natural products... facial cleansers
A lot of people have been sending me messages and asking me about new skin products and such. So I've compiled a HUGE list of the products that I've been using or trying. If you have any products, reviews, etc. that you want to add feel free to post them in the comments below. I want to hear what great vegan, organic or natural products you are using and loving!
Since my list is so enormous, I decided to break it up a bit. These are all of my favorite facial cleansers. Let me know what your favorites are!
CLEANSERS
All in all, I haven't found many cleansers that I'm passionate about. I like these ones below that I've tried. They are all very nice and good and some of my favorites so far. But if you have any gel cleansers you swear by (all natural, no animal ingredients, ideally organic) and ones that smell yummy, please tell me! These are in order of how much i like them roughly:
-Stella McCartney Purifying Foaming Cleanser : I like how this works. You pump and get foam and it's clean and easy. Smells good too. I'm pretty passionate about this one.
-Good For You Girls Blemish Wash: This is nice because it has a gentle exfoliant in it
-Good For You Girls Gel Cleanser: This is a nice product too
-Terralina Gentle Facial Cleanser: This is nice
-Kiss My Face Exfoiliating Face Wash: Nice and not expensive
-Jurlique Gel Cleanser: Nice
-Jeune d' age Organics: This one is nice but creamy, and I tend not to be a cream cleanser girl... but liked the smell and feel a lot
FACE SCRUB
-Tammy Fender Epi Peel Formula # e 517: I love this and use it a couple times a week. I am very, very passionate about this product.
-Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream (Daily Scrub): I like this a lot.
-Gabriel Cosmetics Red Seaweed Gentle Exfoliator: I like this one. It's very gentle, and doesn't really feel like a scrub. It smells nice too
-Dosha Exfoliant: This works well, and smells ok.
TONER
-Pevonia Hydrating Lotion: Love! Smells great!
-Jurlique Chamomile Soothing Mist: This smells so good AND feels so good!
-Good For You Girls Refreshing Toner: Nice
-Burt's Bees Wild Lettuce Toner: I used to love this one, haven't used it in a while. And yes, I know that Burt's Bees does have some non-vegan products, but this one is vegan and is really good!!
-Jeune d' age Organics Marin Toner Pads – These smell and feel nice, however I'm not sure about the need for a pad, since it's kind of a waste of paper, but it feels good. I tend to go for a spray
-Kiss My Face Balancing Act - I used to like this one too, but haven't used it in a while
-Annemarie Borlind ZZ Sensitive Facial Toner
And stay tuned, cause I'll be posting a blog all about face creams next.
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Michelle: I know it works but I do not know if it is natural. I use the cetaphil anti-bacterial bar and it has done wonders. Very gentle even on my extremely sensitive skin. I stopped using any other product on my face but this, even moisturizer. It took a while for my skin to heal itself and get use to hydrating without help but now it is all good :)
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Just made a post about finding a cleanser that helps treat acne and is natural and veg. Doesn't anyone know if cetaphil works and is natural? Any easy to find and affordable recommedations?
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I am having the WORST trouble with my skin! I've never had problems before, but I assume it's because my body is changing as I approach 30. ??? Finding a good cleanser seems to be my biggest obstacle. The Stella McCartney Purifying Foaming Cleanser sounds perfect, but I can't find it anywhere! Is there any specific department store or online carrier? Help!!
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Earth Science has a whole line of cleansers, toners, moisterizers, etc...and are very reasonably priced (and vegan!)
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I make my own toner, equal parts apple cider vinegar and green tea (make a cup of green tea and let it cool), put them in a spray bottle and there ya go! Its great.
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As a facial cleanser I use Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash with Tea Tree Oil & Awapuhi ~ it's organic and vegan. I love the way it makes my feel feel with the tea tree oil and it helps prevent breakouts. Yes, I still get hormonal breakouts in my mid-40's.
I also make my own facial scrub with raw oatmeal, poppy seeds and honey. I know that honey isn't vegan, but it has great moisturizing properties and I need to eat local honey for seasonal allergies.
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What is BioCé? It's pronounced by-OH-chay, and literally, it's "your life."
What's NOT in BioCe'? Animal or animal-tested products, Fragrance, parabens or PEGsOther potential toxins or irritants
http://www.trumpnetwork.com/Products/BioceCosmeceuticals.aspx
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im in reallllllly in love with the line by hemp hemp hooray based out of australia...i'm from canada and i know for a fact that you can't buy it anywhere in vancouver. but i think there are some retailers that carry it in the states. i've just been buying it online & i love it.
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Hi, i'm one of those that has tried EVERYTHING but as of yet i'm not commited because i can't find one that helps my sensitive-acneic skin. I bought myself THE KIND DIET for mothers day and love all the information in it and In my heart i know it's whats best for my family of five( my husband is type 1 diabetic). I tried to get into to see your esthetician ALICIA but it was award season and she was too busy(i understand). I recently bought MEND from osmosis instead of CLARIFY due to my sensitive skin. I'm hoping mend and filtering out THE NASTIES will help with my acneic skin and my health in which i don't have to tell you is ONE! If anyone has any suggestions please HELP!
