Esthetician Reacts To DIY + Zero Waste Skincare Routine From Blue Ollis

[@CassandraBankson]

Okay so can anyone else make this face? Tweet it at me, I'm genuinely curious. Also, here are some of my favorite zero-waste beauty options! www.amazon.com/shop/cassandrabankson?listId=OTWWBX8KHGQI

[@bihuahua2600]

you're my favorite skincare youtuber because you care about animals and the environment! Our principles align and that's why I check your videos before trying any new product or company. Thank you for making so many videos lately! Please, if you ever feel tired don't hesitate to take a break. I know some youtubers work themselves to exhaustion, but remember we will still be here!

[@nataliestocks7415]

Vegan too! I liked this as I'm all about eco friendly & I'm the one down an idle unable to pronounce ingredients & Google everything. HOWEVER! Since following you I'm not googling. I could listen to you all day & I just want to go shopping with you. OMG! Saying "hey there you, do you know what's in there?& put l'oreal back down. Let's talk about l'oreality. Girl you are fabulous. ✌

[@brieannalyda6238]

I wish the Native deodorant had worked for me! It still gave me a red rash (I think from the baking soda?) just like my homemade deodorant did. I now use the crystal salt deodorant (great at killing those smelly armpit bacteria) and it works 👌🏼

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

You are precious!

[@coolgirl9053]

I don't understand why some of them are in plastic packaging such as the bottle?

[@blueollis]

Thank you for this educational review of my video, Cassandra! I’m still learning every day how to take better care of myself while taking care of the environment as best I can. My video was never meant to be a tutorial which is why I didn’t share all of the recipes (btw the face wash was just bentonite clay and spirulina... never coffee grounds!). But I understand that putting that online does encourage people to do the same and I take more care and detail in my content now. This video is about 2 years old at this point and I’ve definitely made changes to my routine since then as I’ve been learning, especially around applying and using essential oils. Loved watching this video and thanks again for further educating me on skincare 🙏🏻

[@manga626]

Kuddos to you Blue Oillis for admitting and recognizing mistakes. I'm a learning vegan and am environmentalist. I'll be learning from you on being a good learner and a good environmentalist.

[@islandboy4445]

Wish cassandra saw this comment!

[@Catsheal]

Blue Ollis that’s so amazing that you can take the review of your video and see it as learning instead of getting defensive. That’s something I can definitely do better with. I’m excited to see what tips you have for being zero waste

[@emmalee3625]

This was a great response. Happy to see everyone happy.

[@kristinriberdy277]

Loved your video Blue Ollis

[@luis31261]

The moment I saw Essential Oils I just went "the redness"

[@rosemarytea3878]

The irritation 🤝 dry patches

[@marjattakolari521]

i dont even use household products with essential oils, i have pets.....

[@mercytendai6714]

You guys are just extra over nothing. Of course misuse of anything is going to irritate you.

[@izumiruki]

My mum's a clinical aromatherapist and would concoct her own face oils and I would use them. Never had a problem. I can just hear her go "Dilute dilute DILUTE".

[@e.7382]

Essential oils is the best thing that has ever happened to my skin

[@musicdude1515]

She actually addresses the lack of sunscreen in the comment section of her video. She said that because she doesn’t use chemicals or exfoliate, her skin “takes care of itself.” 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tareqelkhoury]

She said in really hot climates I use coconut oil. Lol.

[@amieet]

Of course, because the lack of pigment in her skin changes by not using chemicals or exfoliating, right? 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@guyrose2350]

She’s lucky she doesn’t live in Australia, she would have multiple skin cancers by now especially if she uses coconut oil!!

[@katy9291]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@astronomy5248]

@@amieet nope girl chemical exfoliator is good

[@lapharmacie98]

I hate that the word 'detoxifying' is thrown around so loosely in the natural community. IT'S NOT A THING stop spreading misinformation

[@JuliaK-ve2rw]

I am here clapping shyly, no one else seems to see this :D

[@Camila-hv7ve]

it is a thing. if the body could properly detoxify every toxin, there would be no acne, no cancer, no disease.

