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Beyond your favorite pair of leggings and trusty running shoes, keeping your gym bag stocked with post-workout essentials keeps you ready for wherever you’re going to next. Take care of your skin and hair by using shower essentials with natural and nontoxic ingredients that nourish while they cleanse and hydrate. When you’re breaking a sweat and pushing yourself to the limits, caring for your body afterward keeps you healthy and feeling your best.  If you use gym time as part of your self-care routine, why not continue that to your cool down and shower, too? Here’s a list of shower essentials with natural ingredients to keep in your gym bag. Note: Don’t forget to have a waterproof toiletry bag to keep your shower products from leaking onto your gym clothes and bag. No one wants to find body wash on their sports bra. Shampoo + Conditioner Start by washing your hair with an antioxidant-packed shampoo and conditioner. The best, high-performance formulas...

If you’re still following the same skincare routine that you started in your teenage years, it’s time to re-evaluate. Your skin needs (and the products available) have changed in the last decade or two. Streamline your products and reinvigorate your skin with these skincare essentials that can nourish and strengthen every skin type. Daily: Toner A high-performance toner is a primer for the rest of your skincare routine. If you struggle with acne, choose an antibacterial toner that balances oil production while leaving skin nourished and hydrated. Toner ingredients like kombucha balance and restore pH while healing and detoxifying the skin. If your skin struggles with inflammation or sensitivity, a nutrient mist acts as a calming and soothing toner to hydrate, repair, and nourish. Natural skin care ingredients like blue chamomile flower extract are packed with anti-inflammatory properties and soothing phytochemicals. Apply your toner after you cleanse and pat you...

Face oils are quickly taking over the beauty and wellness industry for their skin-loving nutrients and stunning results. The best face oils are formulated for a range of skin issues, from acne-prone complexions to signs of aging. They simplify your skincare routine without removing any of the results you’re looking for. Face oils can even deliver solutions to a variety of issues in one formula. This guide provides the best face oil ingredients for signs of aging and acne as well as for sensitive and dry skin types. Face Oil for Signs of Aging Unlike traditional face creams and lotions that stay on the surface of the skin, face oils deliver potent moisture and powerful nutrients to the deeper layers of the skin. A face oil formulated for strengthening skin and repairing damage reduces signs of aging and sun damage. Key ingredients for anti aging face oils include chia seed, kiwi seed, passion fruit, and papaya seed oil. These are packed with omega-3 fatty acids...

Your mid-to-late 20s set the bar for how your skin looks for the rest of your life. Collagen production and cell regrowth start to slow, and sun damage can catch up with those sunscreen-less days of your early 20s. Exfoliation, hydration, and deep nourishment are the keys to healthy and glowing skin well past your 29th birthday. While anti aging skin care has its benefits, there are many ways to get healthy and happy skin without harsh formulas.  How Skin Ages in Your 20s The earliest signs of aging occur from exposure to the sun without protection and drying out your skin to prevent or treat acne. Sun damage can often result in hyperpigmentation, freckles, wrinkles, and fine lines. Beyond using an SPF 20 sunscreen every day to step up prevention, there are certain products, like antioxidants and vitamin C, that help your skin rebound quicker. Drying out your skin to prevent or treat acne isn’t the best strategy long term. Dry skin increases your chance of earl...

Protecting your skin from the effects of UVA and UVB rays is the smartest way to prevent skin cancer and long-term damage. There are several ways that you can transform your current skincare routine to include daily rituals that care for your skin’s wellness without spending hours in the bathroom. Here are a select few daily (or weekly) skincare rituals that provide the protection and reparative results that your skin needs due to sun exposure and damage. Overnight Skincare Instead of using a heavy face cream, choose an anti aging serum with lightweight coverage and penetrative properties. An overnight, anti-inflammatory treatment can reverse the damage caused by sun exposure and aging. By working from the inside out, overnight treatments strengthen the skin barrier and increase protection from future damage. Ingredients like green tea leaf extract can help prevent the damage associated with skin cancer, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Tea polyphenols are n...

The days of brutal summer heat, dehydrating air conditioning, and excessively oily skin are coming to an end. Transitioning your skin care routine from summer to fall might not be at the top of your priorities, but your skin might need some extra help recovering from months of sun exposure and other issues. This is especially important for sensitive skin types and those who struggle with acne or chronic dryness. Calm post-summer skin and prepare it for dry winter weather with these self-care rituals to introduce into your routine. These focus on a more natural approach to caring for your skin with nontoxic ingredients and clean formulas. Hydrate Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, hydration from all fronts is crucial to skin health and natural radiance. Use a hydrating cleanser to avoid stripping your skin of natural oils while sloughing away dead skin cells, dirt, sweat, and buildup. Acne-prone skin can still be dry and needs moisture just as ...

Whether your skin is dull, struggling with acne, or is vulnerable to signs of aging and sun damage, detoxing and rejuvenating your skin with nontoxic skincare encourages a more natural glow without adverse side effects. The following details powerful, nontoxic ingredients that have proven success in repairing and preventing skin damage. Transform your skin with a routine that’s nontoxic and nourishing at a deeper level. Nontoxic ingredients that detox acne-prone and damaged skin without stripping or dehydrating include: Green + White Tea Leaf Extract Green and white tea leaves contain the potent antioxidants that protect your skin from the oxidative stress that follows sun exposure. Tea polyphenols have natural toning, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent the damage associated with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and skin cancer. This ingredient soothes inflammation and irritation from acne and prevents permanent damage from sun exposure. ...