Eco Beauty Products: Little Gifts from Mother Nature
We are thick into a cultural phenomenon that will be practiced and celebrated hopefully for the rest of time…of course you guessed it, the Green Movement! Green this and that, eco-friendly this and that. You’ve heard it over and over and probably “get it.” But many often wonder, are my small efforts making a difference? Am I contributing? The answer is YES my friends, whether its recycling or wearing beauty products that won’t harm the environment…you’re efforts help! Eco-Beauty is just something that is fun and interesting to consider, especially if you are one of many beauty junkies. I’ve had excellent results with natural products, and of course there will always be some that aren’t so excellent. Some of my favorite eco-brands that create products that are environmentally conscious are Burt’s Bees, Weleda, Thayers, The Super Salve Co., and Pacifica. All of these companies makes great products for skincare, some of which I use on a daily basis.
Witch hazel has been used for centuries as a neutralizing toner for the skin, Thayers Natural Remedies creates an Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner that is awesome! Made with certified organic aloe vera and vitamin E, the toner is ultra moisturizing and will leave your skin smelling like roses. Along with being alcohol-free, it is also paraben-free too. Not only is this stuff perfect for all skin types, but you can dilute it with a bit of water and fill a small spray bottle, creating a refreshing spritzer to use throughout the day. Witch Hazel is also good to smooth onto shaving cuts, or scrapes.
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Haze Toner - 12 oz. bottle $6.36 -Lowest Price on Smarter.com
After toning, I moisturize with Weleda Skin Food ($5.95), good for dry and rough skin. This German based company creates some of the best, all natural moisturizers and oils out there. The best part is you don’t have to trek to a health food store to find them because they are now sold at Target (for cheaper prices I might add!) Skin Food is made with certified organic pansy, rosemary, and calendula flower extracts. All of which soothe skin irritations, and inflammation. It’s working wonders with my roseacea for any of you red cheeky gals.
Okay skin freaks…the following is a product that I recently purchased upon a visit to Flagstaff, Arizona and I am obsessed with it! The Super Salve Co. is a small company that makes herbal skincare products that are 100% natural, does absolutely no animal testing, and is completely chemical free. I am hooked on their Scent of the Comfrey Leaf Hand and Body Lotion. Made with African shea butter and hemp seed oil, this stuff not only smells amazing but will leave your skin glowing…I swear!
8 oz. $18, supersalve.com
Now that you’ve given your skin an excellent dose of nature’s gifts, treat yourself to the Smashbox Mother Earth Palette. The palette contains four certified organic eyeshadows and blush packed neatly inside a compact and sleeve both made from sustainable materials. With each purchase, a tree will be planted by non-profit organization Trees for the Future creating sustainable environments through forestation around the world. Beauty with a benefit!
Smashbox Mother Earth Palette: $45, sephora.com
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