You Ask I Answer: Beauty Products
March 27, 2015
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Hi!
I was asked to do a post on what makeup and beauty products I use, so I thought I would break it up into two posts. This post being beauty products and my next post will be makeup.
First I want to mention that none of these companies paid or sent me products to advertise. These are my favorites based on my own opinions through trial and error. Also, I want to mention that my absolutely favorite makeup and beauty line is 100% Pure, and you will see I don't use much of it! Haha! Well, the products tend to be a little more pricey then my budget allows, so when I want to splurge, they are the first products I go for. Also, another huge reason I don't use them as much as I once did is because I tend to not realize I'm low on something until it's gone. I can't get 100% Pure products locally, so I have to order and wait. So sometimes I need to make an emergency trip to Harmons or Target and grab stuff. That was the case with many of the products here, I was using 100% Pure, ran out, grabbed something natural at the drugstore and fall in love with that product (and the price).
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When ordering products online, finding colors that work for you can be hard. I've had a lot of luck though, I always seem to pick the right colors just from the pictures online but this is also a great reason to use natural products that you can find in local stores. 100% Pure does have a few stores in CA and some other areas. If you go to their website you can view all their locations.
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I am not going to post links for everything (I just don't have the time with a busy 4 year old), but I will tell you where I got everything and you can Google the brand or product if you can't find on the website I mention.Â
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First I will start with shampoo and conditioner. Up until recently, I was using a few different brands, changing it up, trying to find what works with my hair. Also, my hair has changed a lot over the past year. Once I was off of Prednisone, my hair grew back in and I didn't need volumizers anymore. This past Christmas, I had ordered myself Christmas presents from my Hubby and 2 of the items were Living Libations ShineOn Conditioner and Seabuckthorn Shampoo. You can order from their website directly, or from TheRawFoodWorld.com. I got them when they were on sale at The Raw Food World.

As I mentioned, I like to use different washes on my hair (also, I should mention I only wash my hair two times a week! And since I have been pregnant, I don't even need to blow dry it. My hair dries wavy and actually looks very nice. I was shocked! ;) ). I love Shea Moisture for a few different items, and they are easily located at Target or Walgreens (and also on sale a lot). Their products are quality and smell amazing.Â

For my wash, I like to wash twice a day with Avalon Organics Facial Cleansing Milk. My skin tends to be on the dry side, especially in the Winter, and this is very moisturizing. I get this at Target also. I have seen at Whole Foods as well, but Target has a better price.

For awhile I was using 100% Pure's Lavender Seafoam Facial Cleanser. This product I prefer to use in the Summer because it isn't as moisturizing. I suggest using this if your skin is more on the oily side. I got this from Amazon.com, but of course you can find on 100% Pure's website.

 For my body I like to use a body brush (Google or Amazon to buy one) to exfoliate my skin every other day. After I shower, I love to put on Shea Moisture lotion. I get this at Target and again, it smells amazing!Â

When I want something different, I enjoy MSM lotion from The Raw Food World.

I always apply coconut oil to my body and face after I use lotion. Coconut oil is my favorite beauty product ever! I use the same oil I cook with but I keep the one I use for my body in a small container in my bedroom.Â

Once or twice a week, I skip the coconut oil on my face and I use this Seabuckthorn Best Skin Ever Oil from Living Libations. I got this on The Raw Food World when they had it on sale (their sales are the best!).

Before I apply any oil to my face, I apply lotion and let it set in. I switch on and off with Avalon Organic Vitamin C Renewal Cream (from Target) and Soignee MSM Facial Creme (from The Raw Food World). Lately, I have been using the Soignee creme a lot on my face. For under my eyes I like Yes to Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment. I apply this morning and night (same with the face lotion) and I find this at Target. I also like 100% Pure's eye cream, but I ran out, and this was handy!

Once a week I like to use a mask on my face or an exfoliating wash (for that I forgot a picture, but I use one from The Raw Food World made by Living Libations). For a mask I like 100% Pure's Pineapple Enzyme Peel Mask. I find this on Amazon or at the 100% Pure website.

I am big on having my lips moist. I have a lip balm in a couple of rooms in my house and of course next to my bed. When I want a little color, I like Hurraw's Black Cherry Tinted Lip Balm (from The Raw Food World), I also like their night treatment and vanilla balm. Alba Botanica Hawaiian Lip Balm tastes great and keeps my lips soft. I get that from Whole Foods.Â

For deodorant, I really LOVE Pristine Beauty Deodorant (I got on Amazon, or you can find on their site), but again, I ran out and never reordered. The price is higher then I would normally spend but it lasts FOR-EVER!!!! And it actually really works! Most natural ones seem to be sucky. Ha! I also like this one, that I get at Whole Foods for cheap!

I have been pretty relaxed with my hair lately. But when I blow dry it I love this Scary Hairy oil from Pristine Beauty (Amazon or their website), when I was losing a lot of hair I used John Masters Organic Deep Scalp Treatment for volume (from Whole Foods), and now when I let my hair dry naturally I like to spray it with Shea Moisture Mist to keep it from frizzing (from Target).

Finally, I am in love with this perfume from Ami Beach, her "Nectar by Ami" are the purests oils for anointing yourself. Angel Wings smells just like Angel perfume. I would never use real perfume (can't even stand the stinky chemical smell). I was gifted this for my birthday last year, and I still have a lot left. A little goes a long way, although I would love to try her other scents in her beautiful new packaging topped with an energy crystal! You can find these here.  I want to try Amrita next!
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I'll be back next week with what makeup products I like! Happy Beauty Day! XO
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