Why make the switch?
We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Everything that you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. So while you've nailed the clean eating menu and you're hitting the gym religiously, you may still be causing harm to your body by lavishing it with chemicals each time you shower or moisturise. We believe that your skincare routine should be natural, organic and loving. And that is why you should make the switch. It really is worth swapping all of your existing beauty 'must haves' for kinder, chemcial free versions instead. And here's how to do it.
Start slowly
There's no need to throw away the entire bathroom cabinet- unless you can afford to replace everything all at once- all in one go. Chances are you have spent mini fortune on all of that stuff, and buying replacements is not going to happen overnight. Go one by one. Switch your cleanser first, and then go for your moisturiser. Then go for the make up bag and replace items one by one from there too. This softly softly approach will not only be kinder on your bank balance, but it will help to eliminate stress too- and we all know that isn't good for your body and mind either!
Know which products to ditch first
As a general rule, you might want to go for the products that are on your skin the longest. So the ones you wash away can wait a while. It's the creams and lotions that are absorbed through your skin that you need to look at eliminating straight away. Your facial moisturiser is probably the biggest culprit for toxin build up and it's regular twice daily use means that you're pumping your body full of nasties each time you open it up. Get rid of that one first- try this all natural moisturiser instead:
All natural facial moisturiser
You need:
- 3/4 cup coconut oil (organic)
- 10 drops frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
When you find a brand that you trust, and you know that they share your beliefs in what makes a good all natural product, you will find it easier to make the switch completely. Don't be put off by the price- in the long run, you are making huge savings that aren't always in monetary terms.
Don't stress about it
Making the switch won't happen overnight, so don't stress about it. You will get there, and in the meantime remain positive and chilled about it all. Remember that stress is even worse for your skin!
Try these stress busting super foods instead:
- Avocado
- Almonds
- Pistaschios
- Oatmeal
- Oranges
- Salmon
- Spinach