Hey! I'm currently looking for a sustainable vitamin c serum, and would love to hear your guys recommendations ☺️

I don't really do much skincare other than moisturizer (from The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Co - 100% recommend) and soap as facewash 😅 but want to get a routine now that I'm back in the UK. I also have sensitive/combination skin.

Thank you! ❤️

I have extremely sensitive skin that is also prone to acne and dry patches. Every blessed product irritates my skin or breaks me out. Even Cetaphil, Cerave, Vanicream, Neutrogena Ultra Gentle, and Simple. I think it was the coconut derivatives and fatty alcohols, but Im not positive. I was hoping if I try oil cleansing with a single oil at a time, it would be easier to figure out what my skin likes. I read that jojoba and squalane are good for acne prone skin, but if you have other recommendations, I'm open to that too. I'm also open to a cleansing balm if it has absolute bare minimum ingredients.

I use native and gave for several years but it leaves my clothes, car seat and even back of arms white if I’m sweating. Any suggestions for a clear natural deodorant?

I'm trying to switch from drugstore skincare to natural products with bare minimum ingredients to see if it helps my skin. I have extremely sensitive skin that is dehydrated, combination, and acne prone. My products have to be free of fragrance and coconut. I don't have the time or knowledge to make it myself. Can you recommend any Etsy shops or small businesses?

I’m sorry if this has been a constant question, but I’m new to Reddit and new to the natural beauty life so I have no idea where to start or what to look for. 😞

I (30yo F) am trying to switch to natural deodorant for the first time, and I could really use some recommendations on which one to buy. I’ve heard MegaBabe and Salt & Stone are really good and Native is not great. Are these accurate or are there better options?

I also read that applying magnesium oil in addition to natural deodorant really helps in not being stinky and to give myself a few weeks after the initial switch for my body to purge all the gross ingredients from my previous deodorant (I typically use Suave antiperspirant for reference) before the smell goes away. Thoughts?

I am open to all and any advice or recommendations!!

Hello. I am looking for a face lotion for that at least has no petroleum or paraffin in it since it is dangerous for people who use oxygen breathers. I used to use Dermagor's Atopicalm, but sadly it has glycerin in it. Any and all tips are appreciated ❤️.

anybody know of any natural sunscreens or sort-of natural sunscreens that actually work? at least one that doesn’t have that many chemicals. also ships worldwide , as i live in asia

Quoted in Rue Magazine - latest issue. Who else feels this is off the mark, consumption and damaging to very youthful readers? Rue deletes and/or hides comments so no space dialogue there.

Anyone else feel their best at any moment without all the “face”?

I see a lot of people recommend the Routine deodorant and I’ve been struggling lately with deodorants, all of them seem to give me a chemical burn or don’t help with odor. I tried salt and stone before Routine and it worked okay on me, at first I noticed it wasn’t helping much with odor, but I think I just needed time to adjust because it got a little better. What made me stop using it was that it was very grainy and that would irritate my underarms. Anyways, I got routine last week, LOVED it for the first few days, and then suddenly got the worst BO I’ve ever had a few days ago. Like I scrub in the shower and still smell afterwards. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it just an adjusting period and if so, how long did yours last?

Eyelashes grow "into each other/into the eyes" at the corners of the eyes

Hi everyone

Maybe a strange topic, but I have eyelashes that grow "into each other" as well as "into the eyes" at the corners of my eyes.

This means that it sometimes "pokes" at the inner corner of the eye, and that my lashes at the outer corner of the eye are stuck together when I wear mascara (a bit à la small velcro hooks).

Does anyone know if there is a solution for ingrown eyelashes other than plucking them regularly?

Thanks in advance!

Hey all,
trying to find non-toxic (at least phthalate free) perfume brands that ship to Europe. Ideally offering a discovery set.

Tried Henry Rose, Heretic, Ellis Brooklyn and none ship outside of the United States. Would really appreciate some recs!

Hello!

Has anyone here tried the Green Beaver SPF 40 sunscreen? I'm looking for the perfect everyday sunscreen and I'm sick of wasting money on sunscreens that don't work for me. I specifically want to use it for my face.

If you have used it, how does it fare in terms of:

• whitecast
• dryness
• acne

Is it so greasy that it would be impossible to reapply throughout the day?

Is it drying, does it emphasize dry patches of skin?

Did it break you out?

I'm pretty pale so I can handle some white cast*

Thanks, in advance!

i’m looking for a replacement for my milk cleanser that just became discontinued. i double cleanse at night, first with an oil cleanser (one love organics - botanical b enzyme cleansing oil) then with a milk cleanser (i was using versed gentle cycle milky cleanser which is oat milk based). i loved this cleanser so much but the brand has discontinued it and it can only be found at random stores online at this point.

sooo i need a new milk cleanser that’s super hydrating for dry skin! any suggestions?

How do I even out my skin tone/texture? What products and habits should I incorporate?

Any advice on treatments/procedures would be greatly appreciated!

I feel that my pores look large and the overall texture makes me sad.

Also, what could be the potential cause of the redness/veins on the corners of my nose?

Thank you in advance!!

I'm thinking of making my own whipped face butter with tallow and herb infused oils. I have very dry skin, so I'm after something super nourishing and creamy! Maybe add vitamin E to prolong shelf life. Has anyone tried something like this before? Any insight before I start experimenting? What do you think?

One that has a coconut/vanilla scent and does not stain white clothing whatsoever. The only deodorant working for me is Native, but the staining is horrendous! Any recommendations?

Have had dry, peeling skin on my feet for quite some while now and finally decided to do something about it. The soles of my feet are quite bad in particular, with bits of skin peeling off, and my heel is quite dry and rough. I also have a dry lump on the side of my big toe for a while, which I’d also like to get rid of. What’s the best treatment for all these things? I’ve tried pumice stones in the past but they never really seem to do the job, although perhaps I’m not using them as often as I should. Thanks in advance!

