{"id":705,"date":"2019-10-30T12:59:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T12:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brookeschul.com\/?p=705"},"modified":"2020-07-09T16:54:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T16:54:08","slug":"nontoxic-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/2019\/10\/30\/nontoxic-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"CLEAN + NONTOXIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since becoming pregnant and having Jack, I have really wanted to make sure the skincare products I am using are non toxic + cruelty free. Most of the products I was using before pregnancy were considered &#8220;safe&#8221; with the exception of my facewash and toner; a few of the ingredients listed were not clinically proven to be &#8220;pregnancy safe.&#8221; I decided to try a few safer skincare products and while there are so many out there to choose from, I wanted to find something affordable and easily accessible at multiple stores. I have heard wonderful things about Indie Lee and thought I would try the travel kit first just in case I didn&#8217;t love it.<\/p>\n<p>I used the travel sized products for about a month and loved them so much, I decided to stock up on the larger sizes! These products go on so smoothly, they have a nice fragrance, I love the glass bottles and you can find Indie Lee products all over &#8211; Sephora, Credo and Follain, to name a few. I have also been using Amar Botanica products which are 100% cruelty free + pregnancy safe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-809 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-587x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-587x1024.jpg 587w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1-768x1341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>** If you prefer more of an oil based product, I loved the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+VPk6jpc_f2rGoVzo6YUwDA\">Follain belly oil<\/a>\u00a0during pregnancy. If you want more of a lotion, the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+pitF7td-_8txPjGoemO1MQ\">Amar Botanica Anti-stretch mark cream<\/a> is great! As far as the belly oil, I love the lavender scent, and both products go on so smoothly and do not soak through your clothing like a few other lotions\/serums I have tried!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-713 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/image-1140x2027.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>My everyday skincare routine:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Morning<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. Indie Lee Brightening cleanser<\/p>\n<p>2. Amar Botanica daytime treatment- helps to even out skin complexion, reduce wrinkles and blemishes + prevents hormonal breakouts<\/p>\n<p>3. Summer Fridays Moisturizing mask mixed with a few drops of the Indie Lee face Serum<\/p>\n<p>4. Apply an SPF + Makeup<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Night<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.Indie Lee Brightening cleanser<\/p>\n<p>2. Indie Lee CoQ-10 toner<\/p>\n<p>3. Amar Botanica nighttime treatment<\/p>\n<p>4. Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask mixed with a few drops of the Indie Lee face serum<\/p>\n<p>5. Lip mask- I rotate between the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4ad9gdDBZCqjFfTj5zyuPw\">Laneige<\/a> and Summer Fridays balm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As far as any other face masks, I use this face mask 1-2 times per week:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Vr_FAsdOCSZ9hmaI14i90Q\">Ole Henriksen Glow Facial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/C9F8DE2B-85CC-492D-86B6-0D7B8FFAA52B-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/C9F8DE2B-85CC-492D-86B6-0D7B8FFAA52B-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/C9F8DE2B-85CC-492D-86B6-0D7B8FFAA52B-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/C9F8DE2B-85CC-492D-86B6-0D7B8FFAA52B-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/C9F8DE2B-85CC-492D-86B6-0D7B8FFAA52B.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As far as tanning lotion and keeping my skin a natural + even tan color, I have been using the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+QzbGq_Ylctph0qIyBdGq3A\">Tan Luxe Tanning Lotion<\/a>. It goes on so smoothly, just as a lotion would and is very gradual, meaning it will slowly build up your tan over time. I also love that you do not need a tanning mitt or glove, and it has such a nice fragrance. I use the lotion 2-3 times per week, depending on my color at the time and I always make sure to exfoliate in the shower beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>I use this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffcitysoap.com\/collections\/body-scrub\/products\/foot-and-body-scrub\">Buff City Soap Body Scrub<\/a> in the Magnolia scent &#8211; it smells amazing and goes on gently. Their shower oil is also a favorite of mine &#8211; you can use BROOKESCHULBCS10 for a discount off their products!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-811 size-large alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1290-839x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"839\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1290-839x1024.jpg 839w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1290-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1290-768x937.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1290.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All of my skincare products can be found below &#8211; just click each picture to be directed to the site!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"boutique-widget\" data-widget-id=\"963827\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Most of the products I was using before pregnancy were considered &#8220;safe&#8221; with the exception of my facewash and toner; a few of the ingredients listed were not clinically proven to be &#8220;pregnancy safe.&#8221; I decided to try a few safer skincare products and while there are so many out there to choose from, I wanted to find something affordable and easily accessible at multiple stores. I have heard wonderful things about Indie Lee and thought I would try the travel kit first just in case I didn&#8217;t love it. I used the travel sized products for about a month and loved them so much, I decided to stock up on the larger sizes! These products go on so smoothly, they have a nice fragrance, I love the glass bottles and you can find Indie Lee products all over &#8211; Sephora, Credo and Follain, to name a few. I have also been using Amar Botanica products which are 100% cruelty free + pregnancy safe. ** If you prefer more of an oil based product, I loved the Follain belly oil\u00a0during pregnancy. If you want more of a lotion, the Amar Botanica Anti-stretch mark cream is great! As far as the belly oil, I love the lavender scent, and both products go on so smoothly and do not soak through your clothing like a few other lotions\/serums I have tried! &nbsp; &nbsp; My everyday skincare routine: Morning: 1. Indie Lee Brightening cleanser 2. Amar Botanica daytime treatment- helps to even out skin complexion, reduce wrinkles and blemishes + prevents hormonal breakouts 3. Summer Fridays Moisturizing mask mixed with a few drops of the Indie Lee face Serum 4. Apply an SPF + Makeup &nbsp; Night: 1.Indie Lee Brightening cleanser 2. Indie Lee CoQ-10 toner 3. Amar Botanica nighttime treatment 4. Summer Fridays Jet Lag mask mixed with a few drops of the Indie Lee face serum 5. Lip mask- I rotate between the Laneige and Summer Fridays balm. &nbsp; As far as any other face masks, I use this face mask 1-2 times per week:\u00a0Ole Henriksen Glow Facial &nbsp; As far as tanning lotion and keeping my skin a natural + even tan color, I have been using the Tan Luxe Tanning Lotion. It goes on so smoothly, just as a lotion would and is very gradual, meaning it will slowly build up your tan over time. I also love that you do not need a tanning mitt or glove, and it has such a nice fragrance. I use the lotion 2-3 times per week, depending on my color at the time and I always make sure to exfoliate in the shower beforehand. I use this\u00a0Buff City Soap Body Scrub in the Magnolia scent &#8211; it smells amazing and goes on gently. Their shower oil is also a favorite of mine &#8211; you can use BROOKESCHULBCS10 for a discount off their products! &nbsp; &nbsp; All of my skincare products can be found below &#8211; just click each picture to be directed to the site! &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,84],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-wellness","category-pregnancy"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=705"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":712,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/705\/revisions\/712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brookeschul.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}