Au Naturale

So lately I've decided that I need to be more conscious of what goes in & on my body. Lately I've been struggling w/ the IN part, so right now I'm working w/ the ON. Baby steps...

The first product I want to talk about is Dr. Bronner's Magic soap. It comes in all different forms, scents, & styles. What I've tried to far is his liquid soap in the almond scent. This is supposed to be an "All-In-One Use" type of product. Dilute it w/ a gallon of hot water, & you can mop your floors. It's a body wash, face wash, shampoo, & can even be used as a tooth paste! You can also use it on sensitive skin, & for your laundry. I just use it as as my shower face/body wash. I plan on getting either getting the matching shampoo, otherwise go w/ another natural brand. I love it's almond scent, & this product actually leaves you feeling squeaky clean. & it's made w/ 100% natural organic oils. It's always packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. However, I absolutely love this product, & the only complaint I have is that I wish it would lather easier! Read more about this magical soap by clicking here.

The 2nd product I've started using is from one of my favorite brands, Burt's Bees. Right now I'm using a 100% natural facial cleanser & a 98.2% natural body lotion. The one thing you'll find w/ this brand is that almost everything smells delicious. I am highly considering switching from the light baby shampoo I'm using now to something made by this brand. The face wash is made w/ an orange oil extract, & it smells amazing. I use it once a day, every night before I go to bed & nothing is more refreshing & relaxing than a clean face w/ an awesome scent. It does NOT leave you face feeling taught, or tight, like most cleansers. With most products like these, the key to make sure you are spending loads of money is to remember that a lot can go a long way. You don't need a huge glob to completely clean your face. A small dime sized portion will be just fine. Check out more awesome yummy smelling Burt's Bees products by clicking here.

Ugh. It was so hard choosing between this & the Tom's deodorant. But let me tell you why I chose this one. First off, it's about $4 cheaper. Second off, it goes on clear, doesn't mess up your shirts, & is aluminum free. I'm recently researched what ingredients really help keep you fresh smelling. During this researched I learned that aluminum, sadly a leading ingredient in most deodorants, is really bad for your sweat ducts (pores). Your body needs to sweat. This is the way you body gets rid of toxins. So sweating is a good thing. Smelling bad, however. This product smells good literally all day. I spent the entire day today in the heat & by the time I got home, I still smelled aloe fresh. I highly recommend this inexpensive 100% natural product.

I LOVE THIS TOOTHPASTE! Ugh, it's 100% natural & it leaves your breath smelling better for longer than the leading chemical brands. It tastes like minty ass, I will admit, but afterward you don't regret it. There are a ton of other Tom's products I'm considering, but it's pretty expensive stuff. Check out their products by clicking here.

Right now I'm hunting to shave gel (which I am positive come in Dr. Bronner's, but I might have to find it online), & all new make-up. I want to find natural make-up, but I'm sure it's going to be a hard & expensive feat. I'm hoping that using this all natural products will make me feel like I'm treating myself better. I can already tell the difference in how I feel, & how my skin looks & feels. I know I can't convert Phil, but maybe I can still get Emmett to use all natural products?

Do you use all natural products? Any recommendations?

P.S. 1 week until I start my new job & 3 months until we move into our new home!