Green Beauty
Beauty starts with you. You spend time and money on your hair, skin, nails, and makeup to look your best. You’ve likely bought a multitude of products over the years, but do you really know what’s in them? Have you considered how healthy these choices are for your body? Over the years of using harmful chemicals, the results can take their toll on the health of your body. Making green beauty choices is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle while looking great!
Tossing toxic beauty products for safer, healthier and more natural options–all of which actually work!–has never been easier. Today’s round up features our top 40 favorite natural online beauty stores, brands and products for all your cosmetic, skincare, hair and makeup needs, plus some tips and discount codes for how …
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Tired of trying natural skincare products that don’t actually work? If you’re looking for the best of nature coupled with the latest scientific research, look no further than these proven brands to support your skin’s health (and with no toxic side effects!). This post is sponsored by Mother Dirt. All thoughts and …
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Personal care products and cosmetics are filled with toxic, harmful chemicals that can cause allergies, disrupt your hormones, and are even linked to cancer. Here’s a cheat sheet to the 10 most important toxic beauty, personal care, and skincare ingredients to avoid. UPDATE: This post was originally published in November …
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If you want glowing and clear skin, having a PM/evening/night skincare routine is crucial! In this post we share the daily steps and what order to apply products, plus our top natural, non-toxic skincare picks for anti-aging and acne concerns. Welcome back to the #betterforyoucrew series! I’ve teamed up with …
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Despite its alluring scent, your perfume may contain harmful chemicals. Make the switch to natural perfume with this helpful list of the 7 best brands. Welcome back to our Test Drive series, where we try a handful of brands in a category of natural products and compare the real-life results. …
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This Custom DIY Homemade Face Oil recipe is a natural, non-toxic and inexpensive skincare multi-tasker (moisturizer, cleanser, serum) can be tailored to all skin types (oily/acne-prone, dry, sensitive, mature), making it the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea. Learn which carrier oils and essentials oils are best for your skin here! …
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Looking for the best natural hair care products, tips and regimens that actually work? Whether your hair is straight or curly, dry or frizzy, color-treated or not, it’s time to toss your toxic shampoos, conditioners, and styling products for these tried and tested green + organic hair care alternatives! Welcome …
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Healthy sun protection is key this summer! Swap toxic chemical sunscreen full of harmful ingredients for safe + natural sunscreen, aka mineral sunscreen (it’s waterproof!). Find the best sunscreen ratings and reviews here, along with application tips (for lotions and spray) and tricks, for face and body, kids and baby, …
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Struggling with acne, breakouts, pimples, blackheads, clogged pores, dark spots or scars? Here are the best natural acne treatments + products that actually work! We’ve personally tried and tested countless skincare products that won’t damage your skin and health with toxic chemicals or harmful additives found in conventional skincare. These …
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Struggling to find natural beauty products that actually work? In this post, we’ve rounded up 105 of the best clean, non-toxic beauty items that we’ve personally tested and love. From natural skincare and body care to natural makeup and hair, we’ve got your healthy beauty needs covered! Raise your hand …
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Unfamiliar with MADE SAFE®? This posts breaks down what the amazing MADE SAFE non-toxic certification and label is, why it matters and what MADE SAFE certified products–from cosmetics to personal care to baby toys to mattresses–we’ve tested and recommend to keep you and your family safe, healthy and free from harmful chemicals …
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What exactly is cruelty-free, why does it matter and what products and brands can you count on to be cruelty-free? We share all about it in this post with our top 25 picks for cruelty free products like makeup, skincare, haircare, sunscreens, bug sprays and more! All products can be …
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What is green beauty?
Green beauty is a term used to describe the use of all-natural products that are not harmful to your body. For example, if you have a product containing toxic ingredients, it would not be considered green beauty. While there are many different types of green beauty practices, most focus on natural and organic products that are healthier for your body. You can also cover up with natural hair products like braids or weaves rather than using chemical-based colors from brands like dyes or relaxers. And don't forget to look for healthier alternatives when it comes to skincare. It's important to only use natural ingredients that won't harm the skin and organs.
Is green beauty just another marketing strategy?
Green beauty has been around for about 10 years now and many people are still skeptical about it. They think it's just another marketing strategy to get people to spend money on products that may or may not work. It's not! There are so many great, natural, nontoxic products out there these days. You can find anything from makeup to shampoo without any of the icky chemicals that can be harmful to your body and skin. And the best part is you don't have to break the bank either! Most of these products are much cheaper than their chemical counterparts, which could lead some people to believe they aren't as effective. But that couldn't be further from the truth! Many green beauty companies use organic ingredients which usually work better than synthetic ones.
Why should I consider green beauty products?
One of the best aspects of going green with your beauty routine is that it makes you feel good about yourself. You get to look fabulous without feeling guilty. You might have noticed that some makeup brands use chemicals that can cause allergic reactions, or even worse, cancer. The same goes for hair products. We all want our hair to look shiny and healthy, but the harsh ingredients in these products can be damaging to your scalp and hair follicles. In order to avoid these risks, make sure you're using all-natural makeup and natural hair products when possible. With skincare, there are plenty of harmful chemical ingredients that can be avoided when choosing organic skin care options. Organic skincare is better for the environment and better for your skin!