Luonnollista

For about a year I've been taking small steps towards using natural cosmetics. My approach is pretty flexible. I do still also use ordinary products and I couldn't even afford to go all natural. The idea is minimalism: I don't use too much of anything and only buy what I feel I really need. My search started because I was unable to find an ordinary hair gel that wasn't too strongly scented, but of course there are also many other reasons for choosing natural cosmetics.

It takes a while to find favorite natural products, and it's easy to lose some money while experimenting. This time my order included one product I had already approved earlier, some that had been recommended on a certain blog I follow, and some that were completely unfamiliar.

In case you're interested in this sort of thing, let me share my top three products with you.

Benecos natural mascara, super long lashes
I'm extremely picky about mascara. This one has a really light consistency and spreads on evenly. One layer looks very natural, just add layers for more volume. Smudges easily in rain, and if you're chopping onions, it's gone. But on the other hand it also washes off easily. Very affordable compared to ordinary mascara!

Madara herbal deodorant
Still a new thing for me, but feels promising, at least in Nordic wintertime.

Organic coconut virgin oil
This is actually sold next to coconut milk in our grocery store! I first bought it for a granola recipe, which was also a success, but then read it's very good for your skin, too. So I transferred a bit to a small used jar and have been using it as night cream. Just love going to sleep smelling like pure coconut!

(If you live in Finland and are interested in ordering, try this place. Good service and fast delivery, and also free delivery for orders over 50 euros. Just get everything you need at once!)