[@fuckthis1639]

@@Camila-hv7ve if the body couldn't we would be dead

[@Camila-hv7ve]

Márcia „Doctors noticed almost two hundred years ago that toxins like mercury were causing “mad hatter disease.” It was also known that toxicity from leaded water pipes was a major cause of the decline of the Roman Empire. But in the past, these toxins were largely limited to occupational exposure.“ „...with the explosion of industrial activity and products, that has changed. Following more research, scientists and perceptive clinicians now better understand that toxicity affects most-if not all-of the population.“

[@Camila-hv7ve]

fuck this of course, it can, im not saying it cant. Thats why we sweat, poop and pee. But it the body wouldnt be so overwhelmed by toxins, fat, bacteria, there wouldnt me a reason for disease to exist

[@Danielle22650]

She's applying crap to her face and looks amazing meanwhile I am using Paula's choice and Youth to the people and have pimples!

[@rikoalamalz1103]

I can relate girl😪

[@lydialambson3536]

Genetics

[@Surfing566]

You will get there

[@supersonicrocket-ship7489]

FOR REAL 😫

[@kish6888]

Diet has a LOT to do with it. One can treat their skin topically as much as they want but if you have imbalances or issues within your body due to diet or lifestyle your skin will always reflect it

[@goose7574]

2:33 I would think that re-dipping into that jar everyday with a toothbrush that has TONS of bacteria is not a good idea.

[@sofi_ebru]

My thoughts exactly

[@jessicasharpe1925]

Our mouths are laden with bacteria anyways. And our tooth brushes sit out in the open. 🤷‍♀️

[@seigfredhife]

Cassandra never failed to feed my BRAIN. This is making my quarantine educationally productive ❤️

[@CassandraBankson]

Yer brain is great and mine says hello!!! yay to ruining content with educational commentary 😂😂 haha love you and thanks for being here and enjoying! ❤️

[@rmi222]

Quarantine is over here in Canada. We’re allowed to shop at any store, go to movie theatres, restaurants are back to full capacity and nobody wears a mask, not even servers/employees! We’re def going to have a second wave - lol Trudeau is an idiot! 😳

[@Surfing566]

@@rmi222 in the UK as well but they are going to be more strict with masks soon

[@becdee2471]

As an Aussie, you neeeeeeed sunscreen, both my parents are dealing with CONSTANT skin cancers and have been since their 50’s (maybe even late 40’s).

[@MoonyLuvsGreenDay]

Skin cancer capital of the world 😭😩 all skincare youtubers talking about how spf prevents ageing and we're here trying not to die 😅

[@carol4147]

As a Brazilian I completely relate and agree, here we cant leave home without sunscreen, also the majority of skin cancers will not kill you but theres a specific one called melanoma than CAN KILL you so everyone should use itt

[@hanywhiskey]

omg I'm sorry :( I wish you all the best

[@calico_queen8976]

As someone who lives in a country where it is just either an oven or just having a typhoon, I can relate to this...

[@carol4147]

@@Ely.S13 true. Others can kill you too and Also cause pretty bad damage.

[@dumbgenious1960]

Cassandra cheering her putting her hair up because that’s the only thing in the routine she can endorse>>>>>>

[@Salty_light93]

I like the fact that finally someone who is actually vegan and eco-friendly can clarify the fact that those two characteristics can be found in chemical based products without necessarily been harmful, I used to follow this KZbin nutritionist who was a vegan, eco-friendly and kinda same cool vibe as Cassandra, explaining everything and always incouraging people to read labels on food and avoid chemicals and additives blabla, and she used to advice the same for skin care routine, (using coconut oil almost for everything). Thank good I found Cassandra

[@daisyh7629]

As a dental student I shuddered from the moment a “homemade toothpaste” was mentioned until “tongue scraping is the most important thing for oral health”.. em.. no. Just no. Thank you Cassandra for making this so informative (especially from the dental aspect) ❤️ you need your fluoride folks just don’t eat it xx

[@tareqelkhoury]

‘boosts immunity’🤧🤧☠️☠️☠️

[@jesusbp3344]

She’s doing Ayurveda recipes for all of them

[@daisyh7629]

Jesús BP what’s that?

[@raincraze]

OMG I’m a dentist and I cringed too! And where has she been shopping for her toothbrush? “A lot of it is made from boar hair”? In the last millennia?! If she really wants to be sustainable, just use the miswak (salvadora persica twig) which has somewhat of an evidence based that it works as long as you use it correctly.

[@kavita2937]

raincraze I love miswak. In islam, our prophet Muhammad saw used it all the time.

