Top 10 eco-friendly beauty products

There are many environmentally friendly beauty products and stores you can shop at to find the products. What exactly does it mean to have an environmentally friendly beauty product? It means that most or all of the ingredients in the product are natural and not artificial. Many times it also means they were not tested on animals and are hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic. Here are the top 10 eco-friendly beauty products and where you can find them:

1. Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Lip Butter, $3.69, available at Walgreens
   It has so many healthy ingredients (organic carrot extract, coconut oil, jojoba-seed oil, shea butter) there simply isn’t room in the tube for anything bad for your lips — or the planet. It keeps your lips soft too!

1. Burt’s Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly, $8.99, available at various drugstores. This shimmering moisturizer is all natural. Royal jelly contains essential amino acids and B vitamins and the lotion has no chemical preservatives.

1. L’Oreal Bare Naturale Soft-Focus Mineral Finish, $15.25, available at various drugstores. The translucent powder absorbs oil and minimizes lines and wrinkles, giving you a flawless finish in seconds. It’s preservative-free for sensitive types, and it has a built-in brush applicator.

1. Desert Essence Organics Green Apple & Ginger Thickening & Volumizing Shampoo, $8.99, available at Whole Foods Market. You’ll love the fresh apple scent. It will also make your hair fuller and shinier. It is sulfate free, which is truly a rare find because most shampoos contain sulfate.

1. Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss Made with 100% all-natural products, the Burt’s Bees line is available just about everywhere. Made with sweet almond extract and flavored with citrus oils, all are deliciously glossy. $6.99, available at Target and other retailers.

1. 3 Way Color by Kiss My Face More than 20 years old, Kiss My Face is the oldest all-natural beauty line and with vegetarian founders, Kiss My Face never tests on animals. Made with olive oil and mango butter, these naturally-tinted creams work on lips, cheeks and eyes. Choose from 4 great shades. $8.99 Available at http://kissmyface.com/

1. Truly Natural Lipstick by Honeybee Gardens Their lipstick combines botanicals with natural ingredients. It is also PARABEN-FREE!!  No mineral oil, no FD&C colors. Only natural beneficial ingredients like coconut oil which penetrates and moisturizes lips, shea butter which protects your lips, sesame seed oil to heal and soften. They contain vitamin E as an anti-oxidant and pure botanical extracts which act as a 100% natural preservative. They have many different shades to choose from as well. Along with lipstick, they offer many different beauty products that are all natural. $9.99 Available on their web site: http://www.honeybeegardens.com/

1. 100% Pure Organic Cranberry Facial Cleansing Foam from Sage Beauty This gentle facial cleansing foam washes away makeup, excess oil and other impurities without stripping or dehydrating the skin. Rather than using harsh detergents, 100% pure cleansers are made with a mild virgin coconut cleanser. Cranberries are high in vitamins, flavanoids and fruit acids to wash away dullness. Made with soothing and hydrating organic rose hydrosol and antioxidant rich white tea. Truly, 100% Pure- no synthetic chemicals, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no petro-chemicals or any other toxins. All natural & 100% Vegan. This cleansing foam is touted as nourishing for all skin types but especially for skin lacking a healthy glow. $16.00 available at: http://www.shopsagebeauty.com/

1. All Natural Strawberry Body Balm by Organic By Nature This fresh and fruity body balm contains natural strawberry extract rich in polyphenols and vitamin C. A wonderful moisturizer to protect and sooth your skin. Excellent for every day use on all skin types. Ingredients: Sunflower oil, Polawax, Organic Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Strawberry flavouring and Strawberry Extract. Made in Canada by Sweet Violet Company. Cruelty free. Paraben & SLS Free. $7.48(CAD) This Canadian organic store has many different all natural and organic products ranging from clothing to toys, cloth diapers, sun block and skin care products. Available at: http://www.organicbynature.ca/

1. #3 Foundation from Affordable Mineral Makeup This is a neutral shade of foundation that looks very natural on light skin with pink or neutral undertones.
   It helps tone down ruddiness and even skin tone. 5 gram jar costs $6.74 This company offers eco-friendly mineral makeup and other products at an affordable price. Available at: http://www.affordablemineralmakeup.com/