True Botanicals: Clean & Sustainable Skincare That I'm Obsessed With

I’ve tried my fair share of skincare products throughout my teen and adult years. The first facial cleanser I ever remember using was Cetaphil, which was probably in elementary/middle school timeframe. Then in high school I moved onto Clean & Clear Morning Burst (you probably remember it’s iconic orange bottle with the blue/purple exfoliating beads) as I was influenced by my older cousins who had it in their bathroom and I thought I would be cool like them if I used it too 💁🏻‍♀️ In college I primarily used the Trader Joe’s Nourishing All-in-One cleanser because it was only $5 and was gentle for my sensitive skin. I still use it to this day because up until now I hadn’t found anything else I really loved, but now that I’m in my 30’s, I’m more conscientious about how I’m fueling my body and what I’m putting on it. After all, our skin is the largest organ in our bodies and it’s something we wear every day! I want to make sure I’m taking care of it in the best way possible which is why I’m proud to use True Botanicals.

I first heard about them on Instagram at the beginning of this year - a few of their sponsored ads made their way into my feed - and it intrigued me that powerhouse women like Olivia Wilde and Laura Dern were standing behind their products. That says something right?! True Botanicals reached out to me in the spring and gifted me one of their best selling products, the Pure Radiance Oil. When I first started using it I was amazed how my skin went from looking dull and uneven in texture to radiant, dewy, and hydrated just from this one product! Right around this time I was also seeing my dermatologist for some complaints I had about my skin, well one complaint, which was adult acne. My dermatologist prescribed a cleanser that literally smells like rubber and chemicals (it’s seriously so awful!) as well as a retinol cream. My biggest complaint was that while my breakouts were clearing up as a result of using these products, they were also drying my skin out like crazy. I was trying to honor my derm’s wishes by exclusively using these prescriptive products for 3 months to determine if they were working properly, and as a result I temporarily put my Pure Radiance Oil back in my medicine cabinet.

My lowest point hit about 2 months ago when I was browsing the beauty aisles of Target one night, desperate for a skincare breakthrough that would brighten the appearance of my skin, even out my skin tone, and be moisturizing all while getting rid of my breakouts. I ended up grabbing a jar of the Olay Regenerist cream thinking that all of these 4-5 star online reviews but be worth something…I mean, it must work wonders right? I used it for 3 weeks and didn’t see a notable difference in my skin and the smell was a little bit too perfumy for my liking. Plus after looking more closely at the ingredients list, it was filled with things I couldn’t even pronounce! Thankfully, like a beacon of hope, True Botanicals reached out to me again and wanted to send a few more products my way to celebrate their launch into 50 Nordstrom stores across the US! I was beyond excited to restart my skincare journey with them and I began doing some research. What I learned was truly astounding.

True Botanicals is not only a clean beauty brand (meaning that their products don’t include ingredients known or suspected to harm human health), but their products are also backed by the MADE SAFE seal which certifies that there are no toxic chemicals on the ingredient list, which can’t be said for a lot of beauty companies. They are also vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable! True Botanicals trace their ingredients directly to their origins to ensure that their cultivation and production are sustainable for the local community as well as the environment. WOW! I’m someone who appreciates the details, and the more that I learn about this amazing company, the more blown away I am at how so much love, care, and consideration goes into everything that they do.

For the last several weeks I’ve been using a trio of products that I’ve been loving and have seen some amazing results in this short amount of time! In the mornings I use the Vitamin C Booster mixed with the Pure Radiance Oil. Then at night I use the Chebula Active Immunity Serum followed up by the Pure Radiance Oil. I actually just ordered their Nourishing Cleanser and Nutrient Face Mist so that I can have the full True Botanicals experience 😊 I’m planning on gifting some of their products to the women in our family this holiday season because I feel that it’s a really meaningful gift. To me, it says, “I love you, I cherish you, and I care about what you’re putting on your skin.” There are some exceptional gift sets available on the True Botanicals website and make sure that you use code ‘ARIZONA15’ at checkout to receive 15% off your entire order! 🎁

I’m so grateful that I’ve found my forever skincare line that I can put my full trust in to deliver quality products that are safe for me and our planet. If you end up giving True Botanicals a try I’d love to hear about it! Let’s spread the word to get these potent and proven products into the hands of more women 🤍 xo