Today's blog is quite extensive...I have gathered as many sources and info for various healthier alternatives that I could to share with you and show you that there are plenty of healthier choices out there.
First here are some products that don’t have the harmful ingredients reviewed recently, and recommended by David (aka acneerasingsecrets on youtube) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-LYQlvLICI
Below is a list of the videos of him reviewing these products:
Contains Sea Buckthorn oil
I personally use this soap and absolutely love it. I use it for my face and sometimes my body. I purchased it on amazon $5.95 for 3.5 oz bar.
!(seabuckthorn oil)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0MZFfN3TI
!(seabuckthorn oil)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0MZFfN3TI
Organic and all natural
I use this product too, and massage it around my eyes before bed. I purchased mine from amazon $9.95.
!(apple cider vinegar acne treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSXWZQcusgw
!(apple cider vinegar acne treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSXWZQcusgw
Try get organic apple cider vinegar such as Bragg’s Liquid aminos apple cider vinegar$3.29 for 16oz. I purchased mine from our local co-op.
!(Sangre de drago for acne scars and spot treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIx2s4A2U1w
!(Sangre de drago for acne scars and spot treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIx2s4A2U1w
Sangre de grago also known as "dragons blood" is an herb that comes from a tree in the amazon rain forest that does a great job healing scars and wounds. If you have acne, acne scars (perfect for this) eczema, bug bites, scabs or anything like that sangre de grago will heal your skin and bring it back to normal and healthy looking again.
I purchased mine from amazon $13.99 for 2 fl oz..
(aztec clay acne treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oO-SV87Xo
(aztec clay acne treatment)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3oO-SV87Xo
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay is 100 Natural. No additives. No fragrances. No Animal Testing. No Animal Products. Deep cleanses skin pores, removing dirt and impurities, lifting out poisons and toxins stored in the epidermis; pimples and blackheads are absorbed into the clay bed, resulting in accelerated healing and nourishment of the skin. The skin is clean, refreshed, and alive. You can see and feel the difference. Continued use results in a more beautiful, healthy skin
I love this stuff…I can’t remember where I bought mine from, it was a few yrs ago, but you can get it at amazon $7.99 for 1lb.
(Just natural skin care day cream)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THvzZnlmNUg
(Just natural skin care day cream)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THvzZnlmNUg
You can find this product at http://justnaturalskincare.com/9/acne/cream-dialy.html
However it’s pretty expensive so I have not purchased and tried this product. $27.99 for 2 oz.
Apart from those specific products reviewed and recommended by David above, which I have tried (apart from the last moisturizer) and love all of them \, below are more Healthy product websites and brands.
Make note: I have shared their main websites for particular brands, but you can always do a google search to find the best price on the same item, such as on amazon...be careful on ebay and always ask for expiration dates of the items you bid on.
*Starred brands are premium top quality product brands but pretty expensive :(
!Are brands/products I have tried and love…usually they are affordable too :)
Skinbotanica- http://skinbotanica.com (offers many healthy brands) make-up & cleansers
At SkinBotanica, they consider natural products to be formulated with ingredients from natural sources, such as plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, etc. These products do not contain any synthetic chemicals, including parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petrochemicals, fragrances, or dyes. On this site you can find many brands.
*Saffronrouge- http://www.saffronrouge.com/ (offers many healthy brands) make-up, hair, skin & body care
All the products you see there are made without the plastics, silicones, petroleum, artificial fragrances, dyes, and other unsafe ingredients found in most beauty products, and are guaranteed to give you results.
!Aubrey Organics- http://www.aubrey-organics.com (brand) hair, skin & body care
Very affordable. Sells products such as shampoos and conditioners that are 100% natural ingredients. No sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens or petrochemicals.
!Sibu- http://www.sibu.com/ (brand) sea buckthorn soaps, lotions & supplements
Affordable. Paraben-FREE and Cruelty-FREE. No dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives. A wonderful brand of products that uses Sea Buckthorn oil. Their facial soap is wonderful and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry. I get my products from Amazon.com. I have tried the facial bar soap, the oil and sea buckthron seed oil suppliments.