[@originalbarbievamp]

As someone whos skincare routine is almost completely zero waste (except for my facial cleanser) you really dont need diys...there are amazing zerowaste products out there that are good

[@originalbarbievamp]

@aleagria03 i'm not but if someone does thats okay too....nothing is truly zero waste. Its still a step in the right direction.

[@athoswolff776]

The thing about zero waste is that nobody ever start out perfect at it,we try to reduce more and more, then try to show companies that there is a market for it if they wanna hop in,then there is competition in the market and they come up with more creative/better quality products, then folks who want to join in see that you can live with quality and luxuries by striving to go zero waste too and so on and so on...

[@LS-fs3xe]

Please be aware that Native is owned by Procter and Gamble, which is a huge corporation that is not cruelty-free, ethical, or sustainable. Just want to contribute to the educational aspect of your videos. Thank you, love your channel!

[@Racqhiki]

They have been sold to P&G to grow more as a company, after they made the profit. I don't think that, just because they're now owned by them, their ethics and morals will change. There is no reason for that It's good to be conscious as a consumer and not support brands that are not ethical and sustainable. However, imo, by buying Native instead of other P&G deodorant brands will only encourage the market to be more ethical and in the process the company as well. As it will sell more But that's my opinion 😅

[@chriscamaso5198]

can you make a video on sustainable and cruelty free brands or products that are packaged thoughtfully and aren’t filled with essential oils/fragrance? 🌿💗

[@ericcartis2876]

Check out Facetheory!

[@lucy489]

@@ericcartis2876 and bybi!

[@alejandrachavez2625]

Yesss, I've seen several reaction videos on natural skincare, and I'm just thinking, there must be a middle ground.

[@oshimad]

I think versed is one

[@StephanyPlata]

That would be amazing!

[@Anna-xm9fl]

the lip balm is by hydrophil. it has shea butter, sweet almond butter, and hemp wax

[@CassandraBankson]

Ahh thank you! THANK YOU!! This is great to know, anna! I appreciate this!

[@HelenFire420]

Honestly I just use Vaseline. I got a big 16oz tun of it in my bathroom for my lips and face as an after shave.

[@nunpho]

@@HelenFire420 that's my nightmare

[@caitieeeee]

The irony of using essential oils in a zero waste routine. The truth is individual behaviors, while important (I am vegetarian - and have been vegan before - and support BDS so I definitely believe in making moral and ethical choices) are nothing without systemic responsible behaviors. Corporations make up the vast majority of waste production and carbon emissions, and they have the money and power to make responsible choices that would have a far greater impact than what individual choices can do. So like, yeah it's great to make less waste but if you're buying from brands that produce a ton of waste (and essential oils absolutely do) then... idk it just seems counter productive.

[@kendrastrange18]

True

[@raynabruce]

Wow I had no idea. 😮

[@justjulijack]

Exactly !

[@melanieolsson606]

yess yess yesssss

[@athoswolff776]

She could've made her own essential oils at home too.

[@akankshyabarua2477]

We are here for Cassandra's 10000 buck expressions😂😂

[@CassandraBankson]

Honestly I dont even know how the human facial muscles can contract to create expressions like this ❤️ 😂😂

[@nehapal2583]

I love her expressions 😁😁

[@cesca3968]

I love essential oils but I've only ever used them for aroma, I've only recently realised people have been using them directly on their skin or even consuming them!.. 😬

[@foxxielane2196]

Same. I only used essential oils for aroma

[@marjattakolari521]

i use tea tree in toilet cleaning...

[@oh_kay2954]

Tea tree oil can zap away certain types of acne with gods speed 😂 juicy white heads. And it’s used a lot for dandruff. It’s the only one (to my knowledge) that’s actually useful.

[@rmi222]

OH_KAY ••• Just a tip I’m sure you already know - Pure tea tree oil should never be applied directly on your face/skin without being diluted by a carrier oil such as olive oil, rose hip oil, coconut & almond oil.

[@Batsnang]

Yeah same, purely use them in my oil diffuser and then I started seeing all these recipes of making tea with sweet orange essential oils, or lavender eo and I'm just like, uh...no? I don't think so? lol

[@itsamand4]

“Tongue scraper boosts immunity” Me as a med student: 🙃🧐🤨🤪😤🥵🤬😵🙄🤥

[@nicoledambacher4660]

Yeah I don't understand what she means 😂😅

[@silvernblack21]

Medical school doesn't teach you how to heal or use natural means, just how to handle emergencies, cut on people, and prescribe big pharma. Most people should stay far from the medical industry, eating and living well and avoiding unnatural products helps.

