Hi Sweet Friends,
Twice a year, Team Crazy Sexy gathers for 3-4 days of dreaming, planning, budgeting (look Ma, I’m a grown-up!), and Crazy Sexy Love Notes card readings (a business brainstorm must).
The majority of my crew are ambitious and highly conscious women, so self-care is a huge conversation for us. We know that the more we care for ourselves, the better we feel and thus the more creative we are at our jobs. And I won’t lie—we all want to look fabulous too!
During a recent retreat, I asked my team for their favorite non-toxic product recommendations.
One of our new team members squirmed in her seat. Turns out she adores makeup and skincare but is clueless about non-toxic brands (another reason she chose to work with us, to learn about this shizzle!). When I asked how many lotions and potions she uses, she tallied over 30 products in her daily regimen! Like most women, none of the products in her regular routine were healthy.
The challenge we face today is that healthy products are not the norm.
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG):
“The average woman uses 12 products containing 168 different ingredients daily. Many cosmetic chemicals are designed to penetrate into the skin’s inner layers, and they do. Consequently, some common cosmetic ingredients turn up in people’s bodies. Among them: industrial plasticizers called phthalates; parabens, which are preservatives; and persistent fragrance components like musk xylene.”
Pause for a moment and count how many personal care products you’re using.
I’m talking about everything from your makeup bag to your shower rack. Surprised? Now, read the ingredient labels on those products. Even better, look them up at EWG’s Skin Deep database and see how they rate for things like cancer, immunotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. Do those same products feel sexy now? If not, you’re certainly not alone.
You might be feeling like you just don’t want to know. You’ve been using the same moisturizer, shower gel and toner for a decade and they work—end of story. If that’s your mentality, I hope you’ll reconsider. Slowly making more conscious choices is not only empowering, it’s an investment in your longevity and everyday health. These chemicals are serious. We don’t know their long-term effects and we can’t rely on companies to look out for our health. Here are some easy ways to get started with cleaning up your beauty routine.
Choose products that support your wellness and help you feel gorgeous.
5 Tips for a Healthier Beauty Routine (Ya Know, Minus the Yucky Stuff!)
1. Cut down on the number of products you use each day. Sometimes, cutting down on your body burden is as simple as simplifying your beauty routine a few days a week. Less is more!
2. Choose one day a week to wear zero (or very little!) makeup. You are stunning. Period.
3. Do your research and swap out one product per month. You don’t need to throw everything away and buy a completely new shower, makeup and skincare line this week. Choose an item that’s almost gone and look for a better alternative. Natural beauty blogs often have great advice (hello, Google). Check out the Skin Deep database and read reviews online. If women use 12 products per day on average, you could have a whole new healthy personal care regimen by next summer.
Getting started tip: This $19.99 skincare sample kit from Annmarie Gianni (one of my favorite skincare lines) is a great way to begin exploring healthier products. I use Annmarie’s Aloe Herb Facial Cleanser and Anti-Aging Facial Oil every morning and night. Not only do these two products help keep my skin blemish-free and moisturized, they take me on an aromatherapy adventure every time I use them.
4. Learn the basics and become a label detective. Don’t worry about memorizing every chemical. EWG has created this handy list of the top ingredients to avoid for women, men and kids. Print it out and keep it with you. (This is also great for those of you who don’t have a smartphone. But if you DO have one, don’t miss EWG’s Skin Deep app.) You may also want to check out Think Dirty. And if animal testing and cruelty matter to you (and I know they do) have a look at Leaping Bunny and PETA to determine if your beauty products are cruelty-free.
5. Choose safe sunscreen. Whether you’re gearing up for vacation or replacing expired bottles from last year (check those dates!), we’re all going to be buying sunscreen and heading outside this season (right?). So why not choose wisely? Check out my sunscreen blog for tons of tips!
But as many of you know, it’s not just about what you put on your skin. It’s also about what you put in your body.
In addition to safe skincare products, you know what gives me the best complexion? Eating nourishing foods, proper hydration, sweating, being mindful of my stress levels and sleep. So even though our personal care products are super important, beauty really does start inside. Building a non-toxic skincare routine is essential, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to having luminous skin you love…
5 Self-Care Tips for Beauty (From the Inside Out)
1. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of purified water daily. If you’re a daily green juice goddess, you can drink less.
2. Eat a varied plant-based diet high in raw organic foods, green juices and green smoothies.
3. Dump fake foods, sodas and so-called energy drinks and while you’re at it, reduce animal products like factory farmed and processed dairy. I don’t know about you, but dairy used to be a big source of skin issues for me.
4. Shake your ass-ets and sweat your prayers. Move your glorious body at least three to five times per week. Exercising in the fresh air and nature equals bonus beauty points!
5. Rest. Sleep is something we never catch-up on. Try to get eight hours of uninterrupted slumber between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
Your turn: How do you keep your skin healthy and glowing? Any tips for beauty from the inside out or safe products that have made a huge difference in your life? We’d really love to know!
Peace & conscious beauty,
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You are providing here some very useful and informative information about beauty care.Thank you so much for your post.
I agree with you that good sleep is crucial. No matter how good you eat or how expensive makeup you put on your face, you will not feel fresh.
I realy like this solution because i have many problems with my skin .
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A complete body moisturizer made of coconut oil is my favorite natural product. I apply it on my skin in the morning, which makes my skin glow and softens it too.
Liked your style of writing and your blog is very beautifully done. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks for sharing your valuable ideas. I am gonna stick to this three mantras if and when i try something new on my skin. Thanks once again !!
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VERY GOOD TIPS, INDEED VERY HELPFUL FOR ME.
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I beleave in natural products. I research on natural products of skin care. Your tips are handy for me. Thank you for sharing it.
Great Tips. I’m impressed. Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Good Luck
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Important issues and great solution. Thank you for sharing the post.
Great Beauty tips for skin, I would love to implement these on my skin and see the results.
If anyone has Acne and Anti-Ageing Winkle, Lanbena Hyaluronic Oil with Vitamin C is the best solution for it.
This is the awesome post.
I also use these tips in my daily life.
Such amazing tips, I love these sort of posts because there is always something new to learn in beauty and knowing the tips & tricks can make life so much easier.
Thanks for sharing this, this was much needed for me! I love using organic cucumber seed oil for everything for moisturizing my skin. rough knees and elbows, smoothing my feet and rough heels, cuticles and nails, chapped lips and I also use it for oil pulling.
Nice blog such a really great information.
Thanks for this. Let Me add Eating right, staying hydrated, the right frame of mind, suitable environment are My secret for a healthy skin
Its always better to avoid chemicals and use natural things. Great to see these awesome tips.
Amazing blog post. Really enjoyed reading this. Very informative content. We would like to see more such blogs from you. Thank you.
Amazing tips found, it motivates me to care my skin naturally. Thank you.
Great tips! Thank you for sharing. Some of these, I was not aware, but now I will try. Sunscreen and facial masks have always tried to use them regularly. I have found some more excellent tips here that can lead us to shine with organic products and especially essential oils.
These are awesome! I love checking out new Beauty blogs
This is such good advice, lovely!
Great List!! Thanks for writing this .. will come back to read more about skin care .
What about charcoal Mask ? I brought it from https://glowuptrendz.co and it really helped me a lot. Try Using it.
Thanks !!
Thank you for sharing such a good and natural tips which are very helpful .keep sharing it.
i ADMIRE THIS ARTICLE FOR THE WELL RESEARCHED CONTENT AND EXCELLENT WORDING .I GOT SO INVOLVED IN THIS MATERIAL THAT I COULD NOT STOP READING.I AM IMPRESSED WITH YOUR WORK AND SKILL. THINK YOU SO MUCH.
I always try to use natural product. try to maintain a healthy life style to keep myself beautiful..
You made a good point to choose safe sunscreen or sunblock especially during the heat of the summer. This should help in preventing sunburn or any type of rash associated with the heat. You may want to consult your doctor first and seek a recommendation for the best sunblock that is right for your skin. If I were to use sunscreen for my sensitive skin, I would definitely consult my dermatologist first. Thanks.
I love that you posted about skin care, personal care is really important especially that we cannot avoid aging. Keeping our skin healthy might be a little hard to maintain considering that it’s also a struggle and tempting to keep a healthy diet. I’ve been looking for some ideas on how I could keep my skin healthy since I’m feeling that my skin is becoming dry, I’ll take your tip about using an aloe herb facial cleanser and anti-aging facial oil every morning. I’m sure that it’ll help my skin to breathe and be moisturized. Keeping hydrated can totally add great improvement to our skin, I’ll be sure to avoid processed food as much as possible and maybe try to exercise regularly.
An interesting read. I believe we should all look for natural means to achieve our beauty goals, whether it is through good skin care, using all-natural products, or getting adequate sleep, which immediately shows its effects in terms of a fresher, more radiant look. Your skin care routine need not be very complex, as you rightly pointed out. Just make sure that all the products you use are natural, without harmful side effects.
Hi Kris, I love this – thank you. I’ve recently moved to London and my skin has reacted very badly, so all the more reason to take a look at what I’m putting onto it. I’m interested as to why you say that sleep needs to be between the hours of 10pm and 6am?
Each and every tips are very useful, I would like to share one information if we exfoliate our skin regularly then we can get glowing skin quickly, for that use some scrubs or go for microdermabrasion treatment.
Thanks for sharing! I love these tips. keep posting gurl!
Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of purified water daily.
Nice
I’m struggling to comprehend the first point in 5 self-care tips for beauty.
1/2 my body weight in purified water daily????
Are you really, really sure about that?
As 1 pint of water weighs just over 1 lb, half of the weigh of a 145lb woman means to follow tip #1 would mean drinking 72 pints a purified water a day?
Nope! Not going to happen! Just not physically possible.
I think tip #1 needs a serious review ??♀️
thats a very informative article, Am looking forward to read more of your articles so that i know what is right for my skin. Thanks so much..
Love everything you girls said in this article! Thanks for reminding about self care 🙂
Thank you for this post. This post tips is very helpfull for glowing skin. This tips also give you a good health and glowing skin.
is`s very easy way to make your face skin beautifull , lighten. we should maintain this routine everyday for skin health.
Hi admin,You have shared awesome natural beauty tips which i feel really useful for me. I was searching this from very long time. I will definitely apply above written five self care tips for beauty and to make my skin healthy and glowing. Thanks for sharing this great information.
Love your post =) Thanks for the tips. I personally also like to stay hydrated ALWAYS. My glass water bottle is my precious baby =)
I truly appreciate your working guys, thumbs up.
Great job, tips are helpful and easy to apply. thanks for sharing with us. After reading this, I am starting to research all natural beauty products. So, I came across to an online ayurveda store, i.e. kamaayurveda.com. One can explore a huge collection of ayurvedic products from hair care to skin care.
I use coconut oil as my makeup remover and I use Ora’s Amazing Herbal skincare products! Still looking for a good shampoo, conditioner, and body wash though. I’ve tried several natural , or close to natural, ones and they’re ok but I’m wanting to get my hair to grow again and get thick like it used to be!
Our skin gets exposed to varied amount of dust, smoke and heavy pollution resulting in dryness, dullness and more which is basically, lifeless skin. Cleansing ensure that the radiance of the skin is maintained. Only if cleansing is done properly, your skin accepts different products with ease, like moisturizers and facial masks.
I use coconut oil for everything! I love using it as a makeup remover and always load more on at night before bed. Along with creating some of my own products using essential oils, I also absolutely LOVE the company Face Naturals. I regularly use their deodorant (the first natural deodorant that actually works for me, after trying SO many), face lotion, body wash, mud mask, and soaps.
Over the years I have tried plenty of products for face, body and hair. I must say nothing beats baking soda and coconut oil. Baking soda is an absolute best exfoliator for skin and body. Takes away dead cells, minimizes pores and cleans deeply. None of the exfoliators I have tried are this effective. Coconut oil is terrific eye make up remover and body moisturizer. Don’t forget drinking lots of water first thing in the morning to wake up your organs ,green juice and eat lots of fresh produce.
I use (chemical-free) “BeautyCounter” products. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and would like to sample the skin care and makeup, let me know. Here’s their story along with some amazing statistics and facts worth noting… http://www.beautycounter.com/our-story/#ourmission
I love using grapeseed oil as facial moisturizer. Also, I just started using lemon juice and salt as a facial scrub (a few times a week). It makes my skin feel about 20 years younger (and gives me a lovely glow).
I am so passionate about cutting back on the number of products we use. Ladies, let’s spend more time and money improving the world and less time and money worrying about our beauty routines!
Great idea to do a round up of all one’s products. That was very revealing! Half my products are natural and kind to animals. The other half isn’t and my make up is the culprit. So time to start phasing out the baddies and find a natural animal happy replacements. Thanks for getting me to an audit.
Thanks for this great article Kris! I’ve been thinking hair dyes lately and have avoided them for about a year. Do you know of any good and safer hair dyes?? Lots of Love! Fiona
Also, here are some of my fave skin care tips! I use coconut oil as my moisturizer, everywhere! I use honey for bug bites, burns or small cuts. I use Noni juice on my face before I moisturize and am also a big believer in using organic green tea (cooled off of course!) as a pick me up for my skin! Green tea perks up the skin around me eyes while also combating sun damage! I also love Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics products and Rocky Mountain Soaps. 🙂
Devita! They have the best sunscreen. It’s light and works. I also use their day and night cream. No crap in it and feels like heaven. Acure also has great products. The Sea Kelp Scrub is the bomb!
Any suggestions for minimizing pores? I feel like I can put loose change into them, they’re so big!
Thank you for framing it up so perfectly! I totally believe that less is more and Annmarie’s products are amazing!
I use Beautycounter, and I could not be more in love with the entire line. It is verified by the EWG, and it’s high-performing, smells great, and it feels great. They use the strictest safety standards in the industry.
Arbonne products have taught and given me all the above in your great Tips. They are all Peta Certified, free from from parabens, formalthahydes, mineroils and more. I switched my whole familys personal care and mine, even down to cosmetics. The detox body range is amazing to. Like so many others I knew nothing about toxic ingredients before and was shocked I also love the Plant-based and gluten free nutrition. I believe more and more that over time using toxic ingredients are contributing to many health issues. We can do our best by cutting down even a little at a time which is what I did. I love helping others also choose products that are pure, safe, beneficial and have a website where ingredients on every product can be freely checked. ?
I’ve been using Shea Terra skin care products for several years. I once used Ann Marie Gianni’s products, and loved them, but I decided that the amount I was getting for what I was paying was pretty obscene. I love that Shea Terra products are made by women who otherwise wouldn’t have an income. They are pure, organic, and fairly traded. Plus Tammy, the owner, gives back to charity. It’s a wonderful organization. The oils, the creams, masks, everything is simply superb. And the amount I get for the price is absolutely wonderful and I love that I’m helping women in Africa to make a fair living. Thanks Kris for this wonderful post. It has a lot of useful information.
I was impressed with your glowing endorsements of the Annemarie Gianni products, because I admire and respect your perspective so much, Kris. Although I had a hunch … I ordered some products anyway, and sure enough, they are highly fragranced. Albeit with non-toxic essential oils, but highly fragranced nevertheless. I am very allergic to fragrances and cannot tolerate them on (or near!) myself. This is a huge nuisance and problem for me, because I live in a highly fragranced world. I use a fragrance free facial skin care line, which is not non-toxic, but it is what it is. Body, hair, personal care, home care and cleaning products are all non-toxic and have been for years. If only Ms. Gianni’s products were fragrance free! I’m sure they’re as wonderful as you say! If anyone has any recommendations for non-toxic fragrance free facial skin care, I’d be interested. (In the meantime, I’ll continue to use Paula’s Choice products.)
Thank you!
Love that you are bringing this to everyone’s attention Kris! I oil cleanse at night with coconut oil and use Annmarie Gianni’s products in the am. Coconut oil all over my body as moisturizer. I still use some Conventional makeup but check EWG or Think Dirty first. I also shampoo less than I used to. It’s baby steps, but I’m getting there! And the more toxic stuff I cut out the better my skin looks!
Jojoba oil!
Yeah. It seems that we need to start learning more about ingredients of our daily skin products. Skin is one of our greatest asset, don’t you think? Plus, No make-up day seems to be interesting idea.
Thanks for the great tip. I always try to do all things which you told.
Self care is very important.
if we are fit then it will be able to do all things easily.
Pores and skin Whitening Tips
The majority of us wish to look younger looking and fair. For this we try lots of cosmetics and additional tiresome treatments. The truth is that this is often built possible with slightly dedication and the accurate research. There are several hand made skin whitening products that will help become fairer
Best 2 homemade Skin tone Whitening Products
Citrus Pack
• Gather the actual orange peels in addition to dry them inside the sunlight.
• Enable them be presently presently there till they acquire fully dried.
• Now work them and produce a fine powder.
• If you need to apply this, then add activity raw milk with this powder and produce a fine paste.
• Await it to acquire completely dried concerning the face.
• Then clean it off after a few minutes using lukewarm h2o.
• It might be applied daily on top of that.
Sandal facial Skin tone Bleach
The ingredients would be the following:
• Sandalwood powdered ingredients
• Orange liquid
• Cucumber fluid
• Tomato fluid
Mix these correctly and create a superb paste. Put it upon on the skin tone. Then wait with this to get totally dried. It will help you have bright in addition to light colored skin using a an even regularity & complexion.
Everyone wants to put their best look forward, from head to toe. But, dull and dark skin can play spoiler to your otherwise perfect face. So girls, if you are looking for some natural remedies to get your beautiful and radiant skin back, here is a solution. Try out some do-it-yourself facial packs made out of Aloe Vera. Aloe vera is great for every skin type.
