More Clean Beauty on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

National Clean Beauty Day is TODAY, and of course, we had to make one more stop on this beauty tour and visit our besties at Tampa Bay Morning Blend.

Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty:
MyCHELLE DermaceuticalsThe OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE has been a leader in the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare. 
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types.We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade!Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances and Colors.

FAVES:

The USE ALL OVER and so clean you can even eat it!

LANOLIPS – CLEAN BEAUTY BRAND
My first experience with LANO happened while nursing my son. I was looking for something so pure to apply that my son was safe to consume if there was residue left behind. I ended up using the Multipurpose Superbalm EVERYWHERE and I cannot tell you how many people I have hooked on this incredible brand! 
Brand Philosophy: Lanolips is a clean Australian beauty brand that believes that nature provides us with the most powerful ingredients and that a short ingredients list is a good one.
Lanolips lists each and every ingredient and its natural percentage on the packaging of all products
Each of their products starts with their ultra-medical grade lanolin, which is 3x purer than medical grade lanolin and hypoallergenic. Lanolin naturally occurs in sheep’s wool and Lanolip’s lanolin is humanely sourced from Australian sheep farmers and works to mimic the skin’s own oils for the most natural hydration. Lanolips offers a safer, more effective, and 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms. No petrolatum. No parabens. No artificial fragrance. No mineral oil. No sulfates. No PEG’s. No animal cruelty. No more dry skin.

The Best Clean Beauty Multitasker
Sunscreen has become a hot topic in the dirty cosmetics world. We’ve learned that mineral is best but not all mineral protection is clean and safe. This is why I really wanted to introduce you to CoTZ, just in case they haven’t hit your radar. Yes, their entire line is silky and clean, but the Prime and Protect SPF 40 is the most amazing multitasking product I’ve met. Alone, It creates a golden glow on the skin while it protects. And if you want to wear it under your makeup, it works as one of the most line smoothing primers I’ve used. Just amazing! 
Brand Philosophy: We care deeply about providing the safest, healthiest way to protect your skin.
CōTZ was founded in 2002 by a plastic surgeon whose singular mission was to create healthier mineral sunscreens that people want to wear daily. The result was an all-mineral sunscreen collection that feels elegant while keeping your skin safe from harmful UVA-UVB rays.
CŌTZ® STANDS FOR: Contains Only Titanium & Zinc CōTZ® contains no chemical sunscreens, which can be irritating, penetrate your skin, and absorb UV energy. Mineral sunscreens are inherently gentle and work by reflecting away harmful rays. So you never have to worry about harmful rays heating up and absorbing into your skin.
no parabens or other preservatives, REEF FRIENDLY, NO ANIMAL TESTING

And just to let you know how popular clean beauty is becoming, we’re even seeing iconic brands like Merle Norman start to reformulate and design products to fit the demands of its consumers. When you see a 91-year-old beauty brand change things up, you realize it’s time to possibly clean up your beauty routine at home too. 

Merle Norman Cosmetics announced its FIRST foray into the world of clean skincare in September 2021 with the introduction of NEW Aqua Bliss, a 97% natural, plant-based moisturizer that provides superior barrier protection and time-released hydration that lasts up to eight hours. The brand’s new clean formulation approach will continue to evolve as new science and data is available. 

Merle Norman Aqua Bliss
PRICE: $37.00
SHOP: @MerleNorman.com and Merle Norman Studios
Meticulously formulated with Jojoba, Soy, Olive and Vitamin E oils, Aqua Bliss helps strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and prevent the water-loss that can lead to dryness, fine lines, and discomfort. It also contains sugar-derived Aquaxyl, clinically proven to provide time-released hydration and plump the skin for a visibly hydrated, softer and smoother complexion. Additionally, antioxidant-rich Lavender Flower Powder and a Gingko Biloba derivative helps calm red, visibly stressed-out skin to keep it petal soft all year round.• Merle Norman Cosmetics is a global, family-owned, 91-year-old, prestige brand acclaimed for pioneering the “try before you buy” philosophy, as well as creating innovative and high-quality color cosmetics and skincare products that allow consumers to express their best selves.