Hello There! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I was organizing in the bathroom the other day and thought it would be fun to provide an overview of the products I’m currently using in the shower. I hope you enjoy this post!

Face and Body Products

I only need gentle face cleansing in the morning since I’m not removing makeup. Here are the facial cleansers I’m using along, 2 products for all over body cleansing and a beloved konjac sponge.

My Konjac Sponge in Red Clay – As you may know, I love my konjac facial sponges. The body sponge is a fairly new product for me and I’m still trying it out.

Josh Rosebrook Moisturizing Cleanser – This is a brand new addition to my collection and I absolutely love it!

Acure Brightening Facial Scrub – This product is a real winner. I use it once or twice a week during my morning shower.

Florame Soap in Patchouli – I love patchouli in autumn and winter. This is a brand new product and so far, so good.

Om Organics Spa Body Wash – This is a luxurious and creamy cleaner that’s great for using with a nylon scrubbie.

John Master Organics Linden Blossom Face Cream Cleanser – I used this all summer (see my Vacation Natural Beauty Must Haves).

MyChelle Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser – This product has a slightly spicy scent I plan on enjoying during the holidays!

Shampoos

I’ve always been a slight hoarder of hair products so I had a large stash of shampoo when I embarked on my green beauty journey. (That’s my excuse anyway for why I’ve moved so slowly away from mainstream shampoos.) To be honest, I find shampoos without SLS (the stuff that creates all the suds most of love in our shampoos and soaps) hard to fall in love with. From Livestrong.com: “A common ingredient in personal care products, sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, SLS is a “moderate hazard” that has been linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, organ toxicity, skin irritation and endocrine disruption. Definition: SLS is an emulsifier and foaming agent commonly used in cosmetic products and industrial cleaners. SLS is present in most body washes, soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and laundry detergent. According to Mercola.com, although SLS is derived from coconuts, it is contaminated with a toxic byproduct during the manufacturing process.”

Here are the products I’m currently trying to use when I don’t reach for the last remaining bits of mainstream shampoo.

Jason Dandruff Relief Treatment Shampoo – I haven’t had any scalp problems for awhile so I forgot I had this one!

Josh Rosebrook Deep Nourishing Shampoo – This is a recent addition I’m just starting to test.

Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating Clarifying Shampoo – I mentioned this one in my Natural Beauty Favorites from July 2014.

Benecos Shampoo – I’m still testing this one.

Hair Conditioners & Body Scrub

Jason Restorative Biotin Pure Natural Conditioner – This one’s been a major winner for me and it’s great substitute for shaving cream!

Josh Rosebrook Deep Nourishing Conditioner – This product is brand spanking new and I’m still testing it.

Om Oroma Polish Honey Sugar Scrub – I keep this on the top shelf because I don’t use it that often in the shower. I think I’ll move it to the bathtub.

Aveda Color Conserve Conditioner – I bought this quite awhile ago. Aveda isn’t on my buy list anymore as I’ve discovered brands with fewer controversial ingredients. Now that I think about it, I may throw the remaining product away.

Did you have trouble transitioning to non toxic shampoos? What products are you currently using in the shower?

-Barbara