TRUE BOTANICALS

As the wellness and beauty industry starts to lean toward cleaner formulas, natural and nontoxic ingredients are distinctly favored among consumers for their skincare and self-care routines. If you’re looking to revamp your self-care products with nontoxic alternatives, here are a handful of high-performance natural ingredients to look for. Aloe Vera Leaf This moisture-preserving humectant is a natural skin care staple for a reason. Not only does it prevent moisture loss, but it also helps improve the skin’s natural firmness with antioxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Aloe vera is often used in natural shampoo and conditioner formulas to balance and soothe a dry or irritated scalp. This ingredient doesn’t interfere with cleansing, making it one of the more attractive hydrating humectants for nontoxic self-care products and formulas. Look for this in a hydrating shampoo , face cleansers, and other skincare for sensitive skin types. Meado...

As you start to prepare for the climax of your pregnancy, packing your labor and delivery bag is one of the final tasks before giving birth. Whether it’s your first birth or your second time around, every birth is different and unpredictable. After packing the take-home outfit, nursing gear, and diapers, focus on what you need to care for yourself before and after the birth. Toiletries like deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and hair ties are essential, but your pregnancy skin care routine matters too. Here are some basic skin care essentials to care for your skin during and after your labor. Nourishing Body Wash This basic form of self-care is a luxury after a long labor. Use a nourishing body wash made with essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances to soothe your mind and cleanse your body. Ingredients like green and white tea, aloe leave extract, and olive fruit extract are packed with antioxidants that detox and moisturize your skin toxin-free. If yo...