Here’s the latest non-toxic personal care and make up items I’m using right now!
FACE
Cleansing Oil/Makeup Remover: Primally Pure Cleansing Oil (10% off with code MYCAH10)
Face wash: One Love Organics Easy Does it Cleanser (EWG Score: 1)
Exfoliating Scrub: Acure Charcoal Lemonade Scrub (EWG Score: 1)
Toner: Indie Lee COQ-10 Toner (EWG Score: 2)
Moisturizer: Indie Lee Squalane Oil or Follain Moisturizer
Face Serum/Anti-Aging: Vitner’s Daughter (EWG Score: 1) This is my holy grail beauty product. It does the job of 10 different serums/creams in 1 and I have never experienced something that can heal cystic acne overnight like this does. I apologize for the price tag, but can assure you your skin will be healthier after using this.
Lip Moisturizer: Primally Pure Lip Balm – I use Grapefruit during the day and Lavender at night before bed. (10% off with code MYCAH10)
BODY
Hand Soap: Branch Basics (10% off with code MYCAH)
Body Wash: Everyone 3-in-1 Soap (EWG Verified) We’ve been using this for years. My husband uses it as his shampoo and body wash (what is with guys wanting one product to do 5 different things?) I get this at Whole Foods, Target or order off of Thrive Market.
Body Butter: Primally Pure Body Butter – these smell and feel amazing! (10% off with code MYCAH10)
Body Lotion: Follain Everywhere Lotion
Body Soak: Primally Pure Flower Bath (10% off with code MYCAH10)
DEODERANT
Primally Pure – Hands down best one out there! Click here to read my full review. Use code MYCAH10 to get 10% off. I’m currently using the “Lemongrass” scent but I’ve used them all and they’re all wonderful. Blue Tansy can be a bit strong so if you’re trying Primally Pure for the first time I’d try the Charcoal or Lavender.
Little Seed Farm – This one is great too and the only one that has ever kept me dry, didn’t burn, didn’t make me stink etc like Primally Pure. The only con is that it’s a cream and has to be applied with your hands. Not a big deal at all, but I prefer the traditional deodorant application that Primally Pure offers.
SUNLESS TANNER
Beauty by Earth (EWG Score: 1 and good price point)
SUNSCREEN
Supergoop (EWG Score: 1) – I use this on Lively too.
TOOTHPASTE
HAIR
Shampoo and Conditioner: Beautycounter Shampoo and Conditioner (EWG Score: 1) The search for a good natural shampoo and conditioner was a lot like my search for a good natural deodorant. A long process with a lot of trial and error and money wasted. So thankful I discovered these gems from Beautycounter. Lathers beautifully, cleans my hair so well, smells good, gives me good volume… love it so much!
Dry Shampoo: Primally Pure Dry Shampoo – (10% off with code MYCAH10)
Hairspray: I don’t hairspray my hair very often so I’m still using this conventional hairspray. Any recommendations?
Blow Dry Heat Protectant: Still using an Oribe cream I bought two years ago. Once it runs out I plan on trying this.
Dry Texturizing Spray: I still love and will continue to use Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray on occasion (for events or photos).
MAKEUP
Foundation: Still trying to find the right one. Will do a full blog post on all the natural foundations I’ve tried soon!
Tinted Moisturizer: Ilia Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer
Concealer: Tarte Marajuca Creaseless Concealer (EWG Score: 2)
Setting Powder: 14e Aloe Nourish Prime + Set Powder (EWG Score: 1)
Bronzer: Beautycounter Matte Bronzer in Shade 1 (EWG verified)
Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer in Taupe- no EWG score available for this. It’s free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates but it’s still probably not the cleanest. I just really love this angled pencil but if you know of a cleaner swap let me know!
Eyeshadow: W3ll People Natural Nudist Eyeshade Palette (EWG Score: 2)
Blush: Just ordered this blush and am excited to try! (EWG Score: 2)
Lipstick: Ilia Lipstick and Honest Tinted Lip Balm (EWG Score: 1)
Mascara: Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash Extensions – I love this mascara!! Not currently ranked on EWG but all of their other products rank between 1-4 so I’m comfortable with it.
If you’re thinking about switching to safer products, here are a few things that might be helpful as you get started:
- START SLOW – you’ll get overwhelmed trying to change everything all at once. The first thing I swapped was my body wash and the next month (or the next time I ran out of a certain product) I’d pick another product and look for a healthier alternative.
- READ YOUR LABELS – If the ingredients contain a long list of things you can’t pronounce it’s liking not good for you (same goes for your food!). I like using the EWG website as my primary resource for researching products. This site is packed with important health information about many of the personal care items on the market today. EWG rates products on a 1-10 scale with 1 being the LEAST hazardous to your health. If the product I listed has an EWG score available, I included it in this post.
- YOU ARE NOT A “ONE SIZE FITS ALL” – God created us all individually so what works great for me might not be the best for you. As well, our bodies are ever-changing so what’s working right now might not be what works best in 6 months. Pay attention to your body and begin to learn what works best for YOU!
Some websites with great non toxic products are Primally Pure, Follain, The Detox Market, Safe & Chic, Beautycounter and I like following Organic Bunny, This Organic Girl and Green Heart of Gold for clean beauty recs.
Love when you do these posts! My absolute favorite mascara right now is the Honest Beauty Extreme Length Mascara + Lash Primer. Its a 2 on EWG and really great!!! Can’t wait to try some of these recommendations.