Clean Beauty Products, Uncolonized Version

Hi My Loves!

In the last blog, I was thrashing the Beauty and Wellness Industry for all the insecurities and wrongs it has caused women. How its Eurocentric beauty standards are unachievable and a foolproof cash-cow concept because South Asians can never look European, no matter what product they use.

The industry is toxic to young minds that are told they need external intervention to look perfect—and that looking perfect is a necessity.

So we load up our bathrooms with all kinds of products, chasing the latest social media trends, leaving behind a trail of halfway-used products, unnecessary waste, and a broken heart. 💔

But there’s a way out! Here are some natural, toxin-free alternatives that will nurture your body without disrupting your endocrine system. 🌿✨Click on the product for the purchase link.

My Go-To Natural Beauty Alternatives

1. Face Mask - Raw Honey – Nature’s best moisturizer and skin brightener! While it won’t lighten your skin, it will even out your skin tone beautifully. Try to get hands on a locally sourced honey. You can mix honey with some chickpea flour, apply it to your face, and then scrub it off with water for a gentle exfoliation.
   

2. Face Wash – My go-to for years: Aroma Magic Chamomile Face Wash. It’s non-abrasive, doesn’t dry out the skin, and their entire range is excellent!
   

3. Day Moisturizer – Jojoba Oil. Lightweight, easily absorbed, and mimics your natural sebaceous oil for balanced hydration.
   

4. Night Moisturizer – Argan Oil. Perfectly rich for deep hydration and fading acne scars while giving you a glowing complexion by morning!
   

5. Under-Eye Treatment – Sweet Almond Oil. Gently moisturizes and helps lighten dark circles over time. 👁️✨
   

6. Acne Treatment – Himalaya Diaper Rash Cream (or any zinc oxide cream). I apply this when I feel an itchy breakout coming, and by morning, my skin is calm and clear.
   

7. Body Moisturizer – Coconut Oil. Smells heavenly, non-greasy, and an overall lifesaver for dry skin! 🥥 I get my oil processed from a local store 💖
   

8. Lip Care – Ghee-based Lip Balm by Kaumudi. I rarely wear makeup—well-maintained eyebrows, facial hair care, and a good lip balm are my essentials. Since lip balms inevitably get ingested, I make sure mine is safe and nourishing. I have 4 shades from this brand, and I love them! 💄
   

9. Body Cleanser – Soap by Cococness. There are many brands out there, but this one has been my absolute favorite! It’s slightly pricy but I got a good deal recently. 🛁
   

10. Deodorant – Beeswax & Essential Oil. I mix organic beeswax with Aroma Magic’s Rose/Orange Essential Oil, and it keeps me fresh all day. 🍊🌹
    

11. Hand Wash – Koparo’s Natural Handwash - Fragrance-free & effective—straight to the point! 🖐️🫧
    

12. Body Scrub – Coffee & chickpea flour or a natural sun-dried loofah for an invigorating exfoliation.
    

13. Hair Serum – Argan Oil. My curly hair only loves Moroccan Oil brand or Pilgrim Brand, and I stick to them for healthy, frizz-free curls! 💆🏽‍♀️ The former is slightly expensive but the results are worth it.✨
    

14. Shampoo – The least toxic brands I trust: Ashba's Curly Hair Shampoo & Vilvah’s Goat Milk Shampoo. 🧴
    

15. Conditioner – Ashba’s Curly Hair Conditioner. Keeps my hair soft, nourished, and manageable.
    
    

🎖 Special Mention – When my acne flares up (mostly due to sugar or gluten), and I need it gone ASAP, I use La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar - its Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic —so far, I haven’t found a natural alternative that works as well. 😭💔

Switching to natural, toxin-free products is one of the best things you can do for your skin, health, and environment. 🌱💚

I’m sharing these because I genuinely love and use them in my life. If you try them, let me know your thoughts! What natural alternatives do you swear by? Drop a comment! 💬💖

With love,
Zitni ✨