Scroll through to see my favorite everyday face products and read below for more details.
Eye Makeup Remover
This is an easy change because jojoba oil is the best makeup remover I've ever used! It is gentle on your skin. It also ends up being very cost-effective because you only need to use a little bit on a cotton pad, lightly dab on your eyes, splash on some water, and wipe off. Jojoba oil is also good to have around the house to apply a little on dry skin or massage into nails after removing nail polish. For a travel-sized version, I pour the jojoba oil into this Nalgene Leakproof Dropper Bottle.
EWG Rating: 1 (jojoba oil is the only ingredient)
Face Wash
This is a very mild face wash and I use it at night before going to bed. It doesn't dry out my skin.
EWG Rating: 1
Facial Scrub
Acure Brightening Facial Scrub
I like to use this scrub in the shower. The product texture is pretty gritty and I feel like it really deep cleans my face, especially my forehead and nose.
EWG Rating: 1
Toothpaste
Tom's of Maine Whole Care Peppermint Toothpaste
This toothpaste tastes great and leaves my mouth minty-fresh. Most people are used to the brand of toothpaste they grew up with, so switching brands took a little getting used to, but now I can honestly say that I like using it. I also like that Tom's of Maine is very transparent with the ingredients used in this product.
EWG Rating: 1
Night Moisturizer and Eye Cream
Andalou Naturals Purple Carrot + C Luminous Night Cream
Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Eye Cream
After testing out many natural moisturizers and eye creams, I've picked these two as my night time staples. The Andalou Naturals Purple Carrot + C Luminous Night Cream has a fruity scent that fades after a few minutes and it is a pretty thick cream, perfect for hydrating in the winter, but I use it year-round. The Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Eye Cream is a gentle eye cream. It doesn't sting when it gets in my eyes. I have normal to oily skin, so if you have a similar skin type, this should work well for you.
EWG Rating: 1
Retinal Serum
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Remarkable Retinal Serum
As I've gotten older, I've heard that it is important to use Retinol to fight wrinkles and keep skin looking young, but it is tough to find a Retinol product that is well rated on the EWG site. I stumbled upon MyChelle Dermaceuticals Remarkable Retinal Serum at Whole Foods and I love how my skin looks after using this product! 1-2 pumps is enough to cover my face and neck. Be careful with Retinal products, as it makes your skin more sensitive, especially with the sun. I usually apply this serum 3 times a week at night after cleaning my face but before moisturizing. After 30 minutes, I apply my night and eye creams.
EWG Rating: 2
Day Cream
Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream, Tinted SPF 30
I'm a firm believer that natural face products should not be a splurge but this is absolutely the best day cream that I've found! It is 12% non-nano zinc, which is the safest way to protect your skin against the sun. Zinc sits on top of your skin, forming a physical barrier against the sun. I'm working on a sunscreen post for later, but read about the safety of sunscreens here. The Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream, Tinted SPF 30 blends well into my skin and, unlike other zinc brands I've tried, it does not leave me looking ghostly-white. It looks great on its own or layers beautifully under a little under-eye concealer and powder. Just 2 pumps is enough to cover my face and neck. This day cream also comes in a regular (non-tinted) version, which is also fabulous, but I liked the glow I got from the tinted version. I'm pretty pale, but you if you have a darker skin tone, don't let the tinted or white color of the cream deter you -- I've still seen it blend well!
I bought it at Credo Beauty in SoHo, New York City, which is basically a Sephora of natural products. The saleswoman who helped me was very knowledgeable about the pros/cons of each product and helped me select this perfect day cream. She even gave me a sample of this product to use at home, so I would be confident with my purchase before opening up the full-sized bottle.
EWG Rating: N/A (I looked up all of the ingredients individually and they are all 1-2, with the exception of potassium sorbate, which is 3)
What types of natural face products do you use everyday? Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for natural products.