[@barcaj.8650]

@@silvernblack21 As a med student,absolutely not.Tell me,how would you treat cancer,broken bones,wounds etc naturally? You wouldn’t,the patient would die.So please stop spreading misinformation and be happy that the healthcare in most countries is at a high level and that people aren’t dying from simple injuries and diseases.Thanks

[@sullivanlt]

@@silvernblack21 you can go to hell lmao medical students go to school for 12+ years, go hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and lose their minds just to help people. These people SAVE LIVES and your misinformation can seriously hurt someone.

[@alexandralisargent3274]

Cassandra: "We gotta put our money where our morals are." Me (Voice of Chessy from Parent Trap): I knew I always liked her!

[@joeyvarela3248]

THIS TOOK ME OUT LOL!

[@shainadiannecatipan4042]

I used to really love watching Beauty Within and James Welsh and Hyram. But ever since I discovered Cassandra and Dr. Dray and Labmuffin, I love them more! Especially Cassandra since she's so great in explaining things scientifically. Not boring at all but very interesting! I still love Hyram, Fel and Rowena, I just love hearing the science. Especially on "formulation over ingredients"

[@lalimoreno1]

I love that Native has no waste packaging! But honestly, I tried lime for deodorant and it literally kept me BO free for a day and a half!

[@aj32769]

Been wanting to try so badly. I think I might now with this recommendation!

[@albinahannan]

I love Blue Ollis and have been subscribed to her channel for over 3 years. Some stuff she does is amazing. Obviously, her skincare works well for her because her skin looks good and she isn't recommending it to everyone but simply demonstratingwhat she does. It doesn't mean that it's something that will work for people with different skin types or prone to allergies. I love using British ethical skincare brands such as Botanics UK and Tropic. They're a good mix of nature and science.

[@albinahannan]

And also, I bought a recyclable packaging natural deodorant called "Salt of Earth" following her advice. It works well for me. Obviously, it doesn't stop me from sweating when I do, however,regular antiperspirants that I used to use, e.g. Rexona or Dove, didn't reduce sweating either.

[@isabellamorris7902]

She does say at the beginning "show you how to be more eco friendly in your beauty routine" or some such, which does imply she's tacitly recommending this.

[@shannon9247]

I follow a few zero waste channels and most of the time they have individual videos on how they make each product :) I think she is just showing her overall routine in this video. I love hearing your thoughts as always tho!

[@christyfray9412]

Thank you for not demonizing all essential oils and educating us instead.

[@elenaorins5284]

First of all, I love how much science you out into these videos. The chemistry is very interesting! Also, essential oils are purified using different forms of chromatography, which depending on the solvent (polar vs nonpolar) can be even worse for the environment. So I totally agree with combining science with nature. You get the coolest results!

[@maddisong8400]

That's me when people tell me I can't use retinol because I'm too young (thumbnail)

[@CassandraBankson]

Lol you and I both, beautiful!

[@aimellms]

Maddison G when can you use retinol? I’m genuinely curious.

[@maddisong8400]

@@aimellms around 18 I think don't take my advice though

[@aimellms]

Maddison G thank you! I guess I’ll have to wait a little while to use retinol lol

[@maddisong8400]

@@aimellms get a 2nd opinion by a dermatologist don't take my opinion

[@rhizacadag1102]

Let us support Cassandra for she gives us facts and evidence-based information by not skipping ads!🙂♥️

[@elmar_kritzinger]

"There are tendencies about myself that are undeniably hippie-like" 😆 SAME gurl!

[@elvirauntila2620]

Well, I have been using for years a homemade deodorant from coconut oil, cornflour and sodium bicarbonate + an essential oil and it works perfect for me and my husband. It repaired the damages caused by antiperspirant with aluminium: burnt skin and excessive sweat. Of course, the homemade deodorant is less effective during hot summers and therefore I take note for the Native deodorant 🙂

[@d.p.9642]

Same. And smells much better.

[@melissasanchez7268]

I love that you KNOW so much about science and your career definitely proves it. I am a biologist and its hard for people to understand that something organic can be bad as well.

[@lauradouglas4419]

I LOVE how you are science-oriented!!! It's a breath of fresh air on KZbin! ❤️

[@harryscherrystyles9344]

Cassandra your skin is glowing at the moment !!!💓

[@ahalyasatha909]

Haven't even gotten past the first five minutes, and I can tell this is going to be good!