I quit wearing makeup a few years ago but I miss it, specifically eye liner. The main reason is how toxic most of it is. And the better the quality of makeup (waterproof, all-day, smudge proof, etc.) the even more toxic it is.

My favorite eyeliners were the Kat Von D Ink and Tattoo black eyeliners because they met all those criteria and any natural ones I've seen are like water and oil based and honestly I do not want to deal having to keep checking in the mirror if it's running into all my wrinkles and causing under eye bags, which is why I loved that one so much.

I've been using Chat GPT to do some basic research on natural substances and safe chemicals, but I'm really starting to wonder if it's even possible or worth it to create a natural non-toxic DIY eyeliner.

So far the best things it has suggested is Pine Resin, Shellac from beetles, and activated charcoal powder. All of these things are soluble though in different types of solutions and wouldn't emulsify or whatever. Like Shellac only dissolves in alcohol which is def not good to put around the eyes.

Does anyone have any suggestions either of Brands that are making all-day waterproof liquid eyeliners that are non-toxic or suggestions about making your own eyeliner.

I’m trying to switch to cleaner beauty products that are also maternity friendly (so no salicylic acid and no retinol) but I also have serious hereditary dark circles. I recently bought the RMS Un-Cover Up concealer to replace my beloved It-Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye, and I wanted to love it, but it not even close to pigmented enough. It also settles into fine lines even after setting with both setting spray and powder. I’m super disappointed because it wasn’t cheap. Anyone have other suggestions?

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When i wake up, my lips are so full! however, as the day goes on, my upper lip seems to shrink and get smaller. does this happen to anyone else? why do you think that is?

i was reading something recently about b12 and other vitamins helping to enhance lip shape. it seemed like BS to me but i would be interested in hearing other thoughts.

I'm a male with mid length 4a-4b hair!

I want to create a moisturizing product for my hair. I wash my hair once a week with shampoo and conditioner. During the week, my routine is to just get my hair wet in the shower and apply my products. Sometimes on the night before my wash days I will oil my scalp and use shea butter to lock in moisture before shampooing and conditioning the next day.

If I want to create a product of my own to fit this routine, should I include shea butter (or any oils) in the product if its intended for daily use? A lot of my favorite products have shea and coconut oil, but if oils "seal" the hair, does that not mean that after the first day of using those products, my hair won't be able to absorb mositure throughout the week when continuing to apply the products? Should I look for alternatives like aloe that can provide moisture without sealing?

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I’m early 40s, very committed to natural beauty and I get allergic reactions to additives and preservatives in cosmetic products, so I use facial oils and natural products.

However, most of my friends are now doing botox (some are also getting filler), and while I don’t think it is for me, I am conscious that in 10 years I will likely look far older than all of them due to lines, wrinkles and sagging.

For those who rely on natural beauty, what have you tried instead? I fully support the idea of ageing naturally, but also, you know, I do admit that the thought of looking old frightens me.

Hey all! I’m on the hunt for an invisible sunscreen with hopefully? friendly ingredients. The Trader Joe’s and Super Goop one’s don’t rank too high on the “friendly ingredient” scale so any other suggestions appreciated. Thank you!

Have had a fungal infection on my toenails for a year or two now. Started on the big toe on my left foot, and then big toe on my right foot. Cracked and very discoloured and extremely thick. Small bits of discolouring on my other nails too.

Was prescribed lamilsil oral tablets last year but was taken off them as I had a bad reaction to it. Haven’t seen a medical professional since about them, and was hoping to treat them at home.

Recently came out with bad athletes foot too, so hoping to treat that too. Seen a lot about using tea tree oil, and was wondering if that was the best remedy for treating fungal infections at home. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hello all! So I make my own lotion. I wanted something I KNEW had only ingredients that wouldn’t clog pores. I share with friends and have used it on my kid since he was born almost 5 years ago. With him, I found that my lotion was better on his diaper rashes than any other I tried. So now I make an extra lotion for a friend of mine that had a baby for diaper rashes.

We also live on the plains of Colorado so wind chapped lips are common. I had made some of my usual but added some peppermint oil. I used it on my lips when they got chapped and it felt fantastic. I mentioned this to that friend and she got me some empty balm tubes.

Well I finally wanna try to make some. Some peppermint. Some spearmint. Some lavender. Maybe a combo of two of them.

I don’t want to use beeswax. It’s fine stuff for balms but I have seen recipes without and I would just prefer to not have to buy another ingredient. I have several products I can use already here.

My question is! I have coconut oil (I refuse to use it in skincare but for lips, it’s different), castor oil, lanolin (that I used for cloth diapering), argan oil, aloe Vera gel, pure glycerin… which would be best for lip balms in a very windy and dry environment? They are all very moisturizing but could one be a special kind of help for those needs of certain combo be extra helpful together? I’ve also heard honey is great to use in homemade balms? I just want something very nice but won’t mess up the texture when it solidifies.

i’m a 19F and i have some random beauty tips for yallll ‼️MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT ALLERGIC but i been using Castor oil all over my face, and i have seen extreme results. castor oil deserves so much hype, i use it on my hair, it was very very damaged and dry from bleaching, and it was fixed in a week! it has also grown 4 inches over 2 weeks, which is great, and i also use it on my eyelashes and WOAHHH they grew SO FAST… ALSO IT WILL HELP ACNE DEPENDING ON YOUR SKIN TYPE!!!!

I haven’t given it an honest go just yet as I’m a beginner but I’m a tad bit worried about breakouts (which I feel are inevitable with my skin). Did you experience them and how long did they last?