Starting with clean skincare doesn’t have to be intimidating, it’s actually exciting!
It’s like giving your skin a cleanse by getting rid of all your products that contain any chemicals. Usually these products actually contain a lot of filler ingredients. Which means once you start using products that are filled completely with intentional ingredients, nutrients and botanicals, you will see more benefits from the products you’re using.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO CLEAN PRODUCTS
I’ve personally decided to go the natural route when it comes to all my products and lifestyle, I did this as a way to improve my health after struggling with a rare disease and chronic illness. In doing so, I found that it really benefited my skin and now at 30, have still not felt the need or desire to get botox or fillers. I like to preface this not to shade these procedures in any way (there’s a multitude of reasons people get these and often out of medical necessity as well) but to give you an authentic idea of what these products are doing for my skin. I personally appreciate when someone tells me they’ve had botox in addition to what they do get an idea of what does what. So with that said, these are skincare companies and products that I have been using on myself and feel I have really seen *actual* results. Studying aromatherapy (essential oils) several years ago and natural skincare, I have a deep love for the potency that is in nature and the best ways to utilize them.
My skincare routine has truly become something that I enjoy and has become an intuitive process. When I look at my skin in the mirror, instead of picking out my “imperfections” I think, what does my skin need today? How does it feel? Was I wearing my mask for 6 hours straight yesterday? Is it extra sensitive? Do I have a breakout coming? This is where I will add in something extra that day or modify it. When we really tune into our bodies, they will guide the way….