/r/NaturalBeauty

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A subreddit for folks interested in lower-toxicity makeup and skincare, handmade and homemade options, and products with fewer to no synthetics.

Self post tips, tricks and questions are encouraged!

If you would like your brand featured, please read this FAQ

Getting Started? Feel free to check out the links below!

Guide to low-toxicity sunscreens

Deodorant, deodorant, deodorant!

Shelf-life of common carrier oils

Comedogenic ratings (pore-clogging likelihood) of common carrier oils

The Dirty Dozen - common ingredients to avoid

Ultimate Green Beauty Brand Guide

Natural Makeup Shopping Guide

Things You Do that Cause Acne Breakouts

Six Rules to Follow for Safer DIY

Mineral Makeup Ingredients to Avoid

The Best Natural and Organic Makeup Brands

The Best Natural Cruelty-Free + Vegan Beauty Brands

Harmful Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid

TONS of DIY Beauty Recipes

Cruelty-Free/Vegan Brand List

The Best Natural Beauty Products to Buy at Ulta, Sephora, and Target

Glowing Skin Tips from Natural MUA, Sheri Stroh

The Best Green Beauty Box Subscriptions

The Best Face Creams for Irritated Skin


Blogs We Love:

Green Product Junkie

Sarita Coren

Storybook Apothecary

Green Beauty Team

Bare Beauty

Gurl Gone Green

Ana Goes Green

Crunchy Betty

Fresh Picked Beauty

No More Dirty Looks

My Lucite Dreams

Organic Beauty Lover

Fig + Sage

Kimberly Loc

Hilda Blue

EWG Skin Deep

Organic Beauty Talk

Organic Beauty Blogger

Chalkboard Magazine

Well+Good NYC


Vendors we love and trust:

Raw ingredient retailers:

Mountain Rose Herbs

Small-batch brands:

Fig + Yarrow

Blissoma Holistic Skincare

Gressa Skin

True Botanicals

Thesis Beauty

Tata Harper

Natural beauty retailers:

The Detox Market

Citrine Natural Beauty Bar

The Choosy Chick

Petal and Post

BeauTeaBar

Credo Beauty

Cap Beauty

Naturisimo

Love Lula

Integrity Botanicals


Subreddits to check out:

/r/curlyhaircare

/r/NoPoo

/r/PhysicGarden

/r/altmed

/r/alternativehealth

/r/health

/r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide

/r/wicked_edge

/r/TwoXChromosomes

/r/acne

/r/beauty

/r/frugalbeauty

/r/skincareaddiction

/r/DIYBeauty

/r/curlyhair

/r/BeautyAddiction

/r/VeganBeauty

/r/NaturalBeauty

52,282 Subscribers

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Natural Copper peptide serums?

Does anyone have recommendations on a natural copper peptide serum? I’m finding most have phenoxyethanol.

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2024/11/08
14:40 UTC

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shampoo/conditioner that is good for you & can be bought in store preferably?

I really like Calia Naturals and recommend it, but shipping is expensive and takes a while. Any recs for one that can be bought in store? Hair is normal to dry.

3 Comments
2024/11/08
05:51 UTC

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Natural/ non toxic skincare for 11 year old

11 year old is interested in skincare, good cleanser and a light face cream. Doesn't require (or want) fancy or cute packaging. I'm just looking for simple, clean ingredients, appropriate for a preteen. So many products that I've looked at are anti-aging etc. Currently enjoys using a rosewater spray. I'm in Canada, this will be part of their holiday gift.

31 Comments
2024/11/08
01:53 UTC

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Non toxic skincare, acne prone skin

Hi all! I’ve been slowly switching all my personal care products from conventional to non-toxic. Running into issues with skincare. My face is sensitive and acne prone. I have tried a number of different non-tox brands and all have made me break out. I’m back to my tried and true LeRoche Posay for now but can anyone recommend a good facial cleanser (non oil based) and moisturizer for acne prone skin?

8 Comments
2024/11/07
09:38 UTC

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Looking for fragrance and nasties free make up in the UK

As the title says! I just Yuka apped my foundation and it was horrific. I don't even know where to begin to look for a nice tinted moisturiser or foundation. Any advice?

2 Comments
2024/11/07
00:08 UTC

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Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder Alternative

Hey y’all! I scanned my fav Laura Mercier powder on the Yuka app and it scored abysmally. I didn’t realize it had parabens ugh. Any recommendations for a healthier alternative? I was using this powder to mattify, blur & set my makeup. Thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2024/11/06
21:06 UTC

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any brands that make fragrances from essential oils/ natural oils ? And is there way where i can learn how to make them ?

3 Comments
2024/11/05
19:55 UTC

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How to find affordable products?

I usually shop at the drug store but have had a hard time finding products there that don’t have bad chemicals in them. Any tips on finding clean affordable products?

