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Vegan Skincare Tips
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by The Kind Life
on November 30, 2012
Don't go crazy with the exfoliators! Less is more!
If you cannot eat the product ingredients, don't use it on your biggest organ either.
Eat a clean diet, drink water when thirsty, get quality sleep, and try to keep stress to a minimum. That's about all I do to keep my skin healthy - I will occassionally wear makeup and when I do it is kind makeup. Oh, and don't touch your face with your hands or things like phones - the grease and grit can transfer and give your skin a dull look...
think about who is touching/licking your face! Only use organic products that would be ok if ingested in small amounts. I have two cats who love to lick my face and therefore my moisturizer needs to be OK for them to lick a tiny bit.
Gently cleanse with a warm wet washcloth after waking to revitalize skin after restorative sleep. It is a kind approach to remove any sweat or debris without stripping skin of essential moisture and leaves a rosy glow.
Wash your pillowcase more often than your bedsheets. Oil and dirt can build up quickly from your hair and skin and cause breakouts!
Drinking my green smoothie in the morning and doing lots of yoga ;)
I have been struggling with adult breakouts for years and have tried everything on the planet to clear it up with no avail. Over the years I have discovered that harsh cleansers, scrubs and radical treatments can make the situation a lot worse. Treat your skin with kindness and respect and go easy. I use organic peels, clarifying dead sea mud masks and an organic blemish treatment stick on a regular basis to keep the breakouts at bay. Finding the right cleanser is definitely key. One that is gentle on your skin but yet powerful at removing traces of make-up and dirt that builds up during the day, I am anxious to try Alicia's skincare line!
I use a great FREE iPhone app called "Animal-Free", which allows you to scan bar codes to ensure there are no animal products in your purchase. I also use Peta's FREE "Cruelty-Free" iPhone app to ensure I'm buying products from companies who do not test on animals.
Only use natural products.
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