Clean beauty rituals

After graduating from college, I started to value the importance of wellness, thinking about not only what I put in my body, but also what I put on my body. The anxiety over whether a brand is truly good for your body can be overwhelming and enough to deter anyone from prioritizing their well-being.

Rafa Natural is a great example of a natural bodycare line that I carry in store and trust to use myself. I lather up my hands with Rafa’s body butter every night to keep my skin smooth and moisturized. I also love the company’s soaps and body washes. Rafa even has tinted, vegan lip balms, a lipstick alternative that keeps my lips hydrated and looking good. 

Speaking of looking good, multisticks are another must-have. I use a multistick for my everyday makeup look. You can have your lipstick, blush and eyeshadow all in one makeup stick, easy to use and take on the go. 

And if you’re looking for ways to unwind and destress, I highly recommend our nontoxic, clean-burning candles, which are all made with soy wax or beeswax and clean burning oils.

Look, finding great brands that check all the boxes is half the battle. Wellness is a spectrum and a journey. No two paths are the same, and having sustainable alternative options is better than having no options at all. Once you know what you like and where to look, the best thing you can do is focus on what works for you and your lifestyle. Everything else will fall into place.

Base Boutique is located at 100 N. Main Street, Suite 220, in Chagrin Falls. For more information, visit ShopBaseBoutique.com or call 440-318-1012.