Thank you for the fantastic article.
right now i have ordered samples from annmarie gianni and it is great so far, so my favorite as of now. it smells so great, and balances my skin
I’m loving my Annmarie Gianni skincare that I recently ordered. The Aloe Herb Cleanser smells amazing!
Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel for dry patches on my skin, bug bites, or when I get a little extra sun
I have been using Ann Marie’s products and they have transformed my skin. I think I even sleep better with her glorious facial oil – not only does it smell wonderful, but it is working some magic as well. I also like to use organic shea butter too and keep a big jar under the sink to “massage” my kids off to dreamland. Thanks, Kris and AnnMarie
I alternate Argan Oil and Coconut Oil!
1) Hair Conditioning treatment once a week
2) Oil pulling
3) Make up remover
4) Lotion
5) Body and Facial massage
6) cooking and baking!!
I hope it’s all natural because I love the good ‘ol Rosebud Salve on chapped lips, itchy skin, etc.
Rosewater! So many uses. So refreshing and feminine!
Annmarie Gianni’s Sun Love (facial sunscreen) — love it!
One drop of sandalwood essential oil under your armpits instead of deodorant. It smells divine and masks any body odour all day!!!
I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which causes my skin to be very dry and it itches , especially on my legs. I started using AnnMarie Gianni’s Coconut Body Oil and I also use Spectrum Naturals Coconut Oil to deal with the dry skin and I have seen a vast improvement! My skin is soft and doesn’t itch any more! I absolutely love AnnMarie’s skin care products! I rarely wear makeup and I feel so good about using her products on my face and body. I don’t have to worry about the dangerous chemicals that I’m putting into my body when using her products. I love that!
Coconut oil!
LOVE LOVE LOVE AMG’s Coconut Honey Mask (yum!) followed by her Anti-aging facial oil! Cures winter dry patches like magic! Thanks Kris and Anne Marie for this giveaway!!!! <3
Bubble and Bee have some amazing products. I love their pit putty deodorant cream. It comes in several natural fragrances, is organic and works great.
I enjoy making my own, a bit of Shea butter, coconut oil, Tanamu oil, jojoba and some essential oils – i mix it up!
Coconut Oil!
I love Annmaries Repair Serum! DoTerra Essential oils are my favorite thing for helping my body heal itself! Essential Oils have changed the way I care form my family!
Love Face Naturals Organic Grapefruit and Bergamot cream deodorant
Coconut oil is my go to. I use it to make deodorant, toothpaste and with essential oils. However I can’t live without Annmarie’s rosemary peppermint body wash. It wakes me up!!
The natural skin care product that I like for my face is organic coconut oil. I also use olive oil for the rest of my skin for long winter months in the North East. With a few drops of lavender essential oil added for scent it’s yummy. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a heavy feeling.
To be honest I don’t have any non toxic products at the moment except for my 100% pure Mascara…but I’m working on adding new products so I can take better care of my skin. I just got a sample kit of annmariegianni for Acne prone skin..I’m hoping this will replace my proactive cause I know there’s bad stuff there…
I’ve been trying for the past year to use better products on my body and face, and honestly I feel that when I actually wash my face every night and do some gentle exfoliation my skin looks so much clearer and tighter than I don’t want to use make-up. It makes going make-up free so much easier!
I love argan oil! I use it in my hair and on my face. I also love AnnMarie’s Ayurvedic Facial Scrub! It’s amazing.
I love argan oil, best moisturizer!
Hi all,
I use handmade soaps that my mom makes. I was also using Burt’s Bees products, but then I found out the company was purchased by Clorox, so now their approach may be different and I don’t know if the quality is the same…
Thanks for the giveaway, Kris, the products sound great!
I’m trying to educate myself more and more and hope to kick all of my toxic products to the curb. That being said, coconut oil is replacing a lot of my former products. I can’t get enough of it! I use it for makeup remover, face and body moisturizer, homemade body scrubs, hair masks and lip balm 😀 Looove it.
I discovered arfican black soap. It’s all natural made with cocoa pods, shea butter, plantain skins and palm tree leaves. It’s great for the skin, I love this stuff!
I dont wear makeup and actually rarely wash my face. But when I do I really like dr bronners lavender wash. Also in times when my hormones are out of wack and acne happens, a dab of apple cider vinegar really helps.
Naturopathica’s Aloe Cleansing Gel!
Organic Coconut Oil! La Tourangelle Organic Artisan Oils is the brand. It’s amazingly versatile. I will admit I am a bit biased though as I LOVE the smell of coconuts — but this product is awesome! I use it as a body moisturizer, to take off make-up, as my facial moisturizer, cuticles, as a deep conditioner for my hair when needed… I add a scoop of organic brown sugar and use it as a body scrub — works great on your feet… and I use it to cook with!
Coconut oil as body lotion!
I use apple cider vinegar mixed with water as a toner to help balance the PH of my skin.
I mix AnnMarie Gianni’s Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser with her Ayurvedic Scrub and a bit of warm water every other day for a nice all-in-one cleanser! My skin is so soft afterward!
I love Calia shampoo. The ingredients are few and simple. Does a great job too! Thank you so much for the chance to win. This giveaway is amazing!
I use Body Shop products and see that they are pretty high on the toxic scale. I tried a sample of AnnMarie Gianni’s anti-aging and loved it. I have heard good things about the Neroli mist and want to try that as well. It would be great to win this basket and share it with my friends!!
Charcoal soap from Sunshine Soap Company, helps with faces that tend to get oily.
I love the Honest Company’s sunscreen and bar soap- completely free of harmful chemicals. The soap foams beautifully and smells wonderful!
Right now I am using LaMer Products. I have been sick every single month this past year and very tired and not sure what is going on, so I am doing a cleaning of my cabinets and my food to try and get a hold of this. My doctors are so overwhelmed, that they dont seem to have the time to help me, so I am on my own adventure into healing. AnnMarie Gianni is my first stop into facial product line.
I use Annmarie Gianni! I recently ran out of my products and was using a regular soap bar. My face broke out within a week!
Here is my routine:
Small drop of Aloe Cleanser mixed with a small amount of dead sea scrub. Massage and rinse. Spray with Neroli Toner and put a small amount of Normal/Combination Facial Oil.
Placing an order today.
Natural skincare is the one area that I am sorely lacking in knowledge. Just started looking into products which I can substitute, hope to learn from everyone here!
I have been using a sample and travel set from Annmarie Gianni, I love the products! Now I need to save up for the full size versions. Thank you!
Neem-based cream – awesome for my eczema
My product of the moment is a Neem-based creme/lotion – clearing up my eczema slowly but surely
I love using organic surge as a body wash it is natural and therapeutic. I love Bite beauty lipsticks as they are food grade and very nicely pigemented
I love using a cream cleanser such as Sukin cleansing lotion, it is so gentle and calming for the skin. I love to use Suki facial lift ultimate firming cream to plump and lift tired and stressed out skin. I also use Ren’s serum together to boost the effects. I use Badger brand sunscreen to protect from the sun and it is all natural with nontoxic active ingredient zinc oxide as the natural sunscreen. My skin has been through so much stress and environmental pollution and divorce stress takes a huge toll on your youth and complexion. I would love to incorporate more natural beauty products to my routines in the future to help my skin retain some of its life back.
I like using Antipodes grapeseed butter cleanser for washing away dirt and makeup. I use rosewater by evanhealy to hydrate my skin and just regular coconut oil to moisturize whenever needed. I love natural beauty products!
I like to use Dr.Bronner’s liquid soap for cleansing the body and a nice lavender spray mist that I make myself. I also use Tarte primers and foundation for makeup. I like to use Calia Shampoos as they are great for balancing the hair and revitalizing the hair follicles.
I love Jurlique’s Rose Balancing Mist. It is so refreshing!
For my hair, I use coconut oil as a deep conditioner, and Giovanni regularly.
I use Dr. Bronner’s and a brush for my body, except my face and sensitive bits I use Alaffia cocoa and shesa butter soap. I haven’t found a cream I love, so I am using Cosmo out of Italy, it still isn’t perfectly natural but it seems better than anything comparable I have found at department stores. I add frankincense oil to it. My all over body cream is cold pressed coconut oil and Red Bird naturals body creme which was a gift I love!!
I just found Crazy Sexy and I am excited to have a forum where we can learn together!
I just ordered an Annmarie Skin Care sample kit and can’t wait to try it! My favorite natural, non toxic product is coconut oil, it’s so versatile. Like others have mentioned it’s great for removing make up as well as using it as a hair and skin moisturizer. I’ve recently started trying more all natural skin care and make up, tomorrow I’m going to make a vitamin C serum: 2 tsp Camu Camu powder(has up to 60% more vit C then an orange),
2 tsp distilled water. Mix until powder is dissolved then add 2 tsp. vegetable glycerin. apply to face, neck etc. after cleansing and toner. Serum should keep for a week.
Coconut oil! ….great in the kitche…great in the bathroom…great in be bedroom!
I like using ‘Pure Anada’ Green Tea & Grapeseed Hydra (Facial) Lotion for normal & oily skin. It works and I feel great using it because it has amazing & natural ingredients.
I love AnnMarie Gianni Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser — it freshens, cleans, and smooths my skins. It truly has done wonders. Great for the mornings!
Coconut oil! I use it for oil pulling, face oil, dry hair mask. And I eat it, too
I love Annmarie Gianni’s skincare line! My favorite natural personal care product is pure aloe vera.
I’m obsessed with coconut oil! I especially love the brand Skinny Coconut Oil it’s 100% raw coconut oil out there. I use it for everything; from cooking, to moisturizing, to oil pulling. It’s my absolute favorite
I love emu oil!
First time visit to your blog, love it.
I am really trying to eat better, clean green in my home , and use natural products for skin care and cleansing. For soap I love the Oatmeal and Honey Goat Millk Soap by Goat Milk Stuff (awesome stuff and smells fantastic, even my hubs insists on using this soap in the shower) and my fav beauty regime must have is the Annemarie Gianni anti aging eye cream, a truly fantastic product. Thank you for the chance to win a prize basket that is completely amazing and generous!
I’m 28 and was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma this month (cancer in the lining of my stomach). I’ve already taken steps to overhaul my diet & beauty products. So far my favorite find has been Tata Harper’s lip treatments. I would love to try these.
Dr. Hauschka lip balm!! It’s a little pricey, but it works so well that I don’t need to apply more than once or twice a day, so it lasts longer than other brands!!!
My favorite non-toxic beauty product is raw honey! AS both a cleanser, mask, and ingredient for other DIY skin products.
I love mixing essential oils with neem oil. Its amazing 🙂
100% shae butter!
I love using the line from Kahina Living Beauty – especially their 100% Argan Oil on my face. I learned about their products line from an awesome blog on natural beauty products at No More Dirty Looks.
Dr Bronner’s has forever replaced my body wash! The documentary on him and his company made me try his soaps and I never went back to the bad stuff:)
My favourite and almost only skin care product is organic, virgin cold-pressed coconut oil. I use as a body moisturizer and on my face at night. I use it to wash my face both morning and night – sounds odd to use oil as a cleanser but i rinse it off with warm water and just pat my face dry – it leaves my face feeling really soft. For an occasional facial scrub I mix coconut oil with some Himalayan salt. I use it as a lip cream, massage oil, as a lubricant … and for oil pulling which works as a natural teeth whitener, antibacterial agent and detoxifier. If my hair is really dry I rub a very small amount in my hands and use it on the ends as a hair conditioner; I also leave it on overnight as a deep conditioner occasionally and wash it out in the morning. I use coconut oil to remove mascara. I eat a raw food diet and it is the only oil I include in my diet. The only other products I use are organic shampoo, conditioner, day cream and soap, mascara from Lush and Green Beaver’s Splendicious Lips lip gloss if I want some lip colour.
I love Annamarie Gianni’s Dead Sea Scrub. I feel like a new person after using it.
Dr. Bonner’s! And their lip balm is dreamy!
I go nuts for coconut oil! It’s the best!
My favorite all-natural product is the oil free vitamin C moisturizer from Avalon Organics. Since Kris is such an awesome animal advocate, I know she’ll especially appreciate one of my biggest criteria for choosing products: that they not be tested on animals. My fingers are crossed to be able to try AnnMarie Gianni’s Skincare! Like all of you, I love love love products. And like you, I’m committed both to nontoxic products, as well as cruelty free ones. Thanks! XOXO Jessica
My favorites all come from Ann Marie’s line. If I had to pick one, it’d be a difficult choice between the Dead Sea Scrub and the Repair Serum. Her line has changed my skin.
About a month after I started using her products, everyone started commenting on how “something looks different” and “you look great” and “whatever you’re doing is working, keep it up.” And you can’t beat that!
My favorite product is Meow, Meow, Tweet!’s deodorant. It took me a long time to find a vegan, cruelty-free, chemical free deodorant that actually worked and this one is AWESOME!!
I absolutely can’t live without my Hammer Lips lip balm from Hammer Nutrition in Wintermint:
http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/hammer-lips.hl.html?navcat=body-care
It’s first ingredient is apricot oil–YUM! I only need to use it once a day when the weather is dry or before going into the sun in summer time (has zinc oxide). Hammer Nutrition products Rock!
I like useing Aveeda face lotion.
I love to use coconut oil as a moisturizer, but had no idea as to its additional uses until now. Great idea with the posting of comments — learning about all sort of options that sound amazing!
I love to use coconut oil as a moisturizer, but had no idea as to its additional uses until now. Great idea with the posting of comments — learning about all sort of options that would amazing!
Oh, that beautiful basket of clean skin care goodness makes me salivate. 😀
Bubble and Bee raspberry lemonade scrub, Annmarie Gianni anti-aging facial oil, and Dr. Bronner’s everything!
Jojoba oil is amazing – I use it on my skin before drying off after a shower to moisturize, and in my son’s baths in the winter to soothe and heal his rash-prone , itchy skin.
Sugar is my favorite natural skin care product. You can add lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, lavender and you can use white or brown sugar to make a scrub that will take off dead skin and make your skin shine.
Love AnnMarie Gianni skincare. My skin has never looked better:-)
One of my favorite products is called SW Basics of Brooklyn makeup remover. Using only three ingredients of organic sweet almond oil, organic olive oil and organic jojoba oil, it not only removes even my waterproof mascara, it’s also a great product to rub the leftover on your skin and won’t cause breakouts! My favorite part of this company is that they are animal friendly and their products are vegan. Enjoy! 🙂
At the moment, my favorite product is Vintage Tradition’s tallow. My face is finally clearing up! Weird, but it works.
My (new) all time favorite personal care product(s) are AnnMarie Gianni’s Anti-Aging Facial Oil and Herbal Facial Oil for oily and acne prone skin. I use the Anti-Aging Facial Oil every morning and night. I only use the Herbal Facial Oil on blemishes and it zaps them overnight. My (old) favorite is coconut oil. I eat it right out of the jar, cook with it, use it for oil pulling every morning before brushing teeth, remove eye makeup with it, and use it daily to moisturize my skin. My favorite way to eat it is on a cracker with sunflower seed spread, an instant cure for my sweet tooth!!
Right now my favorite is Annmarie Gianni Coconut Honey mask to rehydrate after winter dryness. It is soothing to my skin and my mind!
I love Acure cell stimulating facial mask and Giovanni avocado &olive oil hair mask (Both from Whole Foods). I use Trader Joes organic coconut oil everywhere…as a moisturizer, on my gums , in the nose (it helps with dry nose from antihistimines) and it is a great cuticle softener. And in cooking!
I love to use coconut oil for everything! It is an amazing moisturizer & makes my skin glow! It is a great flyaway tamer in my hair, not to mention that it is more affordable than the average cosmetic moisturizer or hair serum.
I switched to Dr. Bronner’s tea tree oil liquid soap several years ago and never went back. I’m an avid runner and used to get frequent break-outs on my back or backs of my arms — but now they are always clear! After switching to Dr. Bronner’s, I slowly simplified my personal care routine — eliminating all chemicals and fragrances. My skin and hair are healthier now at 54 then when I was 34 🙂 (a clean diet, sleep, meditation and a fabulous husband also help of course!)
I love the fact that this is this month’s giveaway. This is one area that people need to be informed on! If you’re transitioning from products and want to try a line that is organic I would recommend Eminence, http://www.eminenceorganics.com. My favorite product from this line is the Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum, on the website it is described as a “Potent eye serum with Natural Retinol Alternative and Swiss Green Apple Stem Cells”. Our eyes are very sensitive and the skin is thinner so putting anything that’s filled with chemicals around our eyes can be scary, this is a great product. The downside is this line can be expensive so I recommend making your own skin care products, as many of you have already posted I love coconut, all skin types can use it and it is packs with natural antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial properties. Also a natural antioxidant. You can find at home skin care recipes using coconut on http://www.pinterest.com , I found this one and liked it. Homemade Anti-Aging Face Cream Makes about ½ cup (lasts about 3 months) Ingredients ¼ cup almond oil 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons beeswax ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil 1 tablespoon shea butter and Essential oils of choice (optional). Also if you’re dealing with breakouts you can add tea tree which also has anti-microbial properties, or baking soda can be used with water to create a paste to help with eczema. Love Skin Care! NJOY
Coconut oil and almond oil as a moisturizer and makeup remover
For women, I think its essential to stay away from antiperspirant and use a natural deodorant. There are tons of articles on this topic (blogs, EWG, Food Matters, Dr. Mercola, etc.)
I have tried TONS of natural deodorants and yet I could not find one that worked for me.
Below is the recipe that I have been using for the past 2 years and I LOVE IT! A little goes a long way, this batch will last for months, so its a great cost savings DIY too… BONUS!
