Beauty Products for Mommy
The following is a list of companies that create natural and/or organic beauty products free of toxic materials and other nasties. Most of their products are also suitable for use during pregnancy - but remember to read the labels and familiarize yourself with the ingredients. This list is not (yet) comprehensive and will be updated periodically with new additions to the green beauty family!
100% Pure
http://www.100percentpure.com
100 Percent Pure is a line of all natural, fruit pigmented line of beauty products. The product line includes primers, concealers, tinted moisturizers, foundation, power, bronzers, blush, lip glosses and glazes, as well as powdered and cream eye shadows and mascara, most of them available in an impressively wide range of colors. Even the packaging is green - made of recycled paper and printed with vegetable ink.
Acquarella
http://www.acquarellapolish.com
Acquarella offers water-based non-toxic nail polishes in a wide range of shades. The nail polishes, as well as the nail conditioner, nail polish remover,and nail and hand moisurizer, contain no formaldehyde, phthalates, toulene or FD&C colors. On its website, Alimapure provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Alimapure
http://www.alimapure.com
Alimapure makes mineral loose powders, mineral powder foundations, mineral blushes and eyeshadows, plus a range of powder blushes. Alimapure beauty products, all of which are made in the U.S., contain only natural ingredients. On its website, Alimapure provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Afterglow Cosmetics http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com
Afterglow Cosmetics has a full assortment of beauty products, including mineral foundations, mascara, eyeliners, eyeshadow, lipliner, lipstick, lipgloss, eyelash curlers, brushes and other accessories, as well as vegan cosmetics. As per their website, all Afterglow products are free of parabens, bismuth, mercury, petrochemicals, fragrances, carmine, nano-particles, soy, FD & C and lake dyes.
Aubrey Organics http://www.aubrey-organics.com
Aubrey Organics offers powder foundations, powder blushes and a wide range of lip tints. Aubrey Organics beauty products contain only natural ingredients. On its website, Aubrey Organics provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Bare Escentuals http://www.bareescentuals.com
Bare Escentuals has a full line of mineral-based makeup, including primers, powder foundations and sunscreens, eye color and mascara, eyeliner, eye brow color, and a full line of lip products. The beauty line is widely available - check it out in Sephora.
Bite Beauty http://www.bitebeauty.com/
Bite Beauty, a Canadian company, makes lipsticks, liprouges, lippencils, lipshines, and lipbutters - all of them all natural products free of parabens, sulphates, mineral oils, petrochemical derivatives, synthetic fragrances, GMOs and triclosan (although they do contain "food grade" FD & C food coloring. Gorgeous and lively shades - check it out in Sephora.
Burt’s Bees http://www.burtsbees.com
Burt’s Bees offers a full line of lip balms, lip shimmers and lip gloss. These lip products are all natural and contain no parabens, petrochemicals or other synthetic ingredients. On its website, Burt's Bees provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Dr. Hauschka http://www.drhauschka.com
Dr. Hauschka offers a full line of foundations, liquid concealers, loose and compact powders, eyeliners, eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, lipliner and lipgloss. Dr Hauschka skin care products are 100% natural and contain no synthetic ingredients or preservatives. On its website, Dr. Hauschka provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Earth’s Beauty http://www.earthsbeauty.com
Earth's Beauty offers a full line of beauty products, including concealers, eye liners, eye shadow, face powders and lip products. Earth's Beauty uses 100% natural ingredients and uses no preservatives and no ingredients in nano particle form. The base ingredient of its powders (face and eye) is natural arrowroowroot instead of minerals (addressing the needs of those who are allergic to minerals). Lip glosses and lipstics as well as eye brow and eye liner pencils are also natural. On its website, Earth's Beauty provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Gabriel Cosmetics http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com
The company offers a full line of color cosmetics under its Gabriel line and a separate assortment of color cosmetics under its Zuzu Luxe line. Both offer selections of face, eye, cheek, and lip products. The Zuzu Luxe products are known not just for their vibrant colors but also for their staying power. The products are free of mineral oils, talc, parabens, and synthetic fragrances and dyes. Made in the US (in Washington state).
