How to switch to a natural routine? The guide for a smooth and successful transition

Adopting a natural and minimalist beauty routine isn't a passing fad: it's a return to common sense , listening to your emotions, your skin, and the planet. Say goodbye to chemical compounds, harsh products, and silicone textures : make way for simple, raw, and effective ingredients from nature.

This guide offers a step-by-step transition to a gentler, healthier skincare routine , perfectly suited to your skin type and lifestyle. You'll find tips for success , certified products, natural alternatives, and concrete examples to incorporate into your daily life .

Discover also the Nüssa natural routines formulated with 100% naturally derived ingredients and designed to support your skin in all its phases – day and night care .

Why adopt a natural routine?

To respect your skin… and understand it

The hydrolipidic film that protects your epidermis is fragile. Too often damaged by chemicals , Powerful surfactants or overly frequent cleansing can cause imbalances, leading to redness, tightness, shine , acne or dry skin .

Switching to a natural routine helps reduce the daily aggression your skin barrier undergoes, and promotes its balance thanks to a more transparent , more targeted composition, and often richer in plant-based active ingredients .

To learn more: understand everything about the skin and its needs

To choose products that are good for your health

A natural routine prioritizes products grown using organic farming methods, without pesticides, derived from plants , and free of endocrine disruptors and controversial preservatives. The ingredient list of natural cosmetics generally contains fewer ingredients, but they are more targeted , have much higher concentrations of active ingredients , and, above all, are compatible with your skin's physiology .

For example, a gentle cleanser based on hydrosol, vegetable glycerin, or cold-pressed oil allows for deep cleansing of the skin without disrupting its hydrolipidic film . Ideal for sensitive , oily , or dry skin.

To take care of yourself with simple gestures

Changing your routine doesn't mean turning everything upside down overnight. Sometimes it's enough to replace one product at a time, space out your shampoos, or replace a conventional, often harsh, scrub with a natural coffee grounds scrub, or even try waterless exfoliating powders with fine, ultra-soft textures.

It is also an opportunity to learn to listen to your skin , to adapt your skincare to the weather , the seasons , external pollution , or simply to what you feel by touch or complexion .

Looking for inspiration? Discover the benefits of lemon for the skin , a simple ingredient to incorporate into your natural facial routine .

Key steps to successfully transitioning to a natural routine

Gradually replace your conventional products

It's not necessary to change everything at once. Ideally, observe your skin's reactions and introduce one natural product at a time : a gentle cleanser , a plant-based oil suited to your skin type , a soothing night cream …

Replacing a conventional cream with a serum or natural oil is often the first significant change your skin can make. Indeed, natural skincare products are better tolerated, richer in targeted active ingredients , and have a visible impact on hydration , elasticity , and radiance .

Adapt your routine to your skin type

Each skin type has specific needs. Oily skin will appreciate sebum-regulating oils like jojoba or hazelnut , while dry skin will be soothed by apricot or avocado .

It's important to listen to your skin , observe its tone, texture, and reactivity, and adapt your skincare routine accordingly. This also includes using a gentle scrub once a week to remove dead skin cells without irritating the skin.

Reduce the frequency of washing (face, body and hair)

Cleaning too frequently or using Harsh products (based on sulfates, alcohol, or silicones) weaken the skin barrier and disrupt sebum production.

Opt for a gentle cleansing morning and evening, with a cleansing oil or gel made from natural ingredients , followed by a hydrosol to soothe and tone.

When it comes to hair, consider spacing out washes, favouring a solid natural shampoo , and practicing vegetable oil treatments to deeply nourish the scalp .

Mistakes to avoid when going natural

• Wanting to change everything at once

• Believing that an organic product gives immediate results: the skin needs time to rebalance.

• Choosing a product because it's "trendy", and not based on your skin type

• Using homemade recipes with incorrect proportions (beware of essential oils!)

• Neglecting weekly natural exfoliation or moisturizing after cleansing

Tip: Keep in mind that natural beauty also comes from a balanced diet , quality sleep and reasonable exposure to external elements (sun, pollution, etc.).

FAQ – Everything you need to know to create your natural beauty routine

How to create a natural beauty routine?

Creating your own natural beauty routine involves a few essential steps :

1. Clean gently with a [mild cleanser] made with simple ingredients .

2. Moisturize with plant-based oils suited to your skin type.

3. Exfoliate regularly using a [natural scrub].

4. Protect and balance your skin with skincare rich in natural active ingredients.

By following a natural face routine and a natural hair routine , you promote the health of your skin and hair without damaging your epidermis or scalp.

What are some tips for going natural?

Here are some tips to help you succeed in your transition:

• Adopt a gradual routine , without changing all your products at once.

• Reduce the frequency of washing , especially of hair, to rebalance the scalp.

• Choose skincare products that are suitable for your skin or hair type .

• Establish a 2-3 week treatment plan to test each new product.

• Opt for organic and natural products , without silicones, sulfates or harsh preservatives.

How to adapt your hair care routine?

Adopting a natural hair care routine requires adapting your products to your hair type (oily, dry, curly, fine, etc.). Here are a few suggestions:

• Use a natural or solid shampoo , without sulfates.

• Alternate with vegetable oil baths (jojoba, castor, coconut).

• Rinse with apple cider vinegar to rebalance the pH of the scalp.

• Complete with an organic conditioner and gentle, regular brushing of the hair .

What products should I use for a natural routine?

Natural cosmetics consist of simple products with short formulas, free from controversial chemicals:

• Pure vegetable oils such as jojoba or sweet almond oil .

• A solid shampoo and a gentle facial cleanser .

• Homemade recipes for weekly face masks or scrubs.

• Floral hydrosols to tone and refresh.

How to successfully transition to a natural lifestyle?

Here are the key steps :

• Sort through your bathroom and replace chemical products as you go.

• Space out your shampoos , allowing your scalp time to rebalance.

• Use suitable natural remedies (aloe vera gel, vegetable oil, hydrosol, etc.).

• Regularly perform a hair oil treatment and deep [hair hydration] .

What steps should be taken for an effective routine?

The essential steps for an effective natural routine are:

• A gentle cleansing morning and evening to remove impurities.

• Daily hydration with suitable organic products .

• A natural mask once a week to purify and revitalize.

• Apply oils to skin that is still slightly damp to better retain moisture.

• Never neglect brushing , removing makeup and protecting the skin against external aggressions.

How to take care of your skin naturally?

To take care of your skin naturally:

• Cleanse with a gentle cleanser suitable for your skin type .

• Moisturize daily with a vegetable oil or an organic cream .

• Adopt a natural facial routine (cleansing, hydrosol, serum, oil).

• Incorporate a balanced diet , rich in antioxidants.

• Perform a gentle natural scrub once a week.

• Protect your skin from the sun, cold and pollution to preserve its radiance.