Think Dirty Approved Products

Every time I talk about this app on my instagram stories, I get so many questions about ingredients, products and the app in general. The feedback and questions I receive are overwhelming, but in the best way! This topic deserves an entire blog post! I discovered this app a few years ago when I started my healthy hair journey. I learned that ingredients matter and a lot of products that are on the shelves aren’t as ‘clean’ as they read on the front label. After digging and researching more, I learned that this topic spans not only haircare, but beauty/cosmetics products and even household cleaning products as well. What’s even more interesting to me is that some of our everyday products are banned in other parts of the world. If not banned, some countries have decided to put warning labels onto certain products that contain harmful ingredients. Since we haven’t been able to do that, I’m so appreciative of this app that allows me to see what’s in so many of the products I use everyday. Keep in mind the app rates everything on a scale of 0=clean to 10=Dirty (toxic).

Some of my favorites are below!

Truescience Perfecting Lotion- Rating 1

This perfecting lotion is everythingggg. I cannot go without it. I’ve been using the perfecting lotion for years and it’s done wonders for my skin, hair and body. I use it everywhere. It’s a toner and serum in one bottle and it’s formulated with skin healing properties. It improves my skin tone, reduces discoloration and is the best serum for keeping my skin forever young. And it scores a 1 on the ThinkDirty App.

Biossance Squalane + tea tree face oil - Rating 0

I live in Denver, so it’s really dry. Like really really dry. During the winter I always incorporate a face oil before bed to add a little extra moisture to my skin. I initially received this serum at Sephora as one of their product giveaways. I’ve been hooked ever since. I apply the oil as my last step in my skincare routine at night so my face is fresh and ready for the day when I wake up the next morning. It reduces redness, and calms the skin down.

If you’re prone to acne or breakouts like me, then you need this oil in your life. The squalane helps reduce redness and inflammation. The tea tree helps clear out the pores.

Biossance Squalane+ Rose Vegan Lip Balm- Rating 3

Again, I live in Denver. It is sooo dry here. I am constantly searching for lip balms with clean ingredients that actually work on my lips. This rose vegan lip balm slightly plumps your lips naturally while also giving them moisture. I keep it in my bathroom to use after I get out of the shower and before I go to bed at night. It’s not sticky and it’s super soothing. Perfect for underneath your favorite lip gloss.

Nativ Deodorant Cucumber & Mint- Rating 0

Deodorant can be sooo hard to find especially when you’re looking for a natural one. I first tried Nativ as a sample. I was impressed immediately by the clean smell and how easily it glides on. Deodorant has been shown to have some of the worst chemicals and harmful ingredients, aluminum being one of them. It’s also one of the most important products in our everyday lives so it needs to work. I love nativ for the simple fact that it’s clean, it works and it smells great. The cucumber mint is just one of my favorite scents. The coconut vanilla is also a favorite of mine. I carry a mini one in my purse!

Truescience Conditioner- Rating 1

If you’ve been following me on the blog for a while now, you know I am obsessed with my truescience conditioner. Conditioner is important in my house. I go through bottles of it. Living in a dry climate it’s always been so important to me to use a super moisturizing conditioner. Did you know, water should be listed as the first ingredient in your conditioner if you’re looking for more moisture? I love this conditioner because it is so moisturizing and it’s thick consistency reminds me of a nourishing hair mask. It’s almost as if the conditioner is being baked into my curls. It really is amazing. It smells great, with no harmful perfumes and its non-toxic. The scent comes straight from peppermint and thyme leaves.

Truescience Scalp Serum-Rating 1

I’ve been learning so much about scalp health and how important it is to take care of your scalp for healthy hair. I love this scalp serum because it promotes natural hair growth, it soothes my dry scalp and it makes my hair thicker and fuller. There’s an applicator that allows you to concentrate on problem areas of your scalp. It’s super cool and tingly and feels soooo soothing when applied on dry hair at night before bed. You can also apply it to wet hair to give your scalp that extra clean and soothing feeling. Added bonus? It’s clean and non toxic!

Innersense Organic Beauty I Create Volume Lotion- Rating 0

I have used countless gels and creams in my hair and this gel is my new obsession. It’s super light in fragrance and consistency but it gets the job done! I use about a quarter size in my palm and distribute all throughout my hair when it’s super wet. The products work best on wet hair because their first ingredient is water. This gel is highly concentrated so you don’t need much. I’ve had the same bottle for about 7 months! It gives me so much hold without the crunch and the smell is so light and refreshing.

Innersense Organic Beauty Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer-Rating 0

This whipped cream texturizer is amazing!!! The label says use a pea size amount and I literally laughed out loud when I first read that. No way can a pea sized amount hold all of this hair together. I was wrong. I bought my first jar in July and I still have some left. It’s texture is creamy but somewhat thick. Because of the concentration, it distributes throughout all of my hair and leaves my curls super defined. The smell is also super clean and not overwhelming. With a rating of 0, I am honestly blown away at this product has done for my hair.

All Free And Clear Laundry Detergent-Rating 3

I don’t know if you can relate to this but I can’t stand walking down the laundry detergent aisle because of all of the strong smells. It just smells like chemicals to me. I also grew up in a household where we had natural laundry detergent my entire life so those smells can be a bit overwhelming if you’re not used to them or if you’re sensitive to strong smells. What I love about this All Free and Clear Laundry Detergent is that it is scent free. I don’t have to worry about all of my clothes smelling like perfume, I don’t have to worry about my skin breaking out from harsh ingredients. I already dislike doing laundry. The last thing I want is detergent that is harmful for the environment and that’s harmful for me.

I’ll be back soon with another product haul for you all but in the meantime, take inventory of your household products and make the switch. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram with your new favorite finds from the app!

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