Beauty industry insiders probably do not want you to think about the environmental impact of their products. While some advertising promotes the popular notion of cruelty-free production utilizing no animal testing, certified organic products must contain at least 95% organic ingredients as specified by the Food and Drug Administration. We surveyed Sephora on Miami Beach to learn about the organic beauty scene including Pangea products packed in seed-implanted boxes that you soak in water to grow real flowering vines.
Now that’s GREEN!
Pangea Organics bar soap has a soft lavender and cardamom scent that soothes and protects your skin. A Naples, Florida-based company called The Bottled Earth creates pure products with essential oils popular for aromatherapy. Completely chemical free, the oils and creams can be used to relieve stress and soothe the spirit with the scent of fresh peppermint, vanilla, and calendula.
West Palm Beach beauty expert, Tammy Fender has her own line of beauty products promoting holistic skin care and customized treatments. Infused with Moroccan rosemary, the Purifying Cleansing Gel refreshes your skin gently and safely. Tammy runs her own website and will custom blend products for your particular skin type. www.tammyfender.com
Whole Foods Markets in Miami and Miami Beach stock a range of inexpensive beauty boosters including Suki, a vegan AHA rejuvenator that gently exfoliates and clarifies your complexion. Using organic rice powder, natural sugar, lemongrass extract and olive oil, this fresh-smelling cream really revitalizes your face. If you are pregnant and experiencing the changes in your skin associated with hormonal fluctuations, find Mambino Organics Youth Glow Omega Face Complex which uses no parabens and no petrochemicals or alcohol. This serum uses essential fatty acids and vitamin C to soothe skin and curb rosacea. Mambino contains hazelnut oil, sea buckthorn fruit oil and primrose to soothe and protect your irritated skin.
Truly GREEN companies are taking the initiative in streamlining their development process and finding ways to be gentle to the earth. Next time you find yourself considering a beauty purchase, look for the FDA certified organic seal and check to see how far the item you want to buy has traveled to get to your favorite shop. Thinking globally and buying locally is an essential factor in being GREEN.
Follow these links to research organic beauty products:
www.imageskincare.com
www.skinact.com
www.revolutionorganics.com
www.tammy fender.com
www.shop.bottledearth.com
