My Beauty Routine: Body & Teeth

BODY CARE

When it comes to body care, being chemical free is number one, followed by products that are going to keep my skin hydrated and ultra-soft. 

1.) I start by dry brushing before every other shower. You can do it every time, but I opt for every other because my skin is quite sensitive. Using a dry brush, use straight, swift motions or circular motions, always brushing away from your heart. 

2.) I exfoliate with a natural lavender sugar scrub from my local farmers market in warm water. You can get one at Trader Joe's as well. 

3.) I wash with the Honest Co. Bar Soap (In Tangerine Vanilla or Lavender) from head to toe, it smells SO heavenly and its chemical-free and gentle. I even use the body wash on my pup!

A lot of people ask me about my beauty routine. Since I use all natural products from head to toe (it's not just what I put IN my body that's important) people are curious as to how my beauty routines differ from theirs.

So, I decided to do a short series that will start with my Body Skincare & Teeth and I'll work through my facial skincare, makeup and hair care routines as well. 

4.) After my shower, I make sure to dry off good, using pressure to eliminate any extra dry skin I may have missed by brushing and exfoliating. I then apply either an all natural lotion (like Pacifica's Coconut Nectar) or Alba Botanica's tanning cream if I'm vacationing or have a big event and want to look bronzed. You can also use a little coconut oil or Vitamin E on extra dry areas. 

5.) I finish by applying an all natural-deoderant (Honest makes a spray, or I use a aluminum-free roll on from Sprouts that works really well. Then I do a mani/pedi with safe nail polishes and Burts Bees cuticle creme. I find my nail colors at Sprouts or Whole Foods, the ones that are safe & approved for pregnancy are the ones I usually go for and they come in a wide array of vibrant colors! 

TOOTH CARE

With a hubby in dental school, oral hygiene is always a topic in our home. Below are the steps I take to ensure the best and most natural tooth care.

1. Floss, floss, floss. After each meal do a quick floss. At night is when I spend a lot of time flossing really well. 

2.) Oil pulling. Before I brush my teeth I oil pull for 10-20 minutes in the morning before my shower. For my full story on oil pulling, click here. I give an honest review on what I believe it does and doesn't do (for me, everyones different.)

3.) After oil pulling I brush really well. My hubs gets great deals on electric toothbrushes at dental conventions and I love how easy they make the tooth cleaning process. My top picks for healthy toothpastes are the Honest Company Toothpaste and Toms of Maine. I'm unfortunately allergic to something in Tom's, and my mouth gets tingly, and not in the good way. So I stick with Honest or the baking soda plain version of Colgate. As that one is always easiest to find when I'm traveling. I would like to try the natural clays or plain baking soda - but I'm working my way up to being that earthy, haha. 

4.) I also steer clear of sugar, I only drink water and natural herbal teas, I don't ever consume tap water and I schedule my regular dental cleanings. 

I would LOVE to hear your skin & teeth care routines. Do you have any special tips on staying clean & natural? I'd love to hear it i the comments below.

Or if you have any questions regarding my routine or products I use, leave those too!