Lately, I have been digging deep into the ingredients in the products that I use on my skin. There are many harmful ingredients out there, making it hard to take care of your body in a healthy way. Many of these ingredients are only used to extend the shelf life of the product or for marketing purposes (make it look and smell nice). They can cause Cancer, hinder your normal body functions, or dry out your skin. As said by Kat Von D, every dollar we spend is like a vote so we've been essentially voting for these harmful ingredients. It's definitely difficult to transition fully but it's important to just be aware of what exactly you are putting on.
I wanted to share one of my newest discoveries which is Follain, the Sephora of clean beauty. They blacklist tons of ingredients and make brands undergo a 5 step approval process. I have been loving the cleansers, masks, and toners from Tata Harper, Indie Lee, and Herbivore Botanicals. Rahua is also another favorite with their amazing haircare products and masks. With Follain, I have taken one step closer to a healthier lifestyle and routine. Check out their site here and use code ref15_v2qm83 for 15% off.
I have recently also made the switch to an aluminum free deodorant. I have been loving the brand Native, which is actually now sold in Target! They offer different several scents in their deodorants, body wash, soaps, and toothpaste. I was very skeptical about switching at first because I was scared it wouldn't work as well but WOW, it's amazing! Check them out here.
Jess