Best of Clean Beauty From Around the World

I’m so honored to be selected by CertClean and Purpicks as a Clean Beauty Judge. CertClean is North America’s leading certification body for safer beauty and personal products, created with the healthiest ingredients, from around the world.

Its goal is to celebrate the power of the clean, or "free from", beauty movement through this annual Awards, hosted by CertClean and supported by an eminent panel of judges.

There's many of us working behind the scenes to let people know some very important things about clean beauty so it's mainstream and accessible.

I received recognized fragrances that are hand selected from around the globe. It was just the gift I needed since I was looking for clean ones...

HERE ARE THE ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!

 
1. TROPIQUE NARCOTIQUE / Natural Perfume by -> Aromantik.com.au from Australia
 
This exquisite delicious scent matches the Art Nouveau bottle and gives you a lush feeling that you are  a movie star from the 30’s on an island holiday. It's a delicately lingering scent that gets under your skin like a  gardenia. It’s a beautiful mix of florals; Jasmine, Gardenia, Madagascan Ylang Ylang, Monoi, Melon accord.

It’s definitely flirty and could be worn anywhere even a casual night out. Adore!
 

Made from Coconut oil & Natural essential oils in a roller application
 

When I first saw the box & bottle I thought it was clever, with the scent matching, Tropique Narqotique it’s a work of art! I definitely recommend getting a bottle. It’s so multi-use

 
 
 
2. PERSEPHONE / 100% Botanical and sustainable eau de parfum by Priestess Perfumes, Ontario

https://cocoonapothecary.com/products/persephone-eau-de-parfum
 
Inspiration: FLOWERS/LEAVES/RAIN

Persephone is an ancient goddess of the spring which is the season it is inspired by. It contains Jasmine and Violet and a hint of pomegranate and honey. It’s bright, airy and complex
 

Priestess Perfumes is a renaissance of Botanical perfumery. They harvest from farms & forests from around the world. Since the natural aromas they choose are wild and complex it makes for a rich olfactory experience. So delicate and whimsical and fun! Very sophisticated, ethereal, and down to earth at the same time.

You can wear this to lift your spirits. Everyone will be wondering who’s that goddess, and where's that fresh clean aroma coming from?

Since it’s inspired by spring time it's friendly with the day. But also can be worn out on a date, at the park, on a day off, yoga, farmer’s market. It would even be nice as a professional scent for work.

3. BLOOM Perfume Balm / Compostable by Okanagen Lavender & Herb Farm

https://shop.okanaganlavender.com/collections/farmacy/products/perfume-balm-bloom

A stick style applicator made from local bees wax organic jojoba and coconut oil

Lavender, Citrus, Rose Geranium, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang (Farm grown and distilled.

If you like lavender you'll love this! This will be used for a therapeutic, essential oil type calming experience, on casual days or when I head to vacation to LA and the woods of Oregon in a few weeks.

     In 2012 a "safe detox" saved me from health issues that caused a poor quality of life for me.

That included removing harmful chemicals from my environment.

I studied holistic health while I worked in the beauty industry for over 2 decades. I learned the fact that our skin absorbs many things we put on it. (That's why some medications are prescribed dermal-y.)

Some women are more sensitive to this, like soon to be moms, chronically ill, or those who get allergic reactions to ingredients.

They're canaries in a coal mine, because why would we use harmful chemicals in our food and beauty routine that can also effect the environment, cause adverse reactions, and obesity in children?

I also saw well formulated natural and botanically derived shampoos & conditioners made hair glow and grow like nothing else!

My favorite clean lines helped prevent break outs, allergic reactions, and rosacea caused by harmful ingredients.

My job is to inspire and empower people to get better lifestyle habits that have an impact on their wellbeing and quality of life every day.

Not just for them, but to benefit the symbiotic relationship with our environment and the people we love. Being more conscious of ethical beauty brands will benefit not only your daily self care routine but also the environment around you.

Unfortunately more than 1,000 chemicals that are banned in the European Union are not allowed to be removed from beauty products in the US.

That's why I'm honored to be selected as a Judge for the 2019/2020 Clean Beauty Awards and be able share the finalists in the best of all the beauty categories with you that are being announced today here!!

We are working like busy bees behind the scenes to make it easy for you to have the absolute best in beauty.

Here is a quick shortlist to watch out for when you are making your personal care selections...

1. The first thing you could do is get a new single product when you run out of an old one, and find new clean beauty brand you enjoy that's more mindful of chemicals
2. Pay a little attention to ingredients in your food and beauty supply that are known to cause adverse reactions
3. You could do a quick search about the "Dirty Dozen" for produce and for cosmetics ingredients. EWG (Environmental Workings Group) is also a great resource

***and gauge your body's reaction every time you try something new!
 

Enjoy the beautiful journey!

XO 

Marie Karla

ABOUT ME

As an Internationally Certified Holistic Health Coach, I help people align their life and tailor nutrition so they can shed excess weight for good, experience better cognition and success.

I'm SO excited to share my Bridal Health Coaching program!

2 decades in bridal beauty and nearly 1 decade in Holistic Health has produced an incredible online program for brides getting married.

So they can have the "know how" to get in the best shape, while lowering stress in as little as 12 weeks!

(Who's ever heard of that!?)

Spa experience meets health coaching. Saving time and headache for busy women and an enjoyable experience that fits you.

The feedback I'm getting:

"I almost feel guilty for enjoying this so much and doing so little while losing weight." Says client who's having massive improvements... on her way to living her best life!