Clean to the Max
Date: September 1, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Hair Care, Skin Care
When it comes to filling your shower caddy, the trick is avoiding bogus claims and sketchy ingredient lists when combing through eco-friendly hair care that works. One of the best options is to stop at your local Whole Foods, where there are also numerous options, many affordable, like Max Green Alchemy products. They are derived from plants and are free of synthetics and the typical “natural” cosmetic repeat offenders: parabens and sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate. Sourcing as many organic and wild-crafted ingredients as possible, Max Green’s line includes skin, lip, hand and foot care, as well as their acclaimed hair care products: Scalp Rescue Shampoo (a recent PETA Proggy Award winner), which combines essential oils including tea tree, lavender and geranium with ingredients such as solar sea salt to combat a panoply of scalp issues such as sensitive skin, dandruff and psoriasis. Many of the MGA products are available in travel sizes as well, so you can look great and be green on the go!
Raw Beauty
Date: August 28, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Skin Care
In the Raw has been stirring up some office excitement. We’ve been sampling dollops of In the Raw’s sweet creams and sniffing ourselves silly since the postman graced us with their gorgeous presence. And lest you think boys are immune to the lure, we had to hide the lemongrass/sage moisturizer from Omar before having to stage an intervention. Another ecofab fave is the creamsicle lotion, which smelled so yummy we found ourselves searching for the chimes of the Good Humor truck. In the Raw also brews up intoxicating bubble-baths, soy candles and sugar scrubs in a tasting menu of luscious organic flavors, including ginger/lime, coco-mango and green tea. But In the Raw is not just another pretty face, they are firmly committed to abstaining from animal testing and donate a portion of profits to local and global charities, so slather it on guilt-free.
The Future’s So Bright, I Have to Wear Shades of Green
Date: August 25, 2008 | Category: Body Care, Featured, Hair Care, Makeup, Resources, Skin Care, Stores & Resources
If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to figure out what beauty products are as gentle on the planet as they are on your skin, futurenatural has come to your rescue. This online hub was founded by “Organic Glamazon” Emma Pezzak, an amazingly talented and qualified make-up artist who also believes that natural does not have to mean any sacrifices in quality or style… in fact - just the opposite. That’s why her site is stocked full of the best natural, organic, biodynamic, wild-harvested and artisan beauty products in the world, also providing full disclosure of ingredients, an onsite glossary and personal stories behind each brand. futurenatural only sells products from companies that have no petroleum derivatives, no parabens, no synthetic colors or fragrances, no formaldehyde or any other known harmful ingredient. And of course none of their products are ever tested on animals. So when you shop futurenatural, you’ve already got an eco leg up. What shade of green you want to go is then up to you! Live Well. Do Good. Look Gorgeous. - as they say.
Mas Mojitos Por Omar!
Date: August 25, 2008 | Category: Body Care, Skin Care, ecoMan
Last week, ecofab teammate, Andrea brought in her scrumptious, vegan (though you’d never know it) Mojito cupcakes for a little taste test from her freshly-launched business, Come Hither Cupcakes. Suddenly I was craving the minty cocktail, but I cannot legally consume alcohol yet, so, imagine my delight when I discovered the Mojito Man shaving collection. The fresh citrus scent wafting from the beautiful packaging evokes sensational images of an afternoon in Puerto Vallarta (where I can get my drink on), while the organic blend of ingredients provide you with an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial facial experience; the perfect solution to unsightly ingrown hairs. The M.M. repertoire includes a shave gel and scrub, moisture mist and an antique shaving brush. Can’t decide what to get? Pick up the gift box, which includes a bit of everything. In this Ecofabster’s opinion, Mojito Man is muy caliente! Best, Omar
A Pinch of Salt to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Date: August 18, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care
There’s nothing like a bath to ease away the tensions of the day (well, maybe a massage). But many commercial bubble baths contain harsh chemical toxins, like formaldehyde and parabens, associated with a variety of health risks, ranging from endocrine disruption to cancer - yuck! Thankfully, the suds from EO are soothing and pure enough to melt away any anxiety. Created from organically grown flowers and herbs, these mineral-rich oils contain Solar and Epsom salts to detoxify the body and satiate the soul. Available in seven delectable “flavors,” there’s one to fit your mood every night of the week. “French Lavender” inspires calm and serenity, while “Coconut and Vanilla with Organic Tangerine” is the perfect recipe for a lusciously indulgent time-out. Offered in 4 ounce packs for $3.99 or $9.99 for 21.5 ounces. Headquartered in Marin County, California, EO contributes to a number of environmental and educational non-profits that start local and act global.
Valley of the Roses
Date: July 28, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care
When it comes to hitting the bubbly, we’ve got a soft spot for all things sweetly beneficial. That’s why it was love at first sniff when we chanced upon this splashy bouquet of artisanal soaps at the local Farmer’s Market in San Francisco. Creators Nancy and Arthur Rosenthal have been gathering and lathering buds from their organic garden in Sebastopol, California for 10 years in the quest to cross-pollinate intoxicating fragrance with supple skin-tone, yielding their Valley of the Roses collection.
Give Me a Good Night Kiss
Date: July 2, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care
I am a shower person, but on occasion I enjoy steeping in a warm tub. It’s made even better with a goodnightkiss. That is a line of natural and organic bath teas and I am definitely a tea person. The sweet-smelling line features three aromatherapy blends – Passionflower, Lavender Herb and Motherhood - and three hydrotherapy blends – New York City Chai, Cilantro Apple and Rosemary Mint. Depending on the scent you purchase, the blends can be energizing or relaxing. The hand-blended products use 100 percent natural oils from organically grown plants, and no colors or synthetic preservatives are added. For $28, you can purchase a tin with five biodegradable, pre-measured satchels that can be tossed right into the tub. Make your bath a spa getaway, without all the time it takes to actually get away.
Pot of Gold
Date: June 24, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Kids, Skin Care
My son had eczema until he was out of toddlerdom. The only cream that helped was VedaPure. Their healing face cream brings olive oil’s unrivaled softening qualities together with South Asia’s miracle-working organic neem for the go-to moisturizer of the summer. Born out of pediatrician Natalie Geary’s Manhattan office and made of the purest ingredients, VedaPure boasts superior wellness products for the whole family, but not a family on a budget. The little pot of gold definitely falls in the eco-luxe category.
Mud Slinging Can be Beautiful
Date: June 10, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Skin Care
You are going to want to paint yourself with Alaska Glacial Mud Co.’s Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque. Rich with minerals and pure glacial clay, the Glacial Facial detoxifies while exfoliating and softening your skin. The sustainably harvested mud from the Copper River Delta is enriched with organic and wild-crafted extracts such as kelp, elderflower, nettle, cranberry and blueberry. Sticking by self-imposed environmental standards, the company never uses bulldozers or dump trucks, prints with soy-based ink and is partly powered by green energy. Currently, Alaska Glacial Mud Co. uses paper and plastic materials that can be reused or recycled, but the company aims to replace these materials with recycled post-consumer papers and plastics in the future. Not forgetting about the delicate environment from which it harvests its materials, the company also donates 10 percent of its profits to wilderness preservation, habitat restoration, sustainable community development and environmental education programs.
For the Eco-Child and Their Mom!
Date: June 9, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Skin Care
Worried about the chemicals used in conventional skincare lines, husband and wife team Robin Brown and Anna Cirronis began making organic skincare after the birth of their first son. The resulting line of products, Erbaorganics, pampers both mother and child. Moms can de-stress with massage oil or a milk and oat bath, or slather on a foot and leg refresher or stretch mark cream…
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