Erin Cummings
While once a niche interest, non-toxic skincare is becoming a mainstream topic. Common skincare and cosmetic ingredients can have negative impacts on your long-term health. Ingredients like fragrances, phthalates, and parabens can cause a variety of health issues ranging from skin irritation to hormone disruption. Keep reading to learn what skincare ingredients might actually be harming your skin, and what to replace them with.
Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, and other silicones are often used in moisturizers to improve the formula's texture and temporarily blur fine lines and pores. They can also trap dirt and oil on the skin, causing clogged pores and breakouts. If you're looking to replace a moisturizer that contains silicone, Luminous Collagen Boost Cream is the perfect fit. It has a silky smooth texture and combines peptides with ursolic acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines, without causing pore congestion.
Cleansers often contain harsh ingredients like alcohols and sulfates. These ingredients strip natural oils from the skin, leaving it dry. It can be overkill, even on oily skin, which tends to produce even more oil to compensate. Bgo cleansers are made without alcohol and sulfates and are always funky-junk free. Made with organic, hydrating ingredients to support your skin, there's a bgo cleanser for every skin type. Check out our Cleanser Guide to find out which is right for you.
Retinol is well-known for its ability to smooth fine lines. Despite its benefits, retinol can cause side effects like dryness, peeling, irritation, and increased sun sensitivity. A derivative of vitamin A, retinol works by accelerating skin cell turnover and increasing collagen production. Bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, offers similar benefits without the harsh side effects. Our Beauty Sleep Elixir combines bakuchiol and other natural retinol alternatives to deliver lasting results while nourishing the skin.
Switching to a simpler routine is a step toward healthier skin. By swapping potentially harmful ingredients with clean, non-toxic skincare, you can minimize irritation and strengthen your skin barrier. Embracing non-toxic skincare not only streamlines your routine, but keeps your skin radiant long-term.
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