My absolute favorite brand for skincare has to be May Lindstrom Skin. Her products are über luxurious to use and although they are pricey, I believe they are worth every penny. It may sound silly, but I get so much pleasure out of using these amazing potions of natural ingredients that she creates out of her studio in Los Angeles. I also really like One Love Organics which is slightly more economical, but very high quality, and Tata Harper.. These are all luxurious and high quality brands whose products smell incredible, and will do wonders for your skin. If you're used to buying department store brands, then you can certainly make the switch, these are no more expensive than your high end brands but are a lot more friendly to your body.
The following is a list of my current favorites. I have tried to include the most accurate pricing for Canada, but please do not quote me on these prices as they are indicative of the dollar and the site on which it's sold.
SKINCARE - Cleansers
One Love Organics Vitamin B12 $52
My ultimate favorite to date in this price range. Great scent and works beautifully with my clairsonic which I use every evening. I also think it is fairly priced and one pump gives you all you need. Works well for makeup remover. Available on both sites.
Tata Harper Regenerative Cleanser $94
This is slightly exfoliating, and smells like freshly juiced grapefruits. If it was a little bit less pricey I would buy it more often but is a nice treat once in awhile just to change things up. Good cleanser to bring traveling. Available on Eco Diva.
Green Beaver Grapefruit Facial Cleanser with Aloe $15
A great all-purpose face cleanser that I keep in my gym bag. Does the trick and you won't be stressing out if you leave it in the locker room! Available at natural food stores.
EO Everyone Face Cleanse Natural Skincare $12
Just picked this up the other day at my local health foods store and really like it. Smells good from the pure essential oils and plant extracts of hibiscus and rose.
May Lindstrom The Clean Dirt $74
This is definitely the most fun out of the three. A little more time consuming so best used in the evening. More of a face mask with clay and cinnamon this is a beautiful product and leaves your skin feeling super luxurious and soft. Available on both sites.
May Lindstrom The Honey Mud $98
A very luxurious way to end your day. As with all of May's products, a little goes a long way. Incredibly sexy scent, loaded with goodness for your skin. A total treat. Available on both sites.
SKINCARE - Serums and Face Moisturizers
May Lindstrom The Youth Dew $150
Absolutely incredible product, as with all of May's creations, this is pricey but worth it. This youth dew gets its name from 20 different regenerating plant and botanical oils infused with "time-stopping" coenzyme Q10. Such a treat.
Pure and Simple Collagen and Elastin Plus $145
Good bang for your buck here. This large bottle lasted me a very long time. Recommended to me byJoy McCarthy of Joyous health this is a no-nonsense serum which works great, although it is definitely not as luxurious to use.
Pure and Simple Vitamin C Serum $39
A well priced vitamin C serum that works great. Pure and Simple often has sales and offers a loyalty program which is appealing.
Elizabeth Dehn for One Love Organics Vitamin C Serum $80
I never used to be one for serums but after using this one I became totally hooked and don't even both with a moisturizer. The vitamin C makes a huge different in the appearance of skin.
Bottega Organica Face Balance Cream $175
Pricey but a little will go a long way. Tulsi, also known as holy basil regulates sebum production without clogging pores, thus encouraging a healthy balance on the skin. Very luxurious to use and I love the scent.
La Bella Figura Modern Radiance Concentrate $194
Another vitamin C based serum, I absolutely loved this, but it is expensive so have settled for samples for now.
One Love Organics Morning Glory Complexion Booster $75
A very uplifting serum to use every morning. Great scent and extremely moisturizing.
Hurraw Sun Protection lip balm Spf 15 $5
Love this lip balm. It's the only thing that comes close to working as well as my go-to drugstore alternative.
BODY
Organic Coconut Oil $13 This is a mainstay product in my bathroom. I use coconut oil with an organic cotton pad to remove eye makeup and this doubles as an eye cream as well. Mix with coffee granules to make an all-body and hand exfoliator and rinse with warm water for amazingly soft hands. Use it for shaving, and for a natural spf. Coconut oil is antibacterial, and just the best all-purpose product ever. I use it as an all body moisturizer after showering in combination with dry body brushing before showering and never have to complain about dry skin. Try it!
Hagina Original Japanol Oil $23 Available in Health Food Stores or online.
This is great for sore muscles and smells amazing, although very strong! It also comes in very handy for the pesky bloating and abdomen cramping that annoys the hell out of me every single month. Also really nice mixed with coconut oil for massage oil around the neck and shoulders.
EO Everyone 3-In-1 Coconut & Lemon Soap $12
Super awesome product! Doubles as bubble bath just as good as shower gel. I have tried the other scents as well but just love the tropicalness of the coconut and lemon. Have also used as Shampoo and works great!
Soapwalla Luxurious Body Oil $28 - This is a beautiful body oil that has a beautifully soft intoxicating lemon scent. I use this in place of my standard coconut oil when I am going out for a subtle fragrance and shimmer.
Nuxe Body Oil $30 - Although this is not an organic product it is still a more natural product for a drugstore brand and gives a beautiful shimmer to the skin whiteout being over the top. Use this before you board the yacht in Saint Trop and pair with a gold hardware bikini. You'll be golden, literally. :)
May Lindstrom The Good Stuff $130
I am obsessed with this product. How could I not be when it is sold on May's site as, "Enviably privileged skin that whispers its sensuality and begs to be touched". I try hard to save it for going out as it's more of a treat, but sometimes it's just too hard to resist. With it's intoxicating scent, you might call this lingerie in a bottle... Especially amazing for summer nights and lubing up your legs after a long winter.
Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion $27 and up
Great body lotion for silky smooth skin. Another must have for summer or vacation. All over subtle shimmer with a cult following.
Chocolate Sun Self Tanner $50
I use this self-tanner pretty religiously along with coconut oil to imitate a sun-kissed glow year round. In the summer this lotion also helps smooth out any annoying tan lines that will inevitably develop. No gross ingredients and no fake looking orange streaks. Thumbs up. Available on Eco Diva.
Soapwalla Deodorant Cream $19 - Really great deodorant that works great and goes on creamy and smooth. Smells fabulous as well. It is so popular that most times I try to buy it along with my regular purchases it is sold out. So because of this have started making my own deodorant and haven't looked back. Check out my recipe below.
SLT's Homemade Deodorant
Mix the following in a food processor and store in a glass jar. Apply as needed
You might have to keep this in the fridge in the summer months, and also reapply as needed if it's a hot day!
