Green Week - Skin Care

Natural, organic products seem to be everywhere now, but there are some that have been around since "natural and organic" wasn't considered "cool". This companies have fought really hard to sell not necessarily a product but a philosophy, a way of life, the secret to wellness and good living, be good to your self and nature. To take better care of your body doesn't stop at eating healthy the outside is important too. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, it protects you from external irritants and pollutants and keeping it healthy is vital. The reason our skin ages is due to cellular oxidation caused by free radicals that are constantly bombarding our cells damaging their structure and DNA. To keep your cells and therefore your skin healthy free-radicals must be neutralized immediately. Antioxidants neutralizes free-radicals rendering them less destructive. By using a skin care routine full of antioxidants you will be giving your skin the boost it so desperately needs to renew and repair so you can look younger longer. Who doesn't want that? The featured brands are true and tested full of good-for-you-ingredients from plant extracts that have been grown organically, which is good for the planet.

Derma E


Ester C Moisturizing Creme with E Skin recovery Complex $16.95. Available at www.dermae.com

This cream is packed with super potent antioxidant Vitamin Ester C, Vitamin E, Borage Oil and Green Tea to promote the production of collagen and elastin.


Dr. Hauschka


Dr. Hauschka Quince Day Cream $29.95. Available at www.drhauschka.com

Dr. Hauschka's ingredients for their products are grown organically in their own farms to ensure the highest level of quality. This rich moisturizer contains Quince seed extract, Shea Butter, Witch Hazel, Almond Oil among many other natural ingredients to encourage skin moisture balance.


Origins


A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian $32.50. Available at www.origins.com

A personal favorite of mine this serum is created to form a protective shield on your skin so external damaging agents can't get in. With ingredients like Silver Tip White Tea, Boswelia, Bergamot and Orange you skin will be well protected from youth offenders.

Aveda

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion $30.00. Available at www.aveda.com

This light weight lotion contains Coconut, Jojoba, Chamomile and Lavender for a super soft, supple skin.


Kiss My Face


Kiss My Face So Refined Jojoba and Mint Scrub $10.00. Available at www.kissmyface.com

This scrub is gentle yet effective with Jojoba beads for exfoliation, Mint to stimulate circulation and aromatic essential oils of Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Bergamot this will be a true experience.


Burt's Bees


Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Creme $8.00. Available at www.burtsbees.com

This cult favorite (and mine) is a deliciously rich hand creme that contains Vitamin E, Aloe and Almond Oil to keep your hands looking forever young.


Pangea Organics


Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser $21.99. Available at www.pangeaorganics.com or www.drugstore.com

Pangea's facial cleanser is full of benefits with a never ending list of natural ingredients such as Calendula, Blood Orange, Chamomile, Lavender, Rosemary, Jojoba, Almond Oil, Rose, Shea Butter, Vitamin E and the list keeps going on!

Pangea Organics is very serious about their commitment with the environment, even their packaging is recyclable and a portion of their profits go to help build the Pangea Institute, an organization dedicated to the researching and teaching of sustainable living and business practices.



Tom's Maine

Tom's of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant Roll-On $5.49. Available at www.tomsofmaine.com or www.drugstore.com

These deodorants like every Tom's of Maine products are made with only natural ingredients and 10% of their pre-tax profits go to charitable organizations around the U.S. Awesome, ha?


Weleda


Weleda Skin Food $11.79. Available at www.weleda.com or www.ihealthtree.com

Skin Food the name says it all. An ultra-moisturizing creme with pure Lanolin and Pansy Extract to keep skin healthy.


Nature's Gate


Nature's Gate "Light Switch" Brightening Serum $29.95. Available at www.naturesgate.com

A super charged Vitamin C Serum that is packed with Lemon, Grapefruit, Lemon Verbena, and Japanese Mandarin to help diminish the appearance of age spots and refine skin tone.

There are many more wonderful brands, I can keep going on for days about the beauty-health companies that offer amazing products and are also very much determined to have the littlest possible impact on earth, but these are my favorites the ones I have tried and swear by. Tomorrow I'll talk good-for-you-good-for-the-planet cosmetics. Stay tuned, you don't want to miss it!