It's Time... Organic Mascara, Here I Come!

Sorry for the break in transmission, folks. The smalls have been sick with colds this week and we're all feeling a bit under the weather. I plan on picking up some Olive Leaf Extract over the weekend to see if we can boost our immune systems before winter. Ergh.

Anyway, my trusty tube of Natio Black Mascara is about to run out, and as I mentioned a while ago ,I've been on the hunt for an organic or natural mascara for aaages. So it's time. I've done a bit of reading and decided to buy a Miessence Organic Mascara. I'm inordinately excited!

There are actually quite a lot of products out there, which is nice to see. They each seem to have a similar list of ingredients, with minerals providing the colour and jojoba oil and other essential oils helping to condition the lashes. There were a few that included almond oil which is a no-go for me (gives me itchy eyes) but the Miessence looks the goods.

I'll be sure to let you know how I go!

Favourite Natural Beauty Products: Face Care and Make-up

Charcoal Complexion Soap from Inner Earth Soaps

There's approximately 5 million "green", "natural", "plant-based" beauty products on the market now, the majority of which are questionable in their actual green-living credentials (phrases like "with active plant ingredients" or "no nasties" are simply marketing spiel, so beware!)

As I've mentioned previously, I have spent the last twelve months or so trying to find good, genuinely natural alternatives to more commercial beauty products, and I think I'm getting close to having all my bases covered (with the exception of mascara and a beautiful red lipstick). My skin is clear and my super sensitive nose isn't being irritated by any synthetic fragrances any more, plus my bathroom cabinet is much less cluttered than it was a year ago. Actually, this is a lie. My bathroom cabinet would be a lot less cluttered if I were to clean it out. **Note to self: Clean out bathroom cabinet.

So here's a run-down of the products I currently use on my face, pretty much every day:

   Cleanser:      Charcoal Complexion Soap from InnerEarth plus a facewasher to exfoliate. Simple.
   Mask:           Detoxifying Mask from InnerEarth Soaps
   Moisturiser: Organic Rosehip Oil from Trilogy
   Foundation: Nature's Minerals Foundation from The Body Shop
   Blush:          Powder Blush from Orglamix
   Brow Groomer/Cheekbone Highlight: Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment (also an awesome lip balm)

I like to try and keep it simple, and these products work really well for me.

I also use natural body wash, moisturiser etc, but more on that some other time.

And if you know of any good, natural mascara or glam red lipsticks, please do tell!!