r/cleanbeauty

ok so i've been dealing with this weird scalp situation for like months now. flaky, itchy, the whole thing. i tried all the natural stuff because i'm trying to avoid harsh chemicals but nothing was working. coconut oil, apple cider vinegar rinses, aloe vera. all of it just made my hair greasy and my scalp still angry.

i was honestly ready to give up and go back to head & shoulders even though i knew it was full of stuff i didn't want on my scalp.

then my roommate came home with this anti dandruff shampoo with tea tree and left it in the shower. i used it without really thinking about it and the first time i was like oh. that actually feels different. it didn't strip my hair but my scalp felt clean without being tight or irritated.

used it a few more times over the next week and my scalp is actually... calm? no itching. no flakes. the tea tree gives this cooling sensation that's really nice too. idk if it's the tea tree specifically or what but something is working.

the thing that annoys me is that i spent so much money on clean products that didn't do anything and this was cheaper and actually works. like why is the clean beauty industry so expensive for stuff that doesn't even perform. it's frustrating.

i'm not saying this is some miracle or whatever. it's just shampoo. but i'm surprised and wanted to share. maybe this helps someone else who's been struggling with scalp stuff while trying to stay clean.

Seriously just checked the label on a cream that says NATURAL in huge letters on the front. It is full of silicones, fake fragrance and phenoxyethanol. Total joke. Why can they even put a leaf on the package when it is just random chemicals inside?

Anyway my skin barrier is totally fried from trying bad products. Just red, tight and burns from literally everything. Done wasting cash on fake clean stuff. Only looking at actual certified organic brands now so at least someone checks the ingredients before they sell it.

Testing a few random things to fix my face. For basic stuff I just got some cheap oils from nourished life. Wanted actual formulas too so I tried a couple things from an aussie brand called mukti organics since they do small batches. Also got a serum from kora organics.

Switching to certified lines helped a lot. The marigold cream from mukti organics and the kora oil basically saved my face. Skin feels normal for once. Nice to find stuff that does not trigger my redness but has real botanicals like kakadu plum instead of heavy fillers.

Has anyone tried these? Any other real certified organic holy grails out there? Need to add more to my routine now that my skin is finally calming down.

I got into clean beauty because my skin kept getting irritated from products that were supposed to be gentle but still had way too much going on.

Lately I’ve been trying to simplify everything: fewer actives, fewer random scents, and more basic oils/butters that actually make sense for dry skin. I started ordering from Shea Terra Organics because their products feel more ingredient-focused and less filler-heavy than a lot of newer clean beauty brands.

Curious if anyone else has gone back to simpler skincare instead of chasing every new clean beauty launch?

M 34 Im looking for an all in one cleanser/exfoliater with minimal excess chemicals. Not against synthetic ingredients but do prefer as natural as possible. I already have a retinol and a pure hyaluronic moisturizer. Just need the cleanse/exfoliator.

The more affordable and natural the better. Preferably on Amazon so I can put on a subscription.

In my experience, it was a specific period of unexplained skin reactions that nothing was fixing. i'd been using the same products for years and something changed and i couldn't figure out what. I started actually reading labels out of desperation, not interest, and found three ingredients i was using daily in multiple products that were known irritants. (atleast thats what my dermatologist told me)

Advise to remove them. The reactions cleared within two weeks.

Went from complete ingredients indifference to genuine interest in the span of one frustrating month. Was there a specific moment that turned your attention to what was actually in your products?

Hello pretty people,
I’m a big makeup girly and I own a lot of luxury blushes and lipsticks because I want skincare infused in them, but reality is that every brand that’s marketed as clean still has 40+ products and preservatives. So I make my own makeup rn ( just blush, lipstick, lip oil and mascara) and in very limited shades. So I thought if there are other people that are wanting something like that too. I’m in LA and would like a few beta customers. As the ingredients I use are fresh, the makeup only lasts about a month. I’d like to know your guys’ thoughts on it.

Hi, I plan to promote/advertise my skincare marketplace in multiple phases soon. I am seeking brands to partnership/collaborate with. Please DM me your website for me to see your catalog if interested, and I will send you more information

I’ve bought my fair share of beauty products that promised amazing results but ended up collecting dust in a drawer. On the other hand, there have been a few that I genuinely use all the time.

I’m always looking for practical beauty finds that make everyday routines easier, whether it’s skincare, makeup organization, hair tools, or self-care products.

What’s one beauty product you purchased that you’d happily buy again? I’d love to hear your recommendations and why it stood out.

How are we supposed to trust product reviews anymore? I am so sick of “incentivized reviews”. Some of their “most popular products” have thousands of reviews with the vast majority being incentivized! Between PR driven marketing and incentivized reviews, it makes it really challenging for customers to get a clear view of the products. I know firsthand that companies send over pre-loaded reviews to companies like Nordstrom but I was disappointed to see it at Credo.

Does anyone have a rec for a lip balm that is amazing for dry lips? I was using the Alpyn lip mask for awhile, but it seems they have discontinued it. Tia!

Sunscreen suggestions please