my clean body + haircare favorites
IF YOU EVER hear me say that I’m going to pop into the shower ‘real quick,’ I’m lying. I mean, it’s not that I’m incapable of taking a quick shower, I can if I really need to. It’s more that I choose not to. Maybe it’s because I’m the only female in my house, so I use it as my ‘she-shed’ or maybe it’s just a simple pleasure. I like to get in and scrub, shampoo, condition, shave, exfoliate, mask and inhale all the yummy smells.
WHETHER your shower routine is leisurely and ‘everything’ or a 3 minute tutorial in efficiency before moving on to the next thing, having the ‘right tools for the job’ can ensure that you come out feeling [and smelling] awesome, ready to take on whatever comes your way. This post includes ‘most’ of the products I’m using and loving, but check out the whole collection of Body + Haircare Favorites for the most updated list, I’m always trying new things. All of these gorgeous products would make beautiful gifts for just about anyone and YOU, of course. GIFT A LITLE HAPPINESS. xo
Clean Body + Haircare Favorites
+ I’m a little obsessed with this Nécessaire Body Wash in Santal, I’ve been through like 4 bottles. Is it weird to say that it smells a bit like perfume and cigarettes in the best possible way? It kind of does; the gorgeous bright scent has a smoky undertone that’s just lovely. It also lathers well and feels super nourishing. It comes in 6 different scents, including unscented if ‘perfume and cigarettes’ isn’t your thing. LOVE IT. + from $28
+ I LOVE the smell of this Bathing Culture Mind and Body Wash and it’s so hydrating. It’s full of aloe, coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter and all kinds of super nourishing things and I love it. It’s a very gender-neutral scent, so it’s also a go-to gift for dudes and teenage boys. + $20
+ This Nécessaire Body Exfoliator is part gentle cleanser, part micro bead-feeling scrub. It foams up when you use it, isn’t at all greasy and leaves your skin feeling so smooth. I love the Eucalyptus scent, but there’s a Fragrance-Free version, too, if you prefer it. +$35
+ If you follow along, you already know that I LOVE Nopalera's Cactus Body Polish. The OG Tangerine scrub is smooth and lovely and has such a gorgeous subtle scent that I adore. BUT, they’ve also launched a Dulce de Cuerpo version and it’s SO good. It’s def much heavier on the scent, but it’s a sexy, sultry smell that I love. Both versions leave my skin feeling super nourished and dewy and awesome. + $32
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+ No matter the season, my skin is way better off with Kate Mcleod’s Body Stones and Pebbles. Made with coco butter and powerful fatty acids, the Body Stone leaves your skin insanely soft and nourished. I can swipe it on right out of the shower and skip any other moisturizer, which says a lot in crazy dry Colorado. And the heavenly Shower Pebbles are concentrated cocoa butter, plant oils and exfoliants that melt onto your skin with hot water, turning your bath or shower into a full spa and leaving skin impossibly soft. I use it once a week or so and love how it makes my skin feel. It doesn’t leave my tub all slippery and the scent is subtle and nice. LOVE them. They also make fabulous gifts. + from $38
+ After my shower and before my lotion, I’ve been using the Nécessaire Body Retinolwith the idea that you should be treating the skin on your body as kindly as the skin on your face. I put it mostly on my arms, chest and legs and it just really smooths everything out, especially the little bumpies on the backs of my arms. In the morning, before I head out, I use the Vitamin C Serum in the same way. Neither product has a scent and both just make my skin feel super smooth and supported. Is it ‘necessary?’ Um, no, but it is really nice. + from $62
+ Yes, you are seeing a theme here. No, you are not going crazy. I am super fussy about my body lotion; I don’t like thin or watery or greasy lotion and I don’t want any lingering scent. I’ve tried a zillion kinds that are ‘nice,’ but the Nécessaire Body Lotion is just perfect. It checks all the boxes for me and I love it. If you prefer a scented lotion, they have that, too, just know that the scent is pretty strong and lingering. + from $30
+ I do also really love The Seaweed Bath Co. Body Cream and it’s a bit more budget-friendly. I’ve been using it for years and it’s super consistent, thick but not greasy and has no gross chemicals. They do also make subtly scented versions if that’s your jam [I like Rosemary Mint]. My boys all love it, too. Their Collagen Hand Cream is awesome, especially for travel. + $12.99
