DIY Natural Ingredient Facial Cleanser
A $15 face wash may not seem like much, but I’m slowly starting to experiment in minimalizing my skincare routine even more and making what I can at home.
Read MoreA $15 face wash may not seem like much, but I’m slowly starting to experiment in minimalizing my skincare routine even more and making what I can at home.
Read MoreI've been a sucker for Etsy for years now. It's a great place to find unique items and help other entrepreneurs who are trying to build their own businesses.
Recently I was searching the site for a new all natural lip balm when I stumbled upon Elizabeth's shop, Peaceful Beauty 3. She creates and sells all kinds of natural products, everything from skin serums to candles. After reading through her ingredient list on her lip balms, I figured I would give them a try.
I am so glad that I did.
The product was so good, I knew that I needed more. Surprisingly, Elizabeth lives in the same city that I live in. So we set up a little meeting and I got to do some serious shopping! During my little shopping spree, we got into some great conversation about the inspiration behind Peaceful Beauty3.
Elizabeth's daughter, Andrea, was actually the majority of the reason the business came to life. Wise beyond her years, Andrea became aware of the "natural" lifestyle. She began showing interest in knowing what makes up the products she was using on a day-to-day basis and shared her knowledge with her mom.
They began experimenting with different recipes and have come up with some seriously great natural alternatives. Coming from a culture that isn't usually interested in the ingredients that make up products, these two are first (and second) generation natural enthusiasts!
I'll include a picture below of everything that I bought during my little shopping spree but today I want to focus on the lip balms.
Lip balm isn't something you usually think of as toxic. You head to the store, throw a fun fruity flavor in your cart and call it a day. What you fail to realize is that the mango banana chapstick you're going to put on your lips later is filled with parabens, artificial flavors and fragrances, and unsafe colors/dyes.
Unfortunately, most lip balms can actually cause more harm than they are worth.
Unlike other damaging products like lotions and sunscreens that you apply topically, lip balm you put on your lips (obviously!). Because of this the product will find it's way into your mouth causing you to ingest all of the nasty chemicals directly.
Luckily, Elizabeth creates all natural lip balms that eliminate the need to worry! You can pronounce every ingredient and are probably already familiar with them as well.
I have a few different ones from the shop but my favorite has to be the peppermint flavor. It feels very similar to the original Burt's Bees chapsticks, but doesn't have the damaging ingredients. With most store bought lip balms, you will notice your lips don't stay moisturized all day. With this one I will apply it in the morning and I won't have to reapply until it's time for bed.
I also have the "deep rose" and green tea lip balms. The deep rose is a little more glossy and gives a nice red tint to your lips. It's the perfect option for days that you don't want to apply an actual lipstick but want more than just balm on your lips.
The green tea lip balm is great. Elizabeth is still working on the recipe for this one, so I am honored that I got to be one of the first people to try this one out! I love applying this one before bed. It has a more grainy feel at first which is so perfect for exfoliating your lips. I apply this right before bed and wake up with the softest lips ever.
I highly recommend you check out Elizabeth and Andrea over at their Etsy shop, Peaceful Beauty 3. Although I focused mainly on lip balms in this post I have tried several of the other products Elizabeth offers and they're all phenomenal! If you have any questions at all just message her through Etsy.
Both Elizabeth and her daughter have the kindest of souls and I sincerely hope you give her products a try!
Just as a disclaimer, I am not getting paid to share this post with you. I am just extremely passionate about sharing awesome products and helping fellow entrepreneurs reach their dreams. This woman works her butt off to create these products and it definitely shows through her work!
I would like to start a new thing here on Love Loops. The first Friday of every month I will be doing a review on a natural product I've stumbled upon on Etsy. Hopefully by me sharing my finds with you, you will in return check out these awesome sellers and all they have to offer. (Because love loops, remember?)
I love Etsy. I've had my own shop on it for a little over a year now. It's an awesome marketplace with an exceedingly supportive group of people. Most of the handmade sellers on the site work their asses off to produce things they love and want to share with the world. I'll be the first to tell you, Etsy is no joke. It can be hard to get noticed so any bit of support I can give to my fellow creators, you better believe I will give it!
For the first of this new monthly installment, I want to introduce you to Katie from Little Tree Naturals. She makes all kinds of different natural products and posts them on her Etsy store. My personal favorite, is her Peppermint Orange Toothpaste. So I thought I would share with you all a little more information on this perf product. But first, here's a little back story on most store bought toothpastes.
Products with ingredients I can trust/pronounce have become extremely important in my day-to-day life. I've become more aware than ever of the toxic chemicals we put in our bodies because a brand tells us it's beneficial. Toothpaste is no different. There are so many chemicals in toothpaste that can actually do more damage than you could imagine.
For starters, there is almost always sodium fluoride. The strengthening agent that has been known to aid in a whiter smile. In reality, this chemical is also found in rat poison and pesticides. Yuck. Not bad enough? There's also sodium lauryl sulfate, a chemical that stores away in your heart, liver and brain for up to 5 days. This may not seem like very long, but you should be brushing your teeth twice a day - so you do the math. This chemical used alone can cause severe damage to the eyes and skin!
We're putting this stuff in our mouths, people! We are using these harmful chemicals twice a day, every day. Just because the box says it'll whiten your teeth and make them strong, doesn't mean it doesn't come with a price. I could go on and on about all of the nasty shit found in toothpaste, but I want this post to be about the solution!
I've been using this Peppermint Orange Toothpaste for 5 months now and I freaking love it. It isn't your traditional toothpaste, so the texture and taste take some time to get used to. But it is so worth it. My teeth feel just as clean with this stuff as they did with the chemical warfare I was putting in my mouth before.
Two of my favorite characteristics of this product, it's vegan and I can pronounce every single ingredient. She even lists them all so you can see what you're getting into before you buy. It's only 6 ingredients and none of them stress me out or make me feel uneasy. I know them all and have actually used them all in my daily life. The toothpaste comes in the cutest little tub with a wooden spoon. Just scoop out a small amount and apply it to your toothbrush.
Not only is her product phenomenal, she is also the nicest and most helpful woman. I had a few questions before my initial purchase and she got back to me super quick with such an informative answer. This is her life. She's put her heart and soul into her brand and you can seriously tell just by looking at her shop. She is the definition of a girl boss, if you ask me.
Make sure you check out Katie and her Etsy page, Little Tree Naturals. Like I said, she's got all kinds of products from toothpaste to laundry soap.
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