The Best Examples Of Natural Beauty Products That Benefit Your Health
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More and more women these days are throwing out their traditional beauty and skincare products and are restocking their arsenals with natural and non-toxic replacements. As awareness has grown around the health hazards and risks caused by the formulas of many big-name beauty brands, making the switch feels not only important, but necessary. If you’ve been considering changing up the brands in your routine, here are the best examples of natural beauty products that benefit your health.
Organic Skincare
Organic skincare is a great place to start as what we put on our skin naturally gets absorbed into the body and thus effects our health both inside and out. As opposed to being formulated with chemicals and synthetics, organic skincare is made from plant-based ingredients grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, etc. The chemicals and synthetics in a lot of traditional skincare products have been linked to everything from illness to skin irritation. Furthermore, switching to organic skincare can make your skin feel softer as they are free of drying agents like sulfates, and eliminating irritating chemicals and synthetics may improve your complexion if you’re suffering from breakouts or acne. Organic skincare brands we love include Juice Beauty, Pacifica and Ecco Bella.
Natural Makeup
As well as getting absorbed into the body through the skin, makeup naturally gets in close contact with some of the body’s most sensitive areas including the eyes and mouth. With lipstick in particular, it’s important to make the switch to more natural products when you think about how much of that product you’re unknowingly ingesting on a daily basis! Like traditional skincare products, many makeup formulations are full of harsh chemicals and toxins that can cause serious long-term health consequences including breast cancer, hormonal imbalances, and a weaker immune system. However, there are a number of additional reasons to switch to natural makeup. First, natural makeup is much healthier for sensitive skin and reduces the chances of triggering an allergic reaction or causing rashes and breakouts. Not only do natural products limit irritation, they actually nourish your body with ingredients like vitamin E and antioxidants that will keep you looking both youthful and healthy. Natural makeup is also non-comedogenic which allows the skin to breathe and prevents the buildup of unhealthy bacteria that can clog your pores. To get started with natural makeup, try Bite Beauty, Vapour Beauty, and Au Naturale.
Natural Haircare
Have you ever noticed that your favourite shampoo seems to lose its effectiveness after you’ve used it for a while? That’s because most haircare brands are packed full of silicones and/or sulphates that give you great results at first, only to leave your hair feeling limp and unhealthy after a few washes. This is because most mainstream haircare products strip your hair of the natural oils designed to protect your locks and keep them healthy. Organic and natural haircare products will actually nourish your hair and restore the natural balance of oils it needs to keep itself clean and healthy. In addition, if you have a sensitive scalp or suffer from a condition like psoriasis, the lack of chemicals in natural haircare products will be more gentle and less irritating, helping you avoid allergic reactions or flare-ups of painfully dry skin. If you’re interested in trying natural haircare products, check out Honest Beauty, Earth’s Nectar, or Evolvh.
If you’re looking to improve your health in all areas of your life, a great first step is to cut down on the chemicals, toxins, and synthetics you’re exposing yourself to. That said, there is no better place to start than with skincare, makeup, and haircare. Switching to a more natural beauty routine will not only limit your exposure to these harmful products, you’ll also start to see incredible benefits like softer skin, a clearer complexion, and more luscious locks.
Have you tried any natural beauty products? Share your favourite brands in the comments!
