Do you know that the EU bans over 1,400 harmful ingredients from personal care + beauty products but the U.S. only bans 30?

That’s scary stuff.

The U.S. has not passed a law regulating the personal care industry since 1938.

That’s even scarier information.

Without even knowing it, we’re exposing ourselves + our kids to harmful ingredients EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Some of these scary ingredients are linked to developmental disabilities, allergies, asthma, infertility, cancer + more.

Safe Ingredients Skin Care Products

In my own journey to find an anti-aging skin care regimen, I decided to educate myself on which ingredients are harmful to do my best to avoid them.

My mission was to find safe ingredients skin care products.

I discovered + fell in love with a line of clean + safe beauty products by Beautycounter.

Beautycounter creates safe skincare products, personal care + beauty products for the whole family.

They ban 1,800+ harmful or questionable ingredients from their line.

They are actively advocating for more health protective laws in the U.S.

I’m making the switch one product at a time. Consider making the switch too.

Even one product at a time can make a difference. 💗

What Are The Safest In Skin Care Products?

So what are the safest skin care products for you + your girls?

I’m glad you asked.

Here are the top 10 safe skin care products that I love.

Safe Skin Care Product #1: Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer

The Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer provides sheer-coverage + even skin tone as it protects against the sun’s damaging rays with SPF 20 mineral sunscreen. The formula features a blend of black currant seed oil, peony root extract + vitamin C to help brighten while leaving skin looking radiant. With continued use, skin feels firmer + looks more luminous*.

*Based on a 32-subject consumer perception study after eight weeks of daily use.

Benefits:

• Sheer coverage: Lightweight formula with sheer coverage for an effortlessly dewy finish
• Safer SPF: No nano zinc oxide, an effective mineral sunscreen active that has not been found to be harmful to the coral reefs
• Glow-boosting ingredients: Infused with a triple complex of black currant seed oil, peony root extract + vitamin C for increased appearance of firmness + radiance over time

Safe Skin Care Product #2: Counter+ All Bright C Serum

The Counter+ All Bright C Serum is a game-changing serum. This ultra-potent 10% blend of two forms of vitamin C instantly brightens skin + helps reduce the appearance of existing dark spots, while antioxidant-rich turmeric + camu camu extracts help protect against new ones. The formula also helps defend skin from the damaging effects of environmental stressors—revealing a more youthful-looking complexion.

Benefits:

A unique blend of two ultra-stable forms of vitamin C delivers a supercharged 10% potency. The quick-absorbing formula allows for easy layering + an instant boost of radiance. Leaves skin glowing + promotes an even skin tone.

Featured Ingredients:

• 5% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C): Antioxidant that reduces the appearance of dark spots + boosts skin brightening, to reveal more youthful-looking skin.
• 5% Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate (Vitamin C): Moisturizes skin while providing antioxidant benefits known to protect skin from damaging environmental stressors. Help improve the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles.
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract: The serum gets its vibrant hue from, an antioxidant superstar that helps even skin tone + improve the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles.
• Myrciaria Dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract: This powerful antioxidant helps reduce the appearance of dark spots while brightening, to visually improve signs of skin fatigue.

Safe Skin Care Product #3: Counter+ No. 2 Plumping Facial Oil

The Counter+ No. 2 Plumping Facial Oil is a daily skin smoother. It is a lightweight oil that makes your skin silky smooth.

The proprietary blend of oils is designed to help hydrate, nourish + visibly firm skin. Jasmine floral wax provides a subtle floral scent while Omega-rich Argan oil helps deliver essential omega acids to the skin. 

Safe Skin Care Product #4: Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser

Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser deep cleans without causing dryness. This daily exfoliating cleanser, designed for oily + blemish-prone skin, removes oil, makeup + other impurities without harsh surfactants that can strip skin of moisture. With a signature SkinBalance Complex + aloe vera, the formula helps purify pores + soothe skin, while jojoba beads gently slough away dead skin cells. Infused with an energizing citrus scent, it leaves your complexion feeling refreshed + balanced without dryness or irritation.

Featured Ingredients

• SkinBalance Complex: All Countercontrol products, feature a signature SkinBalance Complex with wintergreen + rosebay willow, help mattify skin, purify pores + reduce the appearance of redness while keeping skin in balance
• Jojoba Beads: Provide gentle physical exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells
• Aloe Vera: Helps soothe skin

Safe Skin Care Product #5: Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask

The Counter+ Charcoal Face Mask purifies your complexion in 10 minutes. This nutrient-rich kaolin clay mask with activated charcoal both purifies + balances your skin by absorbing excess oil + drawing out impurities. Salicylic + lactic acids aid in a gentle exfoliation, giving skin a smooth, polished look with a minimized appearance of pores. Perfect for those concerned with clogged + oily skin.