[@sara-ql1xs]

I've used coconut oil as deodorant before and it works perfect for me. The pits don't feel greasy and keeps the smell away. I will say tho, that I barely sweat so I don't care if it's not an antiperspirant

[@d.p.9642]

Coconut oil, starch and bicarbonate works much better than deodorant for me. And i love creating a smell by mixing EO.

[@sarahcalhoun4644]

Dear Cassandra, just felt like leaving a comment of appreciation. Thank you for always breaking down the science and explaining how things actually work. You really help me figure things out when I’m trying to navigate my health and beauty purchasing. 😇🤟

[@akankshamehta2926]

Definitely something to be mindful of though when it comes to skincare. I hope in the future we get more brands having more sustainable options.

[@CassandraBankson]

Yes yes and YESSS!!

[@itsliterallybeenoneday]

How does she know so much about teeth, im convinced she knows everything. And armpits damn Also, why make a skincare routine and not tell snyone what youre using lmao

[@lottiej742]

Well I presume cassandra's done and studied a lot of biology and undoubtedly knows a lot about the body in general, not just exclusively the face. almost all specialists will have knowledge on other parts of the body

[@yaanshubeats7544]

😂😂

[@ElegantSkies]

She researches before making the video :) as anyone should when reviewing/reacting to things lol

[@itsliterallybeenoneday]

Clara O'Kay i though she reacted to the video, so its her first time watching it. She knows a lot about skin, that why she can give right information.

[@Nikatronixx]

most of the information is available freely on the internet if one does a little research. The key is to know what are legit sources vs crap.

[@meganmcarthur899]

I've been using Ethique's deodorant and it has been working really well! (I am a sweaty person!) It's a solid cube that comes in a paper box.

[@Cee944]

LOVE Native. I never thought I'd be a natural deodorant gal, but since I'm solo in quarantine, I decided it was a good time to try something new. I'm amazed that it actually works and holds up through all of my workouts. I'll be sweaty but won't smell.

[@savannahjones299]

I'm glad that I'm learning what to do and what not to do. i used to do some damaging things to my skin, but now I know a little more. so thank you. and will continue to be careful.

[@victoroliveira8060]

I'm not comfortable with this routine at all. 😂😂😂

[@michaelf869]

This is what I call high quality content 🙏🏼 Thank you Cassandra for your amazing videos!

[@gabrielaolguin-flores7831]

Thank you Cassandra!! I loved learning about this and decided to email a smaller company about their essential oil ratios! I hope to hear back from them. I love their natural deodorant and it’s packaging but always open to trying other brands. Thank you for letting us know about the essential oil ratio and dilution. I have one product that is oil heavy and uses essential oilS that I used for months that worked well for my skin but I’ve seen taken a break from it and even if the essential oils are at the end of the ingredient list- I want to know as much as I can thanks to you.

[@lovepilie]

Hey Cassandra! I got quite surprised at your take on lavender essential oil? And there are 2 types of lavande essential oil that I know of. The one I will talk about is "true lavender", sometimes called "fine lavender" : I'm french and this essential oil is really recommended for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties (amongst a long list of benefits other than calming you down). It works wonders on acne spots! Many books on the subject here, the most famous being La Blible des huiles Essentielles, written by pharmacist Danièle Festy decades ago, and still updated regularly. Thought that might interest you!

[@Trynsa]

So, something I noticed in my cleansing routine in recent times... This summer, more than ANY previous, I've struggled with BO (boob sweat is the worst, man). It took some experimenting, but I started trying out different toners I had on hand to help with different problems, under my armpits for example. The one that ended up helping the most with both under arm irritation AND smell was a ferment-heavy toner! It was mind blowing, the difference it made, but watching this sort of put it into perspective. Awesome info!

[@karthurh]

We have a thing called here in my country, in rough translation, Water paste, it is basically a zinc oxide paste, and I use it as a deodorant, once I applied it and I literally haven't got any bad odor or sweat for freaking FOUR DAYS, that is 96h of protection. Say goodbye to old deodorants, and there's more, it also protects your skin from friction helping dark armpit.

[@karenrouzeregarcia7905]

that's really nice of you to offer discounts without benefiting from them. A true act of kindness.. this is why i like you!

