5 Eco-Friendly Beauty Products Worth a Try

If you're looking to make your beauty regime green, try these 5 eco-friendly beauty products. You'll be surprised at how great they are, and they're good for the environment.

Yes to Cucumbers Facial Hydrating Lotion
If you're familiar with Yes to Carrots beauty products, this is a wonderful addition to the eco-friendly product line that will leave you wanting more. The Yes to Cucumbers Facial Hydraying Lotion is free from petroleum, paraben and SLS and is 99.6 percent natural. Your complexion will radiate from the many proteins and nutrients used to purify and rejuvenate your skin. Perfect for those with sensitive skin. A 1.7 fluid ounce bottle retails for $14.99 and can be found at Target, Whole Foods as well as many other retailers.

Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara
Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara is a non-clumping mascara that is great for those with sensitive eyes. The mascara contains a blend of rose wax, candelilla wax, bees wax, and silk powder creating the perfect mascara that builds volume without irritating your eyes. The product can be found at Saffon Rouge for $28.90.

Origins GinZing Eye Creme
Origins GinZing is an amazing product that depuffs, lightens, and makes eyes appear brighter for a more refreshing look. GinZing is made from all natural products including the caffeine from coffee beans, panax ginseng and magnolia extract, all combining to make it the ideal product to diminish those unsightly dark circles. A .5 ounce bottle of Ginzing retails for $29.50 and can be found at Origins stores as well as Macy's. All Origins products are made from plants and organic materials as well as natural essential oils ensuring all beauty products are eco-friendly.

Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss
Another eco-friendly beauty company is Burt's Bees. Burt's Bees mission is to create "truly natural products that have a positive effect on both you and the world you live in." Burt's Bees uses no petroleum, sodium lauryl sulfate, or propylene glycol. None of the products are tested on animals either. One great product to try in the Burt's Bees beauty line is the Super Shiny Lip Gloss. Flavored with citrus oils, the Super Shiny Lip Gloss comes in the following colors: Sheer Lemon, Juicy Peach, Pucker Berry, Sweet Pink, Zesty Red and Nectar Nude. Burt's Bees is available at many fine retailers including Target. Super Shiny Lip Gloss retails for $7.

Suki Organic Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
This is a wonderful exfoliating cleanser that contains granulated sugar for its natural alpha hydroxy acids and non-GMO rice flour that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. Other eco-friendly ingredients include: calendula, organic lemongrass extract, while lavender, and chamomile. The Suki Organic Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser retails for $29.95.

If eco-friendly beauty products is what you're looking for, try one of the 5 listed here.

Sources:
www.yestocarrots.com
www.saffonrouge.com
www.origins.com
www.burtsbees.com
www.sukiorganic.com