It’s Go Green Week and we’re all trying to be more environmentally friendly by eating more organic foods, stopping at thrift shops, and using our reusable water bottles. But have you ever thought about how to make your everyday beauty routine more eco-friendly? Make-up and skin care can be made “greener” just like our diet and clothing choices. Plus, since all of the following lines use naturally derived ingredients, the products are much healthier for your skin! Here are some popular and proven brands that can help you green your beauty routine for this week or even for the long term!
Physician’s Formula new Organic wear ®
Physician’s Formula is a drugstore beauty line that provides good quality and budget-friendly makeup. Recently, they launched their new Organic wear ® line with products that are “good for your skin and good for the environment.” With four mascaras, a tinted moisturizer, and a blush/bronzer duo, this line is perfect for the eco-friendly girl on the go who is looking for an all-natural look. Now you can help the environment and look naturally beautiful while doing it!
The Organic wear ® line prides itself on being: 100% free of harsh chemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens, synthetic fragrances and colors, GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) and cruelty. These products can be purchased for an affordable price online or at several stores including Target, Ulta, and Rite Aid.
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Neutrogena ® Naturals
Skincare is a major part of maintaining a healthy beauty routine. Neutrogena ® has always been my go-to skincare brand. From face washes, moisturizers, and make-up remover wipes, I have always had a good experience with this highly popular brand. This Naturals line carries an array of skin care products including cleansers, moisturizers, and scrubs. Healthy and flawless skin is more beautiful than layers of makeup, and the Naturals line helps to achieve that look in a budget friendly and eco-friendly manner.
The Naturals products consist of plant-derived ingredients and are not tested on animals. Furthermore, the plastic bottles that carry the products are made of 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and the folding cartons used are made of 100% recycled paper with 60% post -onsumer recycled content. Finally, the Neutrogena ® Naturals website (http://www.neutrogenanaturals.com) is powered by a Green Server—100% by nature. Try Neutrogena ® naturals from your local drugstore or online for a green skincare routine!
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Burt’s Bees
Everyone loves Burt’s Bees ® chap stick; the amber-colored tube and the minty scent are all too familiar to us all. But besides their original lip balm, Burt’s Bees ® caters to several of our beauty needs including skin care, hair care, and baby care. Over 150 of their products are 100% natural, and they are working to make every single one of their products all natural. By using naturally-derived ingredients, natural colors, and recycled paper and plastic packaging, Burt’s Bees ® positively influences our environment, beauty routine, and wallet. Affordable and eco-friendly, Burt’s Bees ® is perfect for busy collegiates looking for a natural beauty routine online or at a local drugstore.
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Aveda
For the girl looking to put some extra green toward a “green” beauty routine, Aveda ® is a possible option. Aveda boasts about its green ingredient promise and their continuous effort to utilize eco-friendly processing methods. Aveda is a “pioneer in the garden cosmetics world” and 90% of their essential oils and 89% of their raw herbal ingredients are certified organic—which basically means that their products are definitely green friendly! They get several of their ingredients from all over the world including argan from Morocco, rose and lavender from Bulgaria, and sandalwood from Australia. With these high quality and natural sources, Aveda ® has become a brand that provides high-end, eco-friendly products for skin care, hair care, and makeup to the customer willing to splurge at an Aveda ® salon.
Origins ®
Another high end “green” beauty line Origins ® aims to “create high performance natural skin care that is powered by nature and proven by science.” By using organic ingredients, plants, and 100% natural essential oils, Origins ® developed a range of various products with something for everyone. Origins ® proudly gives back to several causes that benefit the planet, encourages eco-friendly living with The Return to Origins Recycle Program, and continues to search for ways to use natural resources intelligently and responsibly. The Origins ® products are perfect for the girl who is definitely dedicated in “greening” her entire beauty routine for the long term.
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