I am trying to build another glowing natural skin care routine.  Last time around my focus was on hydrating my skin; it was very dull at the time. Now, I am looking for anti-aging and super hydrating natural products for glowing skin. .

My skin is loving the Vitamin C - Brightening Facial Serum from One Love Organics. It smells lovely with a light scent of rose. It is thicker and oilier than I expected. But it works great. My skin glows; it looks brighter, smoother, and nicely moisturized with this serum. You only need to apply a little to get the glow! 

How does this serum help fight aging signs in the skin? This serum will leave your skin more radiant and super hydrating. Jojoba and shea oil are used in this serum and these oils are packed with antioxidants to fight aging signs of the skin. You also only need to apply about one pump for your great results. 

HOW TO TIPS: Initially, I applied it under my moisturizer and my makeup; it did not work for me, so I started to use it as part of my night skin care routine; that made a major difference. I wake up with a beautiful glowing skin. I also only use it a few times a week without following with a moisturizer. My skin complexion has improved so much. 

Dealing with acne and blemishes?  This serum might help. It contains green tea that has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help clear breakouts. 

Obsessed with ingredients like me? The main ingredients here are jojoba seed oil, shea, green tea. Both oils are super moisturizing and replenishing; green tea is rich in antioxidants and perfect as an anti-aging agent. They also added caprylic/capric triglyceride. I can't pronounce it and with my French accent no one would actually understand. But, caprylic/capric triglyceride is a natural ingredient derived from coconut oil and glycerin mainly. It helps vitamins penetrate the skin and help with moisture retention.
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I love the formula of this Vitamin C - Brightening Facial Serum: 100% of the total ingredients are from natural origin, 88.4% of the total ingredients are from organic farming. One Love Organics makes Natural and Organic Cosmetics certified by Ecocert Greenlife.

Full List of Ingredients:
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil*, camellia sinensis (green tea) seed oil*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, jojoba esters, adansonia digitata (baobab) oil*, ascorbyl palmitate, rosa canina (rosehip) oil*, malpighia glabra (acerola) fruit extract*, hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) berries extract*, haematococcus pluvialis extract, humulus lupulus (hops) strobile, tocopherol, rose extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*
*Ingredients from Organic Farming

Let me know -
Did you try this vitamin C facial serum?
What is your favorite facial serum? Any facial serum you think I should try?

I wanted to try this the Juice Beauty GREEN APPLE Brightening Gel Cleanser  for a while and I am very pleased with it. 

What I liked about this cleanser? It is non-greasy and lightweight. My complexion was brighter and this natural cleanser left my skin with a nice glow just after one use. That was surprising!!

Another thing I like about this cleanser is that it helps with my skin texture. I have small bumps under my skin; what was even more surprising for me was the texture of my skin after I used it. One of the promise of this natural cleanser is that it exfoliates and visibly refines the skin with organic raw cane sugar. And it just did that. My skin was so smooth I used it.
Also, if you have combination or acne-prone skin, this cleanser has ingredients that will wash excess of oil that might clog pores. 

HOW TO USE? This is very easy: Wash your hands first; you don't want to cleanse your face with dirty hands. Then, wet your face, neck, and décolleté.  Put a pea-size amount of the cleanser in the palms of your hands and massage in your face, neck and décolleté. Rinse well. Cleanse morning and evening. 

Green beauty lover or not, by now, you have heard so much about natural and organic skin care that you are probably curious about it. I mean over the last few years, the green natural lifestyle is becoming more and more popular. Now, we see a lot of the big beauty brand names formulating natural skincare lines to meet the needs of their customers. We want less toxins and chemicals in our lives. Is this the latest beauty trend?

As a green beauty blogger, of course I would say No! The natural lifestyle is here to stay because we, at least a lot of us, are on a more conscious path. We want less processed food, no pesticides and antibiotics, and chemical-free skin care products. We want to make sure that what we put in our body but also on our skin will not make us sick in the long term.

