Green Beauty
Here at Root + Revel we want to give you all the information you need to make the right choices for you about about green beauty and clean beauty options!
You’ve likely bought a multitude of products over the years, but do you really know what’s in them? Have you considered how healthy these choices are for your body?
Over the years of using harmful chemicals, the results can take their toll on the health of your body. Making green beauty choices is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle from the outside in!
This recipe for natural homemade face toner uses just three simple ingredients to soothe, clean, and refresh your skin. Making your own natural face toner also happens to be one of the most inexpensive DIY beauty recipes I’ve tried! **This post first appeared January 2016. It was updated in September …
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Heard of True Botanicals and wondering if this natural skincare line is worth it? In this True Botanicals review, we reveal what makes True Botanicals one of the best brands in clean beauty, which of their products cleared up my chronic acne and scarring (we’re talking oils, toners, serums, masks, …
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Ready to venture into the world of making DIY beauty products? Try these 10 homemade beauty recipes including face masks, skincare, and hair treatments. You’ll be amazed at how affordable, easy, and quick it is to create your own DIY beauty products! Curious about giving homemade, DIY beauty products a …
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This quick, easy and inexpensive homemade turmeric and honey face mask is as simple as pouring 3 natural ingredients into a bowl, stirring and…THAT’S IT! You’re done. This post also includes helpful reader FAQs. This was originally published in January 2017 and has been updated to reflect new information and …
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Easy to make, affordable and super effective, this DIY homemade face scrub is suitable for all skin types, though it works particularly well on acne-prone, oily skin. With just six ingredients, most of which you likely already have in your pantry, this exfoliating face scrub is a keeper! This was …
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Tossing toxic beauty products for safer, healthier and more natural options–all of which actually work!–has never been easier. This post features our best online store for natural products! We’ve rounded up our top 40 favorite natural online beauty stores, the best online store for natural products, brands and products for …
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Tired of trying natural skincare products that don’t actually work? If you’re looking for the best of nature coupled with the latest scientific research, look no further than these proven brands to support your skin’s health (and with no toxic side effects!). This post is sponsored by Mother Dirt. All thoughts and …
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Personal care products and cosmetics are filled with toxic, harmful chemicals that can cause allergies, disrupt your hormones, and are even linked to cancer. Here’s a cheat sheet to the 10 most important toxic beauty, personal care, and skincare ingredients to avoid. UPDATE: This post was originally published in November …
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Despite its alluring scent, your perfume may contain harmful chemicals. Make the switch to natural perfume with this helpful list of the 7 best brands. Welcome back to our Test Drive series, where we try a handful of brands in a category of natural products and compare the real-life results. …
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This Custom DIY Homemade Face Oil recipe is the best natural, non-toxic and inexpensive skincare multi-tasker (moisturizer, cleanser, serum) can be tailored to all skin types (oily/acne-prone, dry, sensitive, mature). We recently made it for our mama making it the perfect Mother’s Day gift but we think it’s a perfect …
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Looking for the best natural hair care products, tips and regimens that actually work? Whether your hair is straight or curly, dry or frizzy, color-treated or not, it’s time to toss your toxic shampoos, conditioners, and styling products for these tried and tested green + organic hair care alternatives! Welcome …
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Struggling with acne, breakouts, pimples, blackheads, clogged pores, dark spots or scars? Here are the best natural acne treatments + products that actually work! We’ve personally tried and tested countless skincare products that won’t damage your skin and health with toxic chemicals or harmful additives found in conventional skincare. These …
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What is green beauty?
Green beauty is a term used to describe the use of all-natural products that are not harmful to your body. For example, if you have a product containing toxic ingredients, it would not be considered green beauty. While there are many different types of green beauty practices, most focus on natural and organic products that are healthier for your body. You can also cover up with natural hair products like braids or weaves rather than using chemical-based colors from brands like dyes or relaxers. And don't forget to look for healthier alternatives when it comes to skincare. It's important to only use natural ingredients that won't harm the skin and organs.
Is green beauty just another marketing strategy?
Green beauty has been around for about 10 years now and many people are still skeptical about it. They think it's just another marketing strategy to get people to spend money on products that may or may not work. It's not! There are so many great, natural, nontoxic products out there these days. You can find anything from makeup to shampoo without any of the icky chemicals that can be harmful to your body and skin. And the best part is you don't have to break the bank either! Most of these products are much cheaper than their chemical counterparts, which could lead some people to believe they aren't as effective. But that couldn't be further from the truth! Many green beauty companies use organic ingredients which usually work better than synthetic ones.
Why should I consider green beauty products?
One of the best aspects of going green with your beauty routine is that it makes you feel good about yourself. You get to look fabulous without feeling guilty. You might have noticed that some makeup brands use chemicals that can cause allergic reactions, or even worse, cancer. The same goes for hair products. We all want our hair to look shiny and healthy, but the harsh ingredients in these products can be damaging to your scalp and hair follicles. In order to avoid these risks, make sure you're using all-natural makeup and natural hair products when possible. With skincare, there are plenty of harmful chemical ingredients that can be avoided when choosing organic skin care options. Organic skincare is better for the environment and better for your skin!