clean living// questions answered
A CLEAN
LIVING Q&A
covering all topics clean living as we prepare for the launch of the clean sweep, volume two: products// may 11
LOOKING FOR A TRULY NON-TOXIC DETERGENT THAT DOESN’T MAKE CLOTHES FEEL WEIRD? branch basics is so great as well as puracy. these two are staples in my home.
BEST CLEAN SPF? solara, love sun body, and suntegrity are all great options that i use on rotation.
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR YOUR EYEBROWS? striiike studio here in los angeles for a brow lift and then i use ere perez clear brow gel for maintenance in between.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PHALATES AND PARABENS? i love this question because we talk so much about ingredients and ingredient education in the clean sweep, volume two. phthalates help to stabilize fragrances and propels products to stay on the skin. it is most toxic to the reproductive glands. parabens are preservatives that disrupt the hormones as it mimics estrogen in the body.
A GOOD CLEAN LIPSTICK? my favorites for lipstick are ilia and rms beauty. for chapstick i love follain and primally pure.
A GOOD SELF TANNER? i personally do not use one, though i have researched and tried several clean options. suntegrity is a good clean option.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CHANGE TO CLEAN LIVING IF I AM MIGRATING SLOWLY? i also love this question because this is why i created the clean sweep, to help people transition slowly, one step at a time to clean living. after experiencing the journey myself, it can truly be so overwhelming. the clean sweep is a daily guide that helps you take the journey one lesson at a time. on a smaller level, i always recommend soap, lotion, mascara, and perfume. on a bigger level, i recommend your mattress, sheets, pillows, and the paint in your home.
A SHAMPOO THAT WON’T MAKE MY HAIR GREASY? good clean shampoo and conditioner brands include puracy, act + acre or innersense. innersence also has a great line of hair care products beyond shampoo that are effective too.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO OVERHAUL EVERYTHING? DID YOU ONCE USE MORE “COMMERCIAL” PRODUCTS? it definitely takes time, and it is a process, but you can do it as fast as you desire! we all start somewhere, and it wasn’t until after my accident that i realized just how toxic some of the everyday commercial products that we use truly are. i wanted to make it as simple for you guys as possible by sharing all of my trial and errors.
HOW DO I DISTINGUISH WHETHER MAKEUP AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, ETC. ARE CLEAN OR NOT? this is exactly what i teach in the clean sweep, volume two: products but in a nutshell, it involves understanding ingredients and using tools like the ewg
WHERE SHOULD ONE START? IT’S SO OVERWHELMING. trying not to give too much away, this is what i dive deeply into in the clean sweep, volume 2. my goal is to make it as easy and manageable as possible for you.