Paying attention to my hair health has become as important to me as my skin health—this is why I’ve recently converted to using all clean hair products! Read on to see why, plus shop my curated list of clean hair product picks.
Read moreIntroducing “The Glow Girl Certified” Best in Clean Beauty
Say hello to “Glow Girl Certified” clean beauty (and wellness)! I created this Best in Clean Beauty list for you as a result of all the requests that have come in asking for my favorite product picks to be housed in one place. These tried and true selections have been thoroughly tested by me personally and help me to look and feel my best. #10yearsyounger. I will keep adding new, highly curated products to the list that I can advocate for, and will update it monthly so you can stay informed of my latest finds. I am so excited to share this information with you, and I hope you find it helpful!
xxMelissa
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*Check out the new starred products added to the list*
SKINCARE
Beauty Pie - Use code MELISSASENTME for $10 off membership
Kora Organics - Use MELISSA15 for 15% off
Voyage et vie - Use code glowgirl15 for 15% off
Masks -
Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks
Chok Chok face mask - Use code MELISSA40 for 40% off
KORA Organics Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength Exfoliating Mask
Face Tools -
KORA Organics Rose Quartz Heart Facial Gua Sha
Honey Belle Premium Jade Facial Roller
Jenny Patinkin Rose on Rose Face Roller
Sdara Skincare Microneedle Skin Roller
Honey Belle Premium Amethyst Facial Roller
Cleansers -
* KORA Organics Milky Mushroom Cleanser - Use MELISSA15 for 15% off
Kora Organics Milky Mushroom Cleanser
Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser
Pai Skincare Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil
Reflekt Reflekt 1 Daily Exfoliating Face Wash
Facial Exfoliators -
TULA Exfoliating Treatment Mask
TULA So Polished Exfoliating Face Scrub
GOOP GLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Instant Flash Facial
Toners -
Serums -
Soma Ayurvedic Vitamin C Serum
Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum
Winged Youth Radiance Serum - Use code GlowGirl15 for 15% off
Shani Darden Lactic Acid Exfoliating Serum
Face Moisturizers, Creams, and Oils -
*Kora Organics Tumeric Glow Moisturizer - Use discount code MELISSA15 for 15% off
*Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream
Replenix Age Restore Nighttime Therapy
True Botanicals Renew Radiance Oil
True Botanicals CBD Anti-Inflammaging Oil
Rejuvenate with Nousha The Reset Facial Oil - Use discount code GLOWGIRL15 for 15% off
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Beautystat Universal Moisture Essence
GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Face Cream
Pai Skincare Age Confidence Cream Echium & Macadamia
TULA Hydrating Day & Night Cream
AYR Skin Care Restore Night Cream
Furtuna Skin Replenishing Balm
Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream Rich
Saint Jane Luxury CBD Beauty Serum
Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturizing Oil
Eye Creams and Oils -
Kora Organics Eye Oil - Use discount code MELISSA15 for 15% off
Replenix Age Restore Retinol Eye Repair
SiO Beauty Super EyeLift Undereye Patches
GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Eye Cream
TULA Rose Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye BalmBeautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum
Suncare -
BODY
Exfoliators and Scrubs -
Beautycounter Sugar Body Scrub in Lemongrass
Kopari Beauty Coconut Crush Scrub
Self-Tanners -
Whish Beauty Coconut Milk and Verbena Self Tanner
KORA Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion
Body Creams, Body Butters, and Oils -
Wellphoria Nourishing Hand and Body Lotion
Primally Pure Eucalyptus + Lavender Body Butter
Sagely Naturals Relief and Recovery CBD Cream
Goop Nourishing Repair Body Butter
Furtuna Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
Furtuna Skin Rinascita Delle Olive Replenishing Balm
Indie Lee Essential Body Lotion
KORA Organics Noni Glow Body Oil
Winged CBD Radiance Body Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
Primally Pure Almond + Vanilla Body Butter
Thisworks Perfect Hands Intense Moisture
Juice Beauty Green Apple Hand Cream
Bath -
Lab to Beauty The Brightening Body Wash - Bubble Bath
