Gorgeous and Green - 10 Tips For Natural Beauty

If you read an ingredients list with sumptuous items likeCaudelie's Grape Water Harvest mist, made entirely
pear blossom, white tea, and chocolate, you may thinkfrom water extracted from freshly harvested grapes.
you're looking at a dessert menu. But these natural6. Vege-out. Many natural beauty products are labeled
ingredients can actually be found in a variety of"vegan" or "cruelty-free," meaning no animal testing is
cosmetics that not only make you look fresh andperformed during product development. With notes of
fabulous, but are even good for you, too.apple, plum blossom, lemon, jasmine, and sandalwood,
In honor of Earth Day this month, here are 10 tips tothe 100% vegan Jonathan Product Hydrating Shampoo
enhance your beauty naturally:naturally moisturizes dry and damaged hair, leaving it
1. Read the label. Look for natural ingredients that youlooking shiny and fabulous.
recognize, such as the coconut milk and nut oils used in[Hot tip! Choose makeup tools marked "vegan" or
Pure Fiji's bath and body products. Treat yourself to"cruelty-free," such as the Kabuki Brush from Stript,
healthy, glowing skin with Pure Fiji's Coconut Sugarwhich is made from quality synthetic fibers rather than
Rub, which is available in exotic flavors like mango,animal hair.]
passionflower, and starfruit.7. Clear your creams. Look for more natural anti-aging
2.Get your vitamins and minerals. Mineral-basedchoices. Made with antioxidants that combat the signs
makeup from Iredale Mineral Cosmetics offers aof aging, Epicuren's After Bath Moisturizer hydrates
concentrated pigment without fillers such as talc. Theskin throughout the day and is available in
result? You get great protection and flawless colormouthwatering scents such as vanilla bean, orange
without the risk of skin irritation. Try Amazing Baseblossom, and papaya pineapple.
Mineral Foundation-SPF 20, which is gentle enough for8. Think pretty. Going green doesn't mean you can't
sensitive skin and conditions such as eczema andhave the season's hottest colors, too. For a natural
rosacea.shimmer, try the Bling Eye Shadow Kit from Iredale
3. Choose more natural scents. Nothing leaves youMineral Cosmetics. Made with real 24-Karat gold, this
feeling fresher than a natural fragrance, so look forfive-compact collection features shades in pure gold,
scents made with essential oils from real fruits andazure, hot pink, blue violet, and sea green.
vegetables. With notes of pear blossom, tangerine, and9. Pamper yourself. Don't let your bath products dry
fresh-cut grass, Leila Lou by Rosie Jane is simplyout your skin. Look for natural moisturizers, such as the
irresistible.coconut oil and safflower oil used in LaLicious Whipped
4. Care for your hair. Look for sulfate-free formulas toBody Soap to keep skin supple and soft. Have time
keep your locks looking naturally beautiful. When you'refor a relaxing bath? Indulge yourself with Pure Fiji
on the go, reach for Klorane's Oatmilk Gentle DryCoconut Milk Bath Soak.
Shampoo, which allows you to cleanse your hair in10. Whet your appetite. Natural ingredients not only
minutes without water-leaving you looking and feelingnourish your skin, they can tempt your senses, too.
refreshed.Made with cocoa powder, jojoba-seed oil, and
5. Protect your skin. Detergents can dehydrate skin, sogrape-seed oil, The Lip Scrub from Sara Happ does
look for ingredients that keep your skin healthy andjust that with rich flavors of cinnamon sugar, brown
hydrated. Moisturize your skin throughout the day withsugar, and peppermint.