Celebrate Earth Month With These Earth-Friendly Products

It’s Earth Month and that means breaking out that “eco chic” look. This morning, Natural Awakenings magazine Editor and Publisher Peggy Malecki shared these great finds on Good Day Chicago Fox 32 television.

ECO CHIC HAIR: The eco-friendly Conair Contemporaries™ Brushes are made with sustainably harvested Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood.

*The FSC® helps meet the current need for forest products without compromising the health of the world's forests for future generations.      

DAYTIME SKINCARE REGIMEN: The Burt’s Bees Brightening Collection is a natural breakthrough in skin brightening that incorporates daisy – earth’s natural skin brightener and boasts dramatic clinical results after just four weeks with zero harsh chemicals. 

ECO ACTIVE: An all-natural deodorant, Lavanila Laboratories’ Healthy Deodorant is freshly scented and provides superior, long-lasting odor protection. Soothing essential oils blend with powerful anti-oxidants and beta glucan technology for daily defense and nourishment. The deodorant is clinically tested, dermatologist recommended and is does not contain aluminum, parabens, propylene glycol or harsh chemicals.

The line also comes in a variety of scents including Vanilla Lavender, Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Coconut and Fresh Vanilla Lemon.

SLEEPING ECO BEAUTY: The Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial is an overnight facial treatment that repairs an uneven skin-tone and dark spots while also improving skin quality. More than a mask and more than a night cream, it contains the Korres Phos Compound, a proprietary blend including a brightening agent and stabilized vitamin C. Korres develops skincare products based on two Fundamental axes; their findings and their values, and their ongoing commitment: to project the benefits of Greek herbs; to develop skin and environmentally friendly formulations with a natural content varying between 80-99,80%; to avoid the use of chemical substances like mineral oils, silicones, parabens and propylene glycol among other harmful ingredients.

NATURAL ENERGY BOOST: Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil is formulated with rich omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 to purify and balance your skin.  The beautiful formula instantly absorbs for deep skin cell nourishment and the natural radiance of young, healthy skin.

The treatment oil is free of parabens, sulphates, pegs, tea, DEA, propylene glycol, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic color, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil and silicones. The packaging is also 100% recyