1. I have a huge appreciation for things that have pure ingredients and can thank a book called the GREEN GODDESS for that. I had many aha moments reading that book. When I was a teenager I would use all those products that you commonly find in the drugstore and that are well advertised. I hated having skin that would break out so I would go buy more of this product to "fix" the problem. After reading this book and investigating the ingredients in products I use I realize that it is a snowball effect that only benefits these companies. So read that book and clean out your makeup, hair and skin products ~ you might be sad that it's money down the toilet but will benefit your skin & hair in the long run! Which brings me to my next one!
2. SUKI ~ they make skincare and hair care products ~ organic and natural all the way and not tested on animals. They are fabulous and have research to back their products up. You can even eat their Lemongrass Scrub! It does come with a bit more of a price tag than crap you buy at the drugstore. Comparable to crap you can buy at the counter at say the Bay or Sears (which have horrible ingredients BTW). I buy mine at Nature's Fare ~ but pretty sure lots of natural foods type store carry it. If not you can always get it online and sometimes they have great sales. http://sukiskincare.com I usually do a toner and moisturizer in the morning and a cleanser and then toner before bed.
3. CURELLE ~ this is a Vancouver based company that I use for hair care products. They have great ingredients as well and don't test on animals. They have one product that removes other product buildup, chlorine, etc. and it is fabulous! https://www.facebook.com/curelle
4. ZUII ~ makeup products http://www.zuiiorganic.com. They are amazing ~ again I get mine at Nature's Fare. Please do you skin a service and check the ingredients in your makeup ~ especially your eye makeup! This is one of my favourite brands but there are many great organic, natural brands out there. Use them! Gabrielle http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com is another one. Great BLUSH! Earth Lab is another one http://www.earthlab.ca MADE IN KELOWNA!! Best mascara ever! Aveda of course is wonderful too. You can buy it at Seasons Salon and Spa in Vernon BC.
5. BACK TO EARTH products ~ this is a little company out in Lavington BC that has skin care, hair care, cleaning supplies, detergent, candles, and the list goes on! They are awesome too. I am in love with their Sweet Pea Baby Balm ~ heals any diaper rash one time around ~ chap cheeks from cold windy days healed, scratches, scraps you name it. I use it on my skin too! http://backtoearthenviroproducts.com/index.php/baby-products.html
6. EMU OIL http://www.kalaya.ca I like this brand a lot ~ their concentrated emu oil is an awesome all-around product and it's BABY SAFE too! If I have a dry patch of skin, this fixes it asap. I also would take an eyeliner brush and put some on my eyelashes when a bunch fell out right after my son was born. They regrew back fast (within 2 weeks) and they were full and soft! I just put it on like eyeliner right before bed (don't do too much as it will get in your eyes). And it is usually all absorbed by morning. Also great for cracked hands!
7. BEST HAND CREAM IN THE WORLD is called GARDENER'S DREAM CREAM by Aroma Crystal (a BC company!) https://www.aromacrystal.com/store/products/allproducts/gardeners-dream-cream/5/ I buy mine at Nature's Fare as well. I apply this every night before bed and when my hands are super dry and cracked. This doesn't sting ~ it is soothing and has lavender so super relaxing to breath in. Lasts a long time so it is money well spent. This is the only hand cream/lotion I have EVER used in my whole life that actually works! So great!
8. GOT BLEMISHES, BREAKOUTS, ACNE? Ok this will be the only product I promote that has chemically based ingredients but I have researched it and trust in the product. My doctor prescribed it to me back when I was pregnant with my first and my hormones went all wonky around 2nd trimester. Ever since then I swear by this stuff. I break out in a couple spots once in a while and this is an overnight fix. I get mine in a tube, lotion form ~ put it on before bed and let it work it's magic. Ever since I was a preteen I probably have tried every possible brand, every possible treatment. Organic, natural, not-so-good ingredients (like Clean & Clear type stuff), expensive, cheap, you name it! This stuff works! And it is covered by my health care provider so that also helps. It runs about $60 for a tube about the same size of toothpaste which will last you a long time! Wish I had this when I was a teenager! Here's the company info on the product http://www.stiefel.ca/pdf/clindoxyl_pm.pdf
9. Let's talk HAIR! So best flat iron would have to be by Zazen (my stylist got in for me at the beauty supply) and best hairdryer would have to be my HOT TOOLS one ~ got it at Chatter's:) Don't cheap out on blow dryers ~ I can't believe how fast I can dry my thick hair now!
Hope this helps! Off to nurse Jonah! Oh the things I do when nap time is over LOL!
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