We are exposed to over one hundred chemicals in our skin and haircare products every day. You may not think about the five or six unpronounceable chemicals in your shower gel when you lather up in the morning. You may not know which ones are linked to hormone imbalances and even cancer. Have you seen these statistics before? The average woman will ingest 4-6 pounds of lipstick over her lifetime. Lipstick contains mineral oil which is a known carcinogen. 20% of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. The more you investigate, the scarier it seems. However, you can make changes to your daily beauty routine, reduce the chemicals your skin absorbs and maybe even save a little money along the way. Here are five easy steps to start your green beauty journey: Learn to read labels First, you need to know which chemicals you should avoid in your products. For example, in your conditioner, stay away from ingredients with “-eth”, like sodium laureth sulfate. Often, a good rule of thumb is, if the ingredient is very hard to pronounce and sounds like a chemical, look for an alternative. Many brands claim a product is natural when it only has one or two natural ingredients. In time, you will learn the difference between natural, organic and cruelty-free cosmetics. Apps like Think Dirty make it very easy for you to educate yourself and choose the safest products. Just scan the barcode and learn about all the potentially toxic ingredients in the product and find safer options. Simplify your routine Strip your beauty products down to the essentials for your lifestyle. For your face, start with a simple cleanser, like organic handmade soap and include a toner and moisturiser. For your makeup bag, try products that multitask like a colour stick that can be used on the eyes, lips and cheeks. Seek out brands that use recyclable packaging. Remember, the green journey is not only about using chemical free products but also being environmentally responsible. Try your own treatments The best way to know exactly what is in your beauty treatments is to make your own. You can start slow and make your own two or three ingredient sugar face scrubs. Then create simple face masks and moisturisers. When you’re more confident, whip up your own deodorant and even toothpaste! There are a large number of DIY recipes for everything from foot cream to eyeliner. Just perform a search on Pinterest. Beauty from the inside out What you put into your body is as important as what you put on. Great skin and hair begins with a nutritious diet and exercise. Limit the quantity of processed food you consume and increase the nutrient dense vegetables. Walking when you can instead of using transportation, not only benefits your waistline, but also makes a positive impact on the environment. Relax! Don’t feel overwhelmed by the number of new brands, products and terms you will learn when you start your green beauty journey. You can detoxify at your own pace. Try using the 80/20 rule where 80 percent of the products you use are clean and 20 percent are more conventional. Just like a food diet, it is hard to be perfect 100 percent of the time! As your knowledge grows, you will rely more on your intuition. This post has been contributed by Michelle Brown.
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![]() Promoting beauty from the inside out, Qsilica have a wonderful natural range of acne products to help keep skin clear, at the same time keeping nails strong and hair looking beautifully soft and healthy. Formulated with Silica, which is a natural beauty mineral found in quartz crystal, this is where the Q comes from in the Qsilica range. Completely natural, no harsh chemicals and very gentle on skin. The Blemish Control Kit comes with the 3 products below - Naturally clear skin cleanser A refreshing skin cleaser which has a light foaming action. The main ingredients are Silica, vitamin E and jojoba oil. It also contains lavender, sandalwood and maleleuca oil, which gives it a really lovely scent. This cleanser gently washes skin of dirt, but doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry, compared to other acne face washes, this feels like a nice and luxurious face wash, but with the added benefit of the amazing silica to help keep skin clear of impurities. It can also be used by those who don’t suffer from acne, as silica is an amazing anti ageing mineral. I don’t suffer from acne, but I do get the occasional pimple, this helped to keep my skin clear and left if feeling soft and smooth. Naturally Clear Spot Gel The spot gel is to be used after cleansing with the silica face wash. Containing silica, willow bark, salicylic acid, olive leaf, lemon and tea tree extracts. The naturally soothing aloe and cucumber soothes skin and reduces redness. I know that this gel works because I used it on a pimple which popped up at the worst place possible, which was my nose. I haven't had one of these in years, so it was good timing that I was sent this kit to test out! After applying the spot gel, the zit disappeared after two days, without having to squeeze or anything! This can also be applied as a preventative treatment to areas whiich are prone to pimples. ![]() Naturally clear skin support supplements These vegan tablets contain a combination of natural ingredients to help support and keep acne proned skin clear. The zinc and vitamin A helps to balance hormones. The tablets also contains the following herbs and vitamins which have been traditionally used in western herbal medicine to support and detox skin - Barberry root, burdock, green tea, silica, B3, B6 and B5. The combination of zinc and b6 actually have an amazing effect on skin, I have used these two supplements previously for stress relief, but at the same time I noticed my skin starting to clear up. So when taking the naturally clear supplements I also noticed that my skin felt a lot less oily, with less blackheads. I think combination of the vitamins and carefully selected herbs in Qsilica tabs are an amazing addition you could add to you daily skin care routine, especially if you suffer from acne and cannot handle the harshness of other acne products. I'm happy to recommend Qsilica, as I believe that silica is a mineral which many people are missing in their diets and this natural skin care system can be a big help for those who want to treat their skin naturally without resorting to chemical filled skin care. No parabens, petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances, Qsilica is Australian made by the family owned company Planet Health. Each product can be purchased seperately, but if you have an acne problem, the kit is the best option. Available at - Qsilica. Gentle face wash serum - Morning citrus dynamus - Australian Bush Flower Essences - review12/2/2016 ![]() A gentle facewash bursting with positive energy and uplifting citrus vibes. Another beautiful product from Australian Bush Flower essences. This is a delicate serum which feels ultra smooth and soft to apply, I actually haven’t used many face wash serums before, it's quite a unique product, particularly in the organic world. I was pleasantly surprised by how soothing it felt on my skin. Bursting with sun ripned citrus energy to awaken senses and invorgorate tired skin. Containing anti-aging alpine rose stem cells to help protect skin from environmental stress. It also contains the following healing flower essences - Angelsword, Bauhinia, Billy Goat Plum, Bottlebrush, Five Corners, Fringed Violet, Macrocarpa. The energies of these essences relate to inner strength and self acceptance. I found it helped to lift my mind out of negative mode. Suitable for all skin types, organic and natural. Once applied the serum turns into quite a nice creamy lather, it cleanses thourougly without leaving my skin feeling dry. Part of the Love System range, which was created by Paul Loveday, he spent 7 years developing these naturopathic inspired skin care formulations which contains the amazing properties of Australian bush flowers. The energies contained in the flower remedies are designed to nurture and care for your skin and your inner self. Morning citrus dynamis can be found here. |
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