!Cleure- http://www.cleure.com (brand) make-up, cleansers & moisturizers
A wonderful brand offering healthy products and many articles by Dr. Flora Stay on dental health, skin care, sensitive skin help, health concerns etc. It’s a great health resource on top of offering great products. They are affordable, safe, non-toxic, botanical free, salicylate free, free of parabens, dyes, fragrance, and effective…offering solutions for hypoallergenic hair, skin, body and dental needs. They also offer a 2 oz sample pack to try their shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, toner and body lotion for just $10. (Still be sure to read the label of each item in case you may find an older formulated product of theirs that may have parabens, and check their face powder ingredients too because some have Talc, others are Talc free. They are in the process of reformulating their products to all be without the harmful ingredients). Their Shampoo and Conditioner however have great reviews and are made with safe ingredients. I’ve tried the shampoo, conditioner, facial cleanser, toner and lotion…all great items.
!Derma e Natural Bodycare- http://www.dermae.net/ (brand) cleansers & moisturizers
Affordable. All products are free of parabens, pthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors and are pH balanced, 100% vegetarian and cruelty-free. Their products do not contain harsh chemicals or ingredients known to be harmful. While many of their formulas are fragrance-free, others contain a blend of natural and fragrant oils. derma e®’s goal is to provide you with safe and effective natural skincare at a reasonable price. You can get a sample of ten 2gm products free with just $4.95 for shipping. They also offer updated catalogues online. I have tried some of their samples and so far I like them all.
!Smoky Mountain Minerals- http://smmbeauty.com (brand) natural mineral make-up
All their minerals are make-up of pure minerals. No fillers, no perfumes, no oils, no additives. Pure minerals only. Ingredients consist of sericite, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, silica spheres (excluding Illusion Veil and Glow). In addition to the ingredients listed above, their Illusion Veil and Glow also contain zeamays, cosmetic grade cornstarch for slip. They do not use Bismuth Oxycholoride in their products. This is actually a brand I bought several years ago as an alternative to the more expensive bare Escentuals.
Avalon Organics- http://www.avalonorganics.com/ (brand) hair, skin & body care (Info)
Affordable. Safe, Natrual, effective, pro-organic body care without synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, harsh preservatives, mineral oil, sulfates, propylene glycol, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. Making maximum use of ingredients derived from natural plant sources, including vegetable and nut oils, plant waxes, herbal extracts and pure essential oils.
*RMS Beauty (Real Make-up Secrets)- http://www.rmsbeauty.com/(brand) make-up
The minerals in rms beauty are guaranteed to be in their raw, uncorrupted form, without silion, paraben preservatives or other chemical coatings. Minerals in nanoparticle from have also been avoided, as these particles are small enough to penetrate cells in the lungs, and studies have shown them to be toxic to animals. The vitamin E used has not been genetically modified. Rosemary extract is used for the preservation.
*Jane Iredale Cosmetics http://www.janeiredale.com/ (brand) make-up
Paraben Free. They make a variety of products including Pure Moist LipColour with SPF 18, PurePressed Eye Shadow, and PureGloss for Lips and Amazing Base foundation with an SPF of 20. Not only are their products good for your skin but the makeup stays on and gives beautiful coverage. The color palette is also very flattering to many skin tones.
Paraben Free. They make a variety of products including Pure Moist LipColour with SPF 18, PurePressed Eye Shadow, and PureGloss for Lips and Amazing Base foundation with an SPF of 20. Not only are their products good for your skin but the makeup stays on and gives beautiful coverage. The color palette is also very flattering to many skin tones.
Premium Mineralz- http://www.premiumminerals.com (brand) make-up
No Bismuth Oxychloride, No Cornstarch, No Mineral Oil, No Dyes and/or Artificial Color, No Artificial Fragrance, No Phthalates, No Methylparaben and Propylparaben, No Propylene or Butylene Glycol, No Cocomide DEA, MEA or TEA, No PEG (Polyethylene Glycol), No Sulfates Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, No Sodium Hydroxide, No Animal Testing.
