How A Beauty Minimalist Gets Her Natural Glow

Here’s a peek into my day-to-day tips for a minimalist beauty routine inspired by nature:

Looking for double-duty products means you’ll buy less and therefore have a lighter footprint and also save time. For instance, I’ll throw waterproof mascara onto my lashes and use it to lightly touch up my brows. Another product I use religiously is AVEENO® Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30. It’s non-greasy, lightweight yet hydrating, and I can use it as a base layer knowing it’s protecting my face when I’m beaching it, walking a trail, or just out adventuring outside.

Buying multipurpose products in bulk helps me reduce waste and save money in the long run. I always keep huge tubs of coconut oil (an awesome source of good fats), activated charcoal (great for removing toxins), coconut sugar (a wonderful exfoliator), essential oils (nature’s perfume), and baking soda (an odor neutralizer) on hand. I’ll use these natural raw materials by themselves or combine them to make my own concoctions like face masks and scrubs, deodorant, teeth whitener, body lotions, and cleaning products.

For those times I don’t shop in bulk, I try to look for products that come in recyclable packaging and think up creative ways to reuse the packaging I do acquire. For example, with my AVEENO® Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Moisturizer, I can re-use it as travel-size containers for shampoo and conditioner or coconut oil, which is perfect since I’m always on-the-go!

Buying local, organic produce supports the local economy and community, and you can get it fresh when it’s ripe and at its peak while avoiding unnecessary pesticides and chemicals. Hello, health and beauty from the inside out!