- Choose mineral sunscreen vs. chemical sunscreen, and always make sure it’s reef- and ocean-safe.
Avoid parabens, phthalates, fragrance, propylene glycol, and petroleum and petroleum-based coloring. These are the major offenders in beauty and cosmetic products.
Any fragrance should be essential-oil based.
- The beauty industry is a leading producer of plastic waste, so source products in glass bottles or silicone containers.
Even “clean makeup” uses petroleum-based lake coloring, so if possible opt for mineral-based coloring.
- Consult the Environmental Work Group database for approved beauty and skincare products.
- Don’t be afraid to raid your pantry—coconut, avocado, and olive oil all work for hair and skin!
- Your skin is your biggest organ, so sauna, steam, exercise, and sweat it out. That way your body can detox all beauty products and other environmental toxins.
- If you color your hair, ask for ammonia-free color and skip your roots, so the color doesn’t get absorbed through the scalp into your bloodstream.
- Beauty comes from within, so get out in nature, spend time by the ocean, or go for a long walk. The more internal peace you achieve, the higher your vibe and glow will be!