You know what’s in your makeup bag. You’ve read the blogs, heard the rumors, and watched the news clips about makeup recalls and sketchy chemicals in lip gloss.
Whenever you accidentally catch a glimpse of the ingredients label on your favorite foundation, you cringe a little — but ultimately shove the product right back in your makeup bag.
If makeup contains harmful chemicals, why are we still attached to it?
There are a few reasons…
The Fear: Committing to organic makeup means throwing out all your favorite products.
The Truth: You’re more likely to succeed if you take small steps. You don’t have to toss the products you love until you’re ready.
The Fear: Organic makeup will cost more.
The Truth: Most nontoxic makeup costs the same as Sephora brands.
The Fear: What if organic makeup doesn’t work?
The Truth: Whole ingredients are likely to perform better with your skin.
Is Your Drugstore Makeup Causing More Harm Than Good?
Although symptoms may be easy to explain away, it’s possible for chemical-filled makeup products to cause allergies, itchiness, acne breakouts, and even headaches.
For women with hormone-driven illnesses like PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome, and thyroid diseases, the added hormone disruptors from skincare products can deter healing progress.
The best way to find out if makeup is causing you harm is to take a break from it completely — or try something more nourishing.
How to Detox Your Makeup Bag
Get your morning routine ready for a makeover in five easy steps.
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Find Your Necessities (and Choose Organic Makeup Intentionally)
If you try to swap your products all at once, you’ll get overwhelmed. That’s why we recommend starting with your everyday necessities and slowly phasing them into your new routine. This might look like a new mascara, liquid foundation, and blush.
With just a few changes, you may notice a change in your skin’s appearance and a decrease in irritation. Remember, approach organic makeup with curiosity and allow yourself to feel the excitement of this new chapter.
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Nourish and Detox Your Skin
Improving the texture of your skin can be a great confidence boost — and will help you feel more comfortable with your new makeup. Apply a weekly exfoliating face mask, use collagen or colostrum supplements, moisturize your skin with tallow balm, and eat a balanced diet filled with antioxidants.
You’ll start to feel (and look) a lot more like yourself. This simple focus on nutrition and detox can support an overall glowing complexion. The goal is to create an environment where makeup enhances your natural beauty, rather than simply covering blemishes.
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Establish a Routine
Many people struggle with organic makeup and skincare products because they don’t establish a routine with them. It’s easy to forget them in the bottom of your bathroom cabinet until they expire or forget to try them in the first place.
You won’t see the fruit of your efforts if you don’t commit to them. Challenge yourself to spend thirty days using your organic necessity makeup products. If you need to add other conventional products into the mix to complete the look, that’s okay, too.
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Inspire Yourself with Makeup Hacks
Organic mascara doesn’t contain hormone-disrupting phthalates and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to strengthen their formula. This means you may need a few extra hacks to get the same results. This is easy to do and well worth the clean ingredients and eye-friendly formulas.
For example, dusting your eyelashes with powder between the first and second coats of organic mascara will give them an extra volume boost. Applying a little shimmer to the inner corners of your eyes will make them appear bright and open.
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Check In With How You Feel After Switching to Organic Makeup
Once your thirty-day trial period is over, take some time to reflect on your organic makeup journey. How does wearing organic makeup make you feel? Have you noticed any improvements in your skin health or overall wellbeing after making the switch?
Everything up until this point is simply curiosity. There are no stakes and there’s no pressure to make a decision before the trial period is over. From here, you can talk to your holistic friends and journal about your experience. Then, determine how you want to move forward.
Our Favorite Products for Beginner Organic Makeup Artists
Don’t let decision fatigue stop you from your healthy makeup goals. These favorite picks will make you feel at home with your new makeup routine.
The Long Lash Mascara
Mascara is a common irritant for sensitive skin. But many nontoxic formulas have ingredients that soothe and help your lashes grow. Apply a light powder between your first and second coat of organic mascara for optimal volume.
The Glow Mask
Your skin may need some support when detoxing from regular makeup. If you experience regular breakouts and require heavy foundation coverage, try using this mask to naturally smooth, exfoliate, and calm your skin. Apply once a week.
Nourishing Lipstick
Do you love adding color to your lips, but hate the dryness you feel when you take your makeup off? Our nourishing lipstick is specially formulated for impressive pigment and healthy moisture. It’s just like wearing chapstick, but with a rich color.
Join a Supportive Community to Help You Make the Switch
Making the switch to organic makeup is both thrilling and daunting. That’s why it’s so important to have a supportive community around you on your journey to natural health. For tips and tricks to help you and your family establish a safe and chemical-free environment, join our Instagram community.