You wake up in the morning, eyes groggy and hair matted. Standing in front of the mirror, you stare with dismay at the five new zits on your cheeks. It may seem simple to grab over-the-counter face wash, pimple cream and scar repair gel for that acne breakout. But did you know that these unhealthy products are filled with chemicals that suck all the natural moisture from your face and mess with the pH balance of your skin?
If you’re a woman who wants to treat her skin right, then use products that are made from Mother Nature’s ingredients. Here are five beauty stores that sell must-have natural beauty products.
The company Lush came to fruition when inventors bought fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers from local farmer’s markets and infused the elements together by hand. Each Lush product is made from vegan or vegetarian ingredients. In addition, this popular organic beauty business even has LUSHopedia, which is a navigation guide that allows consumers know what they are applying on their skin.
Daniela Belmondo created a skincare line out of a “desire to share the incredible properties of olive oil” using olive oil sourced from her home country, Italy. The products are organic and free of harmful substances like petroleum or mineral oils. In addition, the products are not animal tested.
Great skin isn’t just about finding the right batch of chemicals to zap the pimples when they come, it’s also about health and well-being. Just like we feed our bodies with healthy nutrients, our skin needs to be fed too! May Lindstorm Skin products cut out GMOs, artificial dyes, pesticides, fragrances, sulphates, propylene and a whole host of chemicals that can be toxic for your skin. This natural beauty business fashions a line of “sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free” products that your skin will drink up.
The tagline “healthy solutions for a happy life” tells you everything you need to know about Rodale’s. This business cares deeply about its ingredients as well as how its products are made. The brand focuses on the use of “organic fibers and foods to environmentally friendly food practices.” Rodale’s cruelty-free products feature a popular line of coconut beauty, sea-inspired skincare items.
How many times have you checked the ingredients on a cleanser just to see a list of unpronounceable words? To combat this, Restoar features only nine simple ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice, apple cider vinegar, Epsom salt, lavender oil, rose water, tea tree oil, lemongrass oil, cedar wood oil and patchouli oil. Wash your face with some water and dab the problem areas with this facial toner—it’s just a two-step process. Whether you want to tame a breakout, smooth a blemish or remove your makeup, Restoar is a go-to for all of your skincare needs.
