Skin Care Products for Mommy
The following is a list of "green" companies that create natural and organic skin care products. Most of their products are also suitable for use during pregnancy, but always read the the labels! Even natural ingredients may be harmful during pregnancy. This list is not yet comprehensive and will be updated periodically with new companies and new products. Enjoy!
Acure http://www.acureorganics.com
Acure Organics' products are made without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, dimethicone, and similar potentially harmful ingredients and, instead, are formulated with fair trade, organic, and natural ingredients. The skin care line includes cleansers, toners, moisturizers and special treatment products for all skin types.
Amala http://www.amalabeauty.com
Amala offers complete lines of face and skin care collections for dry, mature, oily/combination, and sensitive skin types. Amala distills organic plant oils for each of its products, harvested from cetified organic farms using fair trade practices. All of Amala's products are 100-percent natural with no artificial preservatives, colorants, fragrances, or other ingredients.
Aubrey Organics http://www.aubrey-organics.com
Aubrey Organics offers a full line of cleansers, toners, and moisturizers for all skin types, as well as a separate line of skin care products for men under the label Aubrey Men's Stock. Aubrey Organics skin care products are 100% natural and contain no synthetic ingredients or synthetic preservatives. On its website, Aubrey Organics provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Avalon Organics http://www.avalonorganics.com
Avalon Organics offers a full line of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and intensive face care products made of organic ingredients. Avalon Organics skin care products do not contain any parabens (look for the “consciousness in cosmetics” seal on the product to know it is free of parabens), sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, aluminum, TEA or DEA. Avalon Organics uses a proprietary blend of preservatives based on natural ingredients as well as food grade preservatives such as phenoxyehtanol and potassium sorbate. On its website, Avalon Organics provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Boscia http://www.boscia.net
Boscia, known for its 100% preservative-free skin care line, offers various cleansers, tonics, exfoliators, moisturizers, and eye treatments specially formulated for each skin type. Preservative-free, Boscia skin care products contain no parabens or phenoxyehtanol. Certain of the cleansers contain butylene glycol (a mineral oil) and dimethicone. On its website, Boscia provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Burt’s Bees http://www.burtsbees.com
Burt’s Bees offers a full line of cleansers, moisturizers and exfoliants for all skin types. Their skin care products are over 95% natural, some of them 100% natural. Burt’s Bees skin care products contain contain no parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, mineral oil, propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, aluminum, TEA or DEA or other harsh synthetic ingredients and over half of their bath and body products contain only 100% natural ingredients. Certain products are preserved with the use of phenoxyethanol. On its website, Burt's Bees provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Caudalie http://www.caudalie.com
Caudalie offers a full line of cleansers, toners, moisturizers and special treatment products. Although its entire line is not 100% natural, most products in the Caudalie skin care line contain no parabens, phenoxyethanol, sodium laureth sulfate, mineral oils, synthetic colors, or igredients of animal origins. Caudalie's website identifies the products that are all-natural.
Coola Suncare http://www.coolasuncare.com
Coola's organic suncare collection includes both "regular" (i.e., chemical - containing oxybenzone, octocrylene, octinoxate, and octisalate ) sunscreens and mineral sunblocks for the face and body, as well as sports sunscreens and sunblock, and an all natural baby mineral sunblock. Coola makes an SPF 30 mineral matte sunblock, which is a rarity in the oily world of sunscreens and sunblocks. The company's web site provides a full listing of all product ingredients.
Evan Healy http://www.evanhealy.com
Evan Healy's line offers facial cleansers, tonics, oils as well as daily moisturizers and eye creams. The Rose Treatment line is specifically formulated for combination skin and mature skin; the Blue Treatment line for sensitive skin (including rosacea); and the Blemish Treatment line for oily, acne-prone, and teen skin. All products are natural and contain plant-based ingredients without the use of synthetics. Also available at Whole Foods Markets nationwide.
Dr. Hauschka http://www.drhauschka.com
Dr. Hauschka offers a full line of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, masks, eye creams and advanced skin treatment options for all skin types. The company is a leader in using biodynamic, organic, and wild-harvested plant ingredients in its all-natural skin care preparations chosen to promote a natural and gentle transformation of the skin. Dr. Hauschka skin care products are 100% natural and contain no synthetic ingredients or preservatives. The company's web site offers an in-depth explanation of how its skin care products work and what you can do to naturally better your skin (such as like treats like - use naturally light pure plant oils to combat oily skin). A complete list of ingredients is also provided.
Gabriel Cosmetics http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com
Gabriel Cosmetics expanded its natural skin care line, which now includes separate product lines for normal skin, oily skin, and dehydrated skin, as well as a selection of specialty products, such as exfoiators, eye treatments, mud masks, and the "skin cloth" for cleansing all types of skin. A full list of ingredients is included on the company's website.
Glow Naturals http://www.glownaturals.com
Glow Naturals, founded by two sisters, recently launched its natural skin care line, including facial cleansers, serums, and moisturizers for various skin types. The products are made in the U.S. of natural and organic ingredients, and they are free of parabens, sulfates, artificial colorants and fragrances, as well as animal products and by-products. Some of the products contain phenoxyethanol as a preservative as well as tetrasodium EDTA - you can look for these on the company's web site.
