I found a few things that don't play well with my system. Mineral oil and petrolatum are two biggies. I don't ever use products with these in them. Also artificial fragrances and dyes are sometimes a problem. The only way to know if an individual fragrance or dye will play nice with me is to try it, so I don't always try a new product because of possible problems.
I've found the more natural a product is, the better my skin responds. So I've been trying to convert my bathroom supplies and cleaning supplies to a more natural state.
One thing that makes my skin calm and happy is a good quality cold process soap. But even these can have the dreaded artificial colors and dyes. Beautiful, but usually not for me. The one in my bathroom right now is a peppermint version that I'm loving in the summer heat. This particular bar is from Barclay Soap Company. Her soap is available at this link.
www.etsy.com/shop/BarclaySoapCo?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Her shampoo bar is also very good. Like any shampoo bar, you need a vinegar rinse after to smooth the hair back down. But I find it cleans well without overstripping my hair. My curly hair craves moisture so a drying bar wouldn't work for me. After towel drying, I use a leave-in oil conditioner. Someone with finer textured hair would probably need something lighter. My hair is getting healthier as my new routine continues. I'm finding less hair in my brush and the shower drain.
Even if you don't have sensitive skin, give some of the more natural products a try. Your skin will probably thank you.
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