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We previously shared a few of our favorite skincare recipes from our test kitchen, and while we love exploring homemade face masks and body scrubs, sometimes it is best to rely on the professionals who have crafted and perfected their formulas with careful consideration. This year we're exploring clean beauty brands with the intention of transitioning products in our daily beauty routines to brands that place emphasis on using ingredients and practices that will not harm our bodies or the environment.

You can always count on us to share our beauty secrets with you. Read on for a round up of a few of our favorite clean beauty brands.

Vintner's Daughter

"Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum is my cannot live without beauty product. The countless compliments I receive about how glowy my skin is after using this serum makes the investment well worth it." - Laurie

Rowse

Rowse recently launched a solid shampoo and I love that it eliminates unecessary use of plastic packaging.

Saie Beauty

"I was recently introduced to Saie Beauty and now I don't think I can live without Slip Tint. This tinted moisturizer gives the most beautiful sheer, luminous coverage AND protects my skin from sun damage. I love when my tinted moisturizer includes an SPF, eliminating one additional step in my beauty routine." - Andie

RMS Beauty

"I like to keep my beauty routine as minimal and low maintenance as possible. I love using RMS beauty's Lip2Cheek to add a subtle flush to my cheeks and a hint of color to my lips." - India

Fresh Beauty

"In the winter months, to keep my skin dewy and soft, I love to use a face scrub one to two times a week. Fresh Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator is my favorite because it exfoliates gently and smells absolutely divine." - Kelsey

Ilia Beauty

"I've been on the hunt for a good non-toxic mascara for ages and have tested more formulas than I am willing to admit. IIia Limitless Lash Lengthening Mascara is hands down my favorite." - Michele

Eminence Organic Skin Care

"Eminence Coconut Milk Cleanser is the softest and creamiest cleanser i've ever used. The scent is absolutely intoxicating!" - Anna

Cocokind

"I love supporting local businesses and brands, so when I discovered Cocokind I was thrilled. This San Francisco based brand makes my favorite Daily SPF and carries a great selection of additional clean beauty products. I'm planning to try the Oil to Milk Cleanser next." - Erin

hand made soap

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