[@emm6009]

I use essential oil on my pulse points, but only lavender oil. i have been using it since I was 15 (so over 15 years) and I put it on over my sunscreen. I have started putting it on my daughter. i use it as aromatherapy to help keep me calm, but it doubles as a perfume. I always use the same brand, which i know my skin doesn't react to. Also, i dilute tea tree oil before putting it on my face for spot treatments in a pinch - 1:5, so glad to know I am doing that right. LOL.

[@lubnan08]

Native is the best deodorant Ive ever used. I've been using it for a couple years now. Love.

[@lottiej742]

you'd spontaneously combust if you watched Bella thrones DIY skin care....

[@camerokid78]

Lol she did

[@sunoii7673]

i love how everytime i watch Cassandra's videos i learn something new *~°•the more you know•°~*

[@Vici233]

I LOVE that you talked about the land use, water and eneergy requirements and the waste from the production of essential oils. I always wondered why no one ever mentions this. I'm a vegan my self, so I'm aware of the detrimental effects of land use for products. And the idea to grow all of those plants on a field just to destroy them to extract a tiny amount of oil from them has always made me wonder why so many eco-influencers promote them so much. Not that I'm against them. But this consideration was common sense to me and you are the first one who has voiced this that I have come across.

[@itsntok6071]

‘antiperspirant stops you from sweating’ me, who is drenched in antiperspirant: a sweaty queen

[@HappyDaisy4891]

I’m so happy that you have a Native code!!! I just stocked up I switched to them last December and will never use anything else

[@Swedishviking2]

Thank you for explaining the importance of fluoride in toothpaste. I work in the dental industry and we see all too often people come in with cavities due to using “natural” or “ fluoride free” toothpastes

[@rmi222]

Yess native deodorant 👏🏻 I use the coconut one and it smells like heaven all day long + I no longer get red, itchy, irritated pits!

[@native_cos]

💙🙌

[@katerinam4170]

In regards to toothpaste; I love the brand Hello they have fluoride options and are a really awesome company and I have talked with them multiple times and they are really trying to make the best mouth care products. They are very clean in their ingredients and still do a great job with cleaning teeth. They have tooth tabs that are in a metal container and are zero waste. In a recent talk with their representative, they are trying to make a zero-waste tooth tab with fluoride. If you want to see this you can always call the company and recommend them creating this product as well.

[@hannahw6561]

I choose to use all natural toothpaste that does contain fluoride. This is coming from a person who used fluoride-free for at least five years and ended up with cavities on 15ish (can’t rem exact number) of her teeth.

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

I love this kind of video. Cuz I love to learn how to be sustainable AND good for my skin.

[@NXsabbiXN]

Here in sweden they did an unethical experiment in the 1940s on humans in a mental hospital Vipeholm. They fed the patient with sugary sweets to see if sugar did cause dental decay. And sure they confirmed that sugar was the problem. It's a horrible study... but dental care is important and I get so frustrated when people promote non flouride toothpaste :(

[@josevigil4233]

With Cassandra in the room my quarantine has become education time :) (my skin is very thankful of that). Also, glad you give some light on when essential oils can be actually nice to the skin (even tho it's probably going to be just anxiety material... woops).

[@ellamayem6414]

Weird toothpaste question: How do you feel about hydroxyapatite in toothpaste instead of fluoride? Fluoride in toothpaste gives me short headaches and sometimes stomach aches (I dont eat my toothpaste but i dont doubt a little bit finds its way to my tummy). I use RiseWell toothpaste, it has Stevia, which I am also iffy about.

[@mille6019]

Thats weird... I’ve used lavender essential oil blended with grapeseed and got amazing results on my skin... I’ve heard that lavender is very mild and not harmful... so now I’m confused

[@caitieeeee]

Lots of people like essential oils and when used properly (like you do with a carrier oil), they aren't really harmful. However, people can have sensitivities to anything, and essential oils (including lavender) can trigger asthma, ezcema, etc. If you have good results, awesome! But essential oils by nature are not mild because they are made of such an intense concentration of plant essences.

[@ilovemylife2012]

Actually, I used lavender oil when I had bad skin and it really really helped my breakouts, while on the meantime tea tree oil ALWAYS caused me to break out.

