It’s September and school is in full swing. Summer may be coming to an end but no need to fear, we put together this product guide to help you survive and conquer the busy school year.
1. Face Wash (Erin’s Faces Clarifying Charcoal Cleanser, Rated: 2)
Back to school means back to the early morning routine. A good face wash in the morning is (almost) as good as a cup of coffee.We recommend clean rated Erin’s Faces Clarifying Charcoal Cleanser to wake yourself in the morning. Now you’re ready to take on the day with a fresh, clean face! PS: Born Skincare also makes a great Pure Foaming Cleanser that we think you will love.
2. Moisturizer (Doctor Rogers RESTORE Healing Balm Rated: 0)
Summer is unfortunately coming to an end… and this calls for a trustworthy moisturizer. Effective moisturizers made with all natural ingredients are hard to come by, and that is exactly why we put Doctor Rogers RESTORE Healing Balm on our list. The Doctor Rogers RESTORE Healing Balm is so versatile, you could use it for just about anything. For your extra dry skin, try Dermaplus Moisturizer for an instant fix. Dermaplus will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated.
3. Mineral Foundation (Rejuva Minerals Mineral Foundation, Rated 0)
Grab an extra few minutes of beauty sleep in the morning with Mineral Foundation by Rejuva Minerals. Mineral foundation is easy to apply, and takes less time than your liquid alternative. Just grab your brush of choice and do your thing! This rated 0 Minerals Mineral Foundation offers easily buildable coverage without the harsh, synthetic chemicals. Top it off with Living Nature’s Summer Bronze Pressed Powder for an endless summer glow!
4. Tinted Lip Balm (RMS Lip2cheek, Rated 0-3)
Multi-functional products mean we save on time and money. The RMS Lip2cheek is available in a wide range of shades, and easily makes it to our clean rated 0-3 products list. This 2-in-1 can be used to add moisture and color to your lips and cheeks. Throw it in your school bag for easy re-application throughout the day. Another recommendation for a clean tinted lip balm is the Rocky Mountain Soap Company Lip Quench.
5. Deodorant (Primal Life Organics Stick Up 100% Natural Deodorant, Rated 0)
Don’t sweat it, give your pits some love with the Primal Life Organics Stick Up 100% Natural Deodorant in Lavender scent. We recommend this rated 0 deodorant stick to keep you smelling sweet all day in class. This natural deodorant is a must on our back to school guide. Our list goes on for natural deodorants we love. A few others to try include: Schmidt’s Rated 0 Cedarwood Juniper Deodorant and Bare Bones Body Deodorant.
6. Dry Shampoo (Acure Organics Dry Shampoo, Rated: 1)
Didn’t have time to wash your hair this morning? No worries because Acure Organics has your back! Rated 1 on our Dirty Meter, Acure Organics Dry Shampoo is our go-to safe greasy hair solution. Simply sprinkle in your roots, massage into your scalp and comb out. Fresh hair in minutes! Pro-tip: sprinkle dry shampoo in your hair the night before, and the dry shampoo will have more time to work it’s magic. And for brunettes, we got you covered with Rise and Shine All Natural Dry Shampoo Tinted for Brunettes. This dry shampoo is tinted so you don’t need to worry about white residue. Best part: it will leave your scalp smelling sweet, like chocolate.
7. Lotion Bar (Kosmatology Mini Goody Goody Grapefruit Lotion Bar, Rated 0)
Lotion in a bar form makes moisturizing faster, and it’s so much more fun. We love Kosmatology Mini Goody Goody Grapefruit Lotion Bar for the convenience and all natural ingredients. A quick and portable moisturizer is a back-to-school must— and you don’t need to worry about spills with this one!
8. Breath Freshener (Moondani Natural Breath Mist)
Don’t rely on your classmates for gum anymore, try Moondani Natural Breath Mist instead. Not only does it remove bad breath, but it also tastes great! This spray is small enough to toss in your bag for fresh breath on-the-go. It’s also vegan and all natural!