Homemade Natural Deodorant
6-8 Tbsp Coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (arrowroot is preferred)
5 drops of tea tree oil
5 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, etc.)
Mix all the ingredients well using a spatula, put it in a sealed container and its ready for use.
I use Druide deodorant, Earth Safe shampoo and conditioner (although I’m trying out a new brand, ONEKA, that my Beautiful Boss Lady gifted me from a “green” tradeshow that she participated from recently).
My choices of toothpaste have alternated between Green Beaver, Druide and Desert Essence brands. I am, however, going to try making my own in the near future..
As for my face, I use Green Beaver Purifying Grapefruit Face Wash. To moisturize I use Sigrid Natural Skin Care Products which, between myself and my Beautiful Boss Lady Sigrid, we handcraft with love in our little shop in Ontario, Canada.
Love coconut oil!
I have very thick course curls and my favorite thing to detangle with is aloe vera juice. It makes detangling easier and hydrates!
I use Mountain Sky Soap on my face and body, Castor oil on my face as a moisturizer or the AnneMarie Gianni line and almond oil or coconut oil on my body. No toxins!
I use organic Sea Buckthorn Seed oil on my face to replenish and improve my skin tone. I have also discovered Rice Vinegar ( mixed with cool water) as a Hair Rinse. It leaves my locks soft and full of body. I have yet to try AnnMarie G and looking forward to trying ALL her products. Self Care is so important to our well being. I have finally learned this truth. So, before you go to bed tonight, rub some Organic Virgin Coconut oil on your feet and put on a pair of cotton socks. Wake up to soft, beautiful feet.
Mychelle has been my go to for facial care for years!
Mychelle has been my go to for facial products for years. They smell so yummy too!
My favorite natural products are Annmarie Gianni’s (especially aloe-herb cleanser, anti-aging serum and many more!). And I also LOVE Keys products. Their eye butter makes my eyelashes grow and they make the best pure totally natural sun screen that makes your skin glow!
Do like coconut oil, so does my husband. Since re-starting chemo, odors have been bothering me, I’ve been using Avalon Organics ‘Aloe Unscented’, and my skin likes it!
My favorite non-toxic personal care product is Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap in lavender! I also really like alba Bontanica products for sunscreen and face creams!
Anti Ageing Facial Oil – with Organic Rosehip, Avocado, Almond & vitamin E – amazing!!!! Bought from greenpeople.co.uk
Extra virgin coconut oil + sugar scrub on my face (& sometimes on my body in the shower)! The sugar doesn’t dry my sensitive skin out like a salt scrub, and coconut oil is naturally anti-biotic/fungal/inflammatory so it helps clean and moisturize too 🙂
My favorite nontoxic skin care product is a facial mask I make myself: avocado, local raw honey, and a sprinkle of oatmeal. Besides being yummy…. it leaves my skin feeling refreshed!!
I love to keep coconut oil in my SHOWER! Its a wonderful way to condition your hair before you shampoo. I love to shave with it. I also drench my whole body with it after my shower and then towel pat my body dry. I feel totally silky and moisturized from my head down to my toes!
I swear by organic Argan oil for day and organic virgin coconut oil for night. Tea tree oil for blemishes. And I make my own body lotion using coconut oil, cocoa butter, vitamin e oil, and lavender!
My TWO favorite all natural, non-toxic products are Dr. Bronner’s lavender scented soap that I use for body wash/face wash and even as a household cleaner, and coconut oil that I use for facial moisturizer, body lotion, cooking oil, almost anything else that I can sneak it into! 🙂
I have been loving Simply Divine Botanical’s natural deodorant ‘Keeping Abreast of It’. It encourages lymphatic circulation and drainage, is made of high quality ingredients, and it smells wonderful! (I love the scent so much that I have been tempted to try and wear it as a perfume, lol! 😉
My favorite natural, nontoxic personal care product is Dr. Bronner’s Hemp Castile soap! I really like the peppermint scented one (fresh and tingly!)- these soaps are pretty concentrated. Before finding this soap, I’ve never taken a shower and walked out feeling so clean while using so little. I’ve also read that it’s a great household cleaner if it’s diluted, have yet to try that!
I use coconut oil to remove my eye make-up and my eyelashes have honestly grown since I started doing this!
Coconut oil! I use it on my skin and hair. It’s not fancy but it keeps my body beautiful
I use Living Libations products by Nadine Artimis. They seem to be the most pure and she is an expert on herbs and essential oils.
I like Organix shampoo and conditioner
Organic coconut oil! I use it to remove my make-up, as a lip balm and lotion for dry skin, and as a mouthwash for “oil pulling.”
This article is amazing, you have completely changed my way of thinking on so many levels Kris! I thank you Kris! I have actually switched from my last eyeliner to Ava Anderson’s eyeliner. I know it is minor, but it actually works better than the one I was using before. I am slowly but surely switching all of my cosmetics. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration Kris!
I’m falling in love with the Oil Cleansing Method! Instead of washing my face with harsh soaps, I’ve been experimenting with using different blends of oils. My faves to throw into any blend include: sunflower oil, hemp seed oil, rose hip seed oil, tea tree oil, lavender essential oil and Argan oil.
My favorite thing to use is tea tree oil! It helps with breakouts, razor bumps, and I have even used it in place of deodorant 🙂
I’ve been reading all the comments and suggestions posted and you know, I need to switch from olive oil for my facial moisturizer. Thank you Kris for giving me the opportunity to read what other women have enjoyed using! 🙂
Baking soda mixed with water into a paste is an excellent facial scrub. It is far better than expensive products and extremely gentle on the skin. Your face feels clean. Blackheads are removed. Wrinkles softened. It’s so inexpensive and is natural and safe for yourself and the environment.
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To keep my skin super soft I exfoliate with a sugar lemon juice mixture and use eminesce tinted moisturizer
I tried the $10 skincare sample from anne marie skincare for acne prone skin and I LOVE the citrus cleanser, herbal facial oil and mud mask! I have only used it for 3 days and can already see a big difference in my skin: no new acne and the acne blemishes are slowly going away. Awesome!!!
I love the kitchen products that can do double duty as what we traditionally think of as personal care products. Neck to neck at the top of the list – Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar and Coconut Oil.
I am new to natural products and am loving all your emails with great healthy tips! Until I can afford a good natural skin care line I just make sure to put coconut oil everywhere everyday, keeps my skin nice and smooth 🙂
I use Dr. Bronner’s Rose castille soap as shampoo and body wash, coconut oil as moisturizer, and the occasional epsom salt bath. I’m lucky to live in Seattle where makeup is never expected, but if i decide to rock it i’ll use Josie Maran foundation and I really love RMS beauty products for eyes, cheeks and lips. Oh, and i’ve been cleansing with a Go(Bo) Away Acne bar soap that is really helping me out while i try to figure out how to take better care of my liver and lymph!
I love natural herbal oils, essential oils, thermal earth etc…..all that is natural
A beautiful product line I am currently using a few of is the Australian Bush flower beauty products called LOVE SYSTEM : ) I love that they all have healing flower essences in each of them.
It is so encouraging that people like Annemarie care profoundly about women’s health and is making such an amazing range of products. I have tried a sample kit only which was so gorgeous. : )
I started using Sweet Leilani makeup products about a year ago and I see a big difference with my skin. I use to always struggle with redness & little pimples on my nose but this brand is 100% natural and it feels really good on my skin. Plus, it’s local (Canadian base company not too far from where I live) and I just love the brand story; It was initially built from a desire to help women, men and children who suffer silently from the effects of cancer, burns, and scarring. Working from a spare bedroom in her home, LeiLani volunteered with the Cancer Society to cut and style wigs and educate with makeup how to cover and camouflage skin discoloration due to the side effects from undergoing cancer treatments.
Sweet LeiLani than expanded into a complete line of cosmetics that are infused with anti-inflammatory and calming properties that benefit and enhance the skin for those suffering from milder conditions like rosacea, eczema, etc…and looking for better beauty products, . With patients referred from across the province, she realized her products needed to be more commercially available.
So now she has expanded into a full line of Cosmetics that offer those with and without skin conditions a better beauty product.
It’s affordable (which is SO great!) & 100% natural. Couldn’t ask for a better product!
My favorite natural personal care product is organic coconut oil.
Very new to natural skin care and enjoying everyone’s suggestions. Learning so much!
My favorite natural non toxic personal care product is definitely coconut oil. I use it to remove my makeup, to hydrate my skin and hair and cook with it; it’s truly an all in one product that I couldn’t live without!!
Avocados! About once a week I smear avocado in my hair after shampooing, leave on for 10-20 minutes then rinse and shampoo again. I love how soft it makes my hair!
Just plain water makes my face happy.
I’m a simple gal. Coconut oil.
I love Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil. It is great for replacing other lotions and oils for your entire body! It is a great eye makeup remover. Mix it with sugar for a body scrub. Great for a shaving lotion too. Best personal lubricant. I use it whenever I am cooking with high heat. I take 1 tbsp. before my meals to help with digestive issues. I love it!
skincredible, by simply divine botanicals
Currently, my favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product is Thorne Organics Manuka Therapy Cream. It’s so creamy and keeps my dry skin beautifully moisturized.
simply divine botanicals: skincredible
Sukin deodorant
These products sounds amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome brand with us:) My main go to is coconut oil (my favorite use is eye makeup remover). I also love Tom’s deodorant and I’ll never look back.
I have tried every ‘natural’ cleanser for my acne under the sun with no results before deciding to cut out cleansers completely. Now I scrub with a clean washcloth and use my own blend of hemp seed oil, jojoba oil and tea tree oil as a moisturizer (no clogged pores!) As scary as this transition was, my skin cleared up and evened out almost immediately! I always use a mask of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar twice a week.
I would be lost without my crystal deodorant! Life saver!
I promise I’m not just saying this in hopes of increasing my chances to win . . . Ann Marie Gianni’s Neroli Toning Mist is fabulous. I didn’t think spraying something on my face could make a big difference in how I feel, but it truly does. Love starting my day with it.
I also love coconut oil. I use it for about everything. Organic, virgin, unrefined, cold-pressed I believe is what I get.
I love RMS Uncover Up, as a new mom this definitely helps me look a little more rested. I also am using Yuli Cell Perfecto pm serum and it is really good. But it would be unbelievable to try Anne Marie’s skin care. I’ve heard it is pretty amazing!
I adore Desert Essence’s Thoroughly Clean Face Wash with tea tree oil! It’s kept my skin looking so clear ever since I started using it, and I love the zippy clean sensation the tea tree oil leaves on my skin!
I start my day with drinking warm lemon water to PH balance and alkalize my body. I use organic virgin coconut oil on my face, feet and nail cuticles. For an after shower body spray I use fractionated coconut oil (stays liquid) with a mixture of various 100% pure essential oils; all from DoTerra or Moringa Oil. I use 100% Moraccan Red Clay as a facial mask weekly.
I did order the $10.00 sample kit from AnnMarie Gianni and I simply love the Dead Sea Facial Scrub and the Anti Aging Facial Oil!! I would love to purchase some of the products but they are somewhat out of my price range. I do understand these products are more expensive to manufacture and are well worth the price, I just cannot afford them right now having just recently opened my own business. I am able to use the DoTerra products because I have signed up to distribute them and get them at a lesser price than retail. I would be so excited to win the AnnMarie Gianni Skin Care Package and would share them with my Nutritional Health Coaching Clients and share the wealth!! If I believe in a product I can sell the pants off them!!! 🙂 Wishing myself luck
My favorite product is my homemade shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo I make is a 1T to 1 Cup of regular tap water ratio and the conditioner I make is a 1:1 ratio of vinegar to water. You can use euther ACV or white vinegar. AC vinegar seems to work really well for those with dry scalp or dandruff
Dr. Bronners (I love the peppermint, so refreshing!) and coconut oil are a must in our household- We make our own bar soap and deodorant, and have so much fun doing it =)
I would love some great makeup recommendations =) I don’t use much- concealer, bronzer & mascara……
Blessings!!
I am new to natural skin care and am so excited to learn more! For a start, I have been using coconut oil as a moisturizer after I shower. I am looking forward to learning more about products that other people love to use.
I actually love Annmarie’s products especially the face cleanser and repair serum. It would be wonderful to win even more of her products. Coconut oil is great for anywhere on the body!
I am not always vigilant about reading my labels but recently started researching less toxic skin care products. I have used Doctor Bronner’s off and on for years and I just started using Bare Minerals and Josie Maran makeup. Loving the Josie Maran so far!
I use castile soap for everyday washing hands and body.
I am a devotee of Josie Maran products, especially the 100% argan oil for hair, skin and nails!
Truself Organics Detoxifying Facial Mask – great for my skin and just 3 ingredients.
I love Korres Greek yogurt moisturizer, Goes on light and cool, feels great!
I am in the same boat as many who use coconut oil for just about everything: body, face, and hair! I also recently traded in my chemical-laden full strength antiperspirant for a completely natural deodorant cream made by a holistic nutritionist here in Toronto! Her line is Joyous Natural Beauty Essentials.
Like so many others, my favourite is Coconut Oil! From oil pulling to makeup removal, moisturizing, hair conditioning, in homemade deodorant and toothpaste…I use it everyday and love it!
I use Dr. Bronner’s soap for all soap needs and am a big fan of coconut oil for a natural moisturizer.
I would love to try this new skin care line!
coconut oil for moisturizer, tarte cosmetics & sunscreen, bare minerals
I love using coconut oil. Also, hot water with lemon is great for my skin!
I make my own lotions using the best organic oils, and beeswax that I can find, and use therapeutic grade essential oils in them. I also wear minimal makeup most of the time.
My favorite natural skin care product is coconut oil. I have started using it as my night cream, which helps the last bits of my makeup come off and it smells so good. I also love adding my doTerra essential oils to anything – epsom salts, sugar scrubs, etc.
(I am already signed up for your crazy sexy newsletter – amandalaroo@gmail.com)
🙂 (:
I love tarte!
Aztec secret indian healing clay, plenty of green, water, and a good night’s sleep!
I found RAD soap co products at our local farmer’s market in Schenectady, NY. My husband & I love the soaps, moisturizers & facial day cream!
My favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product besides Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil (inside and out) is Jeneuvia Skin Tightening Eye Serum
Coconut oil! I keep mine in 3 places: the kitchen, the bathroom and in the bedroom 😉
I am just learning about natural facial products ….right now I use coconut oil for everything! 🙂
I’ve got extremely sensitive skin, so I’ve tried–and tossed–thousands of products. I’ve recently found Elta Daily UV and am enjoying actually being able to wear a sunscreen, but it has only been a few days, so time will tell!
I love AnnMarie’s Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser. I also just ordered the sunscreen and can’t wait to try it!
I have two favorites I recently can’t live without…100% pure cocoa butter and the citrus mint facial cleanser from AnnMarie Gianni.
I absolutely love AnnMarie Gianni’s new product, Sun Love. I have very fair skin, have lived in Florida most of my life, and have already had one experience with skin cancer. Needless to say it has been clear to me for a long time that sunscreen should be a standard part of my skin care regimen but trying to find a non-toxic sunscreen that I could wear on my face has been challenging…until now. I tried a sample of the Sun Love several weeks ago and couldn’t wait to buy a full-sized bottle. It is lightweight, has some tint (but not too much) and smells wonderful. It is hands down my current favorite product.
I love a product called Saje Naturals made in Canada. Unfortunately, we don’t have an EWG here so for products made and sold here it takes a bit of research to find out if they are safe. I don’t always get it right but hopefully these ones are ok because they are amazing!
My favorite skin care product is Tates Miracle Conditioner. This is a multi-use, completely organic product – for hair, skin etc.and made with love from the Tates family farm. I enjoy their other products as well – such as their toothpaste, deodorant & fingernail polish remover.
Last fall I read about AnnMarie Gianni’s skinincare line and decided to try it. This is the first natural skincare products I have tried and love them! I use the anti-aging serum, anti-aging eye-cream and anti-aging facial oil. I also skip make-up on the weekends or days off from work. If I do need to wear make-up on these days it’s very minimal. I have found my skin looks and feels better without make-up.
I used to use a lot of lotions and potions on my face and spend a lot also. I used to use high end products from a well known perfume company. Then I read the book Toxic Beauty. What an eye opener! Now I use Tonya Zavasta’s face cream. It smells like vanilla. Talk about aromatherapy while moisturizing your skin! Coconut oil is the best body moisturizer and makeup remover. More aromatherapy. Heaven. And don’t forget to juice every day. True beauty comes from within.
I use organic coconut oil as my moisturizer. I cover my whole body with it before I go to bed. I use it on my lips, and condition my hair with it.
I make my own body scrub with organic brown sugar, coconut oil and add essential oils like ginger and lime.
I have been to two non toxic body product parties….kinda like a cookie swap. From the 1st one, I took away my favorite deodorant that I have been using for one year. It is 6 Tbsp. solid coconut oil, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1/4 cup arrowroot. I put it in my old deodorant ‘sticks’ which makes for easy application!
My favorite natural skincare products are by Aubrey Organics. Their products are all natural and very reasonably priced. I especially love the Luminessence Lift Face Cream. It’s a real skin brightener!!!
I really like AnnMarie’s Neroli toning mist, so refreshing!
AnnMarie’s Neroli Toning Mist because it smells so good!
After attending a seminar held by Kassie of Kasia Organic Salon in Minneapolis, I began to think differently about my skin as an organ that was absorbing crazy chemicals into my body through all my hair products, skin and face products…As a cancer survivor, I have discovered a love for oils and clean products.