Herbal Choice Mari- http://www.herbalchoicemari.com/ (brand) vegan/organic body care
All natural, organic and vegan skin care products are 100% chemical free. This means they are free of additives, parabens, synthetic fragrances and preservatives including all man-made ingredients and detergents such as sodium laureth sulphate and similar sulphates.
*Just Natural- http://justnaturalskincare.com (brand) cleansers and skin treatments
In the pure and organic form of herbs and plant oils from the Earth, being JustNatural is more than a motto.
*Mango Madness- http://www.mangomadnessskincare.com (brand) make-up & body care
Beauty/Cleanser products that are free of parabens, estrogen, drying alcohol, fillers and extenders.
*Pangea Organics- http://www.pangeaorganics.com/ (brand) skin and body cleansers
Safe skin care items to help cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin. Always nurturing, handcrafted, organic, fair trade (whenever possible), and cruelty-free. Never includes petroleum, sulfates or detergents, synthetic preservatives, artificial colors, or fragrances, or GMOs.
Safe skin care items to help cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin. Always nurturing, handcrafted, organic, fair trade (whenever possible), and cruelty-free. Never includes petroleum, sulfates or detergents, synthetic preservatives, artificial colors, or fragrances, or GMOs.
*Dr. Hauschka Skin care products- http://drhauschka.com (brand) hair, skin & body care
No synthetic preservatives of any kind, including parabens and phthalates are ever used in Dr.Hauschka Skin Care products. Although some cleansers and moisturizers are wonderful avoid Dr. Hauschka’s make-up that contains Talc. Make a point to always read specific product ingredients.
Soap for Goodness Sake- http://www.soapforgoodnesssake.com/ (brand) natural soaps
Organic skin care, natural organic soaps. Farm fresh to you - the goodness of all natural handmade soaps directly from their heartland farm to you. They're a family owned business here on our farm in Oklahoma.
Solay Wellness- http://www.natural-salt-lamps.com/ (brand) bath & body, salt products
This site specializes in the healthy Himalayan crystal salts.
DeVita- http://www.devita.net/content/index.php (brand) Natural skin care systems
Devita Natural Skin Care has become (according to SPINS) the fastest growing all-natural, 100% PARBEN FREE, PETA Certified, Vegan cosmeceutical skin care line in the country. They now move into a whole new dimension of all natural skin care and beauty with the launch of their new all-natural line of cosmetics…|ab-so-lute|minerals… available soon, with all natural color cosmetics.
Belle’s Botanicals- http://www.belles-botanicals.com/index.htm (brand) natural aromatherapy and herbal products
At Belle's Botanicals we strive to make accessible the highest quality aromatherapy and herbal products on the market. Our Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, Absolutes and Herbs are the finest available, pure and unadulterated. We want our customers to feel good about the products purchased from our company, knowing they are made without animal testing, animal products, chemicals or petroleum and therefore good for your emotional, physical and spiritual well being.
Jane Iredale Cosmetics- http://www.janeiredale.com/ (brand) make-up
Jane Iredale Cosmetics make a variety of products including Pure Moist LipColour with SPF 18, PurePressed Eye Shadow, and PureGloss for Lips and Amazing Base foundation with an SPF of 20. Not only are their products good for your skin but the makeup stays on and gives beautiful coverage. The color palette is also very flattering to many skin tones.
Coastal Classic Creations- http://www.coastalclassiccreations.com/ (brand) Make-up
Jane Iredale Cosmetics- http://www.janeiredale.com/ (brand) make-up
Jane Iredale Cosmetics make a variety of products including Pure Moist LipColour with SPF 18, PurePressed Eye Shadow, and PureGloss for Lips and Amazing Base foundation with an SPF of 20. Not only are their products good for your skin but the makeup stays on and gives beautiful coverage. The color palette is also very flattering to many skin tones.
Coastal Classic Creations- http://www.coastalclassiccreations.com/ (brand) Make-up
Coastal Classic Creations is committed to the development of cosmetics and personal care products made without carcinogenic toxicants or any toxicants, which are known or which are suspected of causing harm to all forms of life.
