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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
on my face.
Then I apply these products in order:
1)
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)
3)
Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer
4)
Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
5)
Biossance Squalane Vitamin C Rose Oil
mixed with
OR
Carasoin Cold Fusion Intense Moisture
(by itself)
Other Nighttime Products
January Labs Pure & Gentle Cleansing Gel
January Labs Revitalizing Day Cream
Henua Organics Recharging Moisturizer
and
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
Everyday Clean Products for the Home
These past few weeks I've been sharing about Jase and I's processes of renovating our home on the blog in a collection of talks we're calling Making A Home – While we're still very much in the process, things are slowly but surely coming together and I'm excited to share more with you here in the upcoming weeks! Throughout this time, we've really discovered that creating a home isn't just about the paint you put on the walls and the furniture you fill it with, but even the everyday items you use that make it feel like home. I know we all have our go-to cleaning products, whether they're ones we've grown up using in our childhood homes or those we've come to love on our own – Here are a few of the everyday items that are always stocked in my home!1. Force of NatureI know I talk about this brand a lot – And it's because I am absolutely in love! It's always been a priority to me to keep things extra clean, and with the rise of recent attention towards disinfecting and cleansing, it was important for me to find an all-purpose cleaner that really does its job without being full of chemicals and harmful to the body. Force of Nature is a nontoxic disinfecting solution that cuts through just about anything while also working on virtually any surface – Which I do, trust me! It is an equivalent to the power of bleach and kills viruses, but the only ingredients are salt, water, and vinegar.Plus an extra bonus, it keeps chemicals out of our water system, cuts down plastic waste, and is shipped using materials that are 100% recyclable – So what's not to love? This has easily become one of my household staples that I will always have on hand.2. Branch BasicsAnother nontoxic cleaning brand that I have stocked in my home is Branch Basics. From all-purpose cleaner to laundry detergent and bathroom cleaner – I love it all! Their multipurpose cleaning solution is plant and mineral-based, free of harmful preservatives and their reusable bottles make it extra sustainable. It also can be used on just about any surface, but their options make it super easy to target cleaning specific areas of your home without having to compromise on using toxic cleaning products instead. And like Force of Nature, it's very affordable! Proving that you don't have to compromise on safe cleaning to stay within budget, which is always a win.3. Revive Essential OilsThere's a lot of essential oil brands out there today, but Revive Essential Oils has actually become the only one I use! Made without any fillers, synthetic fragrances or odor enhancers (which can actually be found in a lot of essential oils today), Revive is also locally sourced and directly sold without the middle man – So it's oftentimes cheaper and more affordable than other brands, and the quality is an A+.It's also 100% pure therapeutic grade, free from any additives, adulterants, synthetics, or dilutions. I love being able to use them without having to worry if I'm compromising myself in doing so – Which is why they're my all-time favorite!4. EquilibriaI mentioned this brand last week in my post on The Clean Sweep for Clean Sleep – but I wanted to jot it down again here because it has quickly become a staple item in my home! Implementing hemp oil into my regular routine has been such a game-changer, not just for my sleep but for my mental and physical well-being. Like I mentioned above, there's a lot of brands out there today that make promises about what they can offer, then you end up finding out you're actually harming yourself rather than helping! The journey of clean-living can be so discouraging in this way, so when you find a brand that actually works, and is as clean and sustainable as it promises to be, it's so exciting! Equilibria has been one of those products for me, and I cannot recommend it more!5. SupernaturalAnother cleaning brand that I love! This one is scented with essential oils, so for anyone who prefers a healthy scent, this is perfect. With a variety of different solutions like counters and granite, glass, bath and tiles, wood and floors, and stainless steel – I love that supernatural makes it easy to know that the product I'm using in specific areas of my home is catered just for that area. Like the other brands, it's 100% all-natural, plant-based and made from minerals, and sustainable.
All of these brands are actually the only products I use in my home! I hope these help you in the journey to clean-living, especially in times where we've all spent a bit more time at home than usual. I talk more about my own journey to clean-living and give specific advice, practices, and products from my years of research in my 90-day program, The Clean Sweep, but I'm constantly updating my knowledge and looking for ways to make clean-living easy to understand and accessible to everyone.As always, following along with my journey right here on the blog or on my Instagram, @LaurenScruggs or @TheCleanStuff for a peek into the everyday clean beauty, health, and wellness products I currently have my hands on!
RMS Beauty: Nourishing, Rejuvenating, and Totally Clean
After much recent research, we at LSK are the biggest promoters of using makeup and beauty products that feed your skin rather than expose it to chemicals and toxins. It has been a fun journey searching for and testing out products that are as pure as possible, with no hidden preservatives or chemicals, and RMS has topped the charts. Their makeup line has made my skin dewier and more hydrated than ever. It not only is non-toxic, but it actually heals and nourishes the skin. How amazing is it that we can use a nutrient-filled cosmetic line to create a solid foundation for anti-aging and long-term beauty? Yes, please!! Win, win! (Insert every party emoji here).
[from RMS Instagram]
I love RMS because they are dedicated to transforming the way women use makeup. These beauty products are formulated with raw, food grade and organic ingredients in their natural state, allowing their living, healing attributes to penetrate and rejuvenate the skin. In their purest form, enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants and their healing properties remain fully intact, encouraging amazing potential for anti-aging effects. They have also taken extreme care in the use of minimal heat in the manufacturing process in order to keep all nutrients and healing properties alive. All RMS Beauty products are free of harmful chemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic vitamins, and genetically altered ingredients + each product is full of healing nutrients that work synergistically with the skin. Not to mention, each ingredient interacts with skin to promote hydration, softness, and luminosity.
[from RMS Instagram]
I love supporting a brand that can be trusted in the fullest extent; no research needed!My favorite products are the following + you can scroll down to shop too: the tinted "un" powder sets the makeup perfectly, the buriti bronzer is a dream, the concealer is my go-to, the lip2cheek blush is a must with an array of color options, and their eyeshadow selection is so pretty. I am also obsessed with the Skin2Skin blush brush. It is so soft and applies the makeup in the most magical way! They also have a foundation brush that works wonders too. P.S. Did I mention everything blends so easily and is super simple to use![show_shopthepost_widget id="2834131"]Do you use a clean cosmetic line? We would love to hear your favorites in the comments below!Also, if you are a health nut, and want to keep reading for a breakdown of the lovely list of ingredients they use in their products, read more here. Truly a pure delight! xo
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