Using natural and organic skin care products is also about choosing to treat ourselves in a more authentic and gentler way. Gone is the time and the pressure to look young forever, it is all about aging gracefully, beautifully and loving how we go about it. And natural and organic skin care is here to help!! 

Natural and organic products are made by small batch makers who select superior quality ingredients full of vitamins, super charged botanical antioxidants, and minerals that can be easily recognized and absorbed by the skin.

So Yes, natural and organic beauty is here to stay. The idea of switching to a natural skincare routine can feel overwhelming though, but there are ways to smoothly do the switch. So, I wanted to share with you a simple guide to help you in your journey toward a kinder non-toxic beauty routine.


How to Switch to a Natural Skin Care Routine – A Simple Guide!

First, 5 Must-Know

Looking for a natural mask that will give you a plump soft and glowing skin?

Lately, I have been exploring natural masks for glowing skin and smooth skin and I Love Josh Rosebrook 
​|Advanced Hydration Mask|. It leaves my skin super hydrated and nourished. It feel like my skin just absorbs the moisture in this mask at a deeper level. If you are concerned with aging-skin or have dry and dull skin, this mask will be perfect for you. It leaves my skin plump and super soft. Many people with sensitive skin also love it. 

HOW TO USE? They recommend to mist our face and apply the mask on dump face. Leave it on for 15 - 20 minutes and then remove with a dry cloth. This instructions completely work. I feel like my skin gets a double hydration here. First, the mist adds some moisture to my face and the mask adds even more hydration as it locks in the moisture of the facial mist. It is just so pampering.

Beauty Tips: I found that applying the mask, massaging it into the skin, and leaving it over night works wonder too. I wake up with a super soft skin especially under in my under-eye area and my checks. This is a great mask is you want help with wrinkles and fine lines.  

*I received the following products from Safe&Chic and Innersense Beauty!
Do you wonder if natural hair products can make your hair soft or moisturize your hair? What is a Must-have natural hair product line? 

Innersense Organic Beauty was founded on the belief that we are all reflections of our inner world. They use natural scents as well as amazing formulation to give us our best hair days! They mentioned that " Like you, your hair has a personality all its own. The relationship you have with your hair is sacred;" This is a clean and safe hair product brands.  Al the products had non-toxic ingredients and I love that.

First, From the vendor: how clean are their products?
In Innersense Organic Beauty formulations:
Our unwavering commitment to clean, pure and beautiful is reflected in every aspect of every product, each formulated with the highest intention and purity, sourcing, harvesting and processing.

• Ingredients straight from nature, grown organically and sustainably without chemicals. Ethically harvested and sourced from trusted, transparent plantations, orchards and farms from around the world
• Formulated through conscious chemistry; cold-pressed, distilled or otherwise processed without synthetics to preserve purity
• Formulated free of phthalates, ethoxylates, sulfates, silicones, 1,4 dioxane, parabens, petro compounds, propylene and butylene glycol, PEG, MEA, TEA, MIA, EDTA artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances
• High concentrations of key ingredients mean less water
• Gluten-free, cruelty-free and non-GMO

Second, What products did I try?
Hydrating Cream Hair Bath | Award Winner Best OF Beauty : Allure- The Beauty Expert 2017| 
Are you looking for a natural hair products without silicone? You will love this safe non-toxic shampoo. The Hair Bath is a luxurious hydrating shampoo for thick, thirsty hair that strengthens hair from the inside out. Essential oils of sage and tamanu help balance oil for a healthy scalp while nourishing emollients soften and smooth the cuticle. Deeply hydrating yet lightweight, this silicone-free formula leaves hair bouncy, without residue. 

Color Radiance Daily Conditioner:
 This is a nourishing conditioner to revitalize color.
It revitalizes and nourishes color treated and drier hair with this rich conditioning cream crafted with rice bran oil, aloe vera, avocado, sunflower extract, emollient oils and flower essences.
Hydrating Hair Masque:
A luxurious masque to repair and revitalize dry, coarse and damaged hair. Repair and restore dry, coarse and damaged hair with this rich treatment masque crafted with flax seed, shea butter, coconut and tamanu oils and quinoa to repair hair while delivering rich hydration and shine.

