Organic Beauty View

What’s the first product you apply to a freshly-cleansed face? Of course, the answer is different for everyone, depending on the day and the time. But I’m currently fixated on finding the most amazing natural products (no way that there’s just one answer to this question) to apply right after I cleanse. And I’d love to hear your picks! I just can’t get enough of the feeling of a clean, pampered and prepped face, especially during warmer months when cell turnover is high and skin just glows, makeup free. One current favorite that’s going to stick around in my repertoire for a very long time is Kimberly Sayer Organic Ultra Light Facial Moisturizer with SPF 25. For anyone who might still be a bit averse to applying an SPF to a sensitive face, this gentle, light-as-air lotion is quick to convert. Your skin absorbs this formula like a thirsty plant soaks up water, with no trace of grease or heaviness (two of my pet peeves). Suki Facial Lift Ultimate Firming Crème is a serious natural splurge, but it scores incredibly high for its feel, smell andscience. While I may not be in the ‘facial lift’ demographic yet, I see nothing wrong with getting on board with the resveratrol in this product right away. For those of you not familiar, resveratrol is an antioxidant (also found in red wine and the skin of dark grapes) that fights cell damage and slows aging- a true beauty fountain of youth! I’ve also become quite addicted to applying facial oil- just 3-4 drops to a clean, dry face. My pick is Pangea Organics Balancing Oil, for its polyphenol-rich pomegranate oil base and mega-dose of antioxidants. It’s a little heavier than the Kimberly Sayer and Suki lotions, but feels deeply nourishing and leaves my skin looking healthy and supple. What’s your favorite product to apply after cleansing?  Writer :: Jolene Hart