This post is written by contributing author Paige Ronchetti.
I've always liked beauty products. I've used them everyday for over a decade, but it wasn't until the last couple of years that I really started to wonder about what I put on myself. It all began after an allergic reaction to a household cleaner (which was unpleasant, in case you were wondering), and I decided that I would probably be a lot healthier if I got away from some chemicals.
So I switched us over to natural cleaning methods, bought different shampoo, and began the daunting task of finding better makeup.
One of the best beauty companies I've stumbled upon in my quest is Mountain Girl Soap. Not only do their products - which include soaps (obviously), lip balms, face masks, and skin creams - contain natural ingredients like olive oil, but when I read the label I know what every single thing is.
Other labels have mystery ingredients like disteardimonium hectorite and ammonium glycyrrhizate (say that three times fast). I have no idea what those things are! Well, I know what ammonium is, and I don't really want it on my face. It's so refreshing to see a collection of beauty products with such simple ingredients that I literally have nothing to wonder about.
Check it:
Shea butter, olive oil, castor seed oil, candelilla wax, and essential oils. I'm sold.
I know some people are skeptical about natural products really working, but don't doubt these! I tried the lip balm and skin salve, and love them both. The balm stays on my lips for a long time, while the salve moisturizes my cuticles without making my fingers greasy. And while I have not personally tried it, my sister raves about the facial soap.
Basically, if you're looking for a truly all-natural beauty company (not just one using marketing buzzwords), give Mountain Girl Soap a shot.
Do you use any natural beauty products? What items do you recommend?
I have some great ones but most are locally made by small companies so not very helpful for recommendations. I find that make up and moisturisers etc can be found for a reasonable price to none-chemical based ones but find hair products that are more natural tend to be quite expensive. I'd love to find a deodorant that can do as good a job as my chemical laden one.Rx
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Rachael, I've had the same experience. That is why for my hair I turned to baking soda and apple cider vinegar. It is one year now that I haven't bought a single shampoo or conditioner.
DeleteRachael, I'm in the same boat! I can't find ANY good hair products aside from shampoo and conditioner. It's like they assume that wanting fewer chemicals means we somehow don't care how our hair looks. I still need frizz control, people.
ReplyDeleteOh, I haven't thought about frizz control :)) Now that might be a tricky one but there most certainly should have some natural way to beat the problem.
DeleteI recommend anything that Prairieland Herbs makes! I love their lip balm, especially their Tea Tree & Mint, I keep a small stockpile at home for myself! I am biased because the owners are my friends, but I'm not the only person who'd vouch for their products, they ship everywhere. www.prairielandherbs.com
ReplyDeleteI will sure check them out, thank you for the tip!
DeleteOooh, I'll have to take a look! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteMy skin has become increasingly sensitive the older I get, so I'm like you and need to reconsider a lot of products cluttering up my bathroom counter. Thanks for the recommendation, Paige! xoxo
ReplyDeleteMary, it may sound funny but since I started washing my hair with soda, I make a weekly exfoliating mask with baking soda and my face skin, which has always been problematic is clean, grease-free and fresh.
DeleteAnytime, Mary! I plan to share more of my finds in the future, so keep an eye out for more info. :-)
DeleteLovely interesting post! Thanks for the info :)
ReplyDeleteI don't use any conditioner anymore and my hair is way better. I use a lot of olive oil on my skin and sugar scrubs.