Deodorants -
Primally Pure natural deodorant - Use code GLOWGIRL for 10% off
Primally Pure Lavender Deodorant
Kosas Chemistry ADA Serum Deodorant
Hand and Nails -
Whish Hand Cream and Cuticle Oil
Juice Beauty Green Apple Hand Sanitizer
Toothpaste -
BEAUTY
Brands-
Primer -
Tula Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Primer
Tinted Moisturizers -
Saie Beauty Slip Tinted Moisturizer
Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer
COOLA Organic Face Rosilliance BB+ Cream SPF 30
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
Concealer -
RMS Beauty “Un” Cover-Up Concealer
Ilia True Skin Serum Concealer
Beautycounter Touchup Skin Concealer Pen
Foundation -
ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation
Eyeliner -
Eyeshadow -
W3LL People Natural Eye Palette
Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette
PYT Beauty No BS Eyeshadow Palette
SAINT Cosmetics Eye Palette in Nude
Mascara -
Ere Perez Avocado Waterproof Mascara
Brows and Lashes -
Luna Nectar Moon Boost Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum
Bronzer and Blush -
W3LL People Natural Bio Bronzer Powder
Westman Atelier Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer
RMS Sensual Skin Trio - 3 in 1 powder palette with bronzer, blush, and highlighter
Highlighters -
Westman Atelier Super Loaded Tinter Highlighter
Au Naturale All-Glowing Creme Highlighter
Lip Gloss & Lip Stick
Lilah B. Lovingly Lip Tint Oil
Kari Gran Tinted Lip Whip Treatment Balm
Saint Jane Beauty CBD Lip Gloss
COOLA Mineral Liplux Organic Tinted Lip Balm SPF 30
*COOLA Organic Hydrating Lip Oil Sunscreen SPF 30
Lune + Aster Vitamin c+e Lip Gloss in Poet
HAIR
Christophe Robin hair products
Shampoos -
GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Shampoo
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath Shampoo
Conditioners -
GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Conditioner
Innersense Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Flora Remedia Lavender Hair Oil TreatmentEco Therapy Revive Conditioner
Malibu C Color Prepare Wellness Hair Remedy
Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner
Wellphoria Nourishing Conditioner
Dry Shampoo-
*Vegamour Dry Shampoo Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off
Mousse and Mists-
Virtue The Finale Shaping Spray
COOLA Scalp & Hair Mist (sunscreen for hair)
Innersense Hair Love Prep Spray
Hair Mask -
GLOSS MODERNE Clean Luxury Masque
Serums, Supplements, and Treatments -
Hush + Hush Deeply Rooted Hair Growth Supplement - Use code “MELISSA” for 20% off)
For All Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Vegamour Gro+ Advanced Lash Serum Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off
Vegamour Biotin Hair Gummies Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% off
*Vegamour GRO+ Advanced Brow Serum Use GLOWGIRL20 for 20% of
Other -
SUPPLEMENTS
*Thorne Health Supplements - Get 20% off the products I use on my store
*Thorne Niacel 200 - Get 20% off the products I use on my store
Lakanto monk fruit sweetener - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
GOOPGLOW Morning Skin Superpowder
Nordic Naturals Algae Omega supplement
ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
SkinTē Sparkling Collagen Teas - Use code GLOWGIRL30 (valid for 30% off 12-pack purchases)
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Antioxidant Beauty Boost
SkinTē Sparkling Collagen Teas - Use code GLOWGIRL30 (valid for 30% off 12-pack purchases)
Juice Beauty Prebiotix Antioxidant Beauty Boost
Relizen -Use code glowgirl20 for 20% off your first month’s subscription
Hush + Hush PlantYourDay Protein - Use code MELISSA for 20% off sitewide
Joya Adaptogen Bliss - Cacao Elixir Blend
Kroma Superfoods Ultimate Vitality
Om Mushroom Superfood - Use code MELISSAMEYERS for 20% off sitewide
Beauty Bar Chocolate - Use code GLOWGIRL10 for 10% off sitewide
CBD
Beauty -
Saint Jane Calming Luxury Lip Shine
Rejuvenate With Nousha Face Reset Oil
Winged Face Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
Switch2Pure Bright and Shine Gel Cleanser
Sagely Naturals CBD Brightening Eye Cream
Saint Jane Luxury Beauty Serum
Priya Apothica CBD Bliss Renewal Serum
Priya Apothica CBD Phyto Metamorphosis Cream
Lord Jones Acid Mantle Repair Moisturizer
*True Botanicals CBD 500 Anti-Inflammaging Treatment Oil
Hair products -
For All Hydrating CBD Hair Mask