[@-MaryPoppins-]

Tea tree is very, VERY harsh on the skin hun. If you ever use it I would keep tea tree oil solely as a spot treatment. Make sure the concentration is correct as well. Straight tea tree oil is so harsh 😩

[@kylieherz689]

Omg, I'm learning so much from you, way more than I learnt at cosmetology school in 6 months, and I've only seen two videos! I just discovered your channel a few minutes ago, You are truly inspirational! It really shows that you love what you do ❤🙌

[@kathrynr.h.4537]

I love how educational your videos are. Could you make a video on best ingredients for scarring? I know some scarring needs more invasive procedures, but what ingredients could help reduce or get rid of light, light-medium scarring? Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in your videos 💕

[@sophieneedsaladder]

"Natural"≠better - these recipes cringe the life out of me and her skin is glowing because she's YOUNG, damage builds up overtime and will show up later in life

[@Fanny-ge6ge]

I have to say, tea tree oil il great for boils... Just put some on a q-tip and then very locally on the boil. It helps make it disappear very fast. However, it's not to be put on healthy skin or open wounds...

[@licenseplatenamedtort7912]

Tea tree oil STINGS if it isn’t diluted correctly. I had a bad reaction to it when I tried using it for acne

[@lindseyw5023]

How do you dilute it correctly?

[@Abbylj1122]

Lindsey W water, but if you have dry skin you shouldn’t use tea tree oil regardless of pimples, once I stopped using it my skin got better

[@ImNotCallingYouALiar]

It’s crazy how differently each person reacts to certain things. I’ve put tea tree oil directly on my skin undiluted and I’ve never had a reaction to it. Doesn’t burn or sting, only a slight cooling sensation to irritated/itchy areas.

[@vanshikargupta]

"Where's your sunscreen?!" Was the cutest thing ever!!😂♥️

[@lindsaymoffatt114]

If any of y'all are looking for zero/low waste skincare that's still formulated by cosmetic chemists (as opposed to DIYs) check out Ethique (skincare that comes in solid bars packaged in compostable boxes) and Meow Meow Tweet (comes in glass packaging, the bulk sizes can be sent back and refilled an infinite number of times). Also, anything packaged in paper/glass/metal is going to be more environmentally friendly than plastic, one brand I love that packages in glass (but with a plastic lid) is Eminence because they also ensure that the rest of their production line has minimal waste and they're such great quality!

[@autumn.redhawke]

What I looovvveee about these videos is the scientific explanations behind the reactions.

[@josefinejansen7469]

A good alternative to the Native deodorant is Wild deodorant, which I like because it is refillable. I love it

[@Rania-vh7wg]

My functional doctor ( works with me on my multiple sclerosis ) told me to start coconut oil pulling and to avoid commercial toothpastes so I feel her recipe is ok as long as u throw the essential oil

[@rosieHolliday5887]

I had an all natural moment last summer & I am thankful that it was a very short-lived phase. I was putting coconut oil, olive oil & rose oil on my face...... Yeh it didn't last very long. Ruined my skin. I'm now a hardcore retinol & other actives girl 👌 Much smarter phase that will last ♥️

[@jlib7389]

I disagree with the coconut oil under the armpits. It keeps me stink free all day and not greasy at all

[@fionariches3694]

I've just been looking at the Native website and they have a custom scent option?! So cool. Thanks Cassandra

[@FrootKat]

All cool and very knowledgeable! Just from experience though - coconut oil really does do it for me as a deodorant. It doesn’t remove the sweating!! But then I don’t really necessarily want it to - it really decreases the odour for me tho - it has mild antibacterial properties maybe that is why. It also doesn’t make my pits greasy! But I don’t use a lot. Just saying, this can be a good thing! Its been over 6 years since I’ve been off regular deo and I still have all my friends 😂 Not for everyone but certainly works for some maybe generally less sweaty individuals. Thanks for your reviews chick, I’m enjoying a lottttttt 😃

[@mintyspaghetty]

crazy i went to middle school and high school with one of the influencers (carly bergman) this girl mentions. we were in a musical together !

[@RyaThoughts]

This girl is still shining. Let's get assured that this is not all from her skincare. It's 98% from her sleep , eat , drink and exercise in her healthy lifestyle.

