9 New Eco-Friendly Beauty Goodies
Dr. Seuss' environmentally-conscious tale of The Lorax (starring Taylor Swift and Zac Efron) hits the big screen this month, so we rounded up the best natural beauty products.
Pick #1: A Beautiful Life Nail Lacquer in Cuke
How it's eco:
Keep your manicure Mother Nature-friendly with these non-toxic polishes. We're sweating the latest shade, Cuke, which is green in every way.
$12; abeautifullife.com.
Pick #2: Schick Xtreme3 Eco Razor
How it's eco:
How's this for spring cleaning: Schick's first-ever sustainable razor (and packaging!) is created from 100 percent recycled plastic hangers.
Pack of four for $7.50; walmart.com.
Read More:5 Eco-Friendly Products for a Natural-Looking Face
Pick #3: Neal's Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate
How it's eco:
A whopping ninety percent of the ingredients in this serum are organic, including water (yup!), grape seed oil, aloe vera, orange peel, and flower oil. Massage it into your skin before bed to wake up with a fresher mug.
$51; nyrorganic.com.
Pick #4: Vitabath Sulfate and Paraben Free Moisturizing Body Washes
How it's eco:
Make your shower a bit more indulgent by scoring these fruit-and-vitamin packed body washes that are all part of the Cupcake Couture collection. Choose from scents like Dreamy Pink Frosting, Luscious Lemon Creme, Heavenly Coconut Creme, and Scrumptious Vanilla Sugar. We're hungry already!$9.99 each; myvitabath.com.
Pick #5: Alterna Bamboo Style Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist
How it's eco:
When you can't get true beach hair by sitting by the ocean, try the next best thing. This spritz contains nourishing organic bamboo extract and texturizing blue yucca root.
$14.45; amazon.com.
Read More:6 Easy Ways to Go Green in the Bathroom
Pick #6: Avalon Organics CoQ10 Repair Ultimate Firming Body Lotion
How it's eco:
Get beach-ready fast! This firming body lotion tightens your tummy or booty by providing your skin with a hydrating, plant-based formula.
$17.99; avalonorganics.com.
Pick #7: Chantecaille The Coral Reefs Palette
How it's eco:
Not only are these three eye shadow shades and this coral blush totally on-trend, but they also help the environment. Five percent of the proceeds will be donate to the Marine Conservation Institute.
$79; neimanmarcus.com.
Pick #8: Güd Foaming Hand Wash in Floral Cherrynova
How it's eco:
The makers of Burt's Bees have debuted their brand new line of natural loot, Güd. We're fans of this hand wash that is comprised of cherry blossoms and almond milk.
$4.99; drugstore.com.
Pick #9: Tarte Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss in Glisten
How it's eco:
Our expert friends are calling maraca the Moroccan oil of 2012. Find extracts of the trendy (and nourishing!) Brazilian fruit in this peachy lipgloss.
$21; sephora.com.
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