Clean Beauty Products I’m Currently Using

My clean living journey began three years ago when we were struggling with infertility caused by PCOS. God led me to a holistic nutritionist that helped me move away from the “standard American diet” to one of fresh, whole-foods, remove toxic products from my environment, and provided appropriate food-based supplementation relative to my health issues. The result? My supposedly incurable PCOS was healed and I was able to conceive naturally without fertility medication. Other health issues I’d struggled with my whole life like acne, eczema, allergies and PMS, cleared up as well. Thanks to the power of real food and a non-toxic environment, I experienced whole body healing for the first time in my life!

Since then, I have become passionate about clean eating and living and am always researching and testing products that are healthy for me and my body AND that actually work. Some of my favorite places to shop for non-toxic products are Primally Pure, Follain, The Detox Market, Safe & Chic, Credo Beauty, and Beautycounter.

Below is a list of all the products I am currently using and recommend:

MAKEUP

Foundation: 14e Aloe Nourish Foundation – finally found the perfect clean foundation! Created with acne-prone skin in mind, 14e offers a buildable, medium-full coverage with a semi-matte finish. It’s got all the magical benefits of the foundation, but with light coverage, perfect for everyday use and quick on-the-go makeup applications.

Setting Powder: 14e Aloe Nourish Prime + Set Powder

Tinted Moisturizer: Ilia Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer

Concealer: Tarte Marajuca Creaseless Concealer (EWG Score: 2)

Bronzer: Beautycounter Matte Bronzer in Shade 1 (EWG verified)

Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer (EWG Score: 2)

Eyeshadow: W3ll People Natural Nudist Eyeshade Palette (EWG Score: 2)

Blush: PYT Beauty Blush (EWG Score: 2)

Lips: Honest Tinted Lip Balm (EWG Score: 1)

Mascara: Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash Extensions

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) or Primally Pure Lavender Complexion Mist (10% off with code MYCAH10)

Moisturizer: Indie Lee Squalane Oil (EWG Score: 1)

Lip Moisturizer: Primally Pure Lip Balm – I use Grapefruit during the day and Lavender at night before bed. (10% off with code MYCAH10)

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 and is the most effective product I’ve ever used to reduce fine lines, soothe the skin and treat hormonal acne. I’m so thankful it exists and can guarantee your skin will look and feel healthier after using this. I apply this at night before bed and like to use my Gua Sha Stone to massage in the serum.

 

BODY

Hand Soap: Branch Basics (10% off with code MYCAH) or A LA MAISON

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 Soak: Primally Pure Flower Bath (10% off with code MYCAH10)

Body Oil: Primally Pure Jasmine Body Oil (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.

SUNLESS TANNER

Beauty by Earth (EWG Score: 1 and good price point)

SUNSCREEN

Supergoop (EWG Score: 1) – I use this on Lively too.

TOOTHPASTE

Tom’s of Maine Whitening

HAIR

Shampoo and Conditioner: Beautycounter Shampoo and Conditioner (EWG Score: 1)

Dry Shampoo: Primally Pure Dry Shampoo – (10% off with code MYCAH10)

 

If you are just making the switch to safer products, here are a few things that might be helpful as you get started:

1. 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.
2. READ YOUR LABELS – If the ingredients contain a long list of things you can’t pronounce it’s likely 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.
3. 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!