7 Of the Best Natural Beauty Products You Can Buy At A Drugstore
There was once a time when I didn't care too much about what ingredients went into my beauty products. Fast forward to my twenties, and that's all I hear people talk about. The truth is, clean, organic, natural, or vegan beauty all seemed like a good idea, but putting it into practice and swapping out all of my beloved beauty products sounded daunting…and expensive!
I'm a budget lover, and I wasn't ready to commit a large chunk of money to everyday beauty items. Thankfully, these days, drugstore beauty is booming with natural and organic products, so I knew it was possible for me to make this change.
I decided to start small. And that's exactly what Dr. Keira Barr, M.D., Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Resilient Health Institute, says: "Start slow and do what feels comfortable." (Sources like EWG's Skin Deep and Think Dirty can help users navigate ingredient lists, Barr says.) Deodorant was one of those products I've wanted to change. After trying a dozen formulas, I landed on one that worked for me and didn't cause me to glue my arms to my sides when I was in public (more on that later).
Next up, I took another product that I use day-in and day-out: lip balm. I never leave my house without lip balm. After trying two or three formulas, I found one that was a keeper. (Don't worry, you'll find out about my favorite products down below.)
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Fast forward a year later, and I've switched out more than 10 of my favorite products for cleaner, more natural formulas. Though I must admit, I have a long way to go before my beauty routine is 100% natural (that's a lot of products), I am proud of the small but significant changes I've made. "Remember, if you can't replace a product right away, make a note to find a cleaner option next time you replace it," Barr says. "The more you know, the more you can do." And it's no rush or race.
That was the greatest lesson I learned on this journey to adopting a cleaner lifestyle. You don't have to be pressured by society, social media, or even news outlets to instantly change to clean beauty formulas. But if the desire is there and you want to, start small and start with products that you are most comfortable with changing. There really is no right or wrong way to do it. If you need a little encouragement, I've rounded up seven of my favorite natural beauty drugstore options. Perhaps you'll find one you feel inspired to try.
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