I absolutely LOVE AgeLess Skin Serum. Check it out!
http://www.kasiaorganicsalon.com/products/ageless-skin-serum/
My favorite personal care item is coconut oil! I use it for everything.
AnnMaries’s Radiant Skin Silk is one of my favorites! Even great on my face during the harsh winters.
Hi, tks for this great content. I am just starting so I am going to check all my products right away, I use makeup occasionally so now I am really happy about that!! Still I need to do a lot of research!!!
I love Coconut oil to moisturize my skin!
I LOVE AnnMarie Gianni Herbal Oil! Essential!!
I use Moisturel night cream recommended by my Dermatologist.
I use Moisturel night cream recommended by my Dermatoligist.
I love Burt’s Bees products and have been using them for years. My favorites being the soap bark and chamomile deep cleansing cream and tinted lip balm.
The Pure Naturals line from TVAL skin care has a couple of nice options.
And I love that it is made locally here in Newfoundland, Canada. : )
http://tvalskincare.com/home.php?cat=81
My favorite natural non-toxic personal care product is actually Annmarie Gianni Dead Sea Scrub. It makes my skin feel so nice and soft. I absolutely love it and have shared it with my friends.
When I started my switch to better products I thought of what I use most in a day and that is by far hand soap! I love jenuinely pure foaming hand soap.
My favorite product is the AnneMarie Anti-aging serum!!
I mix a drop of Young Living’s Frankincense essential oil in my anti aging oil from AnnMarie. My skin has never looked better!!
Drinking veggie & fruit juices. I make a banana spinach flaxseed juice every day and it is delicious. It keeps me energetic and healthy!
I have really fallen in love with Acure and 100% pure for facial cleansers and make-up. I like the products are vegan, free of chemical, and free trade. I also like Dr. Bronner’s for body wash that doubles as a household cleaner. They also have a pretty awesome view on running a company and respect for employees throughout the supply chain. And Andalou Naturals for curly hair care 🙂
My fav natural product is our Body Butter, in Pure scent or Milk and Honey scent. Love it!
A few natural brands (aside from Annmarie) that I really like are Evan Healy and Celtic Complexion. Both lines are simple and natural and work really well for a variety of skin types.
I switched from lotion to skin oils a few years ago and it has been great!
I use AnnMarie’s anti aging oil (thanks to your recommendation;-) ) on my face and a dropper bottle of 1/2 organic Sesame oil combined with 1/2 coconut or almond oil on my body.
I would love to find a more effective deodorant and mascara though…. I use natural daily but have the chemical stuff for those days that I need to not smell or really want to look great…. surely I just haven’t found the right product yet.
Evening Shade Farms face tonic and face serum. Awesome !!
My go to organic goodie for all things inside and out is coconut oil. My favorites are Trader Joes and Sprouts brands. So good for so many things I can’t even begin to list them all. Head to toe awesomeness!
What’s my favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product??? Well coconut oil of course. It smells good, tastes good and is so great for pretty much anything that needs pampering. It is my go to goodie!
I use AnnMarie Gianni’s Anti-Agng Facial Oil, RepairSerum and coconut oil.
Wow! What an incredible Giveaway!
Coconut Oil is the top cosmetic I use inside and out! I love having it for everything, but it is especially lovely to use on my husband… wink wink….. hopefully not too much info! 😉
My favourite products are Annmarie Gianni’s Anti-Aging Facial Oil & Serum, plus I also use products from Arbonne, Khiels and also make my own body butter, facial cleanser and deoderant.
My favorite serum right now is Andalou naturals(fruit stem cell science). It’s also non GMO.:0) winter months I use Burt’s Bees day lotion with clary sage for my dry skin.
My favorite product is Annmarie Gianni’s anti-aging facial oil. I love every product I’ve tried from her line. Nothing makes my skin look or feel better!!
Loving coconut oil right now for a face/under eye moisturizer! I just get a big jar from Costco 🙂
Love Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer.
I use the DeVita line of products for my sensitive skin.
I just started using DoTerra essential oils skin care line. I’m in a “exploring stage,” as I trying to find what works best for me. I love the natural smells of the essential oils. I use coconut oil as a make-up remover. I’ve tried using coconut oil as a moisturizer but it does not seem to penetrated the top layer of my skin. I feel like it sits on the surface without absorbing. Any advice?
I did try apple cider vinegar as a cleaner/toner but my husband complained about the smell (It was strong :)!)
Ok, I have no idea how you will be able to come up with just ONE winner for this amazing giveaway?! 😉
It seems everything I use and love has been mentioned many times over and I did not even read ALL the almost 3000 comments…
What I can add, thinking I did not see it previously is only:
touch your skin with love, look at yourself with love, drink lots of water and brush your entire body daily, possbily add face yoga. 🙂
Desert Essence is my favorite non-toxic shampoo. I use Tea- tree and eucalyptus. Wonderful! And not too expensive which is great for my student budget 🙂
That’s easy, coconut oil. For hair, face, body. Everything!
Aloe Vera gel used under a facial moisturiser, keeps away my acne rosacea.
I love jojoba oil as a natural moisturizer for my face. Also, I will put jojoba oil on damp hands, then follow that with pure shea butter. That helps my hands look smooth and young.
My natural, non-toxic personal care product? Water, inside and out. I started reading the labels about 10 years ago so it was easy to make the decision to discontinue using the products.
I love Mineral Fusion products. They are gluten free, vegan, and corn free! They are my go to products.
I love dr bronners liquid soap and have been using eclos facial care.
I use a lot of olive oil, sometimes mixed with essential oils. It’s less expensive coconut oil and its super greasy lol! I use it as a deep conditioning treatment for my sensitive curls, a makeup remover, a lotion for dry days and as a finishing oil on my hair. This thread is over-flowing with great tips that I look forward to trying. Thanks guys!
My favorite natural skincare product is almond oil.
I use Josie Maran Argan Oil for my moisturizer (day and night), and her whipped body butter after every shower. I love that her products are all natural, and use many of her cosmetics as well.
I’ve just started using AnnMarie Gianni’s products, and I like the cleanser and the toning mist. I just bought her Mother’s Day package and am anxious to try her sun products as well. The first best thing I do in the morning is drink a large glass of lemon water. I feel like it cleans from the inside out.
I use virgin coconut oil for everything! My hair, moisturizing my skin, shaving my legs, and oil pulling.
children’s toothpaste: Kiss My Face obsessively natural toothpaste
children’s care products: Healthy Times Shampoo and Healthy Times bath soap
my shower gel: Kiss My Face
my shampoo: Earth Science (no fragrance)
my toothpaste/lotion/hand soap/detergents: The Honest Company
Skin care: raw organic coconut oil at night. All other products are all from Origins
I am still looking for healthier make-up. Haven’t found it yet.
Hope this helps anybody.
I love to use Coconut oil as a natural beauty product. My hands, my feet and my hair…awesome!
I love Badger sunscreen fro summer fun with my daughter.
Coconut oil! It’s the ultimate all-purpose beauty product. I particularly like it as a moisturizer for face and body and an eye makeup remover.
Personally I love coconut oil ad am eye makeup remover! I’ll also dab some under my eyes with some vitamin N to leave on overnight 🙂
I am so in love with natural products that I can’t even choose just one! In my experience, switching to natural beauty and body care products has no negatives, only positives. When we switch to natural we are using products that are healthy and nourishing for our bodies and quite often then work even better than the chemical-laden products out there because they are in harmony with our beings! Some of my favorites are Vapour Organic beauty for lip and cheek colors when you want that extra pop! W3ll People has a beautiful foundation that I love to use (although I use it sparingly now because I usually prefer bare-faced!). And I am lucky that a local natural beauty products store carries my favorite Shamanuti activated charcoal cleanser. Perfect for those hot sweaty summer days when you need to detox your pores! The activated charcoal does wonders for congested skin, yet the cleanser is gentle enough for everyday use.
I love EO’s Rose Geranium scented products — lotion and body oil. xo
I’m loving all of this great information! Feeling encouraged and supported by seeing my favorite products already discussed at length — coconut oil, Dr. Bronner’s soaps, good water. I also love Epsom salts for soaking baths, especially when muscle soreness is present and think sleep is the best thing ever. My most helpful beauty-and-mood product this winter (in the dreary NW) would have to be daily sitting with a natural spectrum light, combined with daily meditation. I know these two practices helped me be more balanced and upbeat all season. Now that the sunlight is a little more plentiful, getting outside for movement and fresh air is critical. I use pure olive oil on my hair and skin when dryness shows up. Still looking for the best eye cream…they all make promises, but so far nothing is really doing the trick on my dark circles…
If I had to choose one product only to use for the rest of my life it would be raw organic coconut oil. You can use it from head to toe, inside and out. What other product can you say this of? Try it on your hair for straightening & conditioning, as a face & body moisturizer, lip gloss, bath & massage oil. Use it to heal scars or rashes as well as on your teeth & gums (oil pulling). Add some to your favorite smoothie for an inside out glow. You can even use it to have some crazy, sexy fun!
My all time favourite is raw Shea Butter. It is miraculous for skin care. Just give it a chance to mesmerize you.
My all time favourite is raw Shea Butter. It is miraculous for skin care.
I use Pangea Organics for my facial and lip care. Usually don’t wear makeup
Green Beaver Sunscreen:
SPF 15 Daily Face Cream.
I have acne-prone skin and this sunscreen/moisturizer doesn’t aggravate m’face! I don’t know if Green Beaver products are in the US yet, but they are for sure in Canada (Canadian company, woot, woot).
I’ve been trying lots of different natural products and lately for me, it’s oil. I’ve used organic olive oil for oil pulling and for skin calming after epilating. And it’s great for making pesto too!! 🙂
Coconut oil as moisturizer and eye makeup remover helps me to cut down on the number and toxicity of my products. Also, alba botanical brand sunscreen, especially natural very emollient mineral protection aloe vanilla. It’s soothing and moisturizing.
Kris! This post hit at the perfect time. I’ve been in overwhelm looking for a friendly skin care line and after I read your post I order the sample kit. It came today each one smells amazing. I kept taking deep breaths after I applied to smell in the fresh scent. I currently use Dr. John Douillard’s Life Spa products. The lymphatic massage oil is like putting a calming robe on your body. I love it but my husband doesn’t love this scent so Annmarie you have a new customer;) Thanks again xo Jackie
My favorite product is Lustro Face Oil by Beautycounter
I am another coconut oil lover!
I love the natural deodorant that i order from ‘Hip Mountain Mama’ They promote that ‘what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body, and to keep things natural while keeping your pits smelling good!’ The Natural Deodorants are made with antibacterial virgin coconut oil, odor absorbing clay, skin soothing shea butter, moisture absorbing arrow root powder, and 100% pure essential oils. I am crazy about the good old ‘hippie’ patchouli scent, but they have other choices as well. Such a great product!!
I like the Self Health Revolutions Herbal Face Food. It’s intense! All natural. I had a few weird spots on my face that disappeared after a while using it. And it really seems to make my skin clearer, and more youthful. It smells super strong so I use it at night. But I ma very happy with it.
My spit twirled around an organic q-tip is the best around the eye makeup remover there is! Try it! It works to clean up sloppy eyeliner or mascara or at the end of the day after you’ve washed your face to remove any remaining makeup. : )
I’m a huge fan of making my own facial oil. I use a mix of hazelnut, grapeseed, avocado, and borage seed oils to cleanse my face every night and I’ve found it works really well. Plus, I know exactly what went into it.
Hands down it has to be Coconut Oil! Cleanser, moisturizer, shaving cream, hair mask, etc, etc, etc. I am also a fan of a manuka honey and cinnamon face mask.
I love Green Beaver and Aubrey Organics products, especially the oil free facial moisturizer – it doesn’t clog my pores and it has a nice light scent. Thank you for opening the contest to Canadians as well! 🙂
I love straight organic Coconut oil and use it daily. I also recently found out that Avocado oil has sunscreen components and now use an Organic Auzie brand Avo Oil on my body for Sunscreen.
I’m looking for additional information about good sunscreens as I’ve now got my second basal cell and I’m only 49…errrrggggg and I love the outdoors.
Any suggestions?
For years (like over 30 years) I’ve used Neutrogena Sesame Oil until I found out that its a 6 on the Toxicity scale on the Skindeep website. OMG, just when you think something is a staple right??
I’m also Celiac so I can’t use any products that contain wheat, oatmeal, xantham gum, etc…another OMG. But as in, my body is my radar for junk, so it’s all about lean, clean, and sometimes mean (in the good sense of the word)!!
I know that I’m not alone.
Thank you Kris for your transparency and courage…I met you in San Jose, CA at the Hay House 25th anniversary event and have a been a huge fan ever since!!
Keep rock’n it girl!
Namasté,
Laura Lee Magana
Aptos, CA
I love the AnnMarie Gianni Anti-Aging Serum! I use it in the morning and at night along with that Anti aging facial oil. I started using this about 6 months ago after reading about it on your blog. My skin is so radiant and healthy. I love your blog and website. Your are such an inspiration. Thanks Kris
Thank you for sharing the importance of using non toxic products. I have been a believer for years. I use Shaklee skin and personal products. It amazes me that at the age of 45 & post menopause people still think I look like I am in my early 30’s. I still get carded when we go out. If you want to learn more you can go to http://www.tonyaorourke.myshaklee.com
I love using tamanu oil and argan oil on my face 🙂
Coconut oil makes a great hand lotion!
I use baking soda as my exfoliate on my face and to brush my teeth.
Coconut oil!
I use Ivory soap, it’s simple but it gets me the cleanest, and I have discovered Michael Todd True Organics skin care line. Lorrie
I love to use grape seed oil as my body moisturizer, especially in the winter. I have post-polio syndrome and thus do most of my exercising in a pool, and the grape seed oil helps to keep my legs silky smooth. I also sometimes put it on the ends of my hair before doing my water routine to help with the chlorine – I can’t stand wearing bathing caps!
I use pure Argan oil for my moisturizer and Bare Minerals makeup!
Coconut oil, baby 😀 Nuf said 😉 It can be a perfect base for any and all DIY homemade natural self care products from toothpaste to skin care products ( for cleansing & hydrating), sun screens and hair treatments, body scrubs and lip balms…..I can go on! And not only is it good for the outer self, it is also good for the inner self so eat up! I cook with it and it also makes and awesome tea! I usually cut a piece of organic ginger, put it in a mug, add some Turmeric & coconut oil & then add hot filtered water with a slice of organic lemon 🙂
I am still fairly new to a toxin free lifestyle.. with that said.. I like using the Crystal Essence deodorant.. even though I have to reapply a couple times a day.. I also use Dr. Bronner’s soaps for a few things.. including my own laundry soap, facial wash and foot soak.. I am interested in trying out some Arbonne products next. Thank you for being such an inspiration.. Love you and all you do 🙂
I have been dealing with skin issues the last two years, which have stumped the dermatologists. They suggested creams with steroids. NO THANKS! I’ve been using aloes, essential oils and creams made with minimal ingredients. My sister gave me an awesome face cream called, “Rose du jour – light & lovely normal combination by Simply Divine Botanicals”. The first ingredient listed is – unconditional love & gratitude! Love it!!!
I absolutely love coconut oil from TRopical. Traditions. I use it on my lips, and also on my face. The same stuff also gets put into my vitamix along with my greens and fruits!
Ah,where to start? My basics are Dr. Hauschka’s Cleansing Milk and Rose Day Cream. I also use Skin BY ANN WEBB Cucumber Melon calming mist, Yoanna Skincare Oxygen Firming C Complex serum, Everday Coconut Night Face Cream, Andalou naturals 1000 Roses Moroccan Beauty Oil and Absolute Serum, Weleda Wild Rose Body Oil (Clearly I am obsessed with rose oil), and derma e Skinbiotics Treatment Creme for anything funky. 🙂 Oh! I also use virgin coconut oil for a variety of things, but especially on rough elbows and heels.
I have been using Eminence Organic products for a few years now and even though they last a while, they are still expensive. One of my new favorite products is The Wonder Seed hemp seed lotion! Light smell, silky and non-greasy, and really helps moisturize. I love their shampoo and conditioner too!
So many faves- Butter nail polish, Pangea facial mist and moisturizer, Dr Bronner’s soaps, Tarte’s new Falsies mascara. And coconut oil, obvi. 😉
One more vote for organic coconut oil. Love it as a natural lip balm.
I’ve always been a sucker for anything Burt’s bees 🙂
Jojoba Baby body oil for my newly bald head and face. It’s good all over. Hollybeth Organic’s Citrus All Over Cream is a super rich body and hand cream. For me, right now, there is no reason to wear make up. I look like an alien without eyelashes or hair. I’ll ride the storm out naturally.
My fave product for everything is organic Argan oil. I put it on my hair, on my hands, on my neck and chest. It is awesome. I don’t care for the smell so I put some organic lavender oil in it
I really like using tea tree oil for any skin blemishes I have. It takes them away really quickly!
Hi Kris,
I have tried a sample of Annemarie’s products and they are amazing! This is such a great offer of Annemarie’s products.
I have been paying more attention to the products that I purchase and I have been giving myself permission to go au naturel so I do my best to take care of my skin.
I really liked Arrbonne’s Intelligence line, but they discontinued it so I have been trying a few other
products: Annemarie’s are really beautiful and natural, MyChelle and Andalou products are a couple that I have recently tried for moisturizers. Natural products are as important for our skin as the food we eat in my humble opinion.
Ava Anderson Body Butter!
Wow, I really need to use coconut oil for more than cooking! Currently I use argon oil as a daily moisturizer. I also like Crunchy Betty’s website for free body care recipes.