11 Comments
2024/11/04
17:38 UTC

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What’s the best non-toxic body lotion? (Holy Grail)

What’s your favorite natural body lotion that isn’t greasy and won’t stain clothes? No Native recommendations please! https://organicbeautylover.com/skin/natural-body-lotion/

36 Comments
2024/11/04
08:15 UTC

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Thoughts on Frenshe brand?

I’ve been looking into non-toxic fragrance brands recently and saw that the brand Being Frenshe, which they sell at Target, is a “clean” brand. The products seem nice but I’m wondering if it really is clean or if it’s all greenwashing. It says they’re “infused with essential oils” but that doesn’t really mean much to me when they don’t actually list the fragrances in their ingredients. Just curious if anyone else has any knowledge about this brand / their ingredients, or maybe some suggestions about where else to go for truly clean personal fragrance. Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/11/03
06:53 UTC

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My OKAY’s Shea Butter that I’ve had for 2 years smells, looks, and feels like playdough! It’s pretty disgusting, really because of the bad smell it has gotten. It applies on my face greatly like usual though. Is it old? Should I throw it out? Or keep using it?

Is it old? Should I throw it out? Or keep using it?

0 Comments
2024/11/03
01:22 UTC

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Are There Any Natural Menstrual Pads With Dry Weave?

0 Comments
2024/11/02
22:20 UTC

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What natural beauty oils are you using?

I came across a post a few days ago, the Redditor praised castor oil. They went on to say how they noticed good changes on their lips and it made me think of the question in the title of the post 😊.

Additional questions:

Which part of the face and body are you using it for?

Have you noticed any changes?

EDIT TO ADD: I made the same post on ‘beauty’ and ‘30PlusSkinCare’ with more responses if anyone is interested.

35 Comments
2024/11/02
12:15 UTC

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Affordable non toxic makeup

As I'm making the switch to a low tox lifestyle, I'm finding it hard to find affordable non toxic makeup that isn't very high priced. I know ultimately it's worth it but I was wondering if anyone has suggestions of some brands from Canada or that ship to Canada. Thank you:)

2 Comments
2024/11/01
21:41 UTC

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Looking for Rice water recipes

I have heard so many good things about using rice water on your hair and as a toner, but no recipes.

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2024/11/01
21:39 UTC

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Is it safe to use plant extract on eyelash

I was planning to make eyelash and brow growth serum at home, but I discovered that plant extract is found in many eyelash products and eyelash serums, so I was wondering if it was safe to put plant extract on my eyes, and most of the plant extracts contained alcohol, so is it safe??????

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2024/11/01
13:24 UTC

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Best henna product for hair

UK based.

I have black hair but I’ve now got grey hair coming out. Earlier this year I dyed my hair brown at a pricey hair salon.

I’ve never dyed my hair at home because I’m afraid of ruining it (overthinker) and potentially staining the bathtub.

Can anyone please recommend me a natural but great quality henna hair dye for me to try at home.

Please feel free to drop hints and tips because audio I’ve never done it at home and never done by myself.

Thank you in advance 😊🫶🏼🙌🏼!

2 Comments
2024/11/01
10:48 UTC

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What is the best non toxic candle?

I’ve tried various non-toxic candle brands that use natural ingredients, but I’m wondering which one is your favorite / holy grail?

14 Comments
2024/11/01
07:53 UTC

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Shocking results of using castor oil as a sleeping lip mask 💋💋

I read about the properties of castor oil, which is known to penetrate deep layers of the skin, helping to improve dark circles and overall skin tone

So, I used it as an overnight mask on my lips, and surprisingly, in the morning, my lips looked naturally rosy and so soft , as if I was wearing lipstick! I loved the result and continued applying castor oil on my lips before sleeping for like 3 months

And here’s the surprise: the dark edges ( that was because of dryness and from the toothpaste I was using) of my lips lightened and turned pink! This is truly amazing. I'm so happy, especially since people had told me that dark lips could only be treated with chemical peels.

17 Comments
2024/10/31
10:50 UTC

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What is the best natural lip balm?

I’ve tried soooo many natural / organic lip balms and I’m wondering what has worked best for you?

https://organicbeautylover.com/skin/natural-lip-balm/

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2024/10/30
08:30 UTC

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Honest Beauty vs More Expensive Brands (Ilia/RMS) EWG Ratings

I noticed that Honest Beuty skin care products are significantly cheaper than higher end clean skincare/makeup products like RMS and Ilia. According to the EWG website, Honest Beauty skin care products are all marked as “EWG verified” (best EWG rating), while RMS/Ilia (more expensive clean brands) are rated 1’s and 2’s depending on the product. 1’s and 2’s are still great ratings and I wouldn’t not buy a product because of the 1/2 EWG rating. I’m just wondering why is Honest Beauty rated a safer product than RMS and Ilia Products, when Honest is cheaper? I thought you get what you pay for. Am I missing something? Is Honest paying for their EWG verification? Are EWG ratings reliable?

