Hello everyone! Kate here, the editorial manager at Joyous Health. Every now and then, I like to take you behind the scenes to show you what it’s really like working in the wellness industry and to share some of our team’s favorite things.
At Joyous HQ, we often get questions about Joy’s go-to beauty and personal care products. Over time, our team has become skilled at testing products and scrutinizing labels to ensure they contain the cleanest ingredients. (A tip: the Environmental Working Group’s top sunscreen picks are great to start with!) I personally discover a new favorite sunscreen each year—currently, I love Josie Maran’s Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 47 Protect & Perfect Tinted Warm Glow—but another team member will delve into sunscreens shortly, so I wanted to highlight something else.
Did you know your lips can suffer sun damage too? It’s important to protect them! I put sunscreen on my lips (another reason to choose sunscreen with natural, non-toxic ingredients), and I also use ILIA’s tinted lip conditioner SPF 15 in Bombora. This keeps my lips from blending into the rest of my face when I wear tinted sunscreen. The shade looks great on everyone, and it makes reapplying sunscreen a lot of fun.
Lastly, I couldn’t resist adding my favorite wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to the photo because nothing beats the protection from these summer essentials!
Seanna Cohen – Beauty Contributor
Consonant Skincare’s The Perfect Sunscreen truly is perfect! I wear it daily, and I always recommend it as a morning must-have. It’s protective, moisturizing, and has a slight tint, which makes it an excellent multi-purpose product. You won’t need to wear foundation with this, especially in the summer heat.
Heather Allen – Community Manager
I’ve fallen in love with The Putty Super Soothing Skin Cream by Graydon Clinical Luxury. It’s transformed my usually red, blotchy skin. I have super sensitive skin that’s easily irritated, but with calming ingredients like manuka honey and lavender, this cream reduces redness and leaves my face soft and smooth. Despite its rich formula, it doesn’t feel greasy at all. I’ve been hooked on this cream for months now!
Carol Dano – Creative Director/Designer
My absolute favorite natural face wash for the end of the day is by derma e. It effectively removes daily grime and the activated charcoal detoxifies while keeping my combination skin smooth and hydrated. You can even apply a bit more and use it as a mask for a fun weekly treat!
Walker Jordan – Director of Operations
I may not wash my face often, but when I do, I use Schaf’s White Lava Purifying Scrub. The gritty texture really gets the job done, and I can practically hear my pores thanking me! It’s organic and Joy-approved. Plus, exfoliating with lava feels pretty rugged!
Joy McCarthy
I absolutely love my Smooth Like Butta body butter, which I apply everywhere from my arms to my feet. It makes my skin incredibly smooth and is made with completely clean ingredients. You can find Smooth Like Butta in the Joyous Shop!
Baby Vienna – Chief Officer in Charge of Being Cute
(Editor’s Note: Since Vienna’s busy being adorable and supervising toy chewing, Joy wrote this for her.)
Vienna appreciates quality products! I use organic coconut oil on her skin during diaper changes and after baths, and she’s never had a diaper rash. Lucky mom!
What’s one natural beauty or personal care product you can’t live without? Let us know in the comments below!
Ahhh, this article was so fun and informative. I loved the sunscreen tip!
Thanks, Claudia! We’re thrilled you enjoyed it.
Heather – Joyous Health Team
Awesome recommendations, Joyous team. Thanks for the reviews!
You’re welcome, Zoey!
Heather – Joyous Health Team
Seaweed Bath Co.’s Hydrating Lavender Bath Powder is the most soothing bath product I’ve ever tried!
Hey Linden, we haven’t tried it yet, but we’ll definitely add it to our list! Thanks for the recommendation!
Rachel – Joyous Health Team
Thank you for this helpful article. I love the sunscreen advice because no matter what products you use, your skin can still look dull if you don’t take precautions like applying sunscreen and wearing sunglasses. Enjoy your summer, and thanks for the tips!
Nowadays, we’re all focused on staying fit by exercising and using fitness trackers. Meanwhile, having the right beauty products is crucial too! Cheers to this awesome site for the great advice.
Hi there! We’re thrilled you’ve adopted a healthier lifestyle and that you’re feeling good because of it!
Rachel – Joyous Health Team
Interesting read, thanks for sharing!
So glad you liked it!
Rachel – Joyous Health Team
