Pregnancy and new parenthood is often the push women need to make the switch to all-natural. Free of synthetic chemicals, these ‘green’ beauty products will help you look (and feel) good both inside and out.
Made from French green clay, which acts like a sponge to absorb oils, toxins and impurities from your scalp, this shampooing and conditioning bar is perfect for using in the bath—you’ve earned a bath! Made with matcha green tea, it claims to stimulate the scalp and bring fresh blood to damaged skin cells thus promoting growth and overall hair health. The Stimulator Shampoo + Conditioner, $35, unwrappedlife.com
Photo: Unwrapped LifeNourishing and cleansing, this all-natural shampoo is infused with lavender oil to give hair volume and bounce. Unlike many all-natural shampoos, this one has foaming action and will leave your hair feeling clean without any residue. Natural Volumizing Lavender Shampoo, $16, joyoushealth.com
Photo: Joyous HealthFree of parabens, sulphates, phthalates, palm oil, gluten, fragrance and colour, this powerful salve is said to nourish the scalp, add vitality to hair and repair irritated skin. Believe Hair & Skin Balm, $29, world.ca
Photo: WorldSkip all the anti-wrinkle products and get yourself a jade roller. This dual-action facial roller features a smooth, polished end and a textured, studded end crafted from Xiuyan Jade. Use this while binging on Netflix to roll away fine lines and wrinkles while naturally cooling the skin, easing muscle tension and reducing the appearance of puffiness and under-eye bags. Dual-Action Jade Facial Roller, $44, provinceapothecary.ca
Photo: Province ApothecaryMoringa, rose and coconut oil are combined to help lift dirt, makeup and any other grime your kid decides to smear on your face—and it claims that it won't dry out your skin! Two pumps of this will leave faces feeling clean and refreshed after a long day. Sahajan Essential Ayurvedic Blend Oil Cleanser, $48, theshoppingchannel.com
Photo: SahajanIf you’re going to make the switch to natural makeup RMS Beauty is your new best friend. This concealer can double as a light foundation and is formulated with coconut oil and beeswax so it won’t dry out your skin. RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up, $45, thedetoxmarket.ca
Lipstick, especially red lipstick, can be concerning for many new moms because of reports that some products contain trace amounts of lead. These tinted lip conditioners allow you to pucker up worry-free with organic and natural ingredients like coco butter, olive fruit and vitamin E. Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner, $36, sephora.com
Photo: IliaThis pure coconut oil can be used on the skin as a moisturizer or as a restorative hair mask before shampooing. Naturally farmed in India, this oil is made from the highest quality coconuts and goes from tree to jar without the use of chemicals. Virgin Coconut Oil, $45, earth-luxe.ca
Photo: Earth LuxeWhen it comes to picking a deodorant that doesn’t make you stinky (but also doesn’t contain a boat load of chemicals), the struggle is real. This all-natural roll-on claims to be the liquid equivalent of the famous crystal and contains lavender and bergamot to help fight bacteria-induced funkiness. Liquid Crystal Deodorant, $10, rockymountainsoap.com
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Multi-tasking becomes even more important once you’re a parent. This ‘miracle’ stick claims to relieve sunburn, windburn, cracked heels, rashes, eczema, minor cuts and mosquito bites—and you can us it as a cuticle cream! What more could you ask for? Primary ingredients include organic sea berry and coconut oils. Sibu Miracle Stick Healing Balm, $20, sibu.com
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Simone Olivero is a Toronto-based writer and editor specializing in lifestyle editorial including travel, home décor, beauty and food. Her work has also been published in print and online publications like Toronto Life, Chatelaine, The Toronto Star, CBC Travel, Yahoo! Canada and more. She was previously a senior editor at Today’s Parent and is currently the managing editor at House & Home.