The Low-Tox Difference You Can Feel

Quite often when people start out on their low-tox journey they find themselves asking questions like, 'Why doesn't this low-tox cleanser foam up like my old cleanser?' or 'Won't this face serum be too oily for skin and make my face more oily?'....

These questions and responses are common and it is true, when you switch to low-tox products you will realise they’re not quite like store bought products that you’ve used before. But don't worry, that is a good thing and it only takes a short while before you realise just how much better the low-tox products are, even if they are different.

Now, let's look at why they are different. The simple answer is ingredients (obviously). NONE of our Earth Infused products contain nasty, toxic ingredients, therefore, they won’t act like products you’ve used before. Our cleansers don’t have SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) in them, so they won’t foam up and get all sudsy like your old cleanser. SLS is known to strip the skin of it’s natural oils, which can cause irritations, allergic reactions and dry skin. If you’re suffering from a skin condition such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis (and more), have a look at the products you’re using and check if they contain SLS and switch away as fast as you can. Rather than stripping the skin, our products will gently cleanse and nourish the skin.

Our face serums contain only high grade essential oils and carrier oils, so they can take some time to get used to. Your skin might feel a bit heavier, but again, there are no nasty ingredients in our range - just natural products that are design to nourish and heal. Other serums or moisturisers can contain parabens (hormone disrupters), phthalates (carcinogens, and neural disrupters), formaldehyde (airway irritant) and fragrance/parfum (irritant, neurotoxin and carcinogens) and SO much more! So so many hidden nasties in these products, and we’re putting them on our face EVERYDAY! While our products may initially feel oily on the skin, it is because you are used to products that instantly soak away, you will come to realise that this is actually beneficial. Firstly, you only need a tiny amount which makes the product last longer and more cost effective, they can also help you with your oil production, as your body won’t need to produce excess oil which can help with problems like acne.

Our body butters might not “soak” into your skin as quickly as other butters or body moisturisers because those other products contain alcohol, water and sulphates, which cause more dryness and irritation, along with a bunch of other toxins that soak into your skin and can cause all sorts of issues. Our body butters might take a little longer to soak in, but rest assured they are hydrating, nourishing, cleansing and healing your skin without the nasties.

So while it might feel daunting or different switching up your skincare routine, it is so completely worth it to know that you’re not harming your body and give it time, you will get used to the different feel!