There is a woman that lives in a small community about 50 minutes from my own community, in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. Her small community is Wilno, Ontario, Canada. A beautiful little spot surrounded by rivers, lakes, marshes, and the rolling Madawaska mountains. She owns a small gallery and grows all her own herbs. She produces essential oils and skin care products from her herbs and oils, which she brands as Sigrid. She also uses ingredients like carrot oil. I own her under-eye cream and face cream and both make my face look dewy and bright. Everything is totally natural. It just feels good to know that every ingredient in that list is natural — we need to treat our outer layers just as good as our inner layers 🙂
I like to go as natural as possible when it comes to products so I will have to say that coconut oil is one of my favorite beauty products! It is so versatile!
Arbonne & Annmarie Gianni coconut body oil
Andalou night cream
Andalou night cream 🙂
Andalou organics lavender conditioner! I tried no poo for a while but it just didn’t work for me. This works great for my crazy curly hair that is easily a mess of tangles!!
I love the Neroli Toning mist by AnnMarie. It is like a treat for my skin. So fresh & the smell is Devine! You just feel like you are giving your skin a gift
My two must haves are Saje natural wellness’ peppermint halo headache treatment and their zap roll on, by far the best spot treatment for pimples I have ever found.
i LOVE zuii organic liquid foundation. it’s comprised mainly of flower-based ingredients! it’s perfect all year round.
Burt’s bees lip balm in the tube:)
I love using Arnica for aches and bruises. As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, arnica & epsom salts both provide me with a way to soothe my muscles. I would love the chance to try AnnMarie Gianni products as I have heard wonderful reviews and have used many of your suggestions in the past that have become routine and staples.Thank you!
I mostly use coconut oil for everything = pulling, cleansing, moisturizing.
Coconut oil is the product I use most and is also my favorite. It is a great moisturizer. I also use it to make popcorn!
Unrefined, organic coconut oil!
My current natural and organic favorite is Bubble ad Bee’s face cream. It has only 3 simple ingredients, is incredibly nourishing for the skin, and is certified organic. The whole line is awesome actually!
I use Dr. Hauschka and Jurlique. They are both great products that my skin loves but my wallet hates. I have acne prone, oily skin and I have tried almost everything from low end to high. My skin rejects anything that is not natural in a sense that it either dries out my skin, makes it too oily or causes more breakouts. This of course doesn’t help with my large and clogged pores. I am not completely satisfied and am still on the hunt for a skin care line that my skin absolutely loves. Thanks for the ‘5 tips for true self care’, these tips bring me closer to the skin I’ve dreamed of. Thanks Kris Carr <3
Arnica Gel by Kneipp. Helps with bruising, puffiness , and joint pain. They also have some great herbal baths and essential oils.
I’m just starting out with organic and homemade so I guess the only thing i can say i use is organic juices and the coconut oil i just purchased. I can not wait to go full on all natural.
Neroli Toning Mist by Annemarie its so refreshing I can’t live without it! Love her products also she has the same name as me! Her product range are so refreshing and over my entire life I have found something that is just so refreshing and easy to use! I would love this pack as I am from Australia I cannot afford to order full sizes I have been using samples sparingly!
Giddy YoYo’s “Love Butter” is amazing – I use it as a moisturizer right out of the shower – it is completely edible, so you can use it for all sorts of crazy sexy self care 🙂
Hi, I recently change my habits an used to clean my face on night before I’ll go to bed o taking a shower a little amount of baking soda with some drops of water scrub my face gently and then use 1 Tbs of Apple cider vinegar with mother in 1/3 cup of water just immerse a cotton ball an gently swipe my face with this to refreshing.
I love Pure&True’s Refuge mask. It is soothing and makes my skin feel so soft!
I rely on coconut oil for so many things – a moisturizer, to shave with, to remove my make up and as a scrub base. I love that stuff!
I just started using Annemarie Gianni’s antiaging facial oil and I love the way it smells!!
Apple Cider Vinegar – it’s great for everything!
I LOVE Shea Moisture hair and body products. The African Black soap bar keeps my acne in check.
I am clueless when it comes to the non toxic personal care products. 🙁
Greetings Lovely Ladies
I use Physicians Formula mascara but it runs easily, so I too have been on the look out for a natural mascara that won’t make me look like a singer from Led Zepplin if I happen to cry.
Organic coconut oil on everything.
Annmarie Gianni’s Aloe Herb Facial Cleanser and Herbal Facial Oil
Burts Bees tinted lip balm.
Live Clean for baby as a general shower soap.
Thank you for all the great tips these comments have provided. They are a fabulous source of product sites to explore.
Thank-you Kris for spreading your messages of healthy living.
Love and Radiant Light
Best on Earth brand After Care Cream is a healing emollient containing grapeseed oil, beeswax, jojoba, shea, rosehips, Calendula, and essential oils. It works quickly and effectively, soothes and heals problems.
Amazing post Kris! I’ve actually just started swapping out my beauty products and have come across some pretty awesome companies. I’d love to share what I’ve found…. p.s. they’re all vegan.
Shampoo & Conditioner: Andalou Naturals (their products are amazing and they smell like candy! http://www.andalou.com
Facial Powder: The Body Shop makes a really great, multipurpose ‘All In One Face Base’, which you can use dry for a light matte finish or wet for high coverage.
Liquid Eyeliner: Urban Decay makes a ’24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner’ and so far I’m pretty impressed with it. http://www.urbandecay.com/eye-makeup/eyeliner
Makeup Brushes: I don’t like spending $40 for one brush but I also needed to replace all my brushes, so I was thrilled when I came across EcoTools brushes! They’re made from bamboo, recycled aluminum and synthetic bristles…. oh, and they’re only $20 for a whole set!!! I’m super happy with the quality and shape of the brushes. https://ecotools.com/
Ok, well that’s what I’ve found so far. Hope it helps 🙂
Coconut oil…and lavender hand creme!
Coconut oil. It’s “Awesome” for hair, skin, cuticles, makeup removal 🙂
I love the Honey & Glycerin Bar by Amway. It deep cleans without leaving your skin dried out. It also last for a long time so you get your moneys worth! <3
Coconut oil!
COCONUT OIL. Also, homemade coffee and coconut oil body scrub.
My favorite skin care product is Natural Moisturizing Lotion by LIFEKIND (lifekind.com). I also use their shampoo and deodorant, all three free from harmful chemicals. Chris’s inspiration has changed my life. I have had skin cancer for 30+ years and after reading Chris’s book and hearing her speak on Hay House, I have gotten rid of ALL my beauty products, including my expensive perfumes. I now scrutinize all labels and make sure I’m not putting any toxic chemicals IN or ON my body. Thank you Chris.
Liquid castile soap, shea butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil are my favorites. I use the soap for hand soap, baby /adult body wash, and to make homemade bathroom cleaner. I use the oils to make my own body butter which I use on the whole family. Coconut oil works great as make-up remover and both coconut and jojoba on my hair.
I love using coconut oil in my beauty routine. Using it as a makeup remover helps my skin feel soft and keeps my lashes healthy!
I have Really sensitive skin so my go to that I find a really pure product is Pai skincare hand and body lotion and ALVA Sensitive line for my face care. Fabulous for sensitive skin. I can’t live without them.
Shea Terra Organics – Argan and Rose Serum of Youth
I’m trying to figure out how to be natural. I use baking soda as much as possible.
My favorite natural personal care product is organic, extra virgin coconut oil. I use it for my body, my hair, and my face. I love that it is so pure that I can eat it!
coconut oil as moisturizer!
coconut oil is my favorite moisturizer and fresh lemon is my favorite deodorant.
My wife has replaced all of our toxic personal care products with natural and organic over 7 years ago. We use Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap, Badger balm, Bubble and Bee Organic products. My favorite organic product is Bubble and Bee Organic unscented bar soap and their lotion sticks. It would be great to win
AnnMarie Gianni Skincare Giveaway for my wife. She needs some pampering. Thanks for the giveaway
I love Jane Iredale’s BBCream, Dermalogica’s Precleanse Oil and love Lush Bars of soap and many of their other products!!
Coconut oil, almond oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil, apricot oil, jojoba oil and vitamin e oil: wonderful skin and hair products! What can I say, I live in hot, dry San Diego!
I think Greed Juice keeps skin and hair looking beautiful. I like kale, strawberries and flax seeds I add chia seeds sometimes too.
I use sunflower oil as an eye make-up remover. It does the trick of taking off make-up, and also moisturizes the skin.
I use baking soda with a little organic extra virgin olive oil as a facial scrub. Baking soda is finer and less abrasive than most pre-made scrubs, so makes a wonderful exfoliate. You can also use baking soda to brush your teeth for a squeaky clean, fresh feeling. Coconut oil is also a great moisturizer for your face and whole body… and it smells great!
My favorite non-toxic personal care product is Lush’s Breath of Fresh Air Toner. I also love their Lovely Jublees firming cream (mostly because of the great name).
Bronners liquid soap is used for everything in my house, including showers, shampoo, hand washing, etc. love the lavender fragrance best?
Organic Coconut Oil! I love it. I use it for removing mascara, oil cleansing my skin & moisturizing everything! I have used Trader Joe’s and Nature’s Way Efa Gold. Both excellent. 🙂
My favorite is Kiss My Face Pure Olive Oil Soap. It’s got three ingredients: saponified olive oil, water, and sodium chloride. I started using it as my face wash years ago (morning and evening), and later started using it as my bath soap too.
Dr. Hauschka skin care is great and I love Jane Iredale make-up!
My favorites are Tom’s deodorant and Burt’s Bees lip balm. I hope I win…these products look amazing!
I use Purely Great as a deodorant. That thing is pure magic! I apply it when I get out of the shower in the morning, then I go by my day, then I go to my body-pump class, then I go to my zumba class, and when I come back home, my arm pit smells as fresh as when I got out of the shower. It’s unbelieving! http://m.purelygreat.com/
My favorite non-toxic product is definitely Soapwalla’s deoderant cream. When I found out how many dangerous chemicals are included in mainstream brands, I started on a quest to find a safe and effective product. After spending countless dollars trying every natural version on the market, I was thrilled to discover this one really does work! Check it out at http://soapwallakitchen.com/products/deodorant-cream
Organic products are my preference. I’d love to try Annmarie’s products!
Hands down, coconut oil! I use it from head to toe. I am African-American, with natural hair , and ultra sensitive skin. I cleanse my scalp with a mix of coconut oil and baking soda, and use a homemade hydration spray of coconut water on frizzy hair. In addition, I use apply coconut oil to my face before a shower and then wipe off with a towel. My skin has improved tremendously with the use of the oil. I also have a spray bottle with coconut water and rose hip that I use when my face is feeling dry or sensitive.
I love Veriditas Botanicals Essential Oils! Use them for lots: added to liquid homemade hand soap; a few drops added to my water beverages; disinfectant sprays; mosquito & bug repellant; as part of my moisturizing regime, oral care, and for viral/bacterial ailments that hit me & my kids. The founder & employees are super helpful & awesome–!
I love Josie Maran’s color stick. Great for lips and cheeks!
I have to say coconut oil, as well, on my face, body and hair! It is awesome, especially for my hair. I use the sauna at least 3 times a week and coconut oil does wonders for the hair and body.
Since I live on the desert, I’m always battling dry skin. My go to remedy is coconut oil since it’s so light it doesn’t make my skin oily. And as always I drink a ton of water. 🙂
Weleda is my favorite skincare product line. The Almond line works great for my dry, red, sensitive skin. I have yet to try AnnMarie but have been eyeing her stuff!!
Coconut oil is my favorite since you can use it for everything!
My favorite is Mongo Kiss Lip Balm!!
It’s the best lip care I’ve ever tried and it’s organic & cruelty free
Crystal® Lavender & White Tea Mineral Deodorant Roll-On
I just started using Kiss My Face Natural Mineral Sunscreen with Hydresia, SPF 40 and you have it listed on your sunscreen blog! I love it so far!
I use a lot of coconut and argan oil.
Coconut oil changed my life. It has a million different uses and proves that health/beauty products don’t need to be complicated. Plus smelling like coconuts ain’t half bad!
Biondo’s Black Mask! I love it!! I’m not sure if it’s completely all natural, but it’s labeled as organic…
i love AnnMarie Gianni’s repair serum!
I have been using Dr. Bonner’s soap bars for several months rather than the typical grocery store brands. I also use Soapwalla’s body oil which is really awesome! I love it – it smells good and a little goes a LONG way. Great for winter months when my skin needs a little more TLC.
I use coconut oil to wash my face everyday and Dr Bronner’s castile oil soap in the shower. Both work great and last forever!
I use and love the Dead sea scrub! And coconut oil 🙂
My most-loved non-toxic skincare product is May Lindstrom’s Honey Mud cleanser/mask. It looks/smells/feels like a luxurious chocolate mousse and leaves my skin glowing!
coconut oil is our favorite moisturizer, we practically bathe in it ! so non-toxic you can eat it !
Real Purity has a deodorant I’ve been using for years and it’s my favorite. They have a roll on and stick. Give it a try.
Love the concept for this giveaway. My favorite so coconut oil as a moisturiser and Spry toothpaste.
My Grandmother taught me how to make my favorite personal care item, orange lip scrub, when I was five. It’s just corse salt, orange zest, and oil. It makes your lips so soft, and it took me years to realize I could use it on other parts of my body 🙂
I love using olive oil to remove makeup. I just wet my hands and put olive oil on my hands then massage my face to dissolve the makeup then wipe with a dampen cotton pad. As for brands of skincare, I love Devita and Sukin products. They are so clean and have wonderful ingredients!
I like to use lavender infused olive oil on my face as a night moisturizer.
coconut oil
My favorite non-toxic personal care product is Pangea Organics Lavener body lotion. It smells and feels amazing!
I love Dr Hauschka products.Especially their mascara.
My favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product is raw, organic virgin coconut oil. If I can eat it, I can put it on my skin! We seniors need all the help we can get and AnnMarie Gianni’s Skincare line sounds like perfect products to try!
I love African Fair Trade Society shea butter with argan and avocado oil. (www.africanfairtradesociety.com)
I have been an Aveda girl for almost 15 years but I know there are more “pure” products now out there – thank goodness for everyone! love you lots Kris! Namaste…
My best beauty product is natural and very inexpensive. It is a scrub that you can use on your face or anywhere on your body. It is super cleansing and super hydrating. When I first started doing this I noticed a huge improvement of my skin. Reduction of redness, drawing out of impurities such as black and white heads, complete (yes I mean complete) removal of any pimples and other blemishes. Overall it just makes my face feel so clean and fresh. So whats the secret ingredient? You will need:
1 x lemon (freshly juiced). Do not substitue for pre packaged lemon juice.
1 x tablespoon of organic sugar
Coconut Oil
Rince your face with warm water to open up your pores. Using a cotton pad, moisten with lemon juice and sprinkle with the sugar. Then use this to exfoliate your skin. Keep adding more lemon juice and sugar as required. Use soft round motions around the skin. Avoid eye area. Then simply rinse with warm and then cold water. Finish with a mini massage of coconut oil to moisturise your skin. And voila! This is my holy grail product for my face!
I love using organic argan oil. Just a few drops all over my face before bed and in the morning my skin feels so soft and looks healthy.
My skin care obsession is Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap!
“In West Africa, authentic black soap is known by its yoruba name, Osse Dudu. “Dudu” means the color black, which comes from the extensive “cooking” of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify and purify the skin, and this is an integral aspect of our true African black soap.
It is made from a centuries old recipe of handcrafted shea butter and indigenous West African palm kernel oil. Saponification is provided by adding ashes to the hot oils, then cooking the soap for six hours. The final step is to dry and cure the soap in the sun for three weeks.
The extensive cooking and curing process makes authentic African black soap mild and gentle, and is the major reason for its great popularity rise in America. The second reason is this soap’s versatility. In Togo, our black soap is an “all in one” option for cleaning, and is ideal for faces and babies, shaving, shampooing, and as a general hand & body wash. Scented with invigorating peppermint essential oil.”
Coconut oil and sugar mixed for a great body scrub in the shower
For Pits’ Sake deodorant
AnnMarie’s Aloe Herb cleanser and anti-aging serum! And plain old coconut oil.
Love do terro essentials oil, mixed into my Shea butter.
I recently came across Acure Organics at Whole Foods– love the brightening facial scrub!
Coconut Oil — So many uses. Moisturizer for hair and skin. For cooking. and eating. What you eat makes your insides beautiful, which makes your outsides beautiful.
I too use Coconut Oil as a beauty item for many things.
I like Acure shampoo and Zum Bar soaps
Wild Carrot herbals blue burdock moisturizer! It’s amazing!
Essential oils are a daily must-have natural product for me. I use them for everything; on my skin, diffused in the air, on my kids and for non-toxic cleaning.
Wild Carrot Herbals Blue Burdock Moisturizer!
I’m loving MyChelle’s Fruit Enzyme Cleanser!
After my cancer diagnosis, I switched out all of my beauty products. My favorite new thing is oil cleansing, which has dramatically improved my skin and lessened my need for other products.
I love Paw Gep’s Lip Balm from Cheryl’s Herbs. It’s the best natural chapstick ever 🙂
Right now I am not using natural non-toxic products. I was using Dr. Bronner’s soap but it left the texture of my skin and hair feeling very weird – dry and almost like a coating was left making it hard to manage. I would love to try some new products that work for me. Thanks!
1. AromaHerbal Healing’s “Harmonize” oil–smells fabulous, keeps me soft, and has zero scary ingredients
2. Dr. Bronner’s–so versatile!
3. Tea Tree oil
Coconut oil! Truly. I have not found anything without all of the scary ingredients that makes my skin feel and smell as amazing as this!
