I found Act + Acre products a few months ago, and I was really excited to try them out. So far I’ve only used the dry shampoo for my curly (2C/3A) hair, but I’m excited to try some of their other products now too. If you’re interested in giving Act and Acre a try, I …
You may be wondering if it is even possible to fight acne with natural skincare products, and the answer is yes. But just like any other product on the market, there are a ton of brands to comb through, and their ingredient lists are even longer. What’s the next step after trying all of the …
Finding a natural or organic night cream can be frustrating when you’re staring at three aisles of beauty products! You don’t know which cream you need, the ingredients are written so small you can’t read them, and sometimes we don’t even know how to use them. Here we’ve created a guide for the best organic …
Thinking of trying a more natural and organic lipstick? Find out the best brands, what you should consider when looking for organic lipstick, and other ingredients to be on the lookout for! According to some recent studies, in 2020 over 122 million women in the United States said that they wear lipstick, and we can …
A few days ago I wrote a post about natural emulsifiers and how they can help you when you’re creating DIY lotions and beauty products. (See that post here.) When you’re looking up new recipes for homemade soaps and lotions, you may hear talk of emulsifying wax as well though, so I wanted to go …
Interested in making some DIY beauty products and lotions in order to stay chemical-free? You’ll probably come across some recipes that ask for natural emulsifiers. But what are they? This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may be compensated if you decide to make a purchase. You can read our full disclosure here. …
Little girls often want to be just like mommy! For many kids, this means showing an interest in beauty products like makeup and nail polish. Unfortunately, since most moms are familiar with the headache-inducing experience of breathing in fumes during a day at the nail salon, you may be a bit hesitant to celebrate this …
Do you use a face serum? Many women do. They help nourish and hydrate your skin with an infusion of vitamins and other natural ingredients, and many specialty serums claim to help with everything from aging to acne. A good all-natural face serum can be very beneficial for your skin, but there are some things …
Most of us shower every day (or at least several times per week for those super busy new moms), but you may not worry too much about the products you use to wash your skin. Some synthetic ingredients are completely harmless, while others can build up over time and contribute to a toxic load that’s …
If you’ve ever felt the familiar itch of a dry, flaky scalp – you’re not alone. Approximately 20% of Americans struggle with dandruff. Unfortunately, many of the traditional products on the market to treat dandruff are toxic and harmful to more than just the yeast that causes dandruff on your head! So how can you …
Mascara is the one makeup product that I can’t live without. Putting it on instantly makes me feel more put together, even if I’m just walking to the mailbox. Many traditional mascaras have chemicals in them that can be bad for our health though, which is why I’ve switched to using non-toxic mascara instead. If …
Finding non-toxic makeup at Target and other conventional retailers is more difficult than it should be. But I think things are getting a little better. At the time of this post, Target actually has an entire section on their website dedicated to “clean” makeup and beauty products. I’ve noticed other retailers, including Amazon and Sephora, …