Third, My Experience!

For so long the formations of organic and natural products were not meeting the needs of beauty lovers. But, over the last five years, so many small green businesses have been doing an amazing job at crafting non-toxic skin care and makeup products with luxurious textures and great results. SO, green beauty is having an amazing moment.

To be considered “natural,” the formula of beauty products must be free of metallic aluminum, triclosan, talc, mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, silicones, polyethylene and polypropylene (microbeads), petrolatum, formaldehyde, toluene, and chemical sunscreens (such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octinoxate), BHT.

I tried many organic and natural beauty products and here is the list of the products I loved in 2018. These products will make your skin glow and make you feel great in your skin.

The Best Moisturizer

I have been using this Josh Rosebrook | Day Cream |. This day cream is a rescue facial cream. Every time I apply It, my skin becomes super nourished, smooth and soft. This day cream that contains organic evening primrose and almond oils that promote soft and healthy looking skin. These oils are also full of antioxidants to fight skin aging signs. This day cream also contains aloe vera to quench thirsty skin. 

One of the added bonus here: this cream doubles as a sunscreen; it is SPF-30 and contains 12% Zinc Oxide (Non Nano, Uncoated, Micronized). We so often forget to apply sunscreen during winter, but we need sunscreen all year round; this day cream make it so easy to have our sunscreen daily. Also, it applies without a white cast. No white cast on my  dark skin tone.

The Best Face Serum

The| Youth Serum| from  Honua Skin Care is just ammmmazzzing!! If you want to keep your glow this winter, you got to use this serum.  I used this serum in many different ways and it works great every time. I applied it when my skin felt tight and irritated and it calmed it. I had flaky patches that disappeared overnight after I applied this serum. I used it my moisturizer; it absorbs so quickly without stickiness which makes it perfect for skin care layering. 

Let's talk ingredients; one of my favorite things to do. Their main ingredients: { Aloalo & 'Awa} Firming, tightening and wrinkle relaxing. {Lau Comfrey } Amazing skin regenerator for youthful skin. {'Ōlena} Anti-inflammatory powerhouse and skin brightener {Noni } Magical skin healer, rich in anti-aging antioxidants,Vitamin C & Selenium to help will cell regeneration. When checking their ingredients list closer, I see that they use grapefruit seed extract (GSE) and Organic Rose a.k.a damask rose. GSE has amazing anti-aging properties. Damask rose has been used for centuries as a tonic to moisturize, hydrate, plump dry and mature skin. I also love that they use hydrosol organic damask rose. I feel like this serum will become one of my skin care staples

The Best Facial Wipes | Facial Cleanser

I love the  Ursa Major Facial Wipes. They have a lovely mint scent. These wipes are vegan, cruelty -free, and biodegradable. These wipes will remove dirt, makeup, or sweat that is on your face without drying it out. 

These wipes comes in individual packages with makes them very practical for trips or to carry around in your purse. These wipes are perfect for on-the-go lifestyle. 

The Best Eye Cream

The Good Beauty Lab Medicine | Starry Eyes| has been a staple of facial care routine. This eye cream is amazing; it is perfect for long night and for dealing with dark under eye circles. It brighten my dark circles and nourish my skin at the same time.

Good Beauty Lab Medicine explains " When we formulated Starry Eyes we wanted a product that would rejuvenate and sustain healthy skin. Knowing that the skin around your eyes is very thin and vulnerable naturally missing essential fat or muscle, we specifically formulated Starry Eyes with a combination of ingredients generous in vitamins A, B, C all essential for  brightening dull discolored, lackluster skin. Butters and oils all designed to nourish and feed the skin and oxygen boosting ingredients to deliver nutrients.".