Organic virgin coconut oil is a great multi-purpose product I keep on-hand, & it helps support my thyroid.
Coconut oil! Truly. I haven’t found anything without all of the scary ingredients that makes my skin feel and smell quite as amazing as this!
I use coconut oil for lotion
Organic Raw honey as a morning face cleanser, homemade castor oil & jojoba oil cleanser for removing makeup as an evening cleanser!
Hands down – Anna Marie Gianni are my favorite products!
Coconut oil as a facial moisturizer! Super hydrating, inexpensive and makes you smell delicious :))
We love Dr. Bronner’s bar soaps and Redmond’s Earthpaste (Natural toothpaste).
Coconut oil! Super hydrating, inexpensive and makes you smell delicious :))
I have been using unscented Tropical Traditions coconut oil soap as toothpaste, and for lotion I have been using Original Sprout Scrumptious Baby Cream. When the lotion runs out, I plan on trying coconut oil to see how I like it. I also have coconut oil on hand for cooking and baking, so may as well use it as lotion too.
Coconut oil for hair is fantastic as an overnight, pre-wash moisturizer. Dr. Bronner’s also though it can clog up dispensers.
Thanks for the great article! I recently started using Skin Essence Organics, a Canadian company. I really enjoy their eye serum and facial moisturizer. skinessence.ca
I swapped out my old sunscreen for Alba Botanica Natural Very Emollient Mineral Sunscreen, Fragrance Free, SPF 30. No need to slather on toxic chemicals to protect ourselfs from UV rays.
My top non-toxic and natural habits–dry skin brushing and the oil cleansing method. Both have completely transformed my skin. I am also an enthusiastic fan of Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap, coconut oil, and homemade body scrubs 🙂
I’ve been using the Mad Hippie line most recently! I think that I’m noticing some good changes in my skin and I think it’s pretty natural..
I use Organic coconut oil to take my makeup off each night before bed. Then after I wash my face I will use avocado oil or coconut oil with a few drops of lavender oil and message it into my face before bed. I keep the avocado oil in the refrigerator.
I love to take baths as well to de stress and chill, so I use epsom salts with a drop of lavender oil. After my bath I use coconut oil with a few drops of lavender oil all over the body.
You smell just wonderful and feel amazing. 🙂
I love coconut oil for SO MANY different reasons!
I am in love with Annemarie’s purifying mud mask. My skin instantly feels & looks healthier.
I use coconut oil for everything! I love how it smells and feels at the end of the day! I also use Dr. Bronners for cleaning, sometimes mixed with baking soda for a little extra oomph!
I love using coconut oil to take off my eye make-up. I then use a mix of sweet almond oil and avocado oil to wash my face. I’ve seen great improvements on my skin!
E3 Live Essential cream, light cream, and kelp soap! Try to get some E3 Live not only in you, but on you!
You will glow, glow, glow!
After brewing a cup of green tea, I’ll swipe the warm teabag over my face as a quick toner. It makes my skin feel nourished and refreshed as I enjoy my tea 🙂
Earthsong Pomegranate Oil is amazing! Made right here in Austin, TX during moon cycles. Sunny uses mustard seed oil along with pomegranate peel that has been extensively studied as a powerful antioxidant and promotes stronger, healthier cells. Not only does the oil smell heavenly, as you massage it into your breasts is allows toxins to be released and you become intimate with your breasts and your body.
pomegranatebreastoil.com
I love using organic coconut oil for my dry skin and chapped lips. It seems to be the one thing that really helps me.
I love Coconut oil! Im a fan, I use it in the morning for (oil pulling) than pretty much everything else. My hair, nails, facial and body moisturizer, etc. Ive been using liquid C on my skin and tops of my hands ever other morning/ evening and sometimes under my foundation. It really gives my skin that glowing look. My last natural product not so much a topical “makeup” but its to great not to share. I have seen/ felt such a major difference is from using diatomaceous earth “food grade” I skin hair and nails have all really enjoyed it, I feel healthy and beautiful from the inside out. I have really gotten the lots benefits from juicing daily 🙂
I am an AnneMarie Gianni user and the Anti-Aging Oil ROCKS!!!! I use it every day. Just turned 55 – today in fact – and NO ONE BELIEVES ME! I use other of their products as well but that oil…that oil! Need I say more?
Jamberry nail polish and nail wraps
I use raw unfiltered honey to heal various skin issues, and as a facial scrub mixed with plain yogurt, mashed banana or avocado, and almond meal. Aloe Vera from either a leaf or Lily of the Desert gel plus witch hazel helps eczema. Diluted organic cider vinegar is a great final rinse after shampooing my hair as it makes it soft and shiny. I also like argan and marula oils.
I use raw unfiltered honey to heal various skin issues, and as a facial scrub mixed with plain yogurt, mashed banana or avocado, and almond meal. Aloe Vera from either a leaf or Lily of the Desert gel plus witch hazel helps eczema. Diluted organic cider vinegar is a great final rinse after shampooing my hair as it makes it soft and shiny. I also like argan and marula oils
Cocoa butter as a moisturizer.
Organic virgin coconut oil had been a great multi-purpose addition to my routine& it helps support my thyroid.
Coconut oil rocks for almost anything beauty related. I love it!
My favorite beauty product is coconut oil!!!!!
I LOVE Ann Marie’s Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser, it leaves my face clean but not dry and its smooth to the touch.
My favorite product I use twice a day is argon oil!!
My favorite natural skincare product is olive oil. I use it as a deep conditioner for my hair and have even used it to moisturize my skin especially my legs(shins) and rough spots by my elbows and arms. I love it! I am Greek and very fortunate to have my inlaws living in Kalamata, Greece. They ship us vats of their very own organic extra Virgin olive oil! I feel so grateful for this.
I discovered something that works wonder for my skin recently: parsley tea. I just soak fresh parsley in boiled water for 10 minutes. I let the tea cool down a bit and I add a squeeze of lemon juice. I’ve been drinking this tea everyday for the last 3-4 weeks and wow, my skin is radiant!
I love the Acure Organic skincare line! It has helped my skin texture, color, and helped to clear up some acne!!
http://www.acureorganics.com/
If you have cracked feet like I do, you have to check out Bette K’s NEW FEET. Made with just a few super natural ingredients that you can pronounce. Best find ever! You can order on Amazon, and I get it locally in Austin at People’s RX.
I love Pratima’s Ayurvedic skin care line, developed with completely natural ingredients, and coconut oil is my favorite go to for skin hydration! Not only do Pratima’s products work beautifully, they smell AMAZING.
I like to use organic coconut oil as a moisturizer. I read somewhere that coconut oil can double as sun protection but I am too chicken to try that out (and risk getting burned).
I make my own face scrub with honey, yogurt, and oats. It exfoliates and moisturizes, leaving my face looking so bright and alive! 🙂
Coconut oil….use it the time on my face
I love using manuka honey as a face mask (anti-aging and acne/scar clearing), rose water for toner, and argan oil for both my face and hair. Actual product wise, I am totally in love with Hurraw! lip balms and 100% Pure’s mascara. The mint lip balm I’ve found actually works as an acne spot treatment (it’s so soothing!).
My fave beauty product? No deoderant. With menopause came the sudden need to not use it. I bathe every day and do not stink. Really. My partner and closest friends would tell me.
Also, I only wear blush, concealer and lipstick. Next step is to find non-toxic lipstick.
Y’all are already beautiful! Why do we “need” so many beauty products? Those big companies (and each other) have told us we need it, that’s why. Spend time cultivating your inner beauty. You deserve it and the world will be a better place if you do 🙂
I started using AnnMarie Gianni’s Aloe Herb facial cleanser and the anti-aging serum and oil about a month ago…love the scents and how soft my face feels! I just got some makeup products from Tarte and I like those too.
I use jojoba oil on my skin as a moisurizer rather than all the lotions with lord knows what in them. People said ewwww oil, my skin said aaahhhh soft and natural and no it doesnt leave any part of my body oily. But ive also started trying coconut oil now.. its a toss up! Love
I LOVE the fragrances and deodorant from Lavanila (SO yummy, natural, and cruelty-free), and when I wear foundation I use Juice Beauty
I love to use juice beauty by alicia silverstone! It makes my sensitive skin glow and gives me confidence when i walk out of the house with no make up!
Sierra Bees organic pomegranate lip balm 🙂
Ad coconut oil!
Earth girl lip balm:)
Hi there! My favorite non toxic personal care product is organic apple cider vinegar. I mix 1/3 vinegar 2/3 filtered water and add 5 drops of lavender essential oil plus a tiny drop of tea tree oil. I use this to clean my face every night and it leaves it radiant. I have also been adopting the “no poo” method, replacing shampoo with apple cider vinegar and using the same formula described above. It has been wonderful for my scalp, cured my dandruff and balanced the pH of my skin, I no longer have itchiness and no longer suffer from small injuries that I suppose were caused by chemicals (even though I used “natural” shampoos). Best decision ever! Truly recommend it 🙂
I like Earth Science makeup remover. I am curious about coconut oil after seeing all the posts about it!
Coconut Oil is a go to for everything!
What is your favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product?
My favorite is the Exquisite Stuff cleansing oil from Crunchy Betty!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/111520169/exquisite-stuff-cleansing-oil-with
Annmarie Gianni’s new sunscreen! My new favourite non toxic skin care product. Just in time for summer.
Wow, lots of coconut oil lovers! I am one of them, too- except I have tried AnnMarie’s products and I LOVE her anti-aging facial oil 🙂
Love Annmarie, Dr. Bronners is good too.
I started using coconut on a sickly Bulldog we adopted. I figured if it healed his rough nose, stinky toes and crusty bumps, it must be good for me too. I found AnnMarie Gianni’s coconut oil to be a bit more fantastic for human use. It has herbs for an amazing smell and some that have proven to help with inflammation after bug bites. A friend of mine found it helpful for her daughters eczema. The last bottle I gave to a friend because it helped her with dermatographic urticaria. I’m waiting for my replacement bottle now. In fact, it has helped face and neck skin so much, I feel confident enough to begin letting my hair be its natural color (no more dyes)!
My number one natural product is: WATER!
I love water! I drink plenty of water— at least 2.5- 3 liters a day.
It is the best way to detox and keep your skin young and elastic.
I’m also all about cold showers or jumping into the cold ocean.
Water tightens your skin and activates the blood flow. And no surprise here, cold water also helps reduce the visibility of unloved cellulite.
Our body consists of 70 % water, also coincidentally, the same percentage as our planet’s surface.
No wonder it is good for us.
Let’s cheer to that with a glass of water!
Cheers!
I love all the Yes to products and The Honest Company’s hair products by Jessica Alba!
Raw Organic coconut oil. I keep a bottle of it in the shower and rub it in to my wet skin after every shower. I also use it to deep moisturize my hair. Love it. It smells amazing!
My favorite non-toxic personal care product is Annmarie Gianni’s “herbal facial-oil for acne prone and oily skin” the reason why is because I was diagnosed with PCOS, and since coming off the pill for one year now I’ve been battling cystic acne even though I’ve changed my diet drastically. Since using the herbal facial oil, it’s helped speed and heal up the blemishes caused by my PCOS and leaves a delicious scent on my face that my boyfriend loves! I feel absolutely beautiful wearing it under my makeup and when I put it on at night, because I know it’s working and I feel even better that it’s a natural, has no chemicals and it can calm those pesty pimples. It’s such a fine oil that just a few dabs are absorbed without residue or any grease, if it can work for my hormonal acne, I can only imagine it will work for others! I’d recommend trying the awesome sample kit she offers to see how it works with your skin.
Please ladies, if you can’t pronounce your makeup/face care ingredients and/or eat them yourself, don’t put it on your face! Your skin absorbs products through the blood stream, so make sure you know what you’re slathering on! 🙂
My favorite product is Sanre Organic Skinfood Cucumber Cleanse. It’s a gentle face wash made with organic castile soap, oils & aloe. There are no chemicals or ingredients you can’t pronounce! It’s great to be able to use a product with absolutely no doubt as to what the ingredients are doing to your body. I highly recommend this to everyone. Oh and best of all, you can get it at Whole Foods 🙂
I love the Alba line of products.
I love mad hippie skincare and coconut oil for just about everything.
My favorite natural product right now is Anne Marie’s Herbal Facial oil. I am slowly converting all my health and beauty products over to products that don’t contain any parabens, sulfates or food colorings. Anne Marie’s products are a staple in my bathroom now.
I have just recently started using Pit Paste & love it. Also, Dr. Bronner’s lavendar bar in the shower.
I prefer my homemade deodorant above any I have purchased. it has coconut oil, baking soda, arrowroot powder, and whatever essential oil I fancy at the time (usually lavender).
My #1 must have product is Josie Maran’s pure argan oil. Unless it’s the dead of winter, it’s all I need as a moisturizer.
Although this isn’t a store bought product, my favorite natural body product I use is sugar scrubs. I use white or brown sugars with olive oil & essential oils for scent. I have extremely dry skin from my neck down and keeping my skin exfoliated & moisturized is a challenge. This simple routine helps me keep my skin looking and feeling smooth & soft. ~ Lisa
Love Dr. Bronner’s soap and Annmarie’s products. Also like Lafe’s for deodorant.
I love using organic witch hazel to tone my skin after washing my face. Keeps it soft and refreshed.
Coconut oil works wonders in many ways, and I love AnnMarie Gianni’s line! I’ve only recently come across it, and I’m a huge fan.
Although I also live in an Honest home – and by that I mean I use most of the products from the Honest Company (www.honest.com/1588 – that link will give free samples and $10 off orders). Everything from bug spray, to body wash, to stain remover and toilet cleaner – all with no chemical nonsense in it (hello, there’s organic quinoa in the body wash!). I’m still gradually switching over my make-up, but I usually just stay without when I can.
Love Goddess Garden’s Natural Sunscreen (92% organic ingredients including the ones that my dermatologist loves because they keep those bad sun rays out). The lavender scent is divine!
My favorite personal care product is SW Basics toner with ACV. My skin loves it!
I adore the pure Marula oil from African Botanics. I use it on my face & body, in my hair, as make-up remover, it’s the BEST!
Coconut oil! I love it for all sorts of things. : )
Witch Hazel as a toner! Its natural and inexpensive.
Thanks for the chance!
Love my Purminerals makeup … natural beautiful simple
I love using lemon for deodorant replacement..
Coconut oil as face moisturizer!
I use coconut oil to moisturize and olive oil for dry skin.
I don’t use many products, except sun screen and mascara. For cleansing, I use this soap called Bethesda. It has sunscreen in it, but doubt it would be considered “natural”, I’ve never had any problems with it so guess it’s pretty gentle as I have very sensitive skin. For sunscreen, my favorite is from Eminence. It’s kind of pricey though so I often have to just use something like Cerave (which was recommended by my dermatologist) I am just beginning to search out more natural products. I would so love to win these wonderful-sounding products!
Hi,
my favourite skin care recently is Dr. Organic.
Coconut Oil! I use it in my hair, on my skin and I cook with it! It’s amazing!
I use extra virgin, cold pressed organic coconut oil!
A few uses:
*for Shaving
*as a Hair mask
*as a Moisturizer
*as a Body scrub (home made)
*for Oil pulling
*for cooking!
I pretty much use it for everything and LOVE it!
Baking soda!!! So many uses!! You can brush your teeth and use it with your favorite liquid soap to exfoliate your skin…..
I’ve been using Mandarin Vanilla Shower Gel from Andalou Naturals for about a year and I love it. It smells like a creamsicle and aloe is the first ingredient so its really moisturizing!
I love Alba CC complexion cream
My longest favorite is Bare Minerals makeup, I also love the crystal deodorants, and Mrs. Myers clean day hand soaps… I use almond and coconut oils on my face and skin, and love the combo of fresh organic lemons mixed with raw, organic honey for my face (works well in tea, too!)
I love Acure Pure Mint + Echinacea Stem Cell Volumizing Shampoo. I don’t wear much makeup, so I focus more on my hair and skin. This shampoos leaves my hair looking fresh and volumous without me having to worry about getting sick!
I agree that coconut oil (unrefined cold pressed) is remarkable and I use it for moisturizing, cooking, smoothie making, make up removing, etc!
I like to use coconut oil on my hair and skin.
I used Dr. Bronner’s coconut lavender lotion for the body and Dr. Bronner’s shaving cream. Both are great products!
For make up I use Jane Iredale. It’s a professional mineral make up! We used it at the spa I worked at in Canada, but when I switched to natural products it’s one of the only things that I still use from my esthetician days!
I love love love Annmarie’s Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser. It is so gentle on my face and smells delicious! I would love to try her other products!
I love the Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser. It did not leave that over dry feeling and it smells great!
I’ve just started using the Andalou Naturals line. Quite pleased so far with the products themselves AND the reasonable prices!
I use Pangea Organics, but i would like to try something else!
Love using honey in my hair as a conditioner. I thought it would be gooey – but it rinses right out. Makes your hair super soft.
Mountain Rose Herbs Wild Rose Facial Toner!
Hello Kris!
I use coconut oil for lots of things, but I need a great organic product that works well and feels great too!
Unicorn Love,
Leslie
Yes coconut oil for everything. I also like baking soda for exfoliating.
Hi Kris & Co – i make my own face wash using 2/3 Dr. Bronner’s lavender castor oil and 1/3 organic olive oil – works great and everyone tells me my skin looks great! For eyes I use organic coconut oil, and day cream is Dr. Haushka’s. I’m always looking for great healthy products, so I’ll check this fab line out!
I LOVE the Annmarie’s Aloe Herb Facial Cleanse. I also use Dr Bronner’s peppermint bar soap for my bod!