Wellphoria Nourishing Conditioner
Bath & Body -
Winged Radiance Body Oil - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
Prima R & R Advanced Recovery Cream - Use code GLOWGIRL for 20% off
*Prima Beyond Body Oil Stress Remedy Use code GLOWGIRL for 20% off
Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD Cleansing Bar Soap
Sagely Naturals Calm Relief And Recovery CBD Roll-On
Lab To Beauty Soothing Bath Soak
Highline Wellness Hydrate, Relax, Restore Bath Bombs
Dr. Kerklaan Natural CBD Sleep Cream
*Terra Vita Revive CDB Bath Salts
Ingestibles -
Winged Sleepy CBD Gummies -Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
Winged Relaxation CBD Gummies - Use code Glowgirl15 for 15% off
*Winged Rise Up Energy and Focus CBD Gummies Use code Glowgirl20 for 20% off
Lief Royal 1250 Full-Spectrum CBD Oil
Calivolve RESTORE Collection Chocolate Box
Gron Adaptogenic Chocolate Sampler
The Trusted Lab CBD Wellness Gummies With Vitamin C + Zinc
Topical Pain Relief -
Prima Bath Gem - Use GLOWGIRL for 20% off
BEAUTY COUNTER
After years of testing several Beautycounter clean beauty products, I have been very impressed with many of their products and will be reporting on my favorite items from their line. The company is a leader in the clean beauty movement and I stand behind their philosophy to help educate and share the safest, best quality products available!
Makeup -
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation
Skin care -
Sugar Body Scrub in Lemongrass
Hydrating Body Lotion in Citrus Mimosa
Citrus Mimosa Hand Wash and Hand Cream
Who What Wear Feature: I'm 54 and Always Get Complimented on My Thick, Shiny Hair—Here Are My Secrets
One of the questions I frequently receive is “How do you keep your hair so healthy and thick at 54?” While I do attribute my locks partially to genetics, I’ve found using specific high-quality products is key to maintaining a healthy head of hair. Just like any part of your beauty routine, it's important to be consistent about how you care for your strands. My hair has always been super important to me and I do whatever I can to maintain its overall health! So, I’m super excited to share my latest feature in Who What Wear, “I'm 54 and Always Get Complimented on My Thick, Shiny Hair—Here Are My Secrets!” Read on for more!
It takes a village to keep my hair in good shape. When you’re in your 50s, the change in hormones can wreak havoc on hair growth. I’ve tried and tested so many products over the past year—from natural shampoos and conditioners to safer heating tools to collagen drinks and other supplements with purported hair and health benefits. Below are my best secrets to maintaining healthy hair at any age.
The Cut & Color
It all starts here! I go to Seama at L.A.'s famed Nine Zero One Salon for my cut and color. She's on the pricier side but is quite the perfectionist with hair. If you color your hair, I think it's most important to find someone you trust with the integrity and health of your hair. Find someone whose hair you admire in your area, and ask who they go to. Chances are you’ll be happy with the results!
The Products
Shampoo + Conditioner - Innersense’s Hydrating Cream Hairbath and Conditioner are two of the best hair products I’ve discovered recently. They are created with certified-organic plant ingredients and have an all-zero toxin rating on the Think Dirty app. Plus, my hair has never felt so clean and hydrated—even after one use! For a luxury brand, I’m also obsessed with Gloss Moderne’s Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner, and I like to switch between the two so my hair doesn’t get “bored” by using the same products.
Leave-in Conditioner - Reverie’s Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner. This is another clean hair product I recently incorporated into my haircare routine! Infused with coconut, olives, almonds, and other healthy extracts, Reverie’s nourishing treatment leaves hair feeling silky and smooth. I use it when my hair is feeling dry, which is quite often now that I live in L.A.
Heat Protectant Serum - Bogavia The Weightless Hair Serum. This heat protectant serum helps volumize and rehydrate the hair while protecting it against damage and breakage from styling tools. This clean, multi-use hair product has an incredible natural scent of Valencia vanilla and can also be used on dry hair.