Eco Lips Lip Balm- http://www.ecolips.com/store lip balms
Eco Lips Lip Balm is a petroleum and paraben free organic lip balm. Eco Lips makes a variety of lip balms including SPF 15 Mint, SPF 15 Berry, SPF 30 Sport and Eco Lips Hemp which is made with hempseed oil. Hempseed oil absorbs readily into the skin and is loaded with Omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acids. Besides making a great lip balm, Eco Lips is a very green company. Their Iowa plant runs on solar energy and 1% of their profit goes to environmentally focused organizations.
Bath by Bettijo- https://bathbybettijo.com/ handmade, natural bath and body products
Bath by Bettijo makes a variety of all natural and handmade products for your body from foot care to lip treats. Example their Ripened mango Luxury Lip Balm. This is a great smelling lip balm- you may be tempted to taste it. It basically has two ingredients, mango butter and jojoba. There is no petroleum or parabens. A little of this lip balm goes a long way.
Selona - http://www.selonabeauty.com/ Ultra Rich skin care
Selona makes a variety of body products using only natural ingredients and pure unrefined shea butter. This type of shea butter allows the body to absorb moisture from the air. Their Whipped Body Butter goes on light and is not greasy. When you apply it you have a sense that your skin breathing.
Max Green Alchemy - http://www.maxgreenalchemy.com/ skin, lip and hair products
Max Green Alchemy is an up and coming company with some of the best hair care products. Their Scalp Rescue Styling Gel delivers a natural hold and styling power using active botanicals, pro-vitamin B5 and other nutrients. The product contains no alcohol, is wax free and has 100% natural ingredients and is also approved by vegan.org. They also have a great shampoo and conditioner.
Be Green Bath and Body - http://begreenbathandbody.com/ (brand) natural skin care
Eco Lips Lip Balm- http://www.ecolips.com/store lip balms
Eco Lips Lip Balm is a petroleum and paraben free organic lip balm. Eco Lips makes a variety of lip balms including SPF 15 Mint, SPF 15 Berry, SPF 30 Sport and Eco Lips Hemp which is made with hempseed oil. Hempseed oil absorbs readily into the skin and is loaded with Omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acids. Besides making a great lip balm, Eco Lips is a very green company. Their Iowa plant runs on solar energy and 1% of their profit goes to environmentally focused organizations.
Bath by Bettijo- https://bathbybettijo.com/ handmade, natural bath and body products
Bath by Bettijo makes a variety of all natural and handmade products for your body from foot care to lip treats. Example their Ripened mango Luxury Lip Balm. This is a great smelling lip balm- you may be tempted to taste it. It basically has two ingredients, mango butter and jojoba. There is no petroleum or parabens. A little of this lip balm goes a long way.
Selona - http://www.selonabeauty.com/ Ultra Rich skin care
Selona makes a variety of body products using only natural ingredients and pure unrefined shea butter. This type of shea butter allows the body to absorb moisture from the air. Their Whipped Body Butter goes on light and is not greasy. When you apply it you have a sense that your skin breathing.
Max Green Alchemy - http://www.maxgreenalchemy.com/ skin, lip and hair products
Max Green Alchemy is an up and coming company with some of the best hair care products. Their Scalp Rescue Styling Gel delivers a natural hold and styling power using active botanicals, pro-vitamin B5 and other nutrients. The product contains no alcohol, is wax free and has 100% natural ingredients and is also approved by vegan.org. They also have a great shampoo and conditioner.
Be Green Bath and Body - http://begreenbathandbody.com/ (brand) natural skin care
All of their natural skin care products are good for you and will safely nourish your skin. They use only high quality ingredients like Organic sugars and organic herbs, Unrefined and unbleached beeswax and organic honey, Expeller pressed oils, including many organics, Organic and undeodorized cocoa butter and shea butter, Pure and natural essential oils are used to scent products, Natural vitamin E, Organic castile soap. Their products are always Paraben-free, Synthetic preservative-free, Petrochemical and propylene glycol free , Artificial color free, Artificial fragrance free, Sulfate free, 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde free.