I love Acure hair conditioner… I was giddy the first time I used it… so soft and so natural. :o)
Hello Kris!
I really love coconut oil for some things, but I am in search of better organic skin care products that are healthy and feel good on my skin.
Unicorn Love,
Leslie E. Miller
Coconut Oil. always.
Another vote for organic virgin coconut oil. I do oil pulling with it. Health and beauty from the inside out! And Bragg apple cider vinegar taken once a day before breakfast. It’s made my hair silky and no longer flying everywhere.
I use Dr. Bronners, I also make my own deodorant. Since making it, I don’t use anything else. Just cornstarch, coconut oil, essential oils. The best and the best smelling!!!
I love using coconut oil as a body moisturizer (+ it smells amazing!) and argan oil instead of eye cream! I also love Dr Bronner’s soap for everything (I use it as a face wash, you only need a couple drops!). I also love the Yes to brand :).
I’ve been using the Physician’s formula organic wear mascara and I really like it (I used Dr Haushka before but then I saw on the environmental working group website that it was rated 6… I did feel like the fragrance made my eyes dry sometimes).
I have had melanoma, so I love RAW sunscreen. I am looking for something a little less greasy. Hope I win this! Thanks for all you do Kris!
I use USANA’s Sense skin care line.
Dr. Bronner is my fav!I have used the lavender soap on my face and body for quite some time now and it really helped clear my acne and keep my skin moisturized. I also love the jojoba oil from Mountain Rose Herbs. I use it on my face before bed and also as a makeup remover. It did WONDERS for my skin 🙂
Coconut oil!
I love Coconut Oil, I use it for a moisturizer, lip balm, hair conditioner. Works wonders!
Absolute favorite… coconut oil! Totally dig apple cider vinegar too, as a hair conditioner and toner on occasion!
I love love love AnnMaries’s Aloe cleanser and the Anti aging serum….also use coconut oil. great natural moisturizer and eye make up remover!!
I use AnnMarie Gianni’s Aloe Herb facial cleanser. I love it!!
I love the ananné skincare products. I just discovered them last month and love them becuase it´s vegan and feels absolutely great and my skin looks better. My favourite is the oil for dry skin. (www.ananne.com)
I love products that are multipurpose. Virgin coconut oil is great inside and out! I use it on my skin, face, hair, lips, scars, nails and for cooking. It also can be used as a gentle makeup remover or to soften skin in the shower. When I need a skin astringent, I use diluted organic apple cider vinegar and also use it occasionally as a hair rinse.
I love Shikai Shampoo for sliver hair.
My favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product is Aloe- Herb Cleanser by Annmarie Gianni !!! However, when I don’t have it at home, I use other natural home products like coconut oil, witch hazel, olive oil and even honey!
I use coconut oil. I have tried a sample of AnnMarie Gianni’s skincare and LOVE IT!!
Oil! I cleanse my face with olive oil, moisturize with jojoba and coconut and smooth coconut oil through my hair.
I would love to concoct more of my own products, but Im not quite there yet. I do love Trader Joes Facial Cleansing Pads.
I use mostly straight oils or homemade products. I got most of my info from crunchybetty.com. I wash my face with either straight honey or a facial scrub made from almond meal, oatmeal, and various herbs. Moisturize my face with Tamanu oil. Toner is a spritz of distilled water with Lavender and tea tree oil. A bar of locally made organic soap for my body (pits and privates only!) Lotion is homemade with shea butter and kuikui oil. Sadly, still using Dove deodorant. Everything natural I try leaves me too stinky or itchy! I did “No ‘Poo” for a while but my hair was being destroyed. Now I use Giovanni shampoo and conditioner every other day.
My favorite toner is homemade with apple cider vinegar and water. I also love ann marie’s dead sea facial scrub and dr. Bronner’s mint soap!
Fantastic giveaway! Lately I’ve been loving using essential oils — my facial moisturizer is a blend of grape seed oil + lavender, frankincense and peppermint essential oils.
I have been trying coconut oil–as a conditioner, face moistuixzer, skin softener!!!
I have been trying coconut oil–as a conditioner, face moistuixzer, skin softener!
Id love to concoct more of my own products, but for now one o my favorites is Trader Joes Facial Cleansing Pads.
I love Dr. Bronner’s Lavender/Coconut hand lotion. It smells wonderful and it’s lasting me a long time. Not to mention the bottle is fun to read 🙂
I use and love the AG line of products. I strayed once for something local but came back to this.
My absolutely favourite thing to use is coconut oil (literally evey where .. hell, I even use it on my natural hardwood floors if there’s a scuff). I cook with it, use it as a moisturizer, condition my hair with it, and eat it.
I love using Dr Bronner’s bar soap. My skin is very sensitive. I find that by using this soap and filtering the chlorine in the shower, my skin is much better.
Thank you for this article–so important for us gals to know that everything we put on our skin affects our precious health! My personal favorite product is a combination moisturizer/serum called simply “FACE SERUM”. It’s a delicious blend of plant oils including rose, neroli, helichrysum, lavender, and more. When I choose to apply makeup, it goes on beautifully after the serum.
So Much Goodness in the Earth’s gifts! 🙂
Bonnie
My favorite non-toxic personal care product would have to be Dr. Bronner’s Magic “All One!” Organic Coconut Oil. There are so many ways to use this oil. I cook with coconut oil, add it to my smoothies, do weekly oil pulling, apply it after a bath or shower for added moisture, apply the oil to my hair before jumping in the sauna, use it to remove eye makeup, use it on my Dad’s feet after a pedicure for his athletes foot problem etc. I also use it on my teenagers pimples and rashes. It is simply an amazing oil with many health benefits! Love, Love, Love Coconut Oil!
Juice Beauty Milk Face Wash Cleanser!
Coconut oil and drinking lots of water make my skin look great.
Hello! I’ve been using coconut oil for awhile now to serve a myriad of purposes. Eye make up remover, body and face moisturizer, etc. I also use AnnMarie Gianni’s aloe-herb facial cleanser, neroli toning mist, and the coconut honey mask when I have them in stock. I really love those products =)
My favorite product is Living Libations Sea Buckthorn Best Skin Ever cleanser. So amazing!
Favorite shampoo / conditioner : ACURE – leave my hair nice, shiny, and soft. I also use their facial scrub and cleanser. So far, I love it.
For most of my make-up needs, I have a store to visit regularly called Nature of Beauty, in which the owner does all the investigative work for me. However, I still follow up. One line that I love for eye shadow, mascara, and bronzer is Couleur Caramel. This is a european product line from Italy. Some of the ingredients don’t rate as favorable on EWG as I would like, but the owner of my shop explained to me one of the faults of EWGs rating system. She stated that a lot of times european companies will process ingredients different than USA and EWG rates things on how the USA processes and manufactures the ingredients. So, despite an ingredient being processed or manufactured through toxic means in the USA, in Europe it can be processed different in which makes it non-toxic. Bottom line: always do your research to make sure.
Concealer: RMS beauty – best concealer ever! Covers and blends really well. A little can go a long way. And, you could eat it since it’s mostly coconut oil. It is on the more expensive side.
ZuZu: this is another great concealer that is a great value. One tube will last me 4-6 months and it’s only $15 a tube! Covers my dark circles well.
Alima: blush. Good price. last forever. awesome colors to choose from.
Keys Solar Rx moisturizer w/ sunscreen: This is rated fairly low on EWG and i like it. It really evens out my skin, protects me from the sun, and moisturizes well.
For my evening moisturizer and after shave care, I use a personal combo mix of coconut oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, and almond oil. Works so well. My face feels so soft and smooth. Good-bye razor bumps!
Mineral foundation: The verdict is not completely out on this product. I don’t like LaBella Donna products in general, but someone turned me on to their linear mineral makeup. From what I’ve been told, it doesn’t have the typical GMO corn fillers that BareMinerals or some other mineral makeups have. A couple ingredients rates moderately on EWG. I am waiting to hear from the company itself to see where it sources it ingredients from so I can look further into it. Until then, it looks great. A little bit really evens out skin tone and color and If I don’t feel like getting completely done up, this is a nice way to have a natural look with out feeling like i have makeup on.
I hope you enjoyed reading my reviews. Cheerio, darling!
I love love love my Dessert Essence castile soap face wash. Coconut oil is a favorite all natural beauty product that I use daily as well.
My favorite products are all of the AnnMarie Gianni so I would be thrilled with this giveaway. I’ve liked everything I’ve tried! It’s fabulous! Thanks for introducing me to the line.
i love rubbing fresh organic papaya all over my face…as a mask
vit A peel NATURALLY!!!!
I love my salt stick for my deodorant. Helps with the stinks but lets the body breathe. However, the BEST health care “product” ever is eating well. Keeps you glowing inside and out!
I use the flesh of an aloe plant for skin blemishes that need extra healing. I find the spots clear much faster. Though, I’m still on the lookout for a natural scar reducer/remover for older bacne scars..any recommendations?
I am always trying to improve and decrease my use of products. Have started making some of my own but the face skin products take a little something extra. Love reading the article.
Kris Carr, Annmarie Gianni and Oh She Glows are my go-to websites. I rely on these women to keep me healthy and happy!! I love the inspiration from Kris, the amazing products from Annmarie (I use Aloe Herb Facial, Radiant Skin Silk and Coconut Body Oil EVERY DAY) and prepare food almost exclusively from the Oh She Glows site and cookbook!!
My favorites are by The Herb Stop — a small herbalist-run store in Pine, AZ. All of their skin creams are wonderful, and their mineral-based makeup works wonders!
I am use coconut oil for pretty much everything! From deodorant to toothpaste to cooking to moisturizer and burn cream (yep, got a few marks from experimenting in the kitchen!) Also love my ACV toner!
I am with the others Coconut Oil is great. These products look great.
http://www.laramealor.com/12-unconventional-ways-keep-family-healthy-vacation/
My favorite natural, non-toxic skin care item would have to be avocados! I use them for everything! From eating them, to making mask out of them, and I even put them in my hair! My 6 year old daughter and I have “spa day” on Saturday’s from time to time and we make a mask using avocados and coconut oil. It’s leaves our skin so soft! For our hair, we mix an avocado and an egg white together and place on the head under a shower cap for about 15-20 minutes. Shampoo out and vavoom! Hair is fabulous!!!! And of course, you know there are many ways to eat avocados! We won’t go in to that. We would much rather use the ingredients in our kitchen as opposed to the all the artificial ingredients in products! 😉
I discovered Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap late last year in my quest to start removing chemicals from my life. I use the lavender scent, plus no animals were harmed in the making of this soap!
Organic coconut oil has become my go to lotion for everything, even on my face! I use Dr. Bonner’s organic body wash and then Vapour Organic Beauty makeup- I always feel fresh!
I also use coconut oil with neem oil as protection from the sun.
My favorite is probably the stuff I make for myself….toothpaste which is coconut oil and powdered calcium, or my lipbalm which is primarily coconut oil infused with calendula and a tiny bit of local, natural bees wax with a few drops of more local goodness–peppermint oil from peppermint jim. I do use alchemy oil on my face and am thrilled the creator is now using only locally sourced goods. Yeah for natural. Yeah for local. (and yes I’m already on your newsletter list)
I use the solid Crystal Rock or the scented Crystal Essence roll-on deodorants. I’m really intrigued by how many people love coconut oil, so I’m definitely going to try it.
I use several products from Sweet P’s in Tucson, AZ. She makes wonderful creams, some that include wildcrafted Prickly Pear juice. They absorb quickly and don’t leave you feeling sticky. Her Organic Ultra-Healing Foot Crème has helped me with my cracked (and sometimes painful) heels.
Rosehip oil and coconut oil for my face and body
My favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product is natural vitamin C. I put it on my skin before any mosturizer. I try to make my own facial srubs with cornmeal, rice milk and raw honey. But I’m still learning, so I love your posts.
I have tried + love AnnMarie’s products, so what a treat this would be! Another brand I would love to share with everyone is Marie-Veronique Organics. My skins has TRANSFORMED.
My at-home remedy is similar to many here. I first wipe down in coconut oil, and then follow up with a spray of diluted apple cider vinegar + water. I then try to follow up with some type of oil.
Happy Cleansing, friends!
My go-to non-toxic favorite personal care product is coconut oil! From conditioning my hair, adding a little to my two pups’ food every other day, in my smoothie, oatmeal, on my face from time to time ~ you name it! It’s a versatile and wonderful oil that I haven’t done without ever since discovering CSL. Thank you Kris Carr!
Definitely whipped coconut oil/butter!
coconut oil!
Organic olive oil and young living essential oils!
I use organic olive oil and young Living essential oils!!
It’s not a product, but dry brushing is the best ever!! I dry brush before the shower and then use Annmarie Gianni products on my body–love the coconut oil and all the face products. Thanks for introducing me to her line. A whole new world!! Her stuff is the cream of the crop for sure– clearly made with love and care!
(Dry brush until your skin is pink so you know you are moving lymph and blood!)
Thanks Kris!!
Coconut oil and almond oil. I use the coconut oil for my deodorant and use it in my homemade body moisturizers. The almond oil is for my face as the coconut oil breaks my face out. I add essential oils to the almond oil and use it as my facial moisturizer.
So far, my favorite non-toxic personal care product is made by Zatik. Bearberry and Bilberry Pigment and Age Spot Organic Corrective Elixir. It really does work!
Cornstarch instead of expensive dry shampoos – after I read the ingredients in my favorite salon brand I decided to cut back. This probably won’t work very well for darker hair but is just fine for blondes!
My fave would be Barbara Close’s recipe for Cleansing Facial Gomage. I use calendula infused waster with oats, baking soda, honey, and some sugar when I need a scrub (the detailed recipe is in her Pure Skin book). It has become a bit of a ritual for me to demonstrate self-caring and it makes my skin feel smooth and calm and clear!
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, I use it as a face & body moisturizer, teeth whitener, hair conditioner, etc.
My favourite product is raw and coldpressed jojoba oil. Its perfect for washing off make up and is very kind to young skin because it has a really good effect on sebaceous glands. You can also use the oil in your bath to make your skin softer and because the oil isnt that fat its perfect to add on your split ends without makeing your hair look unwashed. Definetly a super-product for me!
I love using coconut oil for my skin, hair and oil pulling and rosemary essential that i mix with apple cidar vinegar to use as a conditionner
I barely use anything. I like olive oil mixed with tea tree oil for a moisturizer… but that’s also because I’m too broke for much else.
Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream is amazing for dry skin and their bath oils are divine!
I love Anne Marie’s anti-aging and repair serums-they smell and feel wonderful. I too
use organic cocoanut oil-it’s a great moisturizer.
Kama Ayurveda soap-free facial cleanser is grand!
My favorite natural product is KAMA Ayurveda soap free facial cleanser
I use mostly Kiss My Face stuff. I really love their olive oil bar soap! I use Badger brand sunscreen. I actually recognize everything on the ingredient list and it has a decent rating from the a Environmental Working Group 🙂
I use a lot of Arbonne products, which I like but sometimes I don’t feel like they moisturize enough, I’m going to take some of the advice from your posts and try coconut and almond oils, hopefully, I can get my glow back!! Thx for the great tips!
I am loving AnnMarie’s skincare, and my new fav is the SunLove!! A sunscreen that feels luxurious and not sticky or icky smelling. I love it. I got a sample and now I am getting a the real deal!
Annmarie Gianni Anti-aging eye cream. So beautiful and gentle and it doesn’t irritate the eyes at all.
I exfoliate with a simple warm washcloth instead of those scrubs!
Coconut Honey Mask. This stuff is so yummy you could eat it and it leaves your face smooth, moisturized and firm.
100% Pure Raw Argan Oil
My son uses cloth diapers and lately I have been thinking about the toxins in pads and tampons. He has some extra micro fleece inserts he doesn’t use so I tried them out as pads and panty liners for wet accidents! I’m not 100% converted but working up to it!
Coconut milk bath xo/ brown sugar oil scrub
I love 100% Pure’s mascara and Juice Beauty’s CC cream. I use both daily and sometimes that’s all I need to wear!
Right now my favorite non-toxic product is from Simply Birgit the oil body, we had a harsh winter and that keep my skin soft and smooth.
Raw, unfiltered Coconut Oil all the way! I love how I can just use it head to toe and even as a sun protector. Plus you end up smelling like a real tropical beach. I love how thin the oil is and gets soaked in the skin pretty quickly.
The only other products I use are Moon Goddess Herbals made in NY’s Hudson Valley by a dear friend using only the highest quality ingredients, essential oils and herbs she grows at her home. It’s pure luxury! I use the gentle apricot kernel face scrub daily, the sea salt scrub weekly and the thick and scrumptious face moisturizer when I need extra hydration on my face.
You can find her store on Etsy.
I use castor oil with various essential oils to help with body pains but also use it on my face especially after a bath.
I have recently discovered Annmarie Gianni’s skincare products (which is what brought me to this site), and while it’s tough to choose a favorite, I’m going to go with the sunscreen, because it’s the first sunscreen I’ve found that I actually enjoy using! And I trust that it’s not harmful to me!
A local Ohio product, Chagrin Soap & Salve Coconut Oil deodorant
I love Tarte bb cream! And I also just signed up for a Goodboxe membership. It’s a monthly service that sends you healthy trial size beauty and personal care products straight to your door. That way you can figure out what works best for you before making a purchase. I have wasted so much money the last few months trying to find healthy beauty and personal care products that eliminate all the chemicals but still perform. Especially shampoo!
