How to Transition Your Skincare Routine this Fall with Clean & Sustainable Beauty
By Malia Noll & Jaclyn Tracy
We’re big proponents of changing out our beauty and skincare routines with the seasons, just like we swap out our wardrobe staples. As shorts and spaghetti straps are tucked away in closets for the colder months, lighter moisturizers and oils are replaced with richer, creamier products to help our skin barrier retain moisture in the cooler air. In addition to finding effective, luxurious products we’ll love, each one must meet our standards for clean, sustainable beauty, too! So if your skin is looking a little dull or if you’re searching for seasonal products to take your self care to the next level, keep reading for a few cleaners, exfoliators and hydrators to keep that glow intact.
Keep reading for a list of SISTAIN-approved cleansers, exfoliators and hydrators that promise to revitalize and pamper dry or dull skin!
Cleanse
FOR THE FACE
Josh Rosebrook Complete Moisture Cleanse — How do you know when a skincare brand is the real deal? When it’s pH balanced and formulated with herbal actives, rich plant oils, and ethically sourced honey that have the power to transform from a silky gel into a luxurious lather. This cleaner is in a league of its own! But don’t just take our word for it...
Sustainable Practices:
Made in the USA
Ingredients are natural and organic, always cruelty-free, biodegradable, fair trade, and consciously grown, harvested, and produced.
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FOR THE BODY
Honey Almond Cleansing Bar — Gentle, hydrating soap bar for the body. Made with natural earth ingredients such as, olive oil, organic sustainable palm oil, coconut oil, shea butter water, lemon essential and turmeric powder.
Sustainable Practices:
Soap bar eliminates need for plastic bottled soap
Comes in recyclable packaging
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Exfoliate
FOR THE FACE
Sarisha Moon Dust Exfoliating Mask — Made with nourishing clays, adaptogenic herbs, mushrooms and naturally exfoliating fruit enzymes, these star ingredients work together to combat dull and dry skin, clogged pores and uneven skin tone. The antioxidant-rich plant extracts work together to heal breakouts and fade scars and marks over time with continuous use.
Sustainable Practices:
Natural, plant-based ingredients
Made in small batches
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FOR THE BODY
Agave Exfoliating Cloth — Slough off dead skin with this gentle cloth for your bathing routine. Physical exfoliation awakens your lymphatic system too, which means you’ll be activating the body’s internal organs to flush toxins out for good. With regular use, you can expect smoother, brighter skin, plus benefits to your mood as well!
Sustainable Practices:
Plastic free and made from 100% agave fiber
The agave exfoliating cloth is part of a stewardship program that helps to provide in-school lunches to impoverished children in Mexico
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Agave Exfoliating Cloth, $18.50
Hydrate
FOR THE FACE
Josh Rosebrook Advanced Hydration Mask — Skincare aficionados and beginners alike will love this hydrating moisturizing-hydration treatment to elevate skin appearance and vitality. Polysaccharide-rich Indian Senna Seed extract mimics hyaluronic acid and assists the skin's ability to hold onto water delivering plump, soft, hydrated skin, which keeps skin protected as temperatures begin to dip.
Sustainable Practices:
Made in the USA
Ingredients are natural and organic, always cruelty-free, biodegradable, fair trade, and consciously grown, harvested, and produced
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FOR THE BODY
Well Kept Shave Oil— Almond-based shave oil paired with the reusable razor provides a smooth shave and hydrates your skin simultaneously. Added argan oil, vitamin e and rosemary essential oil reduce skin irritation and help with moisture retention.
Sustainable Practices:
Recyclable glass jar
Made with natural ingredients
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Malia Noll is a former public accountant turned self-employed copywriter who works with small businesses to build genuine connections to customers through strategic writing. Malia is based in Columbus, Ohio and specializes in promotional writing, email marketing and editing.
