Finding clean and effective skincare and personal care products can feel overwhelming. This guide organizes trusted brands and safer alternatives across skincare, makeup, shaving, and more. Each product is carefully linked so you can explore options directly.
Skin Care
Body Wash and Soaps
Face Wash
- Acure
- Three Ships
- Primally Pure (many options available)
- Toups & Co
Facial Moisturizers
- Clover (makeup not fully clean, but moisturizer is)
- Toups & Co
- US Organic Jojoba Oil
- Three Ships
- Primally Pure
- Osmia
- Credo (variety of cleaner options)
Tallow
Tallow functions as an occlusive barrier without the petroleum-based additives found in some products.
Makeup
- Ilia mascara
- Araza (fully clean at last review)
- Rejuva Minerals (avoid lip gloss with titanium dioxide)
- Toups & Co eyeshadow (non-nano titanium dioxide)
Makeup Brushes
Opt for brushes with natural animal hair bristles. Some are available on Etsy from goat hair makers such as Soul Show.
Hand Care
Hand Lotion
- Babo lotion and healing ointment
- Earth Mama
Both are also available at Whole Foods.
Hand Sanitizer
Primally Pure offers a blend of antimicrobial essential oils.
Specialty Skin Products
Sensitive Skin Moisturizer
Topical Probiotics for the Face
Antimicrobial Topicals
- Silverfern nanogel
- Magic Molecule Hypochlorous Acid
- Defense Soap (peppermint or eucalyptus)
- Dermazen
- Essential oils: Revive, Young Living
Use a carrier oil such as jojoba for sensitive skin. Avoid coconut oil if yeast growth is a concern.
Shaving
Avoid razors with lubricating strips containing PEG or BHT. Consider these alternatives:
- Leaf Shave
- Kitsch double-edged razor
- Eco Roots Razor
- Henson Shaving (aluminum handle)
- Zero Waste Store brand safety razor
Other Essentials
Cotton Swabs
Choose organic cotton swabs to avoid glyphosate contamination.
Deodorant
Nail Care
Non-toxic nail polish options are limited. For a natural glossy look, try a Tweezerman glass file.
Sunscreen
For the Face
For the Body
For Kids
Ingredients to Avoid
- Avobenzone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate
- Added insect repellants, disodium EDTA, parabens, phthalates
- Propylene glycol, BHT, PEG, PPG
- Petroleum-derived propellants and fragrance/parfum
- Titanium dioxide (in aerosol or powdered form)
Better Ingredients
- Zinc oxide
- Broad spectrum
- Cream or stick formulations
- Water resistant
- SPF 15–45
Insect Repellent
Essential oils that naturally repel pests:
- Lemongrass and citronella for mosquitos
- Citronella and thyme for ticks
- Clove and cinnamon for mosquitos and ticks
- Cedarwood for spiders
- Revive and Young Living essential oils
Lip Balm
This curated guide makes it easier to explore clean skincare and personal care alternatives. Use it as a reference to simplify your journey toward safer, effective everyday products.