3 All-Natural, Vegan Exfoliators That Won't Leave Micro-tears
There's a lot of controversy
surrounding the necessity of exfoliators. Dermatologists are split between whether it's good or bad for your skin.
But none of us seem to really care either way. Exfoliating is fun. it leaves your skin smooth and removes blackheads. However, I'm never one to advocate damaging your skin (the largest organ on your body — what goes on it, goes into your body!). Since dermatologists are concerned about the abrasiveness and toxicity of exfoliators, the best way to use exfoliators without hurting your body is to use all-natural, non-toxic exfoliators that won't leave any micro-tears.
Yes, those DIY sugar scrubs with coffee beans and sugar are natural, but cause microscopic tears in your skin that lead to wrinkles and faster aging in the long-run. Here are 3 facial scrubs you can count on:
$8.
Paraben-free. Pthalate-free. Sulfate-free. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Gluten-free. Biodegradable. Made in the USA.
This is the one I currently use and I can always count on this scrub to gently remove by blackheads on my nose. It also reduces some redness and brightens up my skin immediately.
Some exfoliators (cough St. Ive's Apricot Scrub cough) leave micro-tears that lead to eventual damaged, wrinkled skin. This product uses organic sea kelp and lemon peel to exfoliate while French green clay cleanses away excess oil.
I use Cocokind's Organic Chlorophyll mask right after, and I must say — those two are quite the power couple.
$17.
Non-toxic. Organic. No artificial ingredients. GMO-free. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Fair-trade. Made in the USA.
This exfoliator is gentle enough to use 3-4 times per week. It's truly as natural as it gets — made with only 3 ingredients: Organic Irish Moss, Organic Grapeseed Flour, Organic Geranium Oil.
It comes in powder form so you have to add water yourself to create the formula. This ensures that no preservatives were put in since liquid products tend to spoil faster.
$18 for 1 oz. $48 for 5 oz at Follain.
Organic. Clean. Filled with antioxidants from the ocean.
I placed this third because although I LOVE this product the most and feel it gently works its magic the best, I know the price point is a little steep per oz. For what it is worth, however, feel free to use code ref_clairesua for 15% off! This code also works site wide with an exception of Josh Rosebrook, May Lindstrom, La Bella Figura, & Vintner's Daughter at Follain! The best thing about this clean beauty retailer is that is uses a 5-step pre-screening for EACH product it sells to ensure safety and efficacy.
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$40 with link.
$34 on Thrive.
Organic. No artificial ingredients. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Contains probiotics.
Only ingredients: Moroccan lava (rhassoul) clay, Oryza sativa (rice) flour, Sabdariffa (hibiscus) powder, Bacillus ferment (probiotic).
Said to be very effective in clearing breakouts.