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While you may have spent your younger years partying until 8 am and taking off your makeup with a baby wipe, you realize you need to take better care of yourself.
Not only do you have to start exercising and curating a healthy diet, but you also need to focus on your daily beauty routine. With so many products being offered in the market, it can become overwhelming to find good, natural products that are good for you and your skin.
Here is how you can start taking control of your life and create a routine that embraces natural beauty products.
Cleanse Your Face
This may seem like an obvious first step, but it is worth mentioning. While you take a shower every day to feel cleansed and refreshed, you may not pay as much attention to your face.
It is essential to wash your face at least once a day to remove any impurities and dirt that cling to your face after a long day. Using natural cleansers will nourish your face and ensure that you’re putting safe products onto your skin.
A natural face cleanser that is a crowd favorite is Youth To The People’s Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser. If you want to incorporate a more budget-friendly option, try Pacifica’s Sea Foam Complete Face Wash.
Moisturize
It is equally as important to keep your skin moisturized. A moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated and feeling supple, giving it a radiant appearance and a natural glow.
While abuelitas have always sworn by their Pond’s cold cream, there are natural oils that you can use to moisturize your skin. For example, jojoba oil is a natural antioxidant that helps hydrate the skin and has “anti-inflammatory properties,” which in turn helps with your skin’s hydration.
Don’t Forget SPF
With summertime well underway, it is no surprise that you want to spend more time outdoors. You start going to the beach more often, take long walks in the park, and natural wear less clothing to stay cool.
However, it is essential to be wary of the sun. It is vital to protect your skin from harmful UV rays that can increase your risk for skin cancer. Excessive sun exposure can also contribute to premature aging. This is why it’s essential to wear sunscreen every single day.
Wearing sunscreen is just as important in your beauty routine as getting facials and applying luxurious products. You may think there is no such thing as “natural” sunscreen since it contains chemicals to protect your skin.
However, mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to block UV rays, minerals that occur naturally on the earth. Therefore, this is an excellent way to provide your skin with sun protection while incorporating a natural beauty product.
Try mineral sunscreens such as this one from Sun Bum.
While the year is already halfway over, it is never too late to start changing your life!