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    My Natural Vegan Skincare Routine

    Jun 4, 2015 • Beauty

    My Natural Vegan Skincare Routine for acne-prone, oily-prone and combination skin. All-natural, cruelty-free, gentle and affordable vegan products. After exploring various skincare brands throughout the year, testing them, finding what works, what doesn’t work, what feels best and familiarizing myself with the specialty products we have available, I’ve learned so much about the beauty in natural ingredients and how amazing they really are. So I sorted through my favorites and what products I go back to most, and my Natural Vegan Skincare Routine came to be. This is a much requested post so, can’t wait to hear if you use the same products or what you include in your routine!

    While skincare products help us maintain clean, beautiful skin, they can only do so much externally. Looking to products to heal acne will, most likely not resolve the issue as it’s something happening deeper inside the body. Figuring out what’s causing your acne and problematic skin while incorporating natural and gentle skincare, as well as finding the right diet for your body can help you heal it naturally. There are so many factors in life that work together as one to determine the health of our complexion. Factors like:

    overall lifestyle, eating habits, exercise, environment, stress, hormones, hydration, medication, makeup and more.

    Healing from the inside out takes time, like months and even years. I believe I’m still healing because I’ve been fighting off oiliness and blemishes since 6th grade.. Eating plant based drastically changed everything for my skin, bringing it back to balance and kicking off the repairing process. Same goes for any and all products you may use. Those harsh big-name brands aggravated my skin for YEARS by drying it out but I had no idea because my body was over-producing oil to make up for the extreme dryness. This led to oily skin that was actually super dry along with breakouts galore… such a vicious cycle. Figuring out the root cause can work wonders in healing, treating, repairing and helping you achieve beautiful skin for life 🙂

    The products in this routine are most effective for treating problematic, acne-prone, oily and combination skin types. When searching for skincare, there’s a few things I look for to ensure it’s gentle enough, safe and formulated without animal products: 

    cruelty free – vegan – natural – organic – simple and affordable. 

    Reading/quickly scanning the label and ingredient list have become habit for me. Checking helps me learn and know if it’s good or full of harmful ingredients. The vegan, organic and cruelty free bunny symbols are helpful indicators to look for.

    Are you a product fiend like me?! I’ve learned my lesson to be careful and not to over-do it which always aggravates and causes redness. We don’t need much to keep our complexion healthy and mine actually refers when I keep it super simple with minimal products, while sticking to a routine. That’s a recipe for success.

    Following a veggie-filled life has taught me that our eating habits play a major role and directly correlate with glowing skin and overall complexion. It’s also influenced everything I buy at the store and in general, but especially with skincare because we absorb so much of whatever beauty item we put on. Living with compassion and practicing mindfulness make life that much sweeter and your skin will thank you for it!!

    Skincare Routine: 

    ? STEP 1: CLEANSE

    In the morning and most nights, I’ll wash my face with the wondrous Enzymatic Therapy Derma Klear Soap – specifically made for acne and blemish-prone skin. It deeply cleans, quickly dries up blemishes (in like 1 day, I swear) prevents future blemishes and balances oiliness – I LOVE this soap. With 5% sulfur (compared to most other sulfur soaps with 3%) it’s made of all natural, fragrance-free ingredients. There’s a slight sulfur-like smell but it doesn’t bother me – anything goes if it helps maintain balanced, clear skin. It’s not drying either as I was concerned about that. I’ve heard about sulfur soaps working wonders for anyone with acne and I’m thrilled that it really does work.

    DermaKlear Soap

    The sulfur soap is best in the morning to control oil throughout the day. Most nights I will use it, especially now during the summer months, but if I’m ever bored of it, I reach for the Alba Botanica Hawaiian Pineapple Enzyme Cleanser. It’s great for those of you who have more normal skin and just want something gentle that deeply cleans and brightens. The best part: it smells like a tropical paradise.

    First, I wet my face with warm water, apply the soap with my fingers and then use this Ecotools Konjac Sponge to gently massage it in for about 2 minutes, rinse with warm water and gently pat dry. If you’re on the lookout for a new cleanser specifically for acne prone skin – I highly recommend you try it. The konjac sponge is sweet and gentle for everyday use. Once the sponge gets wet, it gets really soft and squishy! It’s kinda hard not to play with it ha.

     

    ? STEP 2: EXFOLIATE

    MyChelle ScrubExfoliating is imperative to brighten and slough away dead cells, but it should be super gentle – not harsh – because you don’t want to damage or tear that delicate skin. MyChelle makes amazing vegan products, with my all-time favorite being the MyChelle Fruit Enzyme Scrub. I’m all about those enzymes. The fruit scrub clarifies and polishes with jojoba beads and dissolving enzymes to remove built-up debris and dulling residue. Yes please. I use this 1-2 times per week.

