For many years I have been thoughtful about what food I am putting in my body and now I have finally started paying closer attention to what I am putting on my body. A little late to the party over here but nonetheless this change is one I feel good about!
I recently switched up my beauty routine and began incorporating organic lotions, scrubs, oils and soaps in place of traditional products I have been using. It’s astounding how many harmful and toxic ingredients are allowed in consumer packed goods. I’m taking steps to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals, artificial fragrances and preservatives I am putting on my body because our skin is not only our largest organ, it is also porous. What we put on our skin gets absorbed into our bodies so it is worth it to pay attention to the products we are using and get more organic with our beauty routines!
Here are some of my favorite organic face and body products:
Organic Unrefined Shea Butter
- Amazing for all over body and face use to keep skin super moisturized. Good for preventing aging skin.
- I love it for my pregnant belly, lips and face.
Organic Jojoba Oil
- Jojoba oil is similar to the natural oils we produce therefore, it won’t clog pores and is a solid choice for those with sensitive skin. Jojoba oil has lots of vitamin E and B as well as antioxidants so it is also great for anti-aging and an all over non greasy moisturizer.
- I love it in place of traditional lotion and slather it on when I get out of the shower.
Organic Coconut Oil
- Fights off bacteria so apply it to your skin or take a spoonful by mouth for goodness on the inside too! Coconut oil contains high amounts of vitamin E which provides relief for dry skin.
- I love it for shaving to prevent ingrown hairs and as a natural shave cream to prevent razor burn. I use it all over when I get a sunburn and it has prevented peeling every time!
Organic Body Wash
- Dr. Bronners Organic Sugar Soap in Lemongrass contains no preservatives or detergents so it is ultra gentle on skin and it smells delicious.
- I love it for every day use as a body soap but it can also be used as a shampoo.
Organic Face Wash
- Nature’s Brands organic face wash is very mild, gentle and smells like the spa. It does not contain any detergents, chemicals or parabens.
- I love it for every day use to remove dirt, oils and make up.
Organic Face Scrub
- Herbal Choice Mari Facial Scrub is an intense exfoliator and works well at removing dead skin cells.
- I love it for a twice a week deep cleanse and wrinkle reducer.
Organic Face Serum
- Nature’s Brands Extreme Repair Serum has a plethora of oils but doesn’t leave you feeling greasy.
- I love for morning and evening application during the dryer winter months and once a day during the warmer months. It keeps my skin moisturized and glowing. Make up goes on well over it and it doesn’t clog my pores.
Natural Face Cream with SPF
- Herbal Choice Mari Natural SPF 15 Day Cream is free of parabens, sodium benzoate and other preservatives.
- I love it for day use to protect my skin from sun damage.
Organic Body and Foot Scrub
- Herbal Choice Mari Organic Body and Foot Scrub contains natural oils and fragrances and is free of harmful chemicals.
- I love it for a foot scrub to remove dead skin in those rough spots and all over to leave skin feeling ultra soft!
