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!
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!
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Ugh you are so on top of everything! I have to admit, I'm not the best with my beauty routine. I've been so lazy lately that I have been going to bed without washing my face, which is a sin, I know!!! This post made me realize I need to start creating more time to take care of myself. Thank you!
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:43:54 am
Chelsea,
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:45:05 am
Samantha,
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7/31/2015 12:53:00 pm
Wow. You've got a great skin and teeth routine going. I read your post on oil pulling, and I've really got to try that too. thanks for all the tips and products to try.
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:53:34 am
Shann,
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Olivia @ Simply Liv
7/31/2015 06:48:57 pm
I've heard lots of good things about the Honest Co...I need to get in gear and check them out! Thanks for sharing your routine!
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:55:08 am
Olivia, love your name! And yes, I love them <3 I do the monthly package of my favorites through their website and I love that Target and Sprouts carries their stuff now!
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Kayla
8/1/2015 12:51:47 am
Lavender sugar scrub sounds amazing! I'm going to have to hit up Trader Joes for some of that!
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:57:51 am
Yes! It's amazing! And I love opting for sugar scrubs over salt in case I cut myself shaving or have any abrasions - it doesn't sting :)
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Wow! What a great post...so many helpful tips on great products! I was actually looking for a better deodorant to try. I'm currently using Toms and feel it doesn't always work the best. I also tried oil pulling for a month because I had a sensitive tooth, it helped tremendously. I need to get back into the routine again:-) Thanks for sharing!
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:47:54 am
Andele, beautiful name! And thanks for stopping by and your kind words. Yeah, I'm not a big fan of Toms for a few reasons and it took me trying quite a few before I landed on one that I felt really worked for me.
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Great post! I also use the safest, "cleanest" personal care products. I love Andalou Probiotic Cleansing Milk. It's the best face wash I've ever used. It is completely free of harmful chemicals and it's gluten-free which is a must for me. I also use Juice Beauty's face products which are great. For toothpaste, I like Kiss My Face sensitive, whitening gel. I was worried when I switched to all natural products that I would give up efficacy but I just haven't found that to be the case with the exception of anti-perspirant. I do miss my Mitchum... Following you on FB.
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:51:25 am
Carol,
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:56:30 am
Jasmine,
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:59:15 am
Janvaris,
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Mandi
8/11/2015 10:25:40 am
Lori,
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Mandi
8/11/2015 07:52:25 am
Diana,
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