The Best Mask

Sometimes you try something and you're like "Yes!" That's a love affair. I wanted to share about this beautiful antioxidant face mask |Matcha Tea & Chamomile| from Plant Apothecary for a while. When I have these moments when my skin is sensitive and irritated, my pores are clogged, you name it; this mask works so great. 

​Second, this mask is so soothing and my skin is glowing and so soft after I use it. I found that this mask works with my skin instead of against it. It doesn't stress it or make it uncomfortable. For me, natural or organic products should work with our skin to detoxify and care for it. This mask is not for dry skin; it contains matcha green tea.

I am a big fan of Green Tidings, so I was so excited when I received these products from them. Green Tidings is verified cruelty-free Leaping Bunny Program certified. Their natural gluten- free products are also vegan.

In my package, I received the Green Tidings

• Unscented Natural Deodorant
• Calendula Face Lotion
• Green Tidings Velvet Oil Blend
  

First, Let's talk about the Green Tidings Unscented Natural Deodorant!

 Green Tidings baking soda deodorants have been one me of favorite deodorants for years. It is so effective especially during the hot summer months. I have always purchased the lavender scented deodorants, but the one I received was the unscented one. And, I love it as well; the formula feels the same and it is as effective.

They use organic coconut oil & organic shea butter (Unrefined, Fair Trade) in their formula, so the deodorant applies very nicely; oh, it glides on my skin. I still avoid applying right after shaving because of the baking soda. I might like the unscented version even better.

Ingredients Highlights:
Manihot Esculenta (Tapioca) Starch: From the cassava plant. Gluten-free, high in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Soothes, softens, and moisturizes the skin, while absorbing moisture. Deodorizing, healing, helps clear acne.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil: Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. Contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants, and is very moisturizing.
Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) : Absorbs perspiration, anti-bacterial, natural deodorant.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Unrefined, Fair Trade) : Anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. Contains vitamins A, E, and F, proteins, fatty acids, and healing minerals, and can help with dry skin without clogging pores.
Magnesium Chloride (Magnesium Oil) : Anti-deodorant. Magnesium is also an extremely important mineral for health. Contains only raw, ultra-pure magnesium chloride.
Wildcrafted Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax: Natural thickener and moisturizer. Grown in the wild without pesticides. A vegan alternative to beeswax.

Full Ingredient List-
Virgin Coconut Oil, Shea Butter (Unrefined, Fair Trade), Magnesium Oil, Manuhot Esculenta (Tapioca) Starch, Aluminum-Free Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate), Wildcrafted Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera). 100% pure lavender essential oil added in lavender scent version ONLY.

Looking for ways to switch your makeup or skin care products for cleaner products without breaking the bank? Don't want to spend money on products that might not work for you? Well, it is time to try before you buy. I’ve compiled a list of green beauty brands that offer samples sizes!

The Detox Market
The Detox Market is green beauty and organic skin care store that carries MANY brands. They have a sample program where you can select 4 samples for $8 of any products you want in makeup, skincare, and hair care category.

Safe & Chic
Safe & Chic has a ton of green  products you can choose from; They carry more than 115 clean beauty brands that you are made with non-toxic ingredients. They don't have a samples section, but I love their sales section; you can find full size products for as low as $8. I love shopping there because I can find almost anything green beauty and wellness. Use Code CFB10 for an an additional 10% OFF at checkout.

Hynt Beauty
Hynt Beauty is a luxurious natural cosmetics brand that infuses cosmetics with botanical ingredients. They have a lots of samples starting at $3. I love their pressed powder! The brand has been created by breast cancer survivor Meryl Marshall and the cosmetics are formulated FREE of Parabens, Nano Particles, Artificial Preservatives, Gluten, and all products are PETA-certified Vegan (except for the mascara, which is clearly identified).

Vapour Beauty
Vapour Beauty is another one of my favorite high performing clean cosmetics brands and it has has a huge list of samples! You can get 5 samples for $15; You can choose samples for foundation, lip glosses, bronzers, lipsticks,  and more.