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Workout Recovery
We really get into the nitty gritty of workout recovery! We begin by discussing how to prioritize strenuous activity versus getting more rest and discuss how we go about choosing our workouts based on these concepts. We also share our thoughts on how to fuel well after a workout, including our timeframes for pre- and post-workout meals.

We mention these protein products:

Reserveage Organics Grass Fed Whey
Mark Sisson’s Primal Fuel
Cricket Flour Protein Bars
Egg White Protein Powder

Store Bought Natural Beauty Products
We answer this question we got over on Instagram from Monique:

“Besides DIYing, what brands of natural beauty products, lotions, and makeup do you recommend?”

We discuss our daily skin care routines and those things we do for our skin on an extra special basis. We talk about our favorite products and how we go about using them. Read and learn some excellent under eye patches, an option to decrease the dark circle.

Products we mentioned:

Everyday Minerals
Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara
La Roche Posay face moisturizer
FatFace Skin Care
Dragonfly Traditions
Primal Organics
BareMinerals

And (of course!), Alex couldn’t stop from getting into some DIY details so if you’re interested, check out the DIY section on DigPrimal.

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When I found natural and organic skin care solutions Over as skinhelpers.com. I’m making the switch to all organic, less toxic beauty products. The organic make-up market is rapidly expanding and it is challenging to find the ones that work for my skin and criteria. On most days I refrain from make-up all together, although I still love the process of putting on something fabulous and having make-up to match.

As a blonde, mascara was my first make-up love. I’ve used some version of Maybeline since I began wearing mascara at 13. For the past five years I stuck with Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Waterproof Mascara. Then I looked up it’s ranking by the Environmental Working Group. 6! Yikes! It contains paraben preservatives propylparaben and methylparaben that mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone system disruptors. Another ingredient is diazolidinyl urea, which is a formaldehyde-releasing ingredient. That is not something I want near my sensitive eyes. It went right into the trash and I was on the hunt for a replacement.

Organic make-up like organic food can be crazy expensive. Some of the mascaras I considered were $25. And if you follow the general rule of replacing it every three months, that’s $100 per year on mascara. Many of these brands still contained ingredients I disagreed with and their EWG ranking was only 1-2 points lower than the Maybeline brand. Some of these are: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara, Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara, and Lavera Double Black Mas cara.

After pouring over hundreds of reviews I decided on Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara. EWG rates it with as a 1. The price tag was approachable, around $7-8 on Amazon so I was willing to take the risk.

I’ve used it for three weeks and overall I’m thrilled with it. The mascara goes on easily and only requires one coat, where I used to apply 2-3 with my old waterproof product. No flaking, stays all day and keeps it’s rich color. It even semi-held up in a Bikram yoga class! I was impressed!

I’ve always worn powder abound my eyes to prevent mascara from running and the PF definitely needs this precautionary measure. Since it’s not waterproof, you have to allow a bit longer for it to dry. Another con is the wand. The leaf handle is too round for a proper grip. I use coconut oil as a make-up remover and the mascara easily comes off this way.

Several brands offer organic mascara. If you want to test out some others with low EWG ratings check out this list. Physicians Formula is my first to try so I can’t vouch for others right now.

What organic/natural beauty products do you love? Leave me a comment below!