Making smart, clean switches in your beauty and daily routine doesn’t have to be hard. For years, I did not pay enough attention to what I was using on my skin. To be quite honest, I would buy whatever was on sale or switch to a new product every month. Now that I am in my mid-30s (wow, when did that happen?!), I am more aware of the products I use. From food to skin care and even the vitamins I take daily.

Discovering new products is all part of my wellness journey. In a recent blog post I spilled all the details on how I am changing the focus of my wellness – and this is just another chapter in that journey.

I heard someone once say: your skin is like sponge, it absorbs everything you put on it and ultimately releases it into your body.

That immediately gave me a new perspective on skincare. 

I know I struggled to understand what to use, how to use it and where to find products. Hopefully these three items help you start on your clean, non-toxic beauty routine. 

Dry shampoo: Did you know some dry shampoos have gluten as a main ingredient? Yeah, I didn’t either. This past summer and fall, my hair was falling out like crazy. It usually does, but not that much. I started thinking back to what changed. I was using the same shampoo and conditioner, same hairspray – but I was using a new dry shampoo. I starting reading the label of the last bottle I had (I bought a pack of two at Costco…) and low and behold… GLUTEN, BUTANE and PROPANE. They are the main ingredients. I was shocked. Even my husband was shocked. I stopped using it immediately and did some research. I stumbled on Primally Pure. All of their products were so clean and fairly inexpensive. I bought the Primally Pure dry shampoo and my hair is back! And it works SO well! It is an amazing dry shampoo.

Deodorant:

Vulnerable moment: I was very hesitant to switch to a non-toxic, clean deodorant. Would it work? Would I end up smelling like B.O.?

Let me tell you – it worked like a charm! And I smell GOOD! I’ve been using Primally Pure’s deodorant and it lasts all day and smells wonderful. We all have heard by now how bad aluminum is for you and it can be found in deodorant. With our armpits being so porous, they soak in all those nasty chemicals. I’ve been using the bergamot and eucalyptus deodorant.

And, it doesn’t cost a fortune to switch. The Primally Pure deodorant I use starts at $16 and it has lasted longer than the store bought one I used to wear for years.

Skin care: loving your skin is self-love. I’ve shared this before in a previous blog post – I would often go to bed with make up on still. Then use a make up remover wipes and place new makeup. It was AWFUL. DREADFUL. But, I know better now.

Frankly, I look forward to cleaning my face and moisturizing it each morning and night. I’m currently loving a new natural and clean skin care brand, Fount Society. Within a week of using it, I was getting so many compliments on my skin. I’m also noticing a more even tone. My face is definitely more moisturized than it ever has been. I use The Routine kit but swear by their gel cleanser, balancing mist and water cream.

The products have been extremely gentle on my skin. This line can be a bit more of a splurge, but if you are willing to make the investment – you won’t regret treating yourself to the entire kits. Right now, you can use my code: MARISSAMACE_20 for 20% off sitewide. Such a good deal!

P.s. if you’re looking for a super moisturizing body butter, add Primally Pure’s almond vanilla body butter to your cart! My skin is loving it.

Of course, not everything I use is clean or of natural ingredients. But, I’m slowly making progress and switching to cleaner products. They work super well with my skin. But like I mentioned above, the dry shampoo I was using was causing my hair to fall at a rapid speed – that was a major sign that something was wrong. Listen to your body, find products that work well with you.

And most importantly, don’t overwhelm yourself. If you are trying to go non-toxic – take baby steps. This will turn into a lifestyle for you. Enjoy the process and have fun finding products you love and brands you enjoy supporting.

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and YouTube where I’m always sharing finds, tips and all things healthy home and beauty.

XO, Marissa