Benefits:

• Absorbs excess oil
• Visibly minimizes pores
• Purifies, detoxifies + clarifies complexion
• Helps calm, refine + smooth skin

Featured Ingredients:

• Charcoal Powder: Rich in natural minerals to help balance + purify
• Salicylic Acid + Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliate + smooth skin’s surface

Safe Skin Care Product #6: Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner

The Countercontrol Instant Matte Toner reduces shine in seconds. This alcohol-free toner is designed to mattify skin, remove residual impurities + minimize the appearance of pores without stripping moisture. With a signature SkinBalance Complex, the formula helps purify the skin while preserving ideal moisture levels for a refreshed, comfortable complexion.

Benefits:

• Mattifies skin + wipes away excess oil
• Removes residual impurities
• Minimizes the look of pores
• Alcohol-free

Featured Ingredients

• SkinBalance Complex: All Countercontrol products, featuring a signature SkinBalance Complex with wintergreen + rosebay willow, help mattify skin, purify pores + reduce the appearance of redness while keeping skin in balance.
• Witch Hazel: A powerful, naturally derived astringent that removes residual impurities + excess oil.
• Pro Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Conditions skin with essential moisture.

Safe Skin Care Product #7: Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream

The Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream is the bomb-diggity at getting rid of my under-the-eye-mom-bags. It is part of the Beautycounter anti-aging safe skin care products line.

The cream brightens + reawakens eyes.

This high-performance eye cream revitalizes the eye area for a youthful, brighter appearance. A targeted combination of a plant-derived Retinatural Complex + Persian silk tree extract reduces the appearance of under-eye shadows + crow’s feet for a smooth, firmed look.

RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

After just four weeks of use*:

• 91% experienced a brighter eye area
• 97% reported the eye area felt deeply hydrated
• 94% saw a reduction in the appearance of crow’s feet
• 91% saw a decrease in the appearance of dark circles + under-eye shadows

*Based on a 34-subject consumer perception study after four weeks of use.

Clinically proven to:

• Reduce under-eye puffiness**
• Visibly increase skin firmness***
• Decrease the appearance of under-eye discoloration***
• Reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines + wrinkles***

**In a clinical study of 34 subjects following a single application.

***In a clinical study of 34 subjects after four weeks.

FEATURED INGREDIENTS:

• Retinatural Complex: Two of the most powerhouse plant-derived ingredients available are used to create a scientific breakthrough in eye cream. Bakuchiol has been shown to provide skin-care results that are comparable to retinol—without harmful side effects such as skin irritation + increased sun sensitivity — + Swiss Alpine rose boosts the skin’s antioxidant defense.
• Persian Silk Tree Extract (Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract): Proven in independent clinical studies to brighten the eye area, fade dark circles, diminish puffiness + reduce the appearance of crow’s feet.

Safe Skin Care Product #8: Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Mist SPF30

Guard against sun’s damaging rays with this innovative, continuous mist sunscreen. Formulated with non-nano zinc oxide + California Poppy, this physical SPF 30 formulation provides an effective shield from UVA + UVB rays with a gentle + pleasant feel. Sprays on white to help guide application, blends in easily + dries quickly without a greasy residue.

(Plus, it’s air-powered—no aerosol!) 

• Sprays at any angle
• Reef-friendly
• Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes

Safe Skin Care Product #9: Counterman Shave Regimen

Men need to take care of their skin too!

The Counterman Shave Regimen, formulated to address the unique needs of men’s skin + facial hair, consists of four products designed to purify pores, prep skin for shaving + create a smoother shaving experience while hydrating skin.

Featuring innovative Sequoia Stem Cell Complex, this regimen helps protect skin from environmental stress.

• Daily Exfoliating Cleanser
• Smoothing Shave Cream
• Clarifying Toner Pads
• Oil-Free Face Lotion

Safe Skin Care Product #10: Counterstart Cococream Cleanser

The Counterstart Cococream cleanser is perfect for teens or someone who is just starting a skin care routine. It’s the first step in a two-step regimen.

This gentle daily cleanser removes makeup + impurities without stripping away moisture. The formula, made with a blend of coconut oil + aloe vera, leaves skin feeling nourished + soothed + is perfect for sensitive skin.

Featured Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil: Gently breaks down impurities while hydrating skin
• Aloe Vera: Nourishes + soothes skin
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E): An antioxidant that protects skin from environmental aggressors

Safe Skin Care Product #11: Hydrating Body Lotion

Give yourself the gift of healthy skin from head to toe.

Nourish skin with this lightweight, fast-absorbing body lotion that contains a moisturizing blend of marula, mongongo + safflower seed oils, plus shea + jojoba butters. Rich in antioxidants, + amino + fatty acids, it ensures your skin stays smooth + supple all day long.