phthalate-free

Healthy beauty blog posts about natural or healthier skincare products that are pthalate-free. Avoiding these types of endocrine disruptors are very important to me.

Best Melasma Treatments & Skincare

Drunk Elephant Protini™ Polypeptide Cream vs LaLa Retro™ Whipped Cream Review

February 9, 2018

Review, pictures and comparison of Drunk Elephant clean skin care Protini Polypeptide Cream vs LaLa Retro Whipped Cream. I'm always interested in how creams can help with my melasma and hyperpigmentation.

UPDATE Jan 2020: Read more about the Old LaLa vs the New LaLa and the new moisturizer I love better than both LaLa Retro or Protini 🙂 I’m a huge…

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Review and pictures of Cocovit besan and turmeric polishing grains exfoliator and Skin Owl brightening turmeric beauty bar

Review and pictures of Cocovit besan and turmeric polishing grains exfoliator and Skin Owl brightening turmeric beauty bar

Turmeric Skin Care for Dark Spots, Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

Reflecting back on my pregnancy skin care routine, I wanted to share some more products I used frequently…

by Maggie

Pictures, reviews and swatches of Butter London paraben free makeup including velvety eyeshadows, talc-free blushes, healthy nailpolishes and Lippy lipsticks.

Pictures, reviews and swatches of Butter London paraben free makeup including velvety eyeshadows, talc-free blushes, healthy nailpolishes and Lippy lipsticks.

Butter London Eyeshadow, Blush, Nail Polish and Paraben-Free Makeup Review

This was my first Christmas without requesting makeup as a Christmas gift :). In the past I’ve always…

by Maggie

Pictures and reviews of Acure organics. Acure has new packaging now for popular items like their facial scrub and argan oil based products. Many of the products I love are a part of their Brilliantly Brightening line.

Pictures and reviews of Acure organics. Acure has new packaging now for popular items like their facial scrub and argan oil based products. Many of the products I love are a part of their Brilliantly Brightening line.

Acure Organics Skin Care: New Packaging, Hits and Misses

Baby is here but I’m still in major nesting mode, and much to my husband and my surprise,…

by Maggie

Reviews and pictures of Savvvy Minerals by Young Living talc-free paraben free mineral makeup blushes and eyeshadow in Passionate, Smashing and Diffused. The colors are beautiful and consistency is similar to BareMinerals.

Reviews and pictures of Savvvy Minerals by Young Living talc-free paraben free mineral makeup blushes and eyeshadow in Passionate, Smashing and Diffused. The colors are beautiful and consistency is similar to BareMinerals.

That Pregnancy Glow Part 2: Young Living’s Savvy Minerals Blush, Bronzer and Eyeshadow Review

A few months ago I was “in need” (OK that’s really a relative phrase when you are obsessed…

by Maggie

Pictures and reviews of Ayuna the Essence organic creamy grommage face peel helps to round out my exfoliating peel collection, including Peter Thomas Roth FirmX and Boscia exfoliating peel gel

Pictures and reviews of Ayuna the Essence organic creamy grommage face peel helps to round out my exfoliating peel collection, including Peter Thomas Roth FirmX and Boscia exfoliating peel gel

Beauty Heroes Ayuna Essence and Exfoliating Peels for Dark Spots, Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

When you really want to “feel” the dead skin roll away, peeling exfoliants like those below are the…

by Maggie

Shop local in San Diego. My review and pictures of my shopping trip to En Concordia home decor, natural beauty and gifts in Point Loma San Diego. They sell Herbivore Botanicals.

Shop local in San Diego. My review and pictures of my shopping trip to En Concordia home decor, natural beauty and gifts in Point Loma San Diego. They sell Herbivore Botanicals.

#ShopLocal San Diego: En Concordia Home, Gifts and Beauty Review

Going through my files, I realized I have a long overdue post about a San Diego gift shop…

by Maggie

Picture and reviews of Beauty Nouveau Facial Starter set and Face Polish, and all natural skin care line in San Diego founded by makeup artist Lacey Haegen

Picture and reviews of Beauty Nouveau Facial Starter set and Face Polish, and all natural skin care line in San Diego founded by makeup artist Lacey Haegen

Beaute Nouveau Facial Skin Care Review & ApotheBeauty Opens in San Diego

Who is excited for another new San Diego skin care boutique? ME! Makeup artist Lacey Haegen and founder…

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Pictures and reviews of organic Cacao Antioxidant Face Masks from Mahalo, Josh Rosebrook and Birchrose Co. I think all of these can help with my dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation on my face and upper lip.

Pictures and reviews of organic Cacao Antioxidant Face Masks from Mahalo, Josh Rosebrook and Birchrose Co. I think all of these can help with my dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation on my face and upper lip.

Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask Reviews: Josh Rosebrook, Mahalo and Birchrose Co for Dark Spots, Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

So many face masks, so little time! This year I’ve amassed 3 superb cacao based antioxidant face masks.…

by Maggie

Picture of Boscia skin care - paraben and preservative free, but I find the black charcoal line to be a bit too harsh now and scented for my sensitive skin. The Luminizing Black Mask and revitalizing black hydration gel are my favorites.

Picture of Boscia skin care - paraben and preservative free, but I find the black charcoal line to be a bit too harsh now and scented for my sensitive skin. The Luminizing Black Mask and revitalizing black hydration gel are my favorites.

Just in Time for Boscia’s Charcoal Jelly Ball Cleanser, I Think I’m Over this Brand

Boscia used to be my go-to face cleanser. Whenever anyone needed a recommendation, I always suggested Boscia’s detoxifying…

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Picture, swatches and reviews of Kjaer Weis organic lipstick in Believe and Kjaer Weis organic lip tints. Most days I use my Kjaer Weis lip brush to apply a mix of both Sensuous Plum and Bliss Full lip tints.

Picture, swatches and reviews of Kjaer Weis organic lipstick in Believe and Kjaer Weis organic lip tints. Most days I use my Kjaer Weis lip brush to apply a mix of both Sensuous Plum and Bliss Full lip tints.

Fun with Kjaer Weis Organic Lipstick and Lip Tints: Review

Yep, more lipstick! Nothing makes me feel more confident in hiding my melasma mustache than a good organic…

by Maggie

Reviews and pictures of the best natural toothpaste and sustainable toothbrush reviews: My favorites on David's premium natural toothpaste, Himalaya neem toothpaste and preserve toothbrushes.

Reviews and pictures of the best natural toothpaste and sustainable toothbrush reviews: My favorites on David's premium natural toothpaste, Himalaya neem toothpaste and preserve toothbrushes.

Mindful Dental Care: The Best Natural Toothpaste and Sustainable Toothbrush Reviews

I’ve been trying to “detoxify” (eek I hate that word but I think it’s best way to describe…

by Maggie