Featured in the Washingtonian, Our Founder Nikki shares her favorite clean beauty and sun care.
Nikki Powers runs her all-natural skincare and candle line Nourish & Refine from her studio in Miami, FL. In 2016, she made the switch to clean products after having an allergic reaction to propylene glycol, a preservative often found in skincare and cosmetic lines. She was hooked, and in 2017, she decided to start her organic luxury skincare line to share her love of clean products with others (all Nourish & Refine products are formulated with five or fewer ingredients). Powers, who is also a yoga teacher, has a pretty stacked all-natural beauty and makeup routine. Here, she shares her daily skincare habits and some of her favorite clean products.
Daily skincare routine (once in the morning, once at night):
“I wash my face with the Ocean Cleanser by Osea. I love how gentle this cleanser is—I found out about them through their store in Venice, California.
“After, I prep my skin with Pure White Rosewater by Nourish & Refine. It’s made from white rose petals versus the stronger scent you’ll find on the mainstream market, which is derived from red rose petals.
“I then use Awakening Eye Gel by Tammy Fender. She is a well-known facialist who crafts brilliant holistic skincare.
“I complete my routine with a few drops of our Luxury Face Oil. I mix it with the Intensive Repair Balm by Tammy Fender. Our face oil is packed with essential antioxidants and vitamins A, B Complex, C, and E and is made with pure, cold-pressed organic rosehip seed oil with rose and jasmine. It’s light enough to wear twice daily and provides deep hydration. It also helps with anti-aging, calming the skin, antioxidant protection, reduction of wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
“The most important step in my morning routine is applying sunscreen. I use Sun Prep Broad Spectrum Sunscreen by Hynt Beauty. It’s lightweight, natural, and goes on completely clear.