Society places a lot of pressure on us as women around how we should look, feel and present ourselves. I decided a long time ago that I wanted to use clean beauty products to nourish my skin and body. Today I wanted to share my top 5 clean beauty routines that I truly can’t live without.

These quick and easy routines and skincare products don’t cost a ton of money but they’re getting me really great results. Ready to get an inside look at my beauty holy grail so you can feel great about yourself without all the chemicals and toxins?

Listen Below For The Entire Episode On The Systemize Your Life Podcast

The Importance Of Having A Beauty Routine

This is something that is honestly really important to me. I definitely am a girl who cares about how she presents herself. One of the number one reasons why I started this podcast is because for a season of my life, when I was really swamped with a lot of really hard things, one of the comments that I was getting a lot was, “How are you always so put together?”.

It’s not that I’m truly so put together. I just always cared to put time and energy into things that make me feel good about myself. For a lot of women, being able to take care of themselves is important. When we become moms, it’s often the last thing that we do. That’s hard. It can feel heavy and sad to put yourself last. 

A Beauty Routine Makes You Feel Good

At the same time, I know that whenever we take care of ourselves it changes our mental state. I can’t give you the exact science behind it but I know it helps. 

I also know what happens in my own life when I get up and take the time to get dressed and do my makeup routine or my skincare routine at night. Now, I am not dressed perfectly every day. I just do enough to feel good about myself. 

For example, a while ago, we went on vacation and I didn’t do any of my beauty routines. I did them all before I went on vacation because I knew we were going to be super busy while we were at Disneyland. 

When I came back, I immediately noticed the difference. I was negative every time I looked at myself in the mirror. My face and skin felt gross. I didn’t like how I felt. So, I’ve been making time for it again and the results are amazing. 

When To Start A Clean Beauty Routine

I’ve been trying for so long in my night time routine, probably for the past 5 years, to take care of my skin, hair, nails and every other internal part of my body. It seems like most people start thinking about this when they are in their 30’s or 40’s but really you could start even earlier. 

You can call me vain but it’s really not. It’s not about what other people think. Although I really do enjoy making my husband smile, he smiles even when I’m not keeping up with my beauty routines. I do my makeup routine and use beauty products because of how great it makes me feel. I love the incredible confidence that I can show up with. I’m so much more radiant.

“I do my makeup routine and use clean beauty products because of how great it makes me feel. I love the incredible confidence that I can show up with.”

These beauty routines are fun for me. This is a gift and a blessing in my life. It is something that makes me feel amazing.

The Cons Of Clean Beauty Routines

Truth be told, I don’t have a ton of time. I’m busy, just like any other woman. I also refuse to do any of this the chemical, invasive way. 

I have talked to a lot of women and I do a lot of reading on women who have taken care of themselves naturally and I decided that is how I want to take care of myself. I want to be fit and lean and look radiant when I’m in my late 50’s and 60’s. There’s no shame to anybody that doesn’t do it this way. It’s just something that I feel really convicted about. 

I know that it takes more time and energy to take care of myself in natural ways. There is a definite benefit to being able to go to a quick treatment and get instant results. Although using my time wisely is also important to me, choosing clean beauty products and routines matters just as much. I’m in a really good place now that I’ve found these five clean beauty routines. They are quick and easy and getting me really great results.

The Connection Between Beauty And Caring For Your Body

Obviously, a huge part of caring for your body naturally is exercise, nutrition and sleep. We’re not talking about any of that today but I do have a few other podcast episodes that dive deep into those topics.

Here are a few health-related podcast episodes you might enjoy:

A Simple Meal Plan Full Of Healthy Meal Ideas

Take Your Health To The Next Level: The Number One Way To Nourish Yourself As A Mom

Tired Of Being Tired? Try These 7 Tips To Get To Bed On Time And Have The Energy You Need

I am also not going to talk much about my makeup routine. Today, we are going to focus on the clean beauty systems that are working for me right now. These 5 systems are bringing me joy, helping me be more productive and making me feel really incredible. 

5 Quick And Easy Clean Beauty Routines

These simple clean beauty routines come in sets of two. Most of them take me around ten minutes or less to complete.

Clean Beauty Routine #1: Exfoliation and Self-Tanner

My first beauty routine that I am super excited to share with you is exfoliation and self-tanner. I do this on my whole body. There are honestly a lot of different things that you can do here, depending on your skin type.

I have not yet gotten on the dry brushing train. My exfoliation routine is using an actual exfoliation mitt after I’ve soaked in the tub or been in a very long hot shower. I do this once a week on my entire body. 

Then, I found an incredibly clean self-tanner by a company called Beauty By Earth. This is just a lotion that I rub in. They also have a foam. The great thing about these skincare products is that there’s no oxidation. It doesn’t smell or have dyes in it. This is truly the most natural self-tanner I’ve found and I get compliments all the time.

For me, this routine actually takes around 20 minutes. The exfoliation usually takes 10 minutes and the self-tanner takes 10 minutes. So, I guess I am kind of cheating with this one but the results are worth it!

Another Clean Exfoliation Option

I don’t know if you are familiar with these but there are these Korean day spas that you can go to where it honestly feels like they exfoliate you down to your bones. I went to one in LA once and it was a very interesting experience. Do you remember the first time you ever shaved your legs, what that felt like? That’s what it feels like after you do this exfoliation on your entire body. My skin has never been so radiant. I prefer to do this skincare routine at home but sometimes it is fun to switch it up and do something new.

