We’re all in search of the *perfect* 5 minute skincare routine, am I right? I’ve been on the hunt for no-toxic skincare products that ACTUALLY work for years.
Do you want to know the secrets?
In my quest for the perfect non-toxic skincare products I’ve learned a few things.
The first is that healthy glowing skin has WAY more to do with what we put into our body – the food we eat, how much sleep we get, proper hydration – than it does the products we put on our skin.
That’s not to say that what we put on our skin doesn’t matter, but if you want healthy, glowy skin – focus on the foundations!
The second is that less is more when it comes to skincare products! We think that a 10329541 step skincare protocol will be the secret to flawless, glowing skin but the reality is that a few high quality, non-toxic skincare products will do the trick!
That being said, here are my tried & true non-toxic skincare products that I couldn’t live without!
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MY SKIN STORY
You know those girls who have perfectly flawless skin no matter what they eat, how much they touch their face or how many times they fall asleep with their makeup on? Yea, that’s not me. I swear my skin breaks out if I just think about skipping my nighttime skincare routine one time.
I’ve always had to work really hard to have clear skin, and there have been many times in my life when I just wanted to completely hide my face ? I’ve worked really hard to have the skin I have, and I don’t take it for granted!
That being said, I don’t believe that skincare is one-size-fits-all. We all have unique problems, and we all need a different 5 minute skincare routine!
But I hope you can still take something away from this post to apply to your own skincare routine.
DOTERRA SKINCARE
Full disclaimer, you’ll see me talk about several Doterra products in this post. That’s not because I’m trying to sell you anything but because these are the products that truly WORK for me!
If you have questions, I wrote an entire post alllll about doterra oils that you can check out! Or if you need your own oil lady, I’ve got you covered.
I chose Doterra for a few reasons:
- They are sourced in the country they grow indigenously. Instead of forcing lavender to grow in a greenhouse in the USA, Doterra sources it from France where it has grown and thrived for centuries!
- Doterra pays beyond Fair Trade. Not only does Doterra pay all of their farmers fair & on time wages (which is rare in the EO industry), but they partner with the communities to set up schools, water pumps, and medical centres. Every little bottle of oil you purchase is having a profound impact on someone else’s life! ??
- The quality, transparency + testing can’t be beat. Doterra oils are tested in their own labs, and also by a 3rd party. The best part? ANYONE can see the lab results for any bottle of oil. Enter the batch number found on the bottom of any Doterra oil into Source To You to find the lab results for THAT EXACT bottle of oil. Cool, right?
I get it. A lot of these products are EXPENSIVE. But I can promise you they are worth it. Plus they last foreverrrr. Like 6-9 months, if not more!
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE
Honestly, my 5 minute skincare routine looks a little bit different everyday based on how much time I have, how I’m feeling and what my skin is needing that specific day. But here are the basics:
Morning Routine: Wash with water, light moisturizer, anti-aging roller blend. Literally 2 minutes. If I’m feeling extra fancy (or if my skin is extra puffy) I might add an extra 2 minutes for my jade roller.
Nighttime Routine: Oil Cleansing, serum, heavier moisturizer, blemish treatment (If needed!). Maybe 5 minutes!
STEP ONE – CLEANSE
Washing your face is important. If you’re reading this and you still fall asleep without removing your makeup on a regular basis – STOP.
I don’t care how many drinks you had, or how tired you are. Take 30 seconds to take your makeup off! Your skin will thank you!
I swear by oil cleansing. Which is when you use an oil (think coconut oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, almond oil) to wash your face.
I know, you’re thinking “My face is way too oily to add MORE oil”. But trust me, this won’t make your skin more oily. The opposite is actually true – washing your face with a harsh cleanser will actually strip your face of oil causing it to think it’s dry and produce EVEN MORE oil.
My personal preference is to put 2-3 pumps of organic Jojoba Oil in the palm of my hands, rub it all over my face for 30-60 seconds and then cover my entire face with a warm washcloth. I’ll hold the washcloth in place for a few seconds, and then gently rub any remaining makeup off! Rinse the washcloth and wipe your face a few more times. This always takes off 100% of my makeup with no issue!
Please, please, PLEASE ditch those one-time use face wipes and paper towels. There’s truly no reason to use disposable products to wash your face. Just invest in a handful of organic cotton washcloths and use a new one every day! Congratulations, you’ve just saved a lot of money AND the Earth thanks you! ?
HOW TO CHOOSE A CLEANSING OIL
I already told you that my preference is Jojoba Oil. Jojoba oil has the closest chemical makeup to the sebum (oils) created by our body. It’s also full of vitamins and antioxidants and helps lock moisture in without clogging your pores!
Lots of people rave about coconut oil for skin, but you’ll have to try it for yourself to see if it’s a good fit. Coconut oil can be comedogenic (aka pore clogging) so it’s generally not a good fit for those of us with acne prone skin! But if your main concern is dry or dull skin, coconut oil might be a winner!
STEP TWO – MOISTURE
I live in the arctic TUNDRA so my skin tends to need a little bit of extra TLC, especially throughout the winter (AKA the entire year).
I alternate between two non-toxic moisturizers by Doterra. This one in the summer and this one in the winter!
STEP THREE – BEAUTIFY
I’ve never been one to experience one product transforming my skin, until I started using this DIY serum! Nothing has ever made my skin glow like this!
I’m not going to lie, the Essential Oils for this serum are pricey – but will last your foreverrrrr.
If you are brand new to EO’s and want to purchase just one oil to step up your skin game, I HIGHLY recommend YarrowPom (exclusive to Doterra). It will make your skin glow!
Glow Serum
In a 30mL dropper bottle:
- Fill halfway with Rosehip Oil
- 30 drops of YarrowPom
- 20 drops Blue Tansy
- 20 drops Frankincense
- 10 drops Copaiba
- 10 drops Neroli
- Top up with Rosewater
STEP FOUR – ANTI-AGING
Did you know that most experts suggest you begin anti-aging protocols at age 23?!
I don’t have an extensive anti-aging protocol, but I have integrated a few simple steps. Not to mention, I like to think that my entire 5 minute skincare routine will promote healthy aging!
Immortelle Serum: Doterra has an anti-aging blend that contains Frankincense, Hawaiian Sandalwood, Lavender, Myrrh, Helichrysum Flower, and Rose Essential Oils. I’ve finally committed to using this daily, especially around my eyes!
Rose Essential Oil: Rose works wonders for skin health! Typically I’ll alternate between using Rose or Immortelle.
EXTRAS
Dry Brush
I don’t regularly exfoliate my skin (I know I probably should!), but I will use a dry brush on my face once a week to gently exfoliate. I love not needing another product, and the fact that it doesn’t contain micro plastics like many exfoliators!
Jade Roller
I’ve gotten in the habit of jade rolling most evenings and it feels SO good.
Jade rolling after applying a serum can help push the serum deeper into your skin, instead of just sitting on the surface. It can also assist in Lymphatic drainage and if you struggle with swelling or puffing try putting it in the fridge before using it!
There you have it friends, my 5 minute skincare routine!
