4 Natural Beauty Product Swaps

4 Natural Beauty Product Swaps Image via https://foreo.com Rebecca Casciano, a natural beauty  expert and makeup artist, explains, “The cosmetics industry in the United States is not well regulated … so there are a ton of harmful ingredients in most commercial cosmetics.” While many celebrities, and real world girls alike, are utilizing the no makeup movement as a means of liberation and self-expression, some girls just don’t feel quite as comfortable. I personally am not one to leave my house without at least a dab of concealer under my eyes. So how do us makeup lovers combine the best of the benefits of going natural with the enhancement provided by makeup? The best way to go about this, and to do your skin some good, is to swap a few of your basic chemical riddled makeup with products crafted with natural ingredients. Although it may seem difficult to find effective, budget friendly, and natural makeup products, there are a ton of little known brands that offer some amazing earth and skin friendly products that will have you swapping your MAC blush for a guava cheek stain. Check out some of these natural alternatives for your basic beauty essentials. Foundation The majority of foundations out in the market contain heavy pore-clogging ingredients that can potentially lead  to breakouts. Not to mention that foundation is a base product that covers your entire face, therefore you definitely want to consider the ingredients in this product. If you suffer from breakouts and continue to cover them up with layers of foundation you may be doing yourself a disservice. Often switching to a natural, plant-based foundation may make the biggest positive impact on your skin. Many foundations contain ingredients like  dimethicone, which can trap bacteria and cause more breakouts and blackheads. Since foundation is the makeup item used on the largest area of skin and often worn from morning until night, a healthier alternative is vital for healthier skin. Image via http://crueltyfreekitty.com For a natural foundation alternative, try the W3ll People Narcissist Foundation Stick ($29). It feels light on the skin and it’s convenient to apply on-the-go. Blush Many widely used blush products contain carcinogenic and hormone-disrupting chemicals. Utilizing a natural blush is a smart alternative due to the ample surface area that this product covers (leading to even more breakouts on your cheeks) and the proximity with which you place it near your eyes. Image via https://media1.rankandstyle.com For a beautiful natural blush swap try the Kjaer Weis Cream Blush  ($32). This cream based blush creates a more natural hue than a powdered blush and results in a sheer wash of color. The best part has to be that it contains natural oils like jojoba and almond to keep your cheeks super soft and glowing while nourishing your skin. Lipstick Although the makeup industry has been making more of an effort to switch to naturally based lip colors, most of your most beloved lipsticks still contain lead and a petrochemical base of ingredients. “You’ve probably heard the estimate that over a lifetime, a woman may eat over four pounds of lipstick,” says Rebecca Casciano. This presents a huge health risk, when said lipstick that is being swallowed contains harmful ingredients such as lead and synthetic pigments. Considering the risks of constantly applying and reapplying dangerous ingredients onto your lips, I would definitely suggest trading in your designer gloss for a naturally based lip color. Image via http://cdn2.ahalife.com Check out Ilia Beauty Lipsticks in Neon Angel and Wild Child ($24) for a healthy pop of color to your face. These luscious organic lipsticks glide on smoothly on your lips and won’t dry out thanks to their natural oils. Hairspray As an avid user of hairspray (I don’t feel fully ready for a night out unless I do my flip-of-the-hair-apply-spray-final-mirror-check), this one is a biggie for me. Think about it this way, anytime that we spray something into the air (especially close to our face) we inhale it as well. This is why it is so important to use non-toxic hair care products. Image via http://cdn.shopify.com For a natural, non-toxic, and effective hairspray try Yarok Feed Your Hold Hairspray ($18). This spray contains essential oils that provide volume and hold (without all of the harmful chemicals) and it also smells amazing!