Skyn ICELAND - http://www.skyniceland.com/ (brand) Solutions for Stressed Skin
Skyn ICEAND skincare products are specifically formulated to treat the effects of stress on facial skin using pure and potent natural ingredients from Iceland. Our high performance formulas bring skin back into balance and restore healthy, glowing, younger looking skin without the use of harsh chemicals. Free of parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrance and synthetic dye. 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free and allergy tested.
Emani Cosmetics- http://www.emani.com/ (brand) make-up
Emani Cosmetics is a complete line of mineral makeup that is good for your skin. Many of their products are paraben free including their Crushed Mineral Foundation and Blush as well as their Color Dust. Emani's Crushed Mineral Foundations only contain four ingredients and provide beautiful coverage. Along with Emani's blushes, their face products bring radiance to your complexion, not that heavy matted makeup look. The Color Dusts come in a wide variety of colors including some very unique original colors. You can mix Color Dust with clear lip gloss for instant lip color.
Emani Cosmetics is a complete line of mineral makeup that is good for your skin. Many of their products are paraben free including their Crushed Mineral Foundation and Blush as well as their Color Dust. Emani's Crushed Mineral Foundations only contain four ingredients and provide beautiful coverage. Along with Emani's blushes, their face products bring radiance to your complexion, not that heavy matted makeup look. The Color Dusts come in a wide variety of colors including some very unique original colors. You can mix Color Dust with clear lip gloss for instant lip color.
*Anakiri BioEnergetic Skin Care - https://www.anakiri.com/ (brand) skin care and aromatherapy
Anakiri has developed several lines of facial products based on your skin type. The products are of the finest quality and have all natural ingredients. Each line includes several products for comprehensive skincare including Water Essence, Mineral Mist and PhytoNutrient Serum.
Anakiri has developed several lines of facial products based on your skin type. The products are of the finest quality and have all natural ingredients. Each line includes several products for comprehensive skincare including Water Essence, Mineral Mist and PhytoNutrient Serum.
Specific healthy items Recommended by others
Recommended by Kandee Johnson (my favorite make-up artist…and role model!)
*Cover Fix- Total coverage cream foundation concealer spf 30- $42 http://www.coverfx.com/US/Total-Coverage-Cream-Foundation-SPF-30-P1C2.aspx
• All Skin Types
• Sensitive skin (non-comedogenic – zero irritancy score)
• Free of oil, and fragrance and parabens
• Sensitive skin (non-comedogenic – zero irritancy score)
• Free of oil, and fragrance and parabens
Also Recommended by Kandee Johnson
Alba Un-Petroleum Multi-Purpose Jelly- $3.77 at vitacost.com
Alba Un-Petroleum Jelly is the original multi-purpose skin moisturizer and protectant made from only pure plant oils and all natural waxes. With beeswax, moisture rich coconut oil and soothing, protective vitamin E, this natural, non-petroleum jelly is perfect as an all-over body moisturizer for soothing, softening skin rejuvenation. Free Of Petrolatum, paraffin, mineral oil, artificial fragrances and parabens.
Ingredients: Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, beeswax, hydrogenated castor oil, tocopheryl acetate and tocopherol (Vitamin E).
- Moisturize and soothe dry skin
- Prevent chafing and windburn
- Gently remove eye make-up
- Help protect baby from diaper rash
Signature ingredient: Rich in fatty acids, coconut oil is anti-microbial, deeply moisturizing and soothing to the skin.
I currently have used it as a deep moisturizer overnight. I have used it on my face and hand. It’s pretty thick, so I wouldn’t use it as a day moisturizer…use it as you would have used petroleum jelly.
3 brands and products below Recommended by Amy Wechsler (dermatologist) from RealAge.com
· Clinique - Perfectly Real make-up (liquid or compact), and repair wear anti aging SPF 15 foundation
· Mac- studio finish spf 35 concealer select moisture blend SPF 15 foundation studio tech foundation
*Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer- $59- The oil-free, talc-free and paraben-free formula instantly imparts radiance as it hydrates. Best for dry to normal skin. A great review of this product by sublimeAgent, Sadly this product is extremely expensive.
