can make more thoughtful choices about the products you use and still feel GLAMOROUS!