Comments on: Beauty Products: Make The Change

By: Clearwater

Clearwater — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:04:13 +0000

Wonderful information! I made me stop and really look at the labels. I have tried to use more natural stuff over the years but it is amazing how many item labeled “natural” are anything but. I got the shampoo bars from Prairieland Herds and love them. Thank you! The day after we got them my youngest walked into the bathroom and inhaled deeply then asked what that smell was. The bars give off a pleasing aroma. : )

By: Lacey

Lacey — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:23:40 +0000

I recently switched to no shampooing, and I am slowly weaning myself off of make up. I have resorted to only a bronzer by Everyday minerals. They use only true minerals and zinc and silica. I love their stuff but have decided that make up and beauty products are unnecessary and it’s just one more container that will be thrown away. It is amazing what garbage is allowed in our beauty products though! I also found another line that I enjoy called Miessense. They’re Australian based and their products are wonderful bt pricey.

By: Laura LaMie

Laura LaMie — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:12:56 +0000

I work in a health food store and recently read about an at home experiment. Cut a clove of garlic in half and rub it several times across the ball of your foot. In about 15 min. you should be able to taste it. “Food” for thought! You are what you eat, also you are what you wear!

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:38:35 +0000

Thanks for this book recommendation Sara!
I borrowed a copy through interlibrary loan and finished it last night. I’ll be changing some of my “natural” products and urging friends to read the book too.

By: Lady in the Making

Lady in the Making — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:05:41 +0000

This is unbelieveable and Skin Deep has changed my outlook. I’m going organic. I had no idea I was using so many products that cause cancer. I thought the FDA had to approve personal products and cosmetics!!!!!!!! >:(

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:03:55 +0000

Thanks for the info! We are pretty particular what we put on (and in ) ourselves here. It’s true that most of the products out there are pretty scary! Just found your site via Emily, looks awesome!

By: joan

joan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:23:15 +0000

I stumbled across your blog from someone else’s link. I can’t remember who! Anyway it’s great. I’ve read a lot of the archives. A timely post, my husband and I were having a discussion tonight about starting to use healthier bath/body products.

By: Dalyn

Dalyn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:24:16 +0000

I totally agree. When I found out what was in commercial products, I started making my own with my oldest daughter…our stuff got noticed, and has now become a little home-based business. All natural is a lifestyle. *U*

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:07:59 +0000

Hi Sara,

Great post. It is surprising to me how many people dunk themselves in product and never think twice about what it might be doing to them.

I used to be a heavy skin product user. In the last year, I have left behind: shampoo, conditioner, facial cleansers, creams and moisturizers, sunscreens and all makeup except for a bit of mineral makeup eyeliner a few times a week.

My skin has never looked or felt better (and I have horrible skin)!

By: Brianna

Brianna — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:22:37 +0000

I totally agree and I just wanted to add that it’s not much different in Canada–the term “natural” is not regulated, for example, nor is “hypo-allergenci.” I try to stick to Dr. Bronner’s, some Aubrey and Alba/Avalon products, and other simple or homemade things. I found that when I washed my face with just a hot washcloth, my complexion improved a lot. I do use witch hazel on my face as a toner sometimes and plain oils (olive/castor/etc.) as makeup remover. For those who do like to wear some makeup, I highly recommend everydayminerals.com. Cheaper than the drugstore stuff, perfectly safe, and beautiful. Their free starter kit is awesome and gives you a lot of makeup. I also like the brand “Gabriel” for mascara.