Back to Basics With Vegan Skincare

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 When I was 14 I went on actuate. In addition to my braces, the skin on my chest and back were blanketed by red inflamed zits, and my face was coated by pesky pimples ranging in sizes. I was engulfed in acne and desperate for clear skin. In a frenzy, I tried anything and everything under the moon- fancy cleansers promising "flawless skin", peels that burned, cutting out sugar, oral medications, topical's you name it. After months of scrambling, per my Dermatologists recommendation I went on Accutane. What a shitty 6 months it was. I heard that Accutane would clear my skin, but what I didn't know is it would get worse before it got better, and I would experience EXTREMELY dry and flaky skin. I braced through those 6 months, and after my skin was dramatically different - it was clear and acne free... At least for a little. Within a year I was experiencing acne yet again, and although it was not at the same degree I couldn't stand it. I decided to take matters into my own hands, and this time rather than trying everything I was skeptical and wanted to learn.

     Shift Your Approach

  Skincare is more than just cleansers, toners and creams. Skincare is how many hours you sleep a night, what you eat and how much water you drink. Your skin mirrors your lifestyle. With that knowledge, I shifted my lifestyle- I went vegan, I cut down caffeine and added more water and attempted to get 8 hours of sleep every night, and my skin began to clear up. That shift on top of finding vegan skincare products that prioritize using simple and intelligent ingredients radically changed my skin. 

    Why Vegan Skincare?

Vegan skincare prioritizes using natural and plant derived ingredients and is perfect well for any skin type. By eliminating animal based products within your skincare you shelter your skin from various issues and additives, especially is you have reactive or sensitive skin. 

Vegan skincare is packed with vitamins and herbs, promising restoration and glow to your skin. Plants and oils offer a less invasive approach then animal based products, and complement all skin types.

  Best Vegan Skincare Products

  Here are some Vegan and cruelty free products that I've found along my skincare journey, and wholeheartedly LOVE!  

Pacificas Pineapple Cleanse

It smells very tropical and makes my skin feel very tight and clean. 

Rosehip oil- packed with fatty acids and Vitamin A and C it fights aging, brightens the skin and works to produce collagen. I love Pai Skincare Rose Hip oil

Jojoba Oil- Studies prove it can help treat acne, and also helps balance out the organic chemistry of your skin

Derma E's Acne Face Wash

Perfect for acne prone skin types. After using this product my skin feels clean and tight. 

    

With Love, 

RB