Isn’t it true that we’re all on the quest to live a less chemical filled life? From cleaning products to perfume, everything is full of chemicals that aren’t good for us. There are nearly always natural alternatives if we only take the time to find them! Doing a little research is key to finding what options work. Of course, there are a lot of alternatives out there that don’t work. There are also many that do. When it comes to our beauty regime, there are more chemicals than you can count. The good news is, there are plenty of alternatives there as well. Do your research to gain understanding of what’s available. This list will give you an idea of some basic alternative options you should be trying. The new year is the perfect time for a change, after all!
SKIN CARE
Let’s start the list with some skincare alternatives. It’s important to get to grips with a good skincare routine to stop aging and skin damage. Even so, there’s no need to settle for the products you find on shop shelves. Skincare is all about keeping your skin at its best. Using strong chemicals makes no sense! Why expose your skin when you don’t need to? The good news is, you can save yourself money when you turn to natural options. The best natural skin care you can use is the stuff you make at home. Test a few things out. Until you know what works for you, you’re bound to have a few disasters. That’s all part of the process, and it’ll be worth it in the end. As making your skin care is a lot like cooking, you probably have most of the kitchen equipment you need. Stock up on a few natural ingredients, such as essential oils, beeswax, and soap. Look into what benefits each oil has to see which would work best. Then, get going!
If you’re not brave enough to make your own, there are some natural skin care options to buy. Look into products such as goat milk body care products, or vegan products. The trick is always to look at the ingredients list. The fewer ingredients, the better. All components included should be natural! These options still cost less than most standard skincare choices. They don’t use all those expensive ingredients!
MAKEUP
Don’t stop at skincare. There are many natural makeup choices out there, too. It’s not so easy to make your makeup, though it is possible with the right stuff. The best bet is to look out for companies that promote natural makeup ingredients. Avoid anything with parabens or fragrance included. Again, look for stuff with the most natural ingredients possible. Finding companies you get along with will ensure you can buy without hassle in the future. Companies such as Lavera and Burt’s Bees are the most popular options, but they’re by no means your only choice. Take a look around and see what you can find!
HAIR CARE
It’s not only your skin that can enjoy fewer chemicals. Your hair could be much happier with natural ingredients too! The first thing we have to discuss when looking into natural hair care is bicarbonate of soda. We all know that shampoo isn’t excellent for our hair. It strips us of natural oils and ultimately leads to the grease that we all hate. There is a growing trend to replace shampoo with bicarbonate of soda. The bicarb reacts with the natural oils in our hair and creates a soap of its own! Once you’ve gotten to grips with this method, you should be able to go weeks between sessions and not experience grease. Bear in mind that this doesn’t work for everyone. If you don’t get along with it, don’t be afraid to concede defeat. The amount of bicarb you need can be hard to get your head around and there’s a lot of conflicting information. It’s also a hard transition. Your hair will have to get used to being washed in a whole new way, and you may have to deal with greasy hair while it adjusts. If you’ve got the patience, you’ll never look back!
Look, too, into what natural oils can do for your hair. Instead of buying chemical filled serums, consider the benefits of oils. Things such as grapeseed oil can help prevent hair loss and dry scalp. It can also help your hair grow healthily. Other oil products promote hair growth, too! If you’re looking into products more like those you’re familiar with, there are plenty. Look for vegan and organic products where possible, and remember to check the ingredients! 
HAIR DYE
Last, but not least, we’re going to look into natural hair dyes. Dying your hair is one of the worst things you can do. The regular dyers among us know all too well the dry, brittle feeling of hair when dyed often. A natural alternative would be a lifesaver, right? Sadly, hair dyes aren’t so easy to reproduce. You aren’t going to be able to achieve such brightly dyed hair unless you use the hard stuff. There are alternatives that might be worth a try, though. Henna is the most commonly used hair dye alternative and you can find it in most health food stores. Henna is a reddy brown color, so henna dyes of different colors still have chemicals mixed in. They may be a good compromise, though. Delving further into the world of alternatives, try using coffee or tea to darken hair and cover grays. If you’re after colored hair, herbs can produce different colors when simmered in water. This may all sound crazy, but it’s worth giving it a go, right? What’ve you got to lose, after all? The good thing with these options is that they won’t cause damage, no matter how often you use them. If you don’t fancy trying something like that, there are natural hair dye companies. Look for products by companies such as Natulique and Daniel Field.
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