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What is the greenest beauty routine around? To go au naturale of course. 
This is usually my preferred choice but that is more about not wanting to spend time using the stuff not so much for green reasons. The second best option IMO would be to make your own beauty supplies to the extent you can using stuff you already have in the house. This ensures that you get natural ingredients too. BUT some things you just can’t make at home or maybe you just don’t want to….you won’t see me making homemade lotions or lip balms in my kitchen, I just don’t have the time. Lucky for us though there are more and more great green beauty and personal care products everyday. Here are few that impressed me lately:
For My Kids – This company is one I mentioned awhile back for their awesome natural hand sanitizer and Vinegar of 4 Thieves. This is a company dedicated to making products that are beneficial to our children and our planet. They have recently released some natural care items that I like including My Mommy’s Face Care and an All Natural Vegan Lip Balm. The face care gel cleans and moisturizes in one step with organic, food-grade ingredients. You just rub it on then wipe with a dry cloth—no water necessary. Dirt, make-up, and dried bits of dinner will come off with ease. Your skin will be clean and soft. Ingredients include: coconut oil, almond oil, candelilla wax, and chamomile.
The lip balm is awesome and I look forward to using during this fall/winter season when my lips get soooo dry. The Peppermint flavor is scrumptious and I have never tired a lipbalm that was so smoothe and silky before…yum. It comes in a small tin and I highly recommend it!
Another cool new company (to me at least) is EcoTools. They sell eco versions of loofahs, makeup brushes, bath sponges, foot files, etc. using sustainable bamboo. They are very high quality and luxurious all the while being a greener choice then what you would pick up at Wal-Mart. I have an EcoTools bath sponge and it is all bamboo cloth unlike the plastic ones that most conventional stores have. You can just throw in the wash after awhile to clean it. I also have the bamboo shower mitt and LOVE it. Just put it on your hand and it exfoliates your skin. It feels really good too…I can get behind those kind of beauty practices, LOL.
Face Natural is a company I familiar with and they now have a line of beauty products including a cool anti-aging kit. It seems for everything you want there is a greener, more natural version these days and that rocks. The kit has a mud cleanser, toner, night serum, and anti-aging cream. If you use high end department store skincare products and want to try a more natural version then this is for you.
Miessence Organics has some shampoo and conditioner that I have been using too. I usually use a shampoo bar and I love it because I can go without washing my hair for days without getting a case of the oilies. This is helpful if your biggest green secret is that you don’t like to shower for days on end, haha! To save water of course! Anyway…conventional shampoos strip my hair and make me have to wash it again the next day…it is like your hair gets super oily to compensate for the harsh shampoo chemicals or something. But the Miessence Desert Flower Shampoo does not strip my hair at all and I really like it. It smells good and it is 100% organic from one of the most reputable companies I have ever come across. It is pricey but since I pay $8 a shampoo bar it evens out when I don’t have to wash my hair every day or even every other day.
I have been using the Shine Herbal Hair Conditioner on my daughter since she has long hair that gets tangly….works very well and gives her hair some shine. It also naturally balances the pH with organic apple cider vinegar.
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Thanks for your post, it is SO difficult to find safe options (especially in cosmetics.)
The giveaways sound great! I go without makeup and other products if I want to avoid the chemicals because I usually can’t afford the organic and natural ones. I do like to buy the safer options for my kids, though, which is why I keep coming back to your site for more insights and reviews!
I love trying new bath products…..makes me feel so refreshed!!!
Enter me! Also, you may want to see my recent post on cleaning your face with oil. Just castor oil and sunflower oil mixed at home – and my face loves it!
Thanks for the chance! I don’t think people realize just how toxic cosmetics can be. Scary!
I love trying new products! I currently use Jason, Aubrey, and Burt’s Bees, but am always up for trying something different!
Thanks for these links. I am going to spend some time today at EcoTools
Hate to toot my own horn (but, I will!) and say that I created an all organic, vegan, handmade bath & body care line (Lotions & Potions) with my child and another on the way in mind. All of my products are paraben free as well as not containing any animal by-products. We’re always so concerned with what we put in our bodies, we need to stop and think that with skin being our largest organ, it absorbs everything we put *on* it too. If you’re feeling like checking out my goodies, the site is http://www.lotsnpots.com
Oh, and no synthetic fragrances are used either!! Only all natural, organic essential oils…….yum!
I have to admit, my bath and body products items that I don’t like to skimp on. I enjoy feeling and smelling nice but without all the icky chemicals.
I want this prize!!!!
A giveaway …. How wonderful
and what could be better than eco friendly products…. FREE ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS of course
I’d love to try these! I’ve made the switch for my son’s products, and am now working on myself as the budget allows
Thanks!
great giveaway!
I’m going to check out EcoTools now…I’ve been in the market for a greener loofah! Thanks!
Sounds wonderful – fingers crossed!
would love to try them…. the shampoo bar sounds pretty neat !
I have tried the ForMyKids hand sanitizer and love it! I keep it in my diaper bag. Thanks for more great suggestions- and a chance to try them!
Thanks for the great info. I always love how you find the best new products out.
These products sound great… I would LOVE to win them. As usual a very informative post. Thanks!!
I love the EcoTools also! Keep up the great work – you’re fueling my eco-friendly shopping addiction!
Enter me please! I love to try new stuff.
I just discovered your blog via Stumble Upon and love it. Thanks for taking the time & effort to get this info out onto the web.
We use Weleda for most products and LOVE it! Natural and smells great, not a fabricated scent.
Thanks for the links. I would love to try some new stuff!
Kepp the suggestions coming! I’ve been slowly weeding out products with Sodium Laurate Sulfate (not sure if I spelled that right) in our home.
This was such a great post! I never realized all these companies existed and I had actually never heard of shampoo bars before – but it sounds great! I’ve actually been online this morning looking at different ones and ready to order some to try out! Your blog has been so helpful in helping getting our family more green!! Thanks!
I would live to try this:)
Thanks for the tips. Can’t wait to try some of these products.
I’ve been a big fan of Aveda, but not so much after reading through their ingredients and comparing them at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. So, I am now looking for products that work just as well, or better, than Aveda and are good for me! Thanks so much for the info.
Thanks for sharing your finds. I’ve found others (Aveda, Aubrey Organics, & Burts Bees) but I simply cannot afford Aveda & really like the fact you’ve done the research for me! (Hey, I admit, I’m a tad “lazy!” After 7 kids, I’m entitled!
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I look forward to reading more of your articles! Thanks & God bless!
I love the green info i read here. I started using baking soda to scrub my hair and scalp and rinsing with white vinegar. works great, soft shiney hair and costs under a buck. What’s not to love.
Tiffany, thanks so much for the mention. I’m trying to get rid of the small kits and introduce larger bottles so if you order one of the kits, I’ll send you two while the supply lasts.
I would love to hear more information about natural makeup/beauty products. I unfortunately can’t go aunatural all the time so anything better for myself and the environment that actually works would be fabulous!!!!
The winner is commenter #45…Becky…congrats!!!
love to try this.
thanks