With the surge in health issues in the US, I have been trying to switch over to products that are clean and mostly free of chemicals. My first thought was that only health food stores would carry these products, but after some searching, I was able to find some products at Sephora.
Sephora has labeled some products and brands that they carry as “clean”. This means that the ingredients do not contain parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde and many other harmful chemicals. Some of these chemicals act in the same way as our natural hormones and can disrupt the functions of our hormones. Possible side effects include, irregular menstrual cycles, increase risk in breast cancer and tumors, and other reproductive issues.
I am currently using the Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil and Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel from Biossance. The Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil is supposed to brighten and visibly firm skin. The Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel is supposed to reduce puffiness and dark circles. These are pretty pricey products, but I was able to get a great deal as a set. I use the eye gel morning and night and the rose oil as my evening moisturizer. I have seen a beneficial change in the tone and texture of my skin, but not too much of a difference in my under eye area. This maybe more due to work stress and lack of sleep. I think I might try the Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream next time.
It has been a couple months of using these products and I am definitely interested in trying more products from this line as well as other “clean” seal brands. Just thinking about the chemicals that can seep into our skin from these products is scary thought.
What are some clean beauty products you have tried?
Thank you for reading!!
Rese & Ry 