Fair Trade Certified (TM) Beauty to Go

Currently Fair Trade represents a global effort with Fair Trade USA and the Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO) reaching out beyond certifying just crafts and coffee to food, beverage and other products. By purchasing items that are Fair Trade Certified (TM), one can improve a community's daily lives while promoting environmental sustainability. For those looking to be social conscious when they travel, check out the body and hair moisturizers, balms, cleansers, scrubs, masks, and make up deemed Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA.

Following are a few sample offerings from their list of Fair Trade Certified (TM) beauty care products:

Aura Cacia's Pillow portion mist is an aromatherapy blend contains precious hops flower extract and the purest, most effective lavender essential oil available. After a long day of traveling, spray this mist on one's hotel bedding or use this product as a room fresher for a calm relaxing sleep. Thanks to this product's light scent, this mist can also be sprayed on a travel pillow to use before boarding a plane or train so one can rest without emitting a strong scent that might disturb one's seatmate. This product comes in a 2 ounce non-aerosol size that can easily fit in one's carry-on luggage. Also, this product comes in a '½ ounce bottle of essential oils. Aura Cacia's Pillow Potion Essential Solutions can be used as a pillow spray by combining 18 drops with 1 ounce of water in a spray mister. Also, try this essential oil as massage oil by mixing7 drops with each Tablespoon of sweet almond oil.

Coco-Zen's Chocolate Lips-To-Go features a combination of Chocolate Edible Lip Scrub and Chocolate Lip Balm that when used together will help keep one's lips soft and kissable while on the go. The Chocolate Edible Lip Scrub'"made from organic brown sugar, organic oils, organic honey and vitamin E'"can be used to exfoliate and moisturize one's lips every day. To use simply press this scrub on to one finger, rub on the lips with a circular motion, rub lips together and then lick this product off. Polish off one's lips with Chocolate Mint Bliss Lip Balm. Carry the Chocolate Edible Lip Scrub's 1.25 ounce jar and the Chocolate Lip Balm's .25oz metal slide tin in a small jute pouch that can be easily tucked into a carry-on bag for easy access.

Swazi Secrets Marula oil is pressed from the seeds of Marula tree that grow abundantly in a number of the low-lying, dry regions of Southern Africa. This moisturizing product is absorbed quickly by the skin so one can glow without being greasy. The small size makes this product very easy to include in a day pack for a quick refresher during the day. Also, consider carrying the Marula and Shea butter lip balm for a balm that soothes sensitive skin while it moisturizes.

For a full listing of beauty care products that are Fair Trade USA have deemed to be Fair Trade Certified (TM) , log on to their website.