Intelligent Nutrients http://www.intelligentnutrients.com
Intelligent Nutrients offers a complete assortment of skin care products, including an anti-aging serum, anti-aging cleanser, anti-agin mist (sort of like a toner or balancer), and anti-aging moisture, all of them certified organic. The line also includes beauty and health products, such as hair care, body care, lip care, supplements, home aromatics, and more. All of these products are certified organic and labeled natural. A full list of ingredients is included on the company's website.
John Masters http://www.johnmasters.com
John Masters skin care is a complete line of facial care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and special treatment products (such as balancing face serums, masks, and eye gels). The JM product line contains no SLS, parabens, DEA, TEA, MEA, GMOs, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances or dyes. The packaging is nontoxic and eco-friendly as well - #1 and #2 plastics only. Widely available nationwide (e.g., Whole Foods) and from online retailers.
Korres http://www.korresusa.com
Korres has a complete line of natural cleansers, toners, moisturizers, masks, eye creams and age control treatments for all skin types. It offers products for men (cleansers, shaving products, moisturizers, and anti-aging treatments) and products for acne-prone and sensitive young adult skin. Although not all Korres skin care products are 100% natural or organic, they do offer a full line of organic and natual skin care products. The Korres web site provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Lavera http://www.lavera.com
Lavera, a leading European natural skin care line, offers a variety of all natural skin care products, including its Lavera Basis Sensitive line, which is an organic skin care line free of not only parabens, mineral oils, preservatives, and other nasties, it is also 100% fragrance free - and all that at an affordable price! The line includes night creams, daytime moisturizers, and cleansing lotions.
Miessence http://www.miorganicproducts.com
Miessence offers an incredibly wide range of skin care products ranging from cleansers, exfoliants, masks, skin conditioners, moisturizers, and hydrating mists. Miessence skin care products are 100% natural and most of them are 100% organic as well (under Australian standards, which are some of the most stringent in the world). They are also free of chemicals and synthetic ingredients. On its website, Miessence provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Nude Skincare http://www.nudeskincare.com
Nude Skincare offers a full line of cleansers, face waters, moisturizers, and treatments. Nude face care products are formulated without the use of parabens, sulphates, PEGs, propylene glycol, DEA, phthalates, mineral oils and silicones. The products are 99% natural and contain phenoxyethanol as a preservative. On its website, Nude Skincare provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
Ole Henriksen http://www.olehenriksen.com
Ole Henriksen offers a full line of skin care products, including makeup removers, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye treatments, lip treatments, scrubs, exfoliants and masks for every skin type. The majority of Ole Henriksen products are formulated without parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, phthalates and synthetic ingredients, but various Ole Henriksen masks, toners and cleansers contain either parabens or synthetic fragrances. The Three Little Wonders set, which includes the Truth Serum Collagen Booster, the Sheer Transformation creme and the Invigorating Night Gel is free of parabens, synthetic dyes, sulfates, petrochemicals, phthalates and triclosan. Also available at www.sephora.com
Pangea Organics http://www.pangeaorganics.com
Pangea Organics face scrubs, cleansers, lotions, eye care, and balancing fluids are organic, using raw natural ingredients whenever possible. The skin care lines are divided by skin types (and they have thought of every skin type) and include products specifically formulated for men. A full list of ingredients is included on the company's website.
Ren http://www.renskincare.com
REN offers a full line of cleansers, moisturizers, facial oils and serums, scrubs, masks and eye lotions. REN "clean bio active skincare" is free of parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrance and colors, sulfates, animal ingredients and other potentially harmful ingredients such as glycols and diglycols, PEG's, PPGs, urea, D.E.A, T.E.A, PABA, aliphatic alcohols/hydrocarbons, phthalates, fumarates, amines, alkanolamines, synthetic AHAs/BHAs, polyacrylamide, metacrylate, elastomer, poloxamer, styrene, vinyl, polyquaternium, synthetic chelating agents, nylon, nitriles, nitrates, nitrosamine releasers, bromates, fluor, aluminum and alumina. On its website, Ren provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
RMS Beauty http://www.rmsbeauty.com
RMS Beauty is famous for its beauty products, but its sole skin care product, the raw coconut cream, is so unique that it deserves a listing among all the other organic skin care companies. It is perfect as a moisturizer, makeup remover, and a deodorant. A little miracle product made of 100% raw natural ingredients. A full list of ingredients is included on the company's website.
Suki http://www.sukipure.com
Suki offers a full line of facial care products, including cleansing lotions, foaming cleansers, toners, moisturizers, lotions, lip care and a complete line of "spa" facial care products. All Suki products are 100% natural and organic. On its website, Suki provides a list of ingredients for each of its products. A number of Suki products are available in travel sizes as well.
Weleda http://www.weleda.com
For over 90 years Weleda has been a leader in creating natural and biodynamic skin care products for women and children. Weleda offers a full line of cleansers, toners, moisturizers and masks for aging skin, young skin, sensitive skin, and middle-aged skin. It recently introduced a new Pomegranate Skin Care line for aging skin and a new collection of cleansers and toners. Weleda uses only natural and biodynamic ingredients in all of its products - and they are 100% free of preservatives. On its website, Weleda provides a list of ingredients for each of its products.
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