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8 Innovative Eco-Friendly Beauty Products
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You can help the planet and help yourself with these green products
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With innovative sustainable packaging and environmentally sound, organic ingredients, these products prove that you don’t have to forsake beauty and get all crunchy hippie and dreadlocked to be eco-conscious.
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Even if you’re admittedly not the Earth’s greatest pal (even living in San Francisco, I’m not the best recycler and I’m still having a hard time breaking up with my aerosol hairspray), there’s still time to make up for your not-so-great karma with Mother Nature by the end of the year! Spread the eco-cheer this holiday season with green beauty gifts for your gal-pals — not only will you be shopping with a clear conscience and helping influence others to beautify greenly, but you may just learn that eco-friendly or organic products are just as great (if not better) than the less-eco-conscious versions you currently have stowed in your stash! For example, if you or your pal is already a big fan of Urban Decay, try gifting their Sustainable Shadow Box, which features a set of ten best-selling shadows, complete with an eco-friendly brush, all in a palette made from sustainable materials. If you’re willing to shell out a little more dough for the sake of the earth-friendly cause, upscale green beauty brand Nvey has a gorgeous starter gift set for the girl looking to build out her organic beauty collection! For someone who’s more into skin care than makeup, give them the excuse to pamper with this Organics to Clear Skin kit, which contains a 30-day supply of skin-purifying organic products! And for the perfect stocking stuffer for your eco-chic friend, this Eco Tools Brush Set is a hugely popular, not to mention affordable, green gift!
- Alex Gambardella
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Cosmetics are notorious for containing harsh chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and being sold in mountains of unnecessary packaging. Environmentally friendly cosmetics companies are starting to pop up here and there, but few have gone to the lengths that Physicians Formula have with their Organic wear line to ensure that they provide their customers with the best all-natural makeup solution on the market. The ingredients are free of synthetic preservatives, 100% cruelty free, and even the packaging is created with the earth in mind.
For the moment, Physicians Formula Organic wear seems to be focusing on foundation products – powders, bronzers, and brushes, but these are the most important products in terms of ingredients, as you tend to use them all over your face rather than just in a particular area. I particularly love the way the compacts are designed – it’s a recycled paper compact (yes, really) with a natural goat hair brush. Beautiful and responsible – a great combination.
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Happy Earth Day! For this special occasion, I’ve decided to put together some great eco-friendly, earth day beauty and fashion products. There is so much we can do to preserve the planet, yet still stay fab. Check out my recommendations below!
FASHION PICKS

- Barney’s New York Large Organic Travel Hobo $675- On my wishlist!
- Hanky Panky Organic Supima Cotton Thong $20/a pair
- Simple Shoes BIO-D collection- biodegradeable footwear made with sustainable materials
- CRED Jewellry Ful Pendant- 100% recycled jewelry
- Econscious Market Rural Handicrafts + Spiral Flowers Evening Tunic $19.99- Casual top with eco-friendly materials. 10% of proceeds goes to charity. You can even pick your charity with their drop-down menu!
Earth Day Beauty Picks after the jump…
We all love to try new scents now and again but choosing the right scent can be difficult and very time consuming. So after proper searching, let me introduce to you 5 Eco-Friendly Perfumes that are unique, well-crafted, and with an all natural organic fragrance that are long-lasting.
- Aveda Ancient Attar Pure-fume Spirit Aroma Spray- “Inspired by the ancient art of Indian attar perfumes, Ancient Attar is created with 100% botanical essential oils, including traditional attar ingredients, rose and sandalwood, creating a modern, feminine aroma.” (Retail $70)
- L’Occitane Verbena Harvest Eau De Toilette- A fresh, captivating scent of Verbena with a rosy mix of geranium and lemon tree. I love the scent of the tropics. It’s great to wear after shower and the perfect summer fragrance. (Retail $46)
- Demeter Vintage Naturals Patchouli- A hand-crafted fragrance centered around the scents of patchouli, orange, cardamom, cedar, vetiver, and nutmeg. Made with all natural ingredients with packaging made from recycled materials. (Retail $68)
- Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Solid Perfume- A solid perfume with blends of spicy blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and juicy mandarin. It’s formulated with natural essential oils, organic soy, and coconut waxes. 100% Vegan! (Retail $9)
- Ecco Bella Eaus de Parfum- A fresh, light scent of Lemon Verbena derived from oils of lemon, lemongrass, geranium, and rosemary. Another great summer-inspired fragrance! (Retail $21.50)
Here’s your chance to win one of these natural fragrances. Two lucky readers will enjoy Pacifica Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Solid Perfume Travel Set. The trio set includes:
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Soy Candle
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Body Butter
- Brazilian Mango Grapefruit Guava Solid Perfume
- Matches
- Beautifully patterned gift box
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Want to learn more on going-green? Check out these green tips!
Green is the new black for healthy hair. Today’s consumers look for shampoos and conditioners, with great performance, effectiveness and natural fragrances. With key ingredients that are sulfate-free and silicone -free, one can truly create beautiful hair from organic products. Here are 5 organic hair care products for natural hair.
1. Louise Galvin’s Sacred Locks- Designed by internationally renowned Colorist Louise Galvin. She delivers what women want which is movement, moisture, and shine. All of her products are exceptionally effective and contains no parabens, silicone, sulphates, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrance and polymers.
2. LUSH Jasmin & Henna Fluff-Eaze Hair Treatment- I’ve always been a fan of LUSH Cosmetics. Their soaps, lotions, and haircare all contains natural and organic ingredients. LUSH Jasmin & Henna Fluff-Eaze Hair Treatment is a popular product right now that moisturizes dry, fluffy hair leaving it shiny, smooth, and gorgeous. It nourishes from root to tip and tames out-of-control hair. This is one of my favorites at the moment.
3. Pureology Hydrate to Make a Difference Set- Known for delivering superb results on hair. The hair care line hydrates and conditions with even the driest of hair. What I love most about this line is how much they promote sustainability. Pureology is now promoting limited-edition “Hydrate to Make a Difference “set which includes Hydrate shampoo, Hydrate conditioner, a travel-size Root Lift Spray Mousse in a complimentary eco-tote made from recycled products.
4. Saaf Organic Enriching Hair Oil- Perfect for dry scalp sufferers. This hair oil promises to condition, strengthen, and shine while getting rid of split ends and dandruff in one go. Sounds like a magic potion. It indeed is and this eco-friendly elixir can be used for daily use or twice a week for the ultimate conditioning.
5. Hamadi Honey Soymilk Hair Wash- This volumizing shampoo is perfect for limp and lifeless hair. It’s infused with essential oils of ylang-ylang and guaiac, with honey to add texture and soy milk to nourish your tresses. It’s a great organic line and your hair will stay happy!