With
tonsa beauty products to pick from, it can be tough to make the right
choice for your skin and the earth! We’re betting you didn’t
realize know how much your makeup can affect the planet…choosing
products with enviro on the mind makes a B-I-G difference, dolls,
from animal testing to harsh products to non-sustainable or
biodegradable materials, there’s a lot to think about. Check out
our fave picks, below. (Psst: These make great stocking stuffers for
your besties!)
Keep
those lips kissable! This balm has a gorgeous vanilla-rose scent and
a so-pretty matte finish, but it gets even better. Weleda products
use only biodynamic and organic ingredients. What could be better?
This
soothing, hydrating body lotion is perf for all skin types and
chock-full of shea butter and vitamin E. Bonus: It's clinically
proven to moisturize for a full 24 hours. (We’ve tried it, and it
works!) Burt’s Bees uses only natural ingredients, so no naughty
stuff in this lovely lotion!
Burt’s
Bees Fragrance-Free Shea Butter & Vitamin E Body Lotion, $13,
burtsbees.ca
Looking
to spice up your tips? Go for Honey Bee Gardens’ gorgeous nail
polish. Not only are these bold shades water-based, they are also
free from dangerous ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene and
dibutyl phthalates! Honey Bee Gardens’ products are totally pure
and all natural. Not to mention they don’t test any of their
products on animals!
Honey
Bee Gardens Nail Polish, $10, honeybeegardens.com
Find
an exotic bath/shower gel to relax the senses in an entirely
eco-aware manner. This soothing gel is a blend of tangy
passionflower, sweet mandarin and spicy ginger. Kiss My Face is all
about reducing their ecological footprint, so they use only
all-natural ingredients from renewable resources.
Kiss
My Face Mandarin Ginger Lily Shower & Bath Gel, $11,
kissmyface.com
Say
goodbye to blemishes with Moroccan Rose Facial Toner by Devita.
Enriched with organic aloe vera, this natural astringent reduces pore
size and redness caused by irritation. Plus, it’s 100% vegan and
paraben-free, and totally against animal testing.
BY ANNIE ROBINSON ON 11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN beauty, make-up, skin, eyes, nails, lips, best products, eco-friendly, go green