Treatment Oil - Drybar’s 100 Proof Smoothing Oil. For added heat protection with shine, this treatment oil from Drybar helps damaged locks bind together again to prevent frizz and further damage. I like to use this product on the ends of my hair, and the brand's signature scent is incredible.
Texturizing Spray - R+Co’s TROPHY Shine + Texturizing Spray. This spray from R+Co adds the perfect amount of texture and shine. Plus, it can be used on all hair types. Using this product actually makes the hair appear thicker and adds instant volume. Apply it after drying to help you style or use it instead of hair spray.
Hairspray - Moroccanoil’s Luminous Hairspray. Moroccanoil's hair spray in the medium hold is perfect to use as the last step in your hair routine to achieve a flexible, lightweight hold for natural-looking styles. I love the signature scent, and I use this product as I’m stepping out the door for a little extra hold at the beginning of a long day or night out.
Dry Shampoo - Dry Shampoo by Ouai. When my hair is a bit dirty but I want to get in another day or two before washing it, Ouai's dry shampoo makes my hair feel and smell clean without leaving a white powder residue. I don't like to wash my hair more than three times a week, so I reach for this dry shampoo quite often.
The Tools
Blow Dryer - T3’s blow dryer, “The Cura.” This dryer has a built-in ion generator that smooths out the hair cuticle for soft, frizz-free results. I love that this dryer is lightweight and digitally controlled with three heat speeds and two speed settings. T3 has been my go-to dryer for over 10 years now, as I find it dries hair quickly with the least amount of heat damage.
Curling Iron - OGÉ’s 5-in-One Curling Iron & Conair’s Double Ceramic Curling Iron. I like to use a wand curling iron about three times a week to put loose waves in my hair after a blow-dry. It makes your hair look thicker, too. A few favorites include this ceramic iron from Conair in Rose or for a more luxury product, this below set from Ogé.
Tip: See my IGTV on how to get natural, loose beach waves in under five minutes with a wand curling iron. My easy method is less damaging to the hair.
The Supplements
Collagen drinks and dietary supplements are all the rage these days, and there are so many good ones to choose from to help with hair growth and maintenance. I have road-tested so many products over the past year, and these stand out.
Hair Supplement - Hush and Hush Deeply Rooted hair supplements. These contain 2500 micrograms of biotin, which is the gold standard for hair growth and maintenance. They also contain other important daily vitamins and supplements like A, C, D, zinc, and niacin. Plus, they specifically target thinning hair, giving it the regrowth boost it needs.
Collagen - SkinTē’s Collagen Sparkling Tea. These teas have become a staple in my fridge. Each can of refreshing bubbly tea contains herb-based minerals and vitamins with 3000 milligrams of collagen. Since drinking daily, I’ve noticed a difference in the quality of my skin, hair, and nails. I also love that it's only 20 calories per can and infused with all-natural ingredients. You can purchase the cans by the trio or by a subscription package to receive them monthly. Use promotion code GLOWGIRL30 for 30% off your order.
Collagen Water - Vital Proteins’ Collagen Water. My go-to drink after a workout. These delicious collagen waters all contain 10 grams of bovine collagen and three grams of sugar or less with no artificial flavors. The collagen is sourced from pasture-raised cows in Brazil, and drinking them regularly could help benefit the quality of your hair, skin, nails, and joints. With six key flavors, you are sure to find one you love. My fave is Strawberry-Lemon.
Collagen Powder - Primal Kitchen’s Collagen Fuel Supplement Powder. This mix is keto-certified, paleo-friendly, and sugar-free. Each serving contains 10 grams of type I and type III bovine collagen peptides, which may help support hair, skin, and nail regeneration. I love the chocolate coconut flavor, and I add this powder to my lattes or post-workout smoothies.
Overall, getting regular haircuts every two to three months, washing my hair two to three times a week, and using all the best products, supplements, and styling tools make all the difference for maintaining healthy hair. And if you color your hair, it’s important to get it done from a reputable hairdresser who will not over-bleach or -dye your hair.
I hope you try some of these products and incorporate my tips into your personal haircare routine to help get the luscious locks you always dreamed of.
xxMelissa
Check out the full feature on Who What Wear HERE!