Honeybee Gardens http://www.honeybeegardens.com
Created in 1995 by herbalist Melissa J. Hertzler, the company's products are created entirely of natural materials, without any chemicals or lab-created ingredients. The company also reuses and recycles as much of its packaging and other materials as possible does and it not engage in any animal testing. The product line is comprised of lip products, hair and body care products, as well as an after shave balm and deodorant designed specifically for men.
Jane Iredale http://www.janeireale.com
Jane Iredale offers a full-line of mineral-based makeup, including a mineral liquid foundation. Her line also includes powder foundations, concealers, finishing powders, blotting papers, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, eye brow products, blushes, bronzers, and a wide range of lip products. The company also offers brushes and make-up bags. A full lising of ingredients is provided on the company's website.
Karma Organic http://www.karmaorganicspa.com
Karma Organics (an organic spa in Ridgewood, NJ) offers a comprehensive selection of nail care products (including a large selection of colors and nail polish removers) all of which are toulene, DBP, and formaldehyde-free. The skin care and body care line is also impressive - and organic.
Lavera http://www.lavera.com
Lavera's Organic Trend Makeup line includes 13 different items, such as lipstick, lipgloss, liquid foundation, powders, eyeshadow and mascara, in a broad range of shades that address all skin types and skin concerns. Lavera products are made in Germany according to strict EU personal care product standards. They are 100% natural and contain mostly organic ingredients. On its website, Lavera provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Miessence http://www.miorganicproducts.com
Miessence offers a full line of liquid foundations, concealers, foundation powders, bronzers, blush, lip creme and mascara. Miessence beauty products are 100% natural, organic and free of chemicals and synthetic ingredients, produced in Australia according to its stringent organic standards covering personal care products. On its website, Miessence provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Mineral Fusion Cosmetics http://www.mineralfusioncosmetics.com
The company offers make-up products for the face (both liquid and powder foundations), eyes (including mascara, eye pencil, and eye shadow), cheeks, and lips (including lip pencils, glosses, and lipsticks). A good selection of make-up tools is also available. All producs are free of synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances, talc, and parabens.
No Miss http://www.nomiss.com
No Miss has a rather extensive range of nail colors, including nail polish, glitter polish, and glow polish. Nail products are free of formaldehyde, toulene, dibutyl-phthalate or camphor and the colors used are natural. No Miss lip colors and eye colors (including a fantastic, no smudge mascara!) are also natural. On its website, No Miss provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics http://www.iamapeacekeeper.com
The company is dedicated to creating cosmetic products (various lip and nail products in gorgeous shades) using only non-toxic ingredients that will keep people and the environment safe and healthy. In addition to its "No Nasty Anything!" approach (which means no parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, FD&C colors etc. etc.). PeaceKeeper is the first cosmetics company to give all of its after-tax, distributable profits to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues.
Rejuva Minerals http://www.rejuvaminerals.com
Rejuva Minerals offers a full line of beauty products, including foundation, loose powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipgloss and mascara. Rejuva products are natural and organic and do not contain any talc, lead, bismuth, artificial colors, preservatives or synthetic ingredients. Rejuva loose powders contain no nano particles and are free of titanium dioxide, bismuth and mica and instead are formulated with silk or rice powder. These mineral-free products are perfect for those who suffer from allergies to minerals and mineral based products.
On its website, Rejuva Minerals provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
RMS Beauty http://www.rmsbeauty.com
RMS Beauty products are formulated with raw, food grade, organic ingredients in their natural state, without chemical processing that may jeopardize the effectiveness of the ingredients. Thus, RMS Beauty products are not only non-toxic and eco-friendly (they are 100% natural and organic), they also provide healing attributes to rejuvenate the skin. The product line includes lip shines, a lip and skin balm, the un-cover up makeup, lip2cheek finish, mineral cream eye shadow (!), and a raw coconut cream that will take off all your makeup, moisturize your skin, and deodorize your underarms.
Vapour Organic Beauty http://www.vapourbeauty.com
Vapour Beauty products are made with 70% certified organic botanicals and ingredients and 30% minerals and vitamins. The natural pigments are suspended in the botanicals and and allow the products to glide on easily and blend seamlessly. The company's product line includes cream blush, cream eye shadow, liquid and stick foundations for various skin types and skin concerns, as well as a wide range of lip sticks and lip glosses. You can buy all products in sample sizes if you want to just try them first.
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