FAVORITE CLEAN PRODUCTS

Greta Livingood
Jun 10, 2017
5 min read

Summer is HERE and that means, sunshine {freckles}, fresh foods and lots of outdoor time!

You also have he ability to change your daily skin, hair and make up routine to using less products. WHOO HOOO :)

Consider this; our skin is the largest organ in our body. It absorbs everything from the air we breath, the air we surround ourselves in and the products we use on our body! When talking about clean and non toxic {CNT} products, it's not just food that we should be concerned about but the products we use to wash our hair, moisturize and clean our skin, and apply to our already beautiful faces! With all the beauty brands out there, it can be difficult to start transitioning to CNT products. I've learned that a lot of N A T U R A L beauty products still contain endocrine-disrupting properties that can sway your hormones, hinder brain function and even cast a spell on your reproductive system. Certain natural products can have immediate effects too, like break outs and they can even cause rashes.

I've complied a list of my favorite products below. I believe natural is best + a little help from CNT products. My body care routine in very minimal and I'm still trying to find the best products for me. These brands have proven to be the best so far. I do want to say that not all these will work for you so I suggest starting small with samples. CNT products are expensive but so is the nutritious food you should be putting into your body!

BEAUTY SMOOTHIE:

1 handful spinach

1 handful kale

1 scoop vital protein

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 avocado

1/2 C blueberries

1 T spirulina & chlorella

1 tsp vitamin C powder

Combine ingredients into your vitamix and top with toasted unsweetened coconut flakes!

FACE:

Cocokind sea moss exfoliator: I use this exfoliant 1-2 x a week. The sea moss exfoliates and nourishes skin, bringing out a natural radiance.

Cocokind rose face toner: This toner leaves my face perfectly clean and pH-balanced after washing. I will say that I only wash my face at night. In the morning, I splash cold water on my face and then spray this toner all over. It softens and soothes skin, while also reducing dryness and leaves my skin refreshed. I also use this after a sweaty workout (no need to wash your face). Another option is adding this with a little coconut oil to remove my makeup at the end of the day.

Cocokind chia seed facial oil : this stuff is calming, deeply moisturizing, and a rich source of nutrients for our skin. It leaves my skin dewy, which i love. I apply this morning and night. A little goes A LONG way.

DIY Honey Turmeric mask: This mask helps with dark spots and redness. I suffer from scars around my chine. {I constantly picked at my face in high school and college}. This makes helps lighten the dark spots and also leaves my skin super soft and dewy.

BODY:

DIY body wash: I make my own body wash using Dr. Bonner Castile Soap, raw un-strained honey and almond oil. Mix 1/3 c castile soap, 1/3 c honey, 1/3 c almond oil + 30 drops of essential oil (I omit this because it already has a honey scent to it). This body wash is super sudsy and moisturizes my skin at the same time.

Coocnut oil: BEST MOISTURIZER EVER. I use it everywhere

waxing: I've been sugar waxing for about 2 years now and love it. Find a place near you that offers it. You wont be disappointed! All natural, clean and non toxic AF.

HAIR:

Beauty with a twist shampoo: When I do wash my hair, I use this brand. I found them on amazon and although they do contain some toxic ingredients, I really like the brand.

Beauty with a twist conditioner: same as above

ACV: when I need to "wash" my hair because it's getting a little greasy, I use ACV. Apply a small amount to wet hair and let it sit for a couple minutes. Wash it out like you would shampoo and viola!

Coconut oil: I use this on my ends to help repair damaged hair and promote shiny, smooth, static free locks.

Aveda Dry shampoo: I rarely use dry shampoo but when I am in need of a little texture I sprinkle this on my roots. Added bonus, it smells wonderful!

MAKE UP:

Eco brow: This brow balm is my favorite and a necessity in my make up routine. The balm creates full, natural-looking brows with out looking like I stole the box of crayons. It also tames them, they can get crazy after a good nights sleep!

Jane Iredale Tinted Moisturizer: A hydrating, lightweight, water-resistant tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. Its crucial to have SPF in your moisturizer. Have you ever heard that sun exposure lightens dark spots.....ITS A MYTH. It actually makes them worse so applying a tinted moisturizer with SPF is a 3 - in - 1 benefit for your skin!

Origins Quick Hide Long Wearing Concealer: This CNT product hides shadows, wrinkles and redness. I use the concealer when its date night out or when I have a work event. The creamy coverage floats over my skin with no creasing or caking. Long-wearing. Heat and sweat resistant. Oil-free. Ophthalmologist tested. GREAT PRODUCT.

Jane Iredale PureLas Extender & Conditioner: Only when I wear mascara....but this stuff MAKES a difference and I am bummed it took me this long to discover lash primer. It helps nourish and extend the wear of your mascara with algae extract conditioner.

Jane Iredale Mascara: After applying the lash primer, I use this magical mascara to amp up lashes and support new growth with algae and radish root extract. No fake dyes here!

Elate Universal Creme (Love): This tube is your all-in- one colour and contour creator. It will flush your cheeks with a look that’s soft, dewy and natural, or highlight your face with a youthful contoured glow. This little gem also gives lips a boost with matching colour that stays fresh all day.

TEETH:

Modere Toothpaste: This stuff is EWG.org certified as clean and non toxic. Sugar free fluoride free nontoxic + natural peppermint oil to freshen breath! I just switched over to CNT products for my mouth and am loving the they make my mouth feel SUPA clean.

Modere Mouth Rinse: I ditched the crest mouth wash for this stuff and man is it good. This natual peppermint mouth rinse is alcohol-free, oxidizes and dissolves food film for effective cleaning and supports healthy teeth and guns.

HOUSE HOLD:

Right now, I am in transition from toxic cleaning brands to CNT brands.

I make my own counter, mirror and wood cleaner, use a diffuser for a clean scent throughout my home and also make my own laundry detergent. I am excited to try out CNT cleaning brands!

What are your CNT beauty and household products that you use?!

Enjoy,

xx,