3 Comments
2024/10/29
15:07 UTC

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Clean Beauty Routine

I want to buy truly clean skin care products and a full makeup routine. Ideally I would like one brand where I can buy everything from, so I don’t have to order from multiple websites/pay shipping for each. What brand would you recommend as a one stop shop for all clean beauty products (all makeup and skincare needs) if you can only choose one? Makeup must actually look and feel great on the skin. Is Ilia and RMS the best? Any better options you would recommend? My face feels really dry so looking for an a amazing clean moisturizer that actually works. That’s fine if I have to buy from a different brand to get something amazing. TIA! Also, need a recommendation for a clean moisturizing hand cream that works miracles. My hands are so dry they are cracking

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2024/10/29
14:20 UTC

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Looking for a quality, reputable tallow & honey balm brand that is also apolitical?

I currently use Vanman's tallow which works pretty decent but want to stop buying his product in general as his Instagram posts have crossed the line of mildly political too full-on Michelle Obama is trans type of conspiracies. I simply cannot support any radical politicalization of health products & food as it should belong to everyone + just paints a controversial name on the growing health movement, but I also don't want to risk breaking out buying a faulty product lol.

12 Comments
2024/10/29
05:19 UTC

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DIY Lotion advice

Hi there! I am wanting to make my own lotion and body butter using rosemary/ lavender and peppermint essential oils and trying to figure out the best recipe is overwhelming! I’d like to start making both a hand lotion and an after shower body butter. I honestly have no idea where to start. Any tips?

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2024/10/29
00:49 UTC

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Natural simple hair and skin care routine

25F looking for advice. I have been looking into different ways to keep my skin smooth and young as well as ways to help with hair thinning. I feel like there is so much out there im trying to simplify my search. For face I have been looking into refrigerated aloe gel such as aloderma organic aloe gel which I would use for moisture. I was also looking into eye gel patches as I always have dark undereyes. As for hair I see rosemary is a good idea to help with thinning. Riht now all I do is moisturize my face with aveeno in the mornings, no makeup or face routines. I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what brands to use, avoid and when to use them (morning/night?). I would apreciate any advice!

5 Comments
2024/10/27
22:35 UTC

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Pacifica Perfume Help Rec

Hi! I’ve been using Pacificas Island Vanilla Perfume for YEARS! but have recently found out they changed their formula for it and it smells entirely different to me and just not my “scent” anymore which truly breaks my heart… everyone knows what it feels like when you find “your” scent. I’ve been trying to find a similar natural perfume but haven’t found anything with too many similar notes of it. I would say i prefer a softer not overly sweet vanilla considering the notes of island vanilla having some tea notes. If you’ve used island vanilla and have come across a similar natural perfume i’d love to know. I’ve heard of Lavanille vanilla perfume which i use the deodorant but i can’t get behind the perfume as it smells alittle too much like vanilla extract and only vanilla extract to me! I think there needs to be alittle more inviting notes underneath for me, but i’m not an overly cupcake/vanilla cake kind of scent girl! thank you!!

3 Comments
2024/10/27
14:39 UTC

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Moisturizer Swap Recs

Hi all!! I’m looking for a natural recommendation that’s similar to the Cerave moisturizing cream (the one in the tub.) I feel guilty using it knowing the harmful ingredients list but i haven’t been able to find a natural product yet that mimics the same consistency of it! it’s thick but not thick like a typical body butter but meets in the middle between a lotion. It’s creamy/thin but thick and smooth if that makes sense! if anyone has used it previously and found a similar natural product please let me know!! ive always used all natural products besides this so its my only one to kick after a recommendation from my derm to use it! I use it on my face everyday in the morning (i use pure beef tallow at night) and i use it on my body on knees and dryer areas! I have tried natural body lotions and use those regularly but just would love to find a replacement for this one! Whether it’s purely just marketed as a face moisturizer or a face & body like cerave was! and a note ** i love beef tallow but as i use pure beef tallow i still tend to prefer to use a lotion/moisturizer on my face during the day since i like to mix my jojoba oil into it which is just a me thing but any recs or anything is so so appreciated! thank you🤍

12 Comments
2024/10/27
14:31 UTC

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Finally found the best deodorant thanks to this community!

Thank you to everyone who recommended Little Seed farm! I’ve been trying so many natural deodorants for the past 15 years and nothing ever worked long term. This is by far the best natural deodorant I’ve tried and my Husband also fell in love with it! Thank you so much!!

24 Comments
2024/10/26
15:04 UTC

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Lightning my brows

Hello I bought a 40 volt peroxide oxygène crème for lightning the hair and I want to know if I need to mix it with conditioner or sort of crème or just use it as it is bare with me I don’t want yellow eyebrows I just need to have a lighter eyebrows shade then black

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2024/10/26
11:00 UTC

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need the most natural eyeliner possible

my boyfriends sister has MCS along with other things that make them unable to be around many different things/substances. i dont want to get into it as it is not my place, but i want to get her some eyeliner as a gift and im trying to find one with ingredients that wont hurt them. what is the most natural simple ingredient eyeliner i can get? i dont really care if its expensive, im prepared for high prices based on what i want

3 Comments
2024/10/25
06:47 UTC

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