+ A good hand cream is absolutely essential in CO and this Prima Skin Therapy is my running favorite. It’s thick and luscious and smells heavenly. It’s jammed with 5 organic oils and butters and is deeply hydrating. You can use it on your whole body, too. And it’s packaged beautifully, so it would be a fabulous gift. So good. Check out my whole collection of Clean Hand + Nail Care for more. + $38
+ I’ve tried a lot of natural deodorants and I love Salt & Stone’s Neroli & Basil. It smells amazing and works well. If I have a super duper sweaty workout, it can leave white marks, but in a normal day, it’s perfect. It’s also baking soda-free if that’s a concern. They have a Mini Deodorant Discovery Set for travel or to test out all the yummy scents. + $20
+ I also love good ol’ Native Deodorant. It just works. It’s clean, doesn’t leave white marks, and comes in a zillion scents. I’m a Jasmine & Cedar gal, it’s a lovely, subtle scent that doesn’t overpower because I don’t want to be smelling my pits all day. My teen boys use it, too. You just can’t really go wrong sticking with a standby. + $12.99
+ I love this minty Innersense True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub especially in the summer when I’m sweaty or in a bunch of sand. I give myself a good scalp massage with it a few times a month and it leaves my hair + head feeling tingly, squeaky clean and energized. My teenage son loves it, too. + $42
+ I was a bit skeptical of Lolavie at first, curious if it was actually clean or just another fad celebrity brand. But I’ve been SO pleasantly surprised that it’s both super clean and very awesome. I like the whole ‘system’ together with the Restorative Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, Glossing Detangler and Perfecting Leave-In. And the minis are perfection for travel. + from $15
+ Maya Chia’s Power Fol Shampoo + Conditioner feel like a bit of a splurge and the results truly show it. My hair feels so healthy and strong and smooth. It’s designed to deeply nourish both your scalp and hair in one, boosting the health of both and reducing shedding + damage. It has a very subtle scent and I just love them both. You save a bit if you buy the bundle. + $48
+ I want the scent of this Nécessaire Rosemary Shampoo + Conditioner to be my whole personality. While I don’t catch any whiff of actual rosemary [bonus for me, don’t love the real thing], the scent is positively intoxicating and I frequently deeply inhale my clean hair just to soak it up. Plus and they leave my hair super smooth and feeling really healthy, so I’m IN. I also use the Detox Shampoo about once a week, which leaves my hair a bit fluffy at first, but then it settles into just feeling super clean. + $32
+ For the same reason, I love the Nécessaire Rosemary Mask, too. I work just a dab into my damp hair before blow drying or air-drying and it really smooths everything out and I can feel that my strands are protected. It doesn’t feel heavy or greasy [hate that]. Plus the smell. I think you get it. A tiny bit goes a long way. + $60
+ Ok, it feels a bit silly to get super geeked out over a hairbrush, but the Maya Chia 3-in-1 Brush Tool has kind of changed my hair. I notice less breakage, way fewer flyaways and get a much smoother blowout. It’s also compact enough for travel. Plus it’s just super blingy and makes me feel fancy. I really love it. + $48
+ My sweet hubs surprised me with this Liis Bo a few Valentine’s Days ago [bold move, right?] and I loved it so much I ordered the sample set for travel and to try out the other scents. They’re all super clean and bright and well balanced. But the Bo has now kinda become my ‘signature scent’ after two bottles. Studied and Rose Struck are my other favorites. LOVE. + $178
+ He also gifted me Vyrao’s The Sixth [sheesh, two for two]. Vyrao is a super interesting fragrance brand founded on intentionality and amplifying your energy through the incorporation of specific plants and flowers [the founder is admittedly ALL about the ‘woo woo’]. Each of their scents has been created with the idea that ‘neuroscents’ activate neuropathways to elicit a particular benefit like grounding, awareness or happiness, so each one is designed to awaken a different intention. The Sixth is formulated for mindfulness + intuition. It’s def a stronger scent than I’m used to, so I’m ‘mindful’ about where I wear it, but I really love it. They have a range of sizes from travel to jumbo and a gorgeously-packaged Discovery Set. + from $52
+ Cocofloss turned me into a regular flosser at age 46 with their 21-Day Smile Care Challenge. I love the texture, the refillable dispenser [I’ve refilled mine like 15 times], the impressive way it’s made and the generous spirit of the sisters who started the brand. I love the Delightful Mint, but there are a ton of creative flavors to choose from. I’m also completely devoted to the Cocobrush and Cocoshine Whitening Toothpaste. I don’t ever want another kind of floss. + from $9
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