11 of My Favorite All-Natural, Positive Aging Skin and Haircare Products
Over the past year, I’ve walked away from using products that advertise anti-aging, testing on animals, and have hormone-impacting ingredients. I chose this path because I want to shift the paradigm of aging. And, I want to ensure I support my body in the healthiest way possible as I go through perimenopause. I still have work to do. The most significant shift will be letting go of my unnatural blonde hair. I have it as a goal, just not sure when I will have the gumption to make the shift.
What I Look for In Positive Aging Beauty Brands
My definition of positive aging is giving myself the grace to welcome the aging process. When we fight to be young and define our self-worth based on our looks, we’re battling with ourselves under the pretense that we need to do these things to be accepted and fit in. I’m welcoming you to consider this idea is an outdated way of thinking.
When I’m searching for a new product to add to my routines, I’m looking for a couple of things:
- Representations of all ages within their marketing
- Products aren’t listed as “anti-aging”
- Products that are as clean as possible and don’t interfere with our hormones
And, of course, I look to ensure they don’t test their products on animals.
11 Positive-Aging Products I'm Currently Coveting and Loving in My Routine
I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite brands. To learn more, or to purchase any of these products, just click the images!
Cleanser
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Mask
Homemade by myself, I mix the below, and then rub it on my face and allow it to dry.
- 1 part Manuka Honey
- 2 parts Clay
- Spring water or apple cider vinegar to desired texture
Oils & Serums
Wonder Valley Wonder Serum
Hands down my favorite serum!
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum™
I fell in love with this serum years ago, and it’s still a great addition.
Makeup Brands
MERIT
This has become my go-to make-up brand, and I love their mission. Simplicity has really started to call to me as I’ve started to age, and I feel this brand fully represents that.
ILIA
Clean beauty with great age representation in their marketing.
Hair & Body
SISTERS
Smells amazing, and has clean ingredients!
OSEA Malibu
Note: one of my favorite products is called anti-aging body oil and I’ve sent Osea a message requesting they reconsider the name of the product. It’s absolutely divine. I haven’t purchased it since making this commitment.
Tools
Orkney Linen Wash Cloths Trio
Love these over washcloths, as they are cleaner and don’t require as much washing!
HERBIVORE Rose Quarts Gua Sha
wthn face cupping kit
