Fall Skincare Routine

As the weather is changing for some of us and we're settling into our fall routines–I thought I'd share with you one of the staples I've found that lasts me through any season, my fall skincare routine. No matter what season I'm in, I've always struggled with clogged pores and dry skin, even despite how diligent I am about taking care of my skin–but recently I feel like I have finally come to a product routine that has improved that drastically.I also want to add that before quarantine I was regularly getting facials to help me find a good medium with my skin, but since quarantine, I wasn't able to get a facial in seven or so months. Recently I just went back to my facialist who knows my skin so well, and she said that my skin is looking better than it ever has–I seriously owe it to these products and routine.Skin can be such an important topic for all of us, though we don't always talk about it–having clean and clear skin really can attribute to your confidence! I know that some of my issues can be issues that we all experience, especially in the fall season, so I'm excited to share with you and hope this helps!My Morning Routine

Morning cleanse:

Follain balancing cleanser mixed with ISUN Crystal Cleansing Exfoliant

In the mornings, after I cleanse but before I apply product,  I always spray this

Rose Water

on my face.

Then I apply these products in order:

1)

Mara Sea Vitamin C Serum

2)

Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer

3)

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

4)

Biossance Squalane Vitamin C Rose Oil

mixed with

Follain Replenish + Protect Moisturizer

My Nighttime Routine

1)

Garden Apothecary Spun Gold: The Cleanser

I always double cleanse or cleanse once and then use

Odacite Blue Aura Cleansing Water

2) 

Mara Sea Vitamin C Serum

3) 

Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer

4) 

Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream

5) 

Biossance Squalane Vitamin C Rose Oil

mixed with

Follain Moisture Mask

OR

Carasoin Cold Fusion Intense Moisture

(by itself)

Other Nighttime Products

The Mist from Nucifera

January Labs Pure & Gentle Cleansing Gel

January Labs Revitalizing Day Cream

Henua Organics Recharging Moisturizer

and

Miracle Vitamin Oil

Each of these products is amazing on their own–but in this routine, I've found the perfect fit for my skin! To find out more information on each of the products and what they target, click the links included above. And to see some of my other skin and self-care staples, follow The Clean Stuff where I regularly post my favorite clean picks. xo

Self-Care Tip: Bath Must-Haves

While there are many things about this season that have been challenging and difficult to process, I’ve been taking extra time to be grateful for the things I do have, and find light in the little activities that bring joy, rest, and make me feel whole. I think now more than ever, it’s important to find ways to take care of yourself, and to allow yourself to find peace. One of my favorite ways to practice extra self-care is by taking a bath! Here are a few Self-Care Tips and my Bath Must-Haves that have quickly become a part of my everyday routine: I often talk about this brand because I absolutely love their products! These bath soaks are made with many great (and of course, clean) ingredients including essential oils that add such a calming and soothing aspect to my bath routine! (I’ve stocked up on their bath line and love to rotate through them as a part of my bath routine).Any time I take a bath, I’ll use this beforehand! Dry brushing has so many great benefits, but before baths, especially, it’s a great way to practice self-care by activating your body’s release of toxins before you soak. These bath salts are simply the best! I love this brand because the ingredients are pure and raw, and they also assist in fighting off toxic build up in the body while hydrating and nourishing my skin - a self-care must! This scrub is an item that takes my time for self-care to the next level. It’s made with brown sugar and hydrating sweet almond oil that not only smells amazing but also leaves my skin feeling so moisturized afterwards! This sponge I’ve talked about a few times before because I simply love it! Not only is it a bath must-have staple for me, but the amount of body wash it’s helped me save has been amazing. It has quickly become a self-care item I cannot do without.I’ll use this particular bath soak on nights when I’m extra tired and need help getting rest. It’s also a great aid to your body when you feel you might be getting sick or are already under the weather! When I’m feeling stressed and want to relax, I make sure to use these bath salts that help calm my mind and soothe my muscles! I love the way it smells and knowing that it’s helping my body while I cut out time for self-care is such a bonus. However you’re feeling in this season, I hope you find time to do something that adds extra care and relaxation into your routine! x[show_shopthepost_widget id="4014588"]

Clean Edit No. 8

Hello, springtime! Taking care of your body from the inside out (food) and outside in (products) is important all year long (and the Clean Sweep is your guide for that), but there is something about the warm seasons and fresh air that make me even more conscious about personal care. It probably has something to do with the fact that our bodies are way more exposed in the spring and summer months...cue all the fun in the sun while wearing off-the-shoulder tops, bathing suits, cutoffs, and flowy dresses.Keep scrolling for clean beauty products that I am currently loving and highly recommend for their purity and effectiveness. More recs can be found on @thecleanstuff and the full library of toxin-free products I swear by + daily, detailed wellness content (for 90 days) can be yours if you sign up for my clean living program, the Clean Sweep! xo

