How I Minimised Hair Loss Postpartum | The Honest Co. & Recommended Organic Brands
Honestly, no.... Honestly.
During my pregnancy, I got given Jessica Alba's The Honest Life book as my birthday gift. I remember wanting to immediately throw out all the processed foods out of my fridge. I didn't, of course, because that would be just a wasteful life and nothing 'honest' about that. But having learned about all the chemicals that exist in processed foods and many cleaning agents, I slowly started to make my own cleaning products with natural ingredients. And have since completely weaned myself into organic skincare.
I'm not a complete organic lifestyle convert, admittedly. I still use bleach for whitening bathroom tiles and that white shirt that I love. Bleach King is what its name stands for. KING of the household, indeed.
Perhaps not to the extent of obsession. I mean, it's not like we aren't exposed to chemicals in one way or another. But it is consciously minimising the exposure to love our bodies, the temples that God has so graciously blessed us with.
So, the review in hands is Jessica Alba's Honest Co. Bathing range. (A good friend of mine got this as a souvenir from Hawaii). It was a gift set that consisted of:
Shampoo/Body Wash
Face/Body Lotion
Conditioner
Body Oil
Bubble bath gel
Verdict? AWESOME!
Since using the shampoo, I have seen a significant reduction of hair shedding.
The body oil I actually use on my face at night, as a moisturiser. It's isn't as rich and I would probably stick with Organic Rosehip on the face in the long term, but this oil is definitely great for the body.
So, there goes a quick review for those looking for another brand of good, natural products.
Other brands I also like:
Juniper Australia - I love this brand for their handcreams and Skin Firming Serum, which I use as a makeup primer and I get this from the local vitamins store, Mr Vitamins.
Springfields - I love their Jojoba and Rosehip oils.
Trilogy - I stumbled across their Replenishing Night Cream when it was on sale and have loved it, especially for drier months.
Rosehip by essano - I literally bulk buy their foaming facial cleansers when they go on sale. I find it is strong enough to remove makeup, even my mascara, but doesn't leave my face dry. I still recommend using jojoba or rosehip oil on a cotton pad to remove waterproof makeup first before facial cleansing.
This cheap but super effective cucumber eye gel literally feels like putting on cooled cucumber slices over my eyes, except it's a squirt from a bottle. It's only $19.99 AUD but does a better job in de-puffing tired eyes than La Mer, I think! Say Yes to cucumber. Yup, that's the name of the product!
Hope you enjoyed it!