    I absolutely love love love the Clarisonic Mia to deeply clean and exfoliate but once again, I have to be careful –  it can be a little rough for my skin if I use it too often. If I’m having a good skin day, I don’t use it. Only if I was wearing more makeup than usual or if I feel like I need a good scrub, then I’ll use it – probably once a week (always at night) but more like once every other week. It feels soooo smooth afterward. Definitely worth the investment.

     

     

     

    ? STEP 3: TONE

    Last year I did a post on beauty products and mentioned this alcohol-free Thayer’s Rose Petal & Witch Hazel Toner which I’m still obsessed with and use after Thayers Tonercleansing. The gentle formula calms skin, evens out tone, moisturizes and soothes with aloe vera. I’ve considered it a definite staple in my routine for a while now. Plus, it smells like fresh roses and makes me happy.

    When I notice a blemish coming on or feel like I could use a little anti-bacterial action, I switch to a homemade 2-ingredient toner made of raw apple cider vinegar and filtered water. This helps to balance the skin’s pH and rid of any acne-causing bacteria. Mix 2 parts ACV + 1 part water for a simple toner. Use this only at night unless you want to smell like vinegar!

     

    ? STEP 4: MOISTURIZE

    juicebeauty_oilfreemoisturizer_new_900x900After my face is all fresh and c l e a n, I hydrate with Juice Beauty’s Organic Oil-Free Moisturizer. It’s lightweight, absorbs super quick which I can appreciate (no greasy after-feel), smells yummy and feels so soothing. Made with certified organic grape, pomegranate, soothing aloe vera, vitamins, antioxidants, & nutrient-rich sea algae (here we go with the algae again. I love E3Live ?) it’s sure to quench your skin control oil. Finding a moisturizer that doesn’t dry out your skin but at the same time doesn’t leave it sticky/greasy is challenging to find, but I’m so happy with this moisturizer because my skin feels soft, smooth but never sticky. It’s designed for all skin types as it naturally balances your skin’s moisture levels but I find it works especially well for my oily-prone skin. The Juice Beauty products are amazinggggg.

     

     

     

    ? STEP 5: BRONZE

    It’s no secret that I crave a natural, sun-kissed glow. I can’t help it. So I opt for a best-seller from Tarte. Everything from the Tarte line feels so luxurious to me, Tarte Self Tannerthere’s just somethin’ about it. This formula for face and body (don’t worry, it won’t cause breakouts) is called Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanner.

    Totally natural-looking, deep-bronzy color, not a hint of orange, smells good, works almost immediately, vegan.. need I say more? Following my moisturizer at night and about 2-3 times per week, I squeeze out a teeny amount, rub it on my fingers and dab on all areas of the face where the sun would hit – like the makeup artists say to do with bronzer. So the forehead and cheekbone area mostly. Blend it well by dabbing it in. If I put this tanner all over my face, it just wouldn’t look right.. at least not for me. It will appear dark which is why applying it at night and then washing your face in the morning will give you a perfect summer glow!

     

     

    My Natural Vegan Skincare Routine

    That’s it! Do you use any of these already? What are your must-have and go-to skin products?

     

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    Comments

    1. Janine Schuster

      April 25, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Hello!
      I am using the pumpkin seed oil which I love but I am still filled with dry, tight acne skin. Any recommendations for dehydration and acne prone skin. I need something to fight acne and create more hydration.

      Reply
    2. Kate Brownell

      April 29, 2019 at 2:28 am

      Really loved your post. I have started using cruelty-free vegan beauty products recently. I am not following any specific routine for that. I am glad that I have found your article. It is true that by using the vegan beauty products the acne prone has has cured. Now I need to follow some daily routine for proper skin care. I also use vegan shampoo, serum, conditioner for beautiful shiny hair.

      Reply
    3. Lisa Hill

      April 25, 2019 at 3:09 am

      Nice article! I really like your skincare routine and these all product seem good to try out. I will definitely recommend these products. Thanks and keep sharing.

      Reply
    4. paulat

      October 11, 2017 at 8:54 am

      I have extremely acne prone, sensitive skin and and I can only use natural/organic products. The Made from Earth Control Acne Wash is amazing! After using it for just 3 days my skin looks beautiful! Make sure to moisturize after too!

