Getting dolled up for the day is a habit most women have mastered. Sadly, the products used in a normal day- to-day regime can be damaging. The good news is that most of the products already being used have eco-friendly alternatives.
Kim Carlson, eco-expert and founder of EarthSmart Consumer Certified is exposing some green and eco-friendly beauty product for the start, in-between and end of your day. These beauty products are not only chic and fabulous, but all boast eco-friendly elements making any woman a natural green diva.
Getting ready for the day:
• Brush teeth with Tom’s of Maine Whole Care Toothpaste
• Shower with Kiss My Face bar soap (bar soap is purchased without a container)
• Shampoo and condition with Belegenza products which are paraben-free, pthalate free, no sodium laurel sulphates and they are concentrated so water isn’t being shipped as part of the formula.
• Moisturize your body with Alba Very Emollient Body Lotion
• Use Dr. Hauschka make-up for eye shadow – containing black tea leaf an extract of black tea is rich in antioxidants and tannins having astringent, toning, skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory and strengthening properties. Another great Dr. Hauschka product is the mascara – containing Neem leaf which is anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. Rounding out a beautiful face are lovely lips. Dr. Hauschka lipsticks containing Rose Hip Fruit Extract is ideal. Rose hip extract is high in vitamins A and C and has a strengthening effect on capillaries and connective tissue. Rose hip extracts are antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent and have been used to soothe and heal irritated chapped skin.
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