FIVE PRODUCTS ON REPEAT 

osea malibu cleanser

w3ll people mascara

ranavat facial spray

primally pure blue tansy deodorant

rahua hair balm

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OUTFIT DETAILS

top (c/o) | bag | denim | boots

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The Clean Beauty Journey With Tara Foley Of Follain

Alright, clean beauty lovers, today is a BIG day. We have no other than the founder of Follain, Tara Foley, with us to chat all about clean beauty and skincare. Specifically, Tara is going to be covering the transition from toxic to toxin-free; a journey that is so important but can feel overwhelming. Don't fret though, Tara's approach to the transition is practical, achievable, and so worth it.One of the many things that I love about Follain is their belief that clean products aren't to only be praised for the ingredients they don't include (i.e. toxic ones!), but celebrated for the nourishing, nutrient-rich ingredients they do include. It isn't enough to only eliminate the bad stuff; the replacement ingredients must be of utmost quality because those minerals and vitamins are what your skin is really wanting to soak up. With that in mind, we are going to hand it over to Tara to talk more about the clean beauty journey.5 Steps for Kick-Starting Your Clean Beauty Journey with Tara Foley, founder & ceo of Follain When I first met Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, I was immediately impressed by her deep knowledge and passion for clean living. We share this passion and also love promoting the importance of clean living to as many women (and men!) as possible. I was beyond honored when Lauren suggested that you’d like to hear from me about how to switch over to a clean beauty routine!To begin, I want to put it out there that I know how hard it can be to know where to start, when switching to cleaner beauty products—and it can be even harder to decode product labels that contain buzzwords like “natural,” “organic,” and “non-toxic.” I opened Follain in 2013 to create a destination for beautiful, high-performing, and truly clean skincare products. When you shop with us, you don’t have to worry about confusing labels, because we’ve vetted every single product long before it makes it onto our shelves and our website. In fact, we have an always evolving restricted ingredient list that we maintain with input from scientists, dermatologists, and other experts. We also put all products through a rigorous approval process, meaning the team and I test them out over several weeks to make sure they live up to their promises and will work wonders for your skin.If you’re like me, you use A LOT of products, and it would be overwhelming to swap them all at once. That’s why I always recommend thinking about what you use most often and the most of. Those are the best products you should switch out first. Here are 5 categories to consider switching early on, as you start your clean beauty journey.

1. Deodorant

Conventional deodorants are usually antiperspirants, designed to clog pores and block sweat, rather than allow your body do what it was designed to when your temperature rises: sweat! Clean deodorants won’t stop you from sweating (which is a good thing), but they typically include essential oils to kill odor-causing bacteria and moisture-absorbers such as baking soda or cornstarch. -

2. Facial Cleanser

Many conventional cleansers contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), an additive that makes products foam up; however, it’s thought to contribute to a bunch of health problems. I don’t think the foam is worth the risk—and it’s definitely not doing anything for skin. In fact, SLS can be irritating and trigger allergies. Natural and non-toxic cleansers opt for clays, oils, and plant extracts to get you squeaky clean while nourishing your skin, too. If you need help finding the best cleanser for your skin, try our matchmaker tool!-

3. Hand & Body Soap

Since you use soap and body wash all over, this is an important swap to make. I’m partial to our Follain Hand & Body Soap, which is gentle enough to be used for just about everything. If you’re a fan of bar soap, though, there are a bunch of clean options that take your dad’s old-fashioned bar to the next level. With the beautiful essential oils and a soft lather of non-toxic soaps, you’ll never want to go back to your old shower routine. -

4. Facial Moisturizer

Since you probably use your facial moisturizer twice a day, this is a good candidate for a clean swap. Traditional formulas can contain fillers, preservatives, and chemically derived emulsifiers. The best thing about their clean counterparts—and clean skincare in general—is that they replace those fillers with ingredients that actually make a difference for your skin and can help you target your skincare concerns. It can be hard to figure out which moisturizer is right for you, but at Follain, we created a our skin quiz to solve this problem. By answering a few questions, you’ll get recommendations for a personalized routine from our selection of high-performing favorites.  -

5.  Body Moisturizer

Conventional moisturizers often include petroleum derivatives, which are touted for their ability to seal in moisture. But there are plenty of safe and wholesome alternatives that will feed your skin. I’m personally a big fan of body oils, which is why I’m so excited about Follain’s new Instant Glow Body Oil. We crafted it from 10 oils and it comes in a spray bottle, so it’s easy to apply. But if oil isn’t for you, there are plenty of lotions, butters, and balms that will do the trick, without any of the nasty stuff! In my personal opinion, the best part about making the switch to cleaner beauty is that these products are so much more enjoyable to use than conventional products! Their beautiful nourishing ingredients make you feel like you’re doing something super healthy for yourself--because you are! As you have more questions when making the switch to cleaner products, we’re here and happy to help! Thanks for reading and enjoy the journey!