[@melodymiller7669]

I'm new to the channel, and I am loving it so much! You're so knowledgeable and passionate, it's delightful! I feel like it's a breath of fresh air to hear a KZbinr speak honestly about the dark, consumeristic, and often unethical side of the skincare and beauty industries while providing examples of more ethical options. I just want to share (and you may well already know this since it is your name), but the name Cassandra originates from a Greek priestess who was cursed to speak true prophecies, but no one would believe them. It's sad, but I feel that everyone watching your channel can see for themselves that you definitely know what you're talking about. Thank you for speaking the truth and bestowing your wisdom on us!! You're a treasure 🥺

[@psychedlicsouljam1995]

Cassandra: *YOU SEE....* haha always love learning from u girl

[@Lillostsoull]

I love your channel. I've been watching for years and always find you refreshing and full of information. 💞 thank you!

[@CassandraBankson]

Thank you for being here!! xoxo

[@Rebecca-op7ch]

So glad to see someone react to zero waste skincare

[@CassandraBankson]

I'm so glad that youre glad! Zero waste needs to be more normalized!

[@StephanyPlata]

I love your videos, as well as Dr Dray's. I wish there was some spanish speakers KZbinrs who share videos with scientific approach and explanation, and most important: responsability. Thanks for sharing!

[@marisol6154]

WHY IS UR VOICE SO SOOTHING AND like aEsThEtIcLy pleasing and ASMR-like

[@hannahw6561]

Actually lavender is amazing for skin. However, dilution is essential. (Like my pun?) I personally would recommend a 1% or less dilution for a non-professional. Additionally there are different types of lavender. Not all of them are the same as far as safety and use go. - A nearly finished Aromatherapist certification student 💕❤️

[@susanlansdell863]

Beeb Thank you for pointing that out. Years ago I worked for The Body Shop and we had a small range of essential oils which were ready diluted and safe to use straightaway. So many people don’t understand that the oils need to be diluted and used with care ,in moderation. It scares me when I see people splashing them around like water. I hope your certification course is going well.xx😘

[@louisesalg7762]

Aluminum has been proven to not be bad for you. this is a relatively new fact and has only been known about for half a year

[@-MaryPoppins-]

I’m not shocked. We’ve been using it in products for decades.

[@tigerkind]

It has NOT been proven that Aluminum isn’t bad. But we now know that the amount absorbed through cosmetics is negligible compared to that absorbed through food and other things.

[@dhfvhgc]

I know diy isn’t the best, but I have a lot of diy products in my routine that my dermatologist has approved, I also use diy toothpaste and when I went to the dentist a few weeks ago they am said I had perfect teeth that didn’t even need a cleaning

[@user-zk7rk2lo5b]

Would you mind sharing some of those with us? Im interested:)

[@ManonChant]

Thank you for this highly interesting educational video! I know a lot of people who forget that essential oils come from hundreds of tons of plants and thus aren't always ecofriendly.

[@othub6203]

Love your positive vibes ❤

[@CassandraBankson]

PositiviTEA every dayyy!!

[@Sofifantom]

I ran out of deodorant when volunteering in rural Bulgaria a few years ago, so in a pinch used coconut oil & it was the only thing that worked in the mid 30 heat to stop the stink. It worked for me!

[@shelby6]

Yeah coconut oil is great to use as a deodorant as it is antibacterial 🤷‍♀️

[@fizzashirmeen]

We already know from the title Cassandra is going to be devastated

[@everlasting7thheaven]

So happy to live in Poland with so many beautiful local companies producing sustainable products in glass and having access to good quality hialuronic acid, oils, floral waters - very cheap comparing to west Europe and USA. Here, we also distinguish oils and essential oils. I love raspberry seed oil or plum seed oil on my face, but I wouldn't put any essential oil on it. There is a difference :)

[@filippak502]

Did she just put her used toothbrush into the jar to apply the "toothpaste"???

[@mona-o7r1l]

Bacterias: "yayyyy!!"

[@nicolelicandro]

I LOVE NATIVE!! I use the sensitive skin version, smells amazing and leaves me smelling FRESH af all day LOL

[@native_cos]

🙌🙌🙌

[@ChillingOut247]

Your thumbnail is absolutely hilarious. haha Love you girl.

[@katienoelware]

Honestly I switched from antiperspirant to aluminum free deodorant and I sweat less now! Took like a month for my pits to get used to it but it's the middle of summer and I don't sweat nearly as much as I used to. I 100% stand by it!! I used to sweat so bad my pits would literally drip while I was just sitting at a desk/in my home. It was so embarrassing. I tried literally everything but when I decided to "detox" it did so much more than the expensive creams/antiperspirants i used to try/use!