This summer I’ve been using a handful of beauty products so much that they have become my every day necessities. It’s been two months since I have committed to being more sustainable and natural. Lucky for all of us, this journey has helped me focus on finding some products that I 100 percent stand behind and love. Spoiler alert: I’ll be diving into cruelty-free and organic sunscreen, hair care and this is huge–deodorant. Yes! I’ve finally found a natural deodorant that actually works!
Summertime Beauty Necessity 1: Coola Organic Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an obvious necessity in the summer time. This summer I dropped Hawaiian Tropics and tried two natural, cruelty-free, vegan companies: Sun Bum and Coola. Both are relatively comparable to each other, but the smell of Coola Organic Sunscreen makes be happy and excited to workout or get going. Coola’s sunscreen also includes ingredients like algae extract and aloe to fight sun aging, which is something you start worrying about in your twenties.
I always opt for a spray sunscreen (aerosol) because I hate the way lotion feels in the heat, but if you can take the feeling, I recommend using the lotions because they are the safest in terms of chemicals and your body. This is just a personal decision until I can tolerate the lotion feeling.
Summertime Beauty Necessity 2: Function of Beauty Natural Shampoo and Conditioner
I swear since I chopped my hair on my birthday my hair has already grown a couple of inches. It’s only been a month. Function of Beauty is a custom shampoo and conditioner made special for your hair type and 5 of your personal hair goals. I had been contemplating purchasing a set for months, and I’m glad I decided to treat myself for my birthday.
Here’s my function of beauty profile:
I have straight, coarse and oily hair (but I only wash my hair every other day)
My hair goals are: deep condition, fix split ends, strengthen, shine and oil control
I chose essential oils as my fragrance at a medium strength
The results?
My hair has grown insanely fast, and I don’t have one split end in sight! I’m really impressed because I also bleached my hair blond a month ago, and my hair is healthier than ever.
My conditioner is amazing. I’m allergic to sulfates and I get a rash on my scalp and my upper back from any thing that has them. My hair loves this product and almost instantly absorbs the conditioner as I apply. A little bit goes a long way with this product which I love. Usually my whole conditioner bottle is gone and I still have a ton of shampoo left over.
Now it’s your turn to try! Please please use my referral link, it will give you $5 off your first order! shaenecessities.functionofbeauty.com
Summertime Beauty Necessity 3: Eco Sonya Deodorant
I’m going to admit something embarrassing. I have not worn deodorant for years because of the fear that my body could not get rid of toxins and that it would absorb the aluminum from traditional deodorant. Boy am I glad that my organic spray tan girl introduced me to this deodorant! Just know that this product doesn’t stop you from sweating, but it masks body odor very well and does not leave any residue like a stick deodorant. I wear it every day and and have been happy with the results. I’ll definitely be carrying this into the fall. Give it a try at ecotan.com.
xo,