Clean Beauty Routine #2: Gua Sha and Face Oil 

The next one is my Gua Sha paired with a facial toner. Truly all you need for this one is a Gua Sha and a really good clean face oil for your skin.

A Gua Sha is just the little stone that you Gua Sha your face with. I pair this with Yarrow Pom. It’s pomegranate oil and yarrow oil. I obviously love dōTERRA. You can go to chelsijo.co/oils to find the link for Yarrow Pom and other oils I love.

There’s also another company called Primarily Pure and they sell amazing skin oils. Both of those brands I really stand behind. 

I try to do this daily but it doesn’t always happen. I am usually getting to this skincare routine around 4-5 times a week.

Clean Beauty Routine #3: Frownies Facial Patches 

This is my favorite. It is such a game changer. If you are someone who is getting botox and you don’t want to get botox anymore or if you have been thinking about getting botox, this is for you. I’m obsessed, literally obsessed. 

I use the wrinkle patches from Frownies and I literally cast my face almost every single night before I go to bed. I’m telling you, this is magical. The crow’s feet and my forehead lines disappear. They come back at the end of the day but you keep doing it and it’s so effective. It’s unlike anything else I’ve tried. They are the absolute best. They also make silicone patches and other types of wrinkle patches.

I love to pair it with my facial toner. Before I stick them on, I put my facial toner all over. Then it becomes a great moisturizer and super hydrates my skin in the evening. I use an aloe based toner from dōTERRA but you can find really clean facial toners pretty much anywhere. This routine honestly does take less than 10 minutes. 

Clean Beauty Routine #4: Lip Scrub and Lip Treatment

This next beauty routine is another one of my favorites. You can use any kind of lip scrub. I’ve had a homemade one that I’ve used for a long time. I also use one from a company called SeneGence. They have probably my favorite lip scrub. It’s super gentle but it works really well. 

Then, I put on my overnight lip treatment. It is just Burt’s Bees, not the chapstick but their overnight lip treatment. I think they have it at Target but I usually get it from Sprouts when I do my grocery shopping. 

This makes your lips so much smoother. You can put on gloss or your favorite shades of lipstick without worrying about dry skin.

Clean Makeup Recommendations

I get all of my makeup from SeneGence. It’s not 100% organic and clean though. 

I used to use Crunchi Cosmetics for a long time. They are very clean but their performance just wasn’t as great as SeneGence. Both brands are good but I prefer how SeneGence looks and holds up throughout the day.

Clean Beauty Routine #5: Olive & June Nail Polish

Ok #5, is not super clean but I cannot live without it. I love to have my nails done. I literally redo my nails every single weekend.

To be honest, I love to go get my nails done too but it destroyed my nails and is so expensive. My nails grow really fast so every two weeks I was going and spending $65. I decided that unfortunately that was not in the budget. I wanted it to be but, honestly, I’d rather get my wrinkle patches. 

So, I started using Olive & June nail polish. It’s not super chemical free but I’ve taken chemicals out of literally almost everything. I decided that doing my own nails versus going to the nail salon, where I don’t even know what they’re putting on my nails, is a great alternative. 

The Benefit Of DIY Clean Manicures 

Olive & June is a nail polish that you can literally get anywhere. They have two options: the quick dry, which does not last as long, and the original formula. 

They have dry drops to help the nail polish dry immediately. You still have to be a little bit careful but it’s not like they’re wet forever. I wear this polish for 7 days and then redo it every single weekend. 

They also have press-ons nails that are incredible. I just like being able to change up my colors. I will probably show this on Instagram so you can come hang out with me on Instagram and I’ll show you my collection. My drawer in my vanity literally looks like a nail salon from Olive and June. There are so many options! 

It’s so quick and honestly it’s like seven dollars a bottle for this stuff. It takes around 10 minutes to paint my nails. Then the next week, when I redo them, it only takes about 5 minutes. So, I get two full weeks out of the same color. On the third week, I take the old nail polish off, put new nail polish on and boom, done. 

It has taken practice. I know some of us are not so great at painting our own nails. They have this little thing you can put on that is called a poppy. It helps you paint your nails really well. I told you, I am obsessed!

Start Your Own Clean Beauty Routine 

Now that you’ve got my top 5 clean beauty routines that I truly can’t live without, which one will you try first? Choose one routine to start this week and enjoy caring for yourself without all the chemicals, or breaking the bank. If you’ve got other clean beauty tips or inexpensive clean beauty routines, I’d love to hear about them. Tag me on Instagram or tell me about it in the comments below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of having a clean beauty routine?

A lot of regular beauty products are packed with ingredients you can barely pronounce. Some of them can actually irritate your skin or mess with your hormones. Clean beauty tends to focus on more natural, gentle ingredients. It’s so much better, especially if you have sensitive skin. 

I also like that a lot of these brands are super eco-conscious. They use sustainably sourced ingredients, eco-friendly packaging and are often cruelty-free.

I don't have time for all these clean beauty routines! Where do I start?

You don’t have to do all 5 at once! Start with the one that sounds like the most fun for you or that addresses any problem spots on your face or skin. These aren’t meant to be another chore on your to-do list. Use them as a fun way to practice self-care and make time for you!