SKIN-(e)
SKIN(e)
BY MICHAELA RAFFERTY
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
We give you the skin(e) on all-natural products to help you keep your gorgeous, youthful glow. We explore vitamin E and the power that this antioxidant gives in fighting skin damage. When applied topically it may help nourish and reduce UV damage to your skin. When we talk about vitamins we instantly think of their internal benefits, while that is all good, we also must keep in mind that vitamins can be good for the skin as well. We take a look at chemical-free all-natural beauty products, and here’s the best part my pretties we provide links to those products for you to purchase so you don’t have to do all of that time-consuming searching. We already know you look fab-U-lous, but we provide recommended products to help you maintain your unique look.
*as DHMICON.COM editors we independently select, and write reviews about products that we use and love, and it is our hope that you will come to like them too. If you purchase a recommended product via the links provided on the items, we may receive an affiliate commission which in turn supports our work.
WE SAY YES
The Yesto™ movement has begun for healthy glowing skin. Now that face mask mandates have been lifted due to the pandemic, our faces are exposed once again to the elements and not just our make-up, but dust, debris, and of course the sun. To keep your skin clean, pores clog-free, and soft, we recommend including YESto™ in your face care routine, believe me, you will not be disappointed. Their skincare line is all about protecting your skin, 95% of their ingredients are natural, formulated without harmful petroleum and parabens, and are cruelty-free which means no testing on animals, and dermatologists tested. So, get that glow, and tell your friends to join in on the YESto™ movement for better-looking skin.
Target $3.79
SPLISH SPLASH
Who doesn’t love a nice, warm, and relaxing shower, I mean especially if you’ve had a long day. Let us shower you (see what we did there, LOL😉) with a body wash recommendation that will leave your skin smooth, soft, and renewed. LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET body wash. Our favorite for summer is Watermelon & Hyaluronic Acid Hydrate and Restore body wash, we just know you are going to love it. This plant-based body wash soothes, calms, and restores your skin. With a love of the planet, this body wash is 100% biodegradable, cruelty-free, and vegan contains no sulfates, parabens, or phthalates, and is 92% natural derived. There is a light scent of watermelon and doesn’t leave a dry soap residue on the skin. Step into the water, and come out feeling renewed with this fabulous body wash!
Target $7.49
PUCKER UP BUTTERCUP
Ok, admit it did you wear lipstick underneath your mask? I know I slipped a time or two and did, but after many mask washing, I decided that I would not put my lips through the brutal fabric of a mask. I couldn’t leave my lips out to dry (ok, final corny pun joke, I swear). I wanted to keep my lips moisturized, but not greasy, I don’t have lips prone to chapping so I didn’t want a medicine smell to it you know like the Vick’s Vapor Rub. I turned to my homegirl and she recommended EOS©. So, I decided to give it try, and can I tell you that my lips felt soft, hydrated, and didn’t leave my lips feeling greasy. Now, I have to pass this recommendation on to my fab-U-lous readers. The EOS© Flavor Lap Lip Balm Sticks- Watermelon Frose and Lychee Martini. This dynamic dup pack is made with sustainably sourced 100% natural Shea Butter that keeps your lips moisturized throughout the day, so you won’t need to keep reapplying it to your lips, is phthalate, paraben, cruelty-free, and hypoallergenic. These flavor-filled lip balms will leave your lips hydrated even if you decide to keep your mask, so air kisses to boo for keeping our lips healthy too!
Target $4.99
SERVING FACE
Our Top Pick’s face YESTO™ PRODUCTS
Face: Daily Facial Scrub & Cleanse and MOISTURIZER PACK
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brightening bubbling paper mask
Image courtesy of Unsplash | Photographer: @anthonytran
Removing makeup can be a bit of a pain, if you are like me you end up using a lot of makeup remover wipes until you’ve gone through almost an entire pack. Then you wash your face only to find all of the makeup wasn’t completely removed, and what’s worse, that eyelash glue feels very tacky on your eyelids. Don’t despair I have found make-up remover wipes that not only do the trick in removing stubborn makeup but as an added bonus these wipes also remove waterproof mascara too. It’s just that SIMPLE™, no really that’s the name of the product.😃 Our cheeky (we got jokes) recommendation is the SIMPLE™ Instant Glow & Defend. These fragrance-free wipes are made with vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to brighten and even out skin tone, they even reduce the negative impact that skin has with blue light exposure, for those peeps that stay in front of screens, ya’ll know who you are, cuz we do it too. LOL. Seriously though, these compostable wipes are wonderful for all skin types, there are no harsh chemicals and are cruelty-free vegan. Pamper your skin when removing all of your glamourous makeup with SIMPLE™ (psst, we recommend getting the 6 pack if you wear make daily)
Target $ 5.99
Target $4.99
Target $21.99
HAIR RAISING
For a lot of women of color, hair was one topic of discussion that got very little attention until the recent passage of the CROWN ACT, which protects people of color from being discriminated against due to their hairstyle and hair texture. Now more than ever women of color are choosing to wear their natural hair, and beauty companies are taking note. We know firsthand what a daunting task it is to find the right hair care products that not only protect our hair from damage, and breakage but keep our texture moisturized. Our go-to is CANTU SHEA BUTTER for all of our hair care needs. We love the variety of products they carry for women who have curly, coily, wavy or even straightened hair. Our top pics for coils, curls, and waves are:
SULFATE-FREE CLEANSING CREAM SHAMPOO
SULFATE-FREE HYDRATING CREAM CONDITIONER
Free your hair from the gels, sprays, and grease buildup with these phthalate, paraben, sulfate, and cruelty-free CANTU hair care products.
Target $4.99
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Originally from Southampton, London UK, now a resident of San Diego, and a contributing writer of all things life. With careers as a spiritual advisor and fashion stylist of more than 22 years, she has worked with some well-known fashion houses and continues to lend her expertise to individuals in the industry. In her spare time, she loves to read, sing, dance, paint, and take care of her pet turtle Lucky.
