Environmentally Friendly Beauty Guide
Pretty in Green with environmentally friendly beauty products
By replacing your mass produced beauty products and investing in environmentally friendly ones, you can make a positive impact on the environment, your family, and your wallet. Make sure to read more than the price tag of your beauty products, as most are not biodegradable or handmade. Purchase products that are marked cruelty-free (not tested on animals), organic, eco-certified, and made out of recycled content. Also, look for products marked paraben-free. Parabens, similar to phthalates,have been reported by the Food and Drug Administrationto cause tumors, hormone malfunction, and other health issues.
Follow this beauty guide below to green your shopping list.
1. Make-up Galore
Most cosmetics can clog your pores and causevarious skin irritations because they are petroleum based. Such make-up also negatively impacts the environment because it promotes the extraction of a non-renewable resource, petroleum or crude oil. Purchase items that are labeled organic, cruelty-free and petroleum-free. Organic products are made from plant materials and do not include pesticides, harsh chemicals, or preservatives. Let your eye-shadow reflect your respect for nature and wildlife.
2. Your pearly-whites
Popular toothpastes include fluoride, sweeteners, and artificial preservatives that give you that ‘ahh, fresh’ feeling. Artificial cleaning solutions are not only an empty investment, but they’re also bad for the environment. Chemicals can concentrate in your septic tank or local water source. Many environmentalists confirm that a little baking soda on the end of your toothbrush gets the job done just as in commercial toothpaste. If you prefer to use a store bought toothpaste look for one that is fluoride-free or lower in fluoride, especially for children, according to the American Dental Association. It is reported that a high dose of fluoride can discoloration, decay and can damage tooth enamel. In addition, shop for a paste with no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, coloring, or harshabrasives. Most green toothpastes are organic and may contain interesting ingredients like seaweed extract, ginger, cinnamon, or even tea tree oil.
3. Feminine Products
There are numerous feminine product options available but the best ones are marked as 100% USDA Organic and contain the Leaping Bunny Logo which is used to identify various items as free of animal testing. Organic products do not include the bleaching agent dioxin, a known carcinogen and pollutant. If you are looking to eliminate packaging waste, reusable options are also available. You can get more knowledge on such products online and in local stores.
4. Care for your locks
Shampoos, hair conditioners, hair gels, and styling mousses haves been modified numerous ways to accommodate consumers’ desires. Currently, there are many natural and herbal products available. Avoid artificial waxes and protein-stripping enzymes when purchasing hair products. The best way to ensure that you are applying an all-natural product to your hair is by using homemade herbal recipes like henna or honey mixtures. When shopping, look for paraben-free, organic hair products that are made with fruits or vegetables.
5. Deodorants
Conventional deodorants are usually made in bulk and include aluminum, which prevents our sweat glands from producing perspiration by inducing cell inflammation. Studiesshow that such artificial inflammation can be bad for your health, so shop for aluminum-free products. In addition, handmade and vegan de odorant options are available in stores nationwide. Buying a biodegradable, natural deodorant will decrease your ecological footprint when the time comes to dispose of your antiperspirant.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I have superrr sensitive skin so I already watch out for what I buy, after reading this I’ll make sure it;s eco-friendly too!
October 20th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
i heard that artificial inflammation from deodorants can cause cancer! EEP! so i went and bought tom’s maine!
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I have recently started using organic, all-natural skin care products. My face feels so soft! I love that stuff.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
If you accompany a healthy, natural, organic diet with natural skin-care products your skin will be flawless! People don’t understand how harsh all those chemicals can be and how easy it is to get naturally beautiful skin with naturally-made products.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Good article, I try to find non-animal tested products, but sometimes the products don’t have labels at all. it’s frustration
November 11th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
OOO i love this article. Next time I need a beauty product, I’m gonna follow these tips.
December 15th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
i always use green products anyway because they just work better than the fake stuff.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:01 pm
I love make up that has been tested on animals. it really makes you feel most accomplished and responsible
March 16th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
animal cruelty in general sucks. i really dont support any companies that test on animals. test time you shop look for that bunny symbol or make sure you locate your item as a test free or vegan product on caring consumer.com
May 14th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
I have been referencing CaringConsumer.com and Environmental Working Group’s SKIN DEEP (www.cosmeticsdatabase.com). Both of these website definitely help you pick the best products which are made with zero to low toxicity AND those that are not tested on animals or are vegan. Great sources!
October 28th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I was soooo happy to see this article! I can help you all to find wonderful, organic products for body care, facial care, home care, reusable essentials, babies & kids, eco couture and more. Once you try these all organic, eco-friendly products I swear you’ll never go back to the chemical loaded ones. You can feel, & smell the difference immediately. I am an independant eco-consultant for Chartreuse products. Please visit my web site http://www.prettyingreen.me. You will be glad you did! If you live in the Chicagoland area, let me know so you can meet with me to see, smell & feel the products. Or, you can host a party and enjoy rewards, discounts & free product. My email is [email protected] Thanks! Hope you check it out. If you contact me, I will also give you some free recipes for homemade all-natural beauty products!