After a bad reaction to a face wash (chemical burn) I have decided no makeup is the way to go-the more natural I stay, the less chemicals I will need to use to cleanse at the end of the day. My only exception being parent meetings(I teach kindergarten). I enjoy using coconut oil as a whole body moisturizer, it helps my psoriasis stay in check.
I use coconut oil to moisturizer my skin.
I have to say I love Annmarie’s aloe herb facial cleanser!
Thanks Annmarie and Kris!
My favorite natural, non-toxic personal care product is honey! I use it all the time in DIY face masques. It makes my skin so soft!
My favorite natural product is Minerva Medica Dream Cream. It glides on softly leaving my skin feeling deeply moisturized.
My latest natural beauty product is Primal Pit Paste. It always seems to be a bit of a challenge to find an effective deodorant, but this one works. I’m currently trying the Thyme/lemon scent and love it.
Here is there website.
http://www.primalpitpaste.com
Best thing I ever did was to make my own facial moisturizer by collecting fresh rose hips right off the plant, cooking them in boiling water until soft. Squeeze them through a sieve and then add the liquid to an essential oil, like almond or apricot.
Unlike a lot of your readers, I am 63 and post-menopausal. I cannot tolerate fragrance anymore. I use Clearly Natural Glycerine Unscented Soap everywhere. I use Thai Crystal Deodorant Stone anywhere I sweat, not just in armpits.
My favorite non-toxic personal care product is coconut oil. I use it on all of my skin including my face, I put it in my hair at night and love to cook with it as well. Costco sell a large organic container for a great price.
I love coconut oil. I use it as a deep conditioning treatment on my hair periodically. It’s fantastic.
I am geeking out right now! My sister is a behavior specialist and knows all to well how the stuff we put on our skin affects so much more than just our skin. It is an organ, you know. It needs the good stuff too! (And, if I win, I will share the prize with her. She’s the reason I started saying buh-bye to the yucky stuff!) I have really done my research in the last couple of years because apparently turning 30, for me at least, meant my skin was going to re-visit being 16 years old. It was definitely not cool since I teach high school and boy, do those kids notice everything!
My nighttime skin regimen consists of a homemade cream from all organic ingredients- coconut oil, rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and tamanu oil. My skin loves it. It did take me awhile to figure out what works. Lots of people praise just coconut oil but it used alone has the tendency to dry my skin out.
If my skin is breaking out, I use a mixture of raw apple cider vinegar and purified water (1 to 3 ratio). I mix it up in a spray bottle and spritz my skin, along with my hair after shampooing it, while in the shower. It has cleaned up those hormonal break outs around my mouth, chin and along my jaw line. And after the shower, I use rose petal witch hazel on a cotton pad. It smells so pretty! And a dab of tea tree oil on a persistent zit really does the trick. I’ve even got my husband using these and he likes them. He said the tea tree “smells manly”. Whatever works!
I also eat certain foods to keep my skin happy (and all the rest of me for that matter). My daily staple is a smoothie in the morning with Vegan Proteins Plus double chocolate protein powder, avocado, banana, unsweetened cranberry juice, ground flax, chia seed, and a fermented whole food powder by Genuine Health. It ends up having a chocolate raspberry flavor and it is yummy! I don’t really measure anything so this way it always varies in flavor and I noticed a big change in my skin after a week of making one every morning. 🙂
My fave non toxic natural personal care product is a tie b/w Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and oatmeal. Not only do I love incorporating them into my diet, I drink a glass of water w/ a tsp of ACV every morning and savory oatmeal w/ flaxseed, salt & olive oil is my idea of a great breakfast, tastes like breakfast risotto. 🙂 But I also love using ACV to clarify my hair weekly by diluting it w/ 1 part ACV to 3 parts water. It works great at getting rid of buildup, just make sure to keep your eyes closed while massaging it into your scalp so you don’t burn yourself like I did lol. Oatmeal is a must have for making DIY facial masks whether cooked or raw, they really help sooth my dry/combo skin.
Hope these tips help!
I’m new to natural beauty and skin care, but I’ve always been a fan of coconut oil! I use it in my hair, as a body moisturizer, makeup remover and face cleanser. I am also starting to use essential oils in my skincare. I use tea tree & lavender oil for acne and a blend of oils for moisturizing. Definitely looking to shift my skincare routine to natural and gentle. Along with shifting to a clean, green lifestyle … I hope to heal my acne!
My favorite, natural, and healthy skin care product is Fig + Yarrow’s Bath + Body Oil, in “Woods.” This oil is amazing and the fragrance is terrific. All natural oils – the list is amazing.
My favorite, natural, and healthy skin care product is Fig + Yarrow’s Bath + Body Oil, in “Woods.” This oil is amazing and the fragrance is terrific. All natural oil.s
Love soapwalla natural deodorant cream.
It really works
It’s my balm creation. I concocted it when I was in chemo & my skin was a painful disaster. I’ve used it for: hands, feet, hair, nails, brows (replaces brow wax), lips, shoe shine, elbows/knees, squeaks, scars, massage. I’ve shared it with others in treatment as well & it seems to be as helpful for them.
It’s a tin full of happy, thus the name, “Chappy Happy!”.
I could fill a screen full of wonderful natural products I have found to replace those with harmful chemicals and additives! But here are a few ::
I have found a few lines of beauty and skincare that are absolutely fantastic. My favorites are Living Libations, Skincare by Annemarie, Andalou, iSun and MyChelle (I got an advance jar of her new retinol serum at Natural Products Expo West that is INCREDIBLE!).
Like many woman here, coconut oil is a staple for me: in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and sun deck! Oil pulling, sun oil, moisturizer, eye makeup remover, personal lubricant–it really is the BEST! And it’s the only oil I would ever heart for cooking.
I have given up using anything other than essential oils under my arms. It is the purest and most effective deodorant, besides a raw vegan diet and a good dose of sunlight on the armpits! My favorite line of essential oil perfumes is Nectar by Ami. http://www.g-glo.com/nectar-by-ami/
Lemon is a morning ritual for me. I slice a lemon in half and rub it on my face. The ascorbic acid is fantastic for exfoliating and lightening dark spots. I don’t recommend this practice, however, for those with sensitive skin. I then squeeze the lemon juice into warm water and MSM, which is a great combination for the skin and also gets my digestion going.
Thank you, Kris, for all you do and for this amazing opportunity to experience the entire Annemarie line! I am particularly excited about her new sunscreen! LOVE
My favorite is Organic Coconut Oil. I also use Dr. Bronner’s as a bodywash.
Coconut oil us on skin as a moisturizer.
One very natural item I have found works for me is plain almond oil as a moisturizer. I’m always on new items to try that are effective, good for me, good for the environment, and do not impact animals.
I love AnnMarie Gianni Skincare’s Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser and Aloe-Herb Facial Cleanser. I recently tried the Coconut Body Oil which is AWEsome! ….I’ve also been using coconut oil for face, body & hair!
Thank you! Love what you do and who you are! An Inspiration! 😉
I have very thick hair and found that Desert Essence Coconut Conditioner is the only brand that leaves my hair silky and tangle-free.
Pre de Provence 100% Pure Argan Oil makes the backs of my hands silky-sexy-smooth.
Tom’s of Main toothpaste.
Like most others have posted – coconut oil tops my list.
Turning 50 next year, and I’m focusing this time to get healthy – mind, body and soul. I appreciate all the tips on your blogs and from other readers.
Lots of faves but currently love AnnMarie’s Neroli toner spray…smells divine!
My favorite non toxic product I use on my skin is Organic Coconut Oil. Slather it all over !!
I’m slowly learning how to incorporate natural oils, essential oils and butters into my beauty regiments – so far coconut oil and rose ship oil are well used by me…
Natural Grooming deodorant. It actually works!
Nature’s Gate toothpaste! I use mint and my honey uses anise. Natural yum!
My favorite natural product is Soapwalla’s Deoderant Cream. I love everything from Soapwalla, but this deoderant is my absolute favorite!
I use l’huile de grace from lesanctuaire.com/dan francisco
I use The Honest Co. sweet orange and vanilla body wash and it works well and smells delicious.
I use Organic Coconut oil for everything. Lotion, tame hair frizz, sore throat…….:-) love the smell and it works great!
I’d have to say that right now my favorite all natural product is from Alba ( i love all their products),
but I LOVE their very emollient sunscreen for the face.
Arnica Montana has been my go to for over 25 years, wonderful for muscle/joint pain, also cuts bruise healing time in half. Been a Bare Minerals devotee over 10 yrs, astonishing folks that i’m turning 44 this month, not 30.
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My favorite product is coconut oil! It removes makeup (It even removes crazy thick stage makeup!) like it was nothing. I use it wounds and cuts, it’s even great to brush through my lashes to make them nice, thick and glossy!
I am just starting my journey as of February’s breast cancer diagnosis. I have never considered what was in my makeup. Everything is still so raw and confusing.
My favorite, natural, non-toxic product is cocoa butter. It is solid at room temperature so I just chop up some pieces and put it into my massage oil warmer which melts and warms up my cocoa butter and put it on head to toe! Its great during the winter months when you needs a little extra moisturizing and protection, but I use it almost everyday all year long and an added plus…you smell like chocolate! Yummy!
I like coconut oil and, and that good old gift of life, water! As I get older (50), my skin is getting drier so I’m always keeping my eye out and trying natural products that provide the moisture I need. I try to provide it through the inside, but would like some help with products on the outside of my body.
Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil!! It works amazingly on my face and hair! I love using argon and avocado oils from time to time, but this one does so much more…
Water, coconut oil, baking soda, lemon.
I love Burts Bee facial scrub!
I use coconut oil as a moisturizer, and for hair conditioning. Lemons are another good thing for astrigent, and helps to lessen spots.
My must have for years has been Burt’s Bees Chapstick!
My sweet guy surprised me with booda butter – spread the love lip balm. Ready to smooch!
Dr. Bronner’s in the shower. Just discovered that olive oil or coconut oil is an amazing eye make up remover. Slowly converting my teenage daughters to the AnnMarie skincare line. Love!!!
I love AnnMarie Gianni products, especially the repair serum. Love the feeling on my skin and the scent. No added chemicals…..going back to basics with food and products!
I love coconut oil for moisturizing…especially my feet!
I’ve been pleased so far with switching to Shea Moisture’s natural products. They are easily available at Target or Walgreens.
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
I use their baby formula to wash my hair, body and dishes.
I use the peppermint formula mixed with Oil or Oregano water to clean my house
I use a line of skin creams made locally by Lavender Ridge Farm (www.lavenderridge.ca). Using only natural ingredients such as lavender oil and olive oil. I don’t wear any makeup. I will check out Annemarie’s line of products for sure.. I need a healthy shampoo!
Have a great day!
Anne
My favorite cleanser is AnnMarie Gianni’s Aloe Herb Facial Cleanser! It smells so good I could eat it!
I LOVE Stark Skincare! The Grapefruit Cleansing Balm and the Neroli Midnight Oil are just incredible. The whole line is vegan, too!
I have started to use Coconut Oil as a moisturizer!
My friend turned me on to Usana products and I love them!
Due to a horrific bout of eyelid excema that I finally got diagnosed, (for two years I tried 90 different kinds of makeup and nothing helped) I’ll tell you everything I’ve learned as a natural remedy (the eye doc prescribed me a cancer-causing cream called Elidel – I read the side affects and handed it right back to the pharmacist.) I researched natural remedies and these are what has changed my skin, my complexion, my excema, and my nervous system for the better!
Noni (I live in Hawaii so it’s readily available, but you can order it online from Hawaii and other tropical islands. It’s an age old natural remedy for inflammation)
Cod liver oil
Borage Oil
Evening Primrose oil (great for lady hormones too)
Vitamin B (to keep the nervous system steady which is a great help for excema breakouts and anxiety)
Zinc
Biotin
Flax seed oil and coconut oil in my smoothies.
And I use avocado oil topically on my eyelids – it contains Vitamin E and A and it isn’t comedogenic like coconut oil is (it can clog pores).
Moisturizing from the INSIDE out does more wonders for your skin than any cream!
I like Josie Maran argan oil. It works great for face, body and hair.
I am currently using Alba NATURAL HAWAIIAN OIL FREE MOISTURIZER refining aloe & green tea only because it showed up on EWG’s list as a cleaner solution to most other moisturizers. I am still in the research process of trying to find an all natural, non fragrance product, however my time commitments have taken me away from narrowing down a product line that will be safe and effective for my dry skin. Also looking for something Economical too!
I use coconut as a moisturizer. Still looking for a good natural cleaner.
Annemarie’s Neroli Toning Mist… LOVE!
My favorite non-toxic product is from Usana Health Sciences Sense skin health line. I love the serum intensive.
I use coconut oil as my only moisturizer! Everyone thinks my oldest daughter is my sister so I know its working!
I love the burt bees line; its quite affordable ( when on sale) and they are good, natural products!
Not very original but coconut oil for everything – body moisturiser, after sun, hand cream, overnight foot treatment, overnight hair mask, add essential oils for scented body lotion, add sugar/oats/coffee for exfoliator, the list goes on and on and on!
Coconut oil is the best for hair and skin. I also love using olive oil in my hair for extra hydration
I love Annemarie’s skincare line!!! It’s absolutely my favourite. I use her Citrus cleanser and oil for oily skin. My skin glows and it feels so luxurious to use!
I’ve been using the Annmarie Gianni facial product line for over a year and I LOVE it!! I use coconut oil for my body and baking soda as my deodorant. My body is soooo happy for these choices I’ve made. :-))
Coconut Oil….. it has so many uses in the kitchen but also as a beauty product – great for hair, skin, nails, etc!
I adore AnnMarie Gianni’s line for oily skin. I started using it a few years after Kris recommended it. I definitely was skeptical of using an oil on my already oily skin, but it has magically helped to control my oil production and reduce my acne–two things that make me super excited!!
I also use a dab of tea tree oil on particularly stubborn acne at night after I cleanse and under my facial oil. It is not too harsh or drying, and I wake up with a much smaller bump and with less redness. Definitely a must for my medicine cabinet!!
I love love love learning tips like this from others 🙂
i’ve been using acure organics argan oil on my face and their pumpkin coconut body wash – i have yet to use their body lotion but so far i love the products. i use mostly josie maran makeup, and i love auromere toothpaste/mouthwash 🙂 xo
Shampoo with baking soda and condition with apple cider vineager
I am just starting to follow the Crazy Sexy Revolution. This is my second time reading the book Crazy Sexy Diet, however, something is different this time around. I am completely “crazy” into it. I use BareMineral make-up but am just starting to replace my products with all natural beauty products, so I don’t have a recommendation. I have been doing the Crazy Sexy Cleanse for 17 days, my skin has cleared from blemishes, my hair is way more shiny, and my cellulite is almost GONE. I want to pinch myself when I look in the mirror. Thanks for everything!
I find coconut oil (100% organic) to work really on my skin, for my hair and also for cooking.
Coconut oil for my hands!
My favorite non-toxic product is coconut oil! Preferably whipped into a nice fluffy butter with essential oils of choice or melted mixed with some sugar (and of couse essential oils of choice) to make a luxurious scrub. Butter replaces lotion and scrub can replace shower gels, other scrubs and even lotion if my skin isn’t dry that day. I’ll also melt it and put it in my hair for a while before showering for a nice hydrating mask. Or if my ends are really dry I’ll use it as a nice leave in conditioner.
(P.S. I’m already on the mailing list!)
Only one product?! Wow, I don’t think I could narrow it down to just one but one of my absolute favorites is Annmarie Gianni’s Anti-Aging Serum. One of the best I’ve ever tried! And I’ve tried a lot 🙂
I have started using essential oils. My favorite at bath time is Epsom salts, baking soda and lavender essential oil.
My new favorite non-toxic skin care product is Annmarie Gianni’s Sun Love. I have used Mercola’s skin products for a few years and love them. I have just started to sample products of Annmarie but was disappointed that again there was not a facial sun protector. Two weeks later, Sun Love was announced!! I bought it and Love it! I am slowly trying other Annmarie products and love them. It would be awesome to win the basket!!!
Coconut Oil as moisturizer all over my body. Super!!
If I’m making beet juice i’ll stain my lips with it
i also use an aryuvedic eyeliner i bought at a hare krishna temple, it loooks like lipstick.
I use Dr. Brommers in the shower and coconut oil on my face.
I like a lot of the products on mynatural bliss.com. My favorite is the guava oil, it doesn’t make me break out and is supposed to be good for firming and anti-aging. It is also very reasonably priced. I have to confess that right now it is the only thing in my medicine cabinet that would qualify for a recommendation so I will be checking out others posts!!
Thanks Kris and everyone else for the info on something most of us don’t even realize can be toxic!
Monique
I love yes to carrots eye cream! I actually use it all over my face and it feels amazingly smooth and it makes my skin look nicer. Love their products. And thank you for creating your website. I’ve been ‘following ‘ you since i first saw you on Oprah. I’m studying nutrition science because i want to help those with not only cancer but all diseases. I think eating healthy early on can help prevent a lot of chronic problems and i hope to some day be able to help others by finding natural cures. Thank you for being one of my greatest inspirations! -Juliette Ries
I have a few favorites: for body soap I use Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap- Lavender Pure-Castille Soap (leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft and smelling oh so good; deodorant, Alvera Aloe and Almonds roll-on – it does the job; facial moisturizing cream- Jason Age Renewal Vitamin E 25,000 IU – completely replenishes my face; and for body lotion – Chandler Farm’s Linus’s Natural Lavender Body Butter, which I’ve recently run out of (gotta get more) – smells wonderful and give my body a radiant glow (at least it feels that way!). Would love to find a good facial cleanser though. Will try Anne Marie’s facial cleanser maybe.