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A Brand To Love: Primally Pure

I recently spent the sweetest afternoon with the ladies of Primally Pure. You guys have read of my love for Primally Pure products here on the blog, as well as on Instagram via @thecleanstuff account! I have been hooked on all things PP for a while because of their completely pure ingredients. Each product label is so fun to read because each ingredient is not only clean and safe, but so good for you and as natural and pure as it can get. Yes, please!Meeting people that you have emailed with and who's products you use on a consistent basis is such a fun experience and one that I am so grateful for as a blogger. Bethany, the founder of Primally Pure, and her team are all so kind, warm, generous, fun, and inspiring to be around! It was such a pleasure and honor to be photographed as their current Primally Pure Babe (so fun) and the feature is live now on their blog. Head over there to check out the Q&A and below are the PP products that are in my daily rotation! Keep scrolling to see more photos from the day, too :) enjoy, xo.

deodorant | body butter | everything spray | lip balm | beauty cream | bath soak

images: Stefanie Johnson (@stefannagram on IG) 

Let's Talk Hair Care

Hey friends! Today we are talking hair care. As y’all know by now, beauty is a passion of mine (clean beauty, especially), so I really care about health-conscious hair care. A healthy physical body and wellness of course starts with diet and internal wellness, but taking care of your hair is definitely a fun aspect of wellness! I also have my own dry shampoo company, so, of course I love hair. :)Carachele from Nine Zero One Salon in LA has been the first person that I fully trust with my hair, and I didn't realize that until I started going to her! You can check out some of her amazing hair work on her Instagram. I have tried nearly every color with her, from platinum to light brown. What I love about her is that her main priority is the health of your hair, so the way she colors and cuts goes through that desire.Below are details when it comes to my hair care routine and products I love. Enjoy!

PRODUCTS

Shampoo: this / this / or this

Conditioner: this / or this

Heat protector

Hair mask: this / or coconut oil

Dry shampoo

I also make and use this DIY hair toner once a week- 

1 Tbsp ACV

8 ounces of water

3 drops of rosemary oil

3 drops of lavender oil

WEARING:

top / denim

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Clean Stuff Edit | No. 6

It's clean beauty time- something I love to talk and share about, as you guys know! If you are new to clean stuff edits, catch up here and follow my clean stuff IG account for regular beauty buys to consider. Scroll down beyond the pics to see five clean beauty items I use and love.

primally pure flower bath

a whimsical, relaxing, pure bath that I love to unwind in

january labs eye cream

say goodbye to under-eye puffiness and dark circles

ilia eye shadow palette

add a little color on your eyelids with ilia's palette

ilia lip conditioner

keep your lips conditioned and moisturized all winter long

juice beauty lip crayon

love's this lip crayon for everyday color or a night out

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MY OUTFIT

tee | overshirt (love this one) | jeans | booties | sunnies

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Clean Stuff Edit | No.5

It's that time, LSK readers! The clean stuff edit, number five, is here. As always, read all past clean stuff edits here and check out @thecleanstuff IG accounts for daily clean, toxin-free makeup finds that I totally love. xo

Blue Tansy Deodorant // Primally Pure

*clean deodorant lovers, rejoice! this new scent and formula from Primally Pure is a must-try.

Use code LSKTANSY10 for 10% off this deodorant until end of August...AKA end of this week!

Face Wash // Ursa Major

*for a face so fresh and so clean, this face wash cleans deeply yet gently.

Living Luminizer // RMS

*get that natural shine and just the right amount of glow with this luminizing highlighter.

Tinted Face Oil // Kosas

*wow, this face oil is a game changer...it moisturizes and provides light foundation-like coverage in a very natural way.

Himalayan Salt Scalp Scrub // goop

*a shampoo made up of detoxifying and purifying ingredients that exfoliate the scalp to support hair health.

SHOP MY OUTFIT

shoes | pants | top | sunnies

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Clean Stuff Edit | No. 4

Hey clean stuff fans! Below is edit number full with five clean beauty products that we are big believers in. As always, follow along on @thecleanstuff and check out edits one, two, and three. Also, as mentioned here, we will be rolling out exclusive content via email newsletters soon, so make sure you are signed up for those! xo 

Cleansing Oil // Primally Pure

Don't be afraid of cleaning with oil!! This formula is made with pure ingredients that will clean your skin deeply yet gently.

Body Lotion // Seaweed Bath Co.

Your skin will soak this lotion right up! We always have this in-stock at our house as we use it so much.

Shadow Stick // Ilia 

Add a little natural glow and slight shimmer to your eyelids for day or night.

Brow Gel // Ere Perez

You'll have a strong brow game with this clean brow gel! I love it so much.

Fragrance // goop 

goop knows how to make the best clean fragrances...I'm such a fan of their scents.

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