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I find it easy to find body products that I love in the organics lines but much harder to find a complete skin care line that actually works as well as the "other" lines. I have yet to find one that is affordable, that I can buy in Canada, and that treats aging (I'm 37) without causing breakouts. I'm still struggling with the hair care because I find the organic ones are making my hair extra limp and dull looking. I'm still trying though! But the skin care one is the hardest. -
I am surprised that Eminence Organics was not mentioned! I think Alicia once endorsed them? I have been using their skin care for the past few years. I'm also an Esthetician and use the line in my treatments. All products are 98% organic and vegan. I absolutely love the Blueberry Soy Cleanser (for dry skin) and the Stone Crop Wash (for normal to oily skins). The toners, moisturizers, exfoliants and serums are divine as well. eminenceorganics.com to read more, or contact me! sarah@pearlescentskincare.com
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I am surprised that Eminence Organics was not mentioned! I think Alicia once endorsed them? I have been using their skin care for the past few years. I'm also an Esthetician and use the line in my treatments. All products are 98% organic and vegan. I absolutely love the Blueberry Soy Cleanser (for dry skin) and the Stone Crop Wash (for normal to oily skins). The toners, moisturizers, exfoliants and serums are divine as well. eminenceorganics.com to read more, or contact me! sarah@pearlescentskincare.com
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We are huge fans of Good For You Girls and love the story behind the launch of these fabulous products. High five! - Corey & Lynn (of www.CelebrateGreen.net) -
I am soo sooo happy you posted all of these!! It's like you read my mind! I am having major acne problems for the first time in my life and I am looking for some good all natural vegan products. All the docs say it's hormones after getting off of birth control but it has been a year. I have been vegan for about 3 to 4 years now and pescatarian 7 years before that. I eat healthier than most of my friends! I am so frustrated and I'm scared my skin is getting ruined! I don't know what to do. Everyone is telling me to go to a skin specialist, but I know they will just pump me full of things I don't want!
Also, would you happen to know of any great vegan make-up you like?? I am using bare essentials right now... I am just wondering what else is out there.
Thank you so very much again for posting all of these products!
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I'm a huge fan of Om Aroma (http://omaroma.com) - the first age-defying luxury organic spa and skincare line! All of their products are free of parabens, formaldehyde, sulfates, and other toxic chemical fillers... and better yet: they contain some of the most luxurious ingredients, like: Champagne, Caviar, Truffles, Vitamin E, Rosehip Oil, Red Raspberry, and Meadowfoam.
I've been a fan and user for two years and my skin thanks me for it each and every day! -
I love all of the products from 100percentpure.com. They offer everything from lotions, toners, scrubs, make up, etc. My favorite is the rose toner and pomegranite face creme. All of their products are all natural and vegan!!
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I love Tval Skincare's Cleansing Gel with Cucumber & Rhubarb! It is vegan, and sls free. And it smells nice, too! Oh, and for toner, I love their Raspberry Exfoliating Toner - also vegan, my skin feels so lovely after I use this. Here is their website:
http://tvalskincare.com/home.php?cat=5
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I've used Miessense for facial cleaner and moisturizer. Smells great, but have to order from Australia, so I started to feel guilty about ordering for just one or two items.
I found Golden Path Alchemy (http://goldenpathalchemy.com/) when I was at the LA Green Expo. The two gals who started it were so fun and knowledgeable. I bought a starter kit with facial cleaner, toner and moisturizing serum. I love it and have noticed a huge difference in my face. It's so smooth.
They had some body scrubs too that I smelled and was tempted to get it, but will order when I run out of something. -
Arbonne Arbonne!! I've used the products for almost 5 years and have never had skin like this! All the products are safe and beneficial. No animal byproducts, mineral oil, fragrance, etc. It's also a wonderful company and I love their vision. You can see what all we have @ http://www.amyreinecke.myarbonne.com/
Next week they are launching 150 new products too! -
I am so surprised no one has mentioned NUDE Skincare! I am absolutely obsessed with this line! I use just about everything they make, including shower gel (an occasional splurge) and lip balm! I have even used their Detox supplements before and just loved the results! I accidentally ran out of deodorant while on the supplement and, much to my delight, I realized that I smelled delicious! This was before I was a vegan, so I can only imagine all of the yucky toxins that were being flushed out.
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I absolutely LOVE a new product line that my (fellow vegan) aesthetician turned me onto: Cosmedix. I use their Benefit Clean cleanser. I contacted the company and they assured me that all of their products are vegan, cruelty free, and (mostly) natural ingredients. It has made such an immediate and amazing improvement in my skin! I copied the Benefit Clean ingredients so check it out:
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Decyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Saponins, Sodium Hydrogenated Glutamate, Zeolite, D-glucuronic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergarnia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol.
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