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Earth Day is more than just a reminder to recycle, it's a day that should inspire us all to make lifestyle changes -- big and small -- that positively affect the environment. In the world of beauty, there are some choices you can make, whether it's because the company donates money to environmental causes, uses sustainable packaging or avoids harmful chemicals. Check out some options:
Philosphy's new the color of grace line is a collection of sheer, mineral-rich eye shadows, blushes and glosses in universally-flattering shades. The best part about the collection? The entire line is free of potentially harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, talc, sulfates, and propylene glycol. ($17 and up, philosophy.com)
Jurlique is a eco-friendly beauty company that uses sustainable practices to develop the natural, organic ingredients for its products -- everything is grown on a biodynamic farm. In honor of Earth Day, everything on Jurlique.com is 25 percent off, and the company is donating a portion of its proceeds to botanical gardens in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. People lucky enough to live in New York will also recieve day passes to the New York botanical gardens. Try the limited edition "Earth Day Bundle" ($114, jurlique.com).
Made of naturally-sustainable bamboo, this Physicians Formula compact is refillable, economical, chic and available at retailers nationwide. What more could you ask for? ($6.99, ULTA.com)
These Josie Maran Magic Marker lip and cheek stains are from of the green beauty buff's biggest nightmare: pthalates, sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. Also, the tube they come in can be recycled. ($19, sephora.com)
Not only does Origins have a organics line featuring products ranging from face washes to lip balms, the company also offers a one-of-a-kind recycling service. You can bring your empty cosmetic bottles, no matter what brand or retailer they're from, to any Origins store or department store counter for recycling. That's dedication! Try Origins Organics Purifying Tonic (95 percent certified organic). ($25, origins.com)
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By: Dianne on 4/22/2010 10:40AM
Although starting on a negative note, I have to say this while presented with the opportunity. Thirty years ago or more(!) Origins was always an organic toiletries line obviously made by experts who knew which herbs did what most effectively on your skin (and presented in beautifully designed containers). I know that in the interim, we have become more aware of how important it is that the container itself be AOK, but somehow the designs went by the goodbye side and gradually the products themselves became in far too many cases completely unavailable to those of us who loved them and depended upon them.
So although I am willing to again give them a try, are you aware of the wonderful products made by Dr.Haushka and sold through Garnet Hill on-line as well as through local distributors around the US as well as overseas? A full line of toiletries good for your skin and with a proven record plus cosmetics with reputable purity.
A fall back you might want to investigate that is also internationally known is L'Occitane, hair products and skin care that is extraordinary and produced in Provence,France where women of mixed African/European ancestry have enjoyed plant-based beauty-care for thousands of years. L'Occitane is available throughout the world and may be a pricier habit to get into, has also had some economic cut-back days but is still producing effective beautifiers. One thing that has failed to impress me are how they have developed their scents in eau de toilette and eau de parfum. On the page, it looks and sounds exotic but does not live up to all that.
For a more truly exotic product, redflower.com as well as Garnet Hill makes available hamman body products for the bath (or, hamman), and has a boutique on Prince street in NYC that provides the real deal. I have become addicted to their Amber-Cardamom oil over the last few years. It prevents "ash" on the skin surface in the winter months of indoor heating but provides a glamourous scent while doing so. You have to experiment a little, now and then, for what suits you best.
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By: Idol Lips on 6/29/2010 9:17PM
Nice range of products, i especially like that cute little Bamboo Wear compact is refillable thingy.
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