      Reply
    5. Anna Cesnjevar

      September 05, 2017 at 2:31 am

      Skin care products can be a major source of toxins for many people. Most are packed with chemicals and artificial ingredients that might have a temporary positive effect on the skin, but will have negative long term effects.These artificial ingredients can also be absorbed into the skin and build up in the body.The good news is that there are natural, simple and inexpensive options that actually work better than most commercial products.

      Reply
    6. Jenny @ Support Your Beauty

      August 21, 2017 at 4:00 am

      Hi Shannon,

      I will definitely try these natural vegan skin care products you shared. I haven’t use any of these yet, but since these products are natural I’ll try all of them. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
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      Just walked in here yesterday to have my make up done for a special evening out after buying a great dress at glow next door! Nicole did my makeup and again, a fantastic job. Never any pressure to purchase it but I did anyway! I walked out feeling great not looking over made up. Thank you again Blue mercury as you completed my night

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    8. Forever Flawless

      May 31, 2017 at 2:09 am

      Shannon thank for sharing valuable post

      Reply
    9. Richard Wolfstein

      March 12, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      Good article; another excellent topical treatment is sea buckthorn oil. It was proven in one study to reduce oily skin by 45% after 8 weeks. It contains two compounds (stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol) which bind to your oil glands and reduce their activity. It’s probably one of the best natural skincare oils out there, particularly for acne, but it rarely gets discussed. Make sure you buy the sea buckthorn berry oil however, as opposed to the seed oil.
      http://supernaturalacnetreatment.com/top-7-natural-topical-acne-treatments/

      Reply
    10. joelle

      March 02, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Shannon!
      I need to thank you for mentionning DermaKlear. After moving abroad in a very different climate, my skin has been acting up and I resorted to very harsh chemicals. However, after reading this post, I ordered the soapbar and, oh.my.god.
      Please know that you have made the world’s difference in my small wold.
      xo

      Reply
    11. Ashley

      September 26, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Hi! Do you do each of these steps everyday ? Like do you use the toner and the moisturizer both in one day!
      Thanks! Xx

      Reply
    12. Molly

      July 31, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I have normal/combination skin with rare breakouts. I now use a night cream because it helps my skin so much more the next day when I wake up. I use Made from Earth’s Olive Night Cream and I don’t feel like an oil slick when I wake up in the morning. My skin feels balance, and moisturized, so i do not need to use too much moisturizer the next day – avoiding that overly oily face that sometimes comes with people who have combination skin like us !

      Reply
    13. Becca T

      April 20, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      What about an SPF moisturizer?

      Reply
    14. Kayla Rogers

      March 10, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      I have been vegan for about two months now, and one of my favorite things about it is that I tend to buy natural products. The next step for me will be to switch my skin care products over, too! I’ll have to check out the bronzer that you mention, because I too love a good tan, but don’t love the skin damage!

      Reply
    15. Deanna

      November 13, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Ever since I quit using the store-bought products and went all-natural, my face has reduced in redness dramatically. Coincidence? I think not. I will have to check this routine out. Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Issho Genki

      October 20, 2015 at 1:06 am

      Thank you for sharing this wonderful routine of yours Shannon. It is actually helpful to me and will try some products that you included.

      Reply
    17. Danielle Manolakos

      August 25, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks for sharing this awsome tips with us!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        September 02, 2015 at 10:37 pm

        Hey Danielle – thanks for stopping by 🙂 I’m happy to share what’s working for me!

        Reply
    18. Kristy Ross

      July 30, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Hi, i love creams Monsia.

      Reply
    19. Nichole Kraft, Food Writing Copyeditor

      June 12, 2015 at 11:30 am

      I was so excited to see this post! I have very oily skin and I struggle constantly with blemishes and blackheads. I use Thayer’s witch hazel and love it, but I’d never heard of sulfur soap. I’m up for any natural, gentle way to help control oil. I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    20. Kathy Sturr of the Violet Fern

      June 05, 2015 at 8:45 am

      Oh my! So many steps! I take for granted that I am blessed with great skin. A simple soap up in the shower once a day and a pat of moisturizer is it for me. I like Purple Prairie’s Carrot Rose face cream. I should try a little exfoliating and toning – the results might be awesome! Thank you. I may have to try that soap, too. You do look radiant!

      Reply
    21. Valerie

      June 05, 2015 at 4:57 am

      I love all your vegan beauty posts Shannon! I was wondering, do you ever deal with enlarged pores? I used to have terrible acne but that’s all healed and become a thing of the past since changing my diet, but I still have terrible pores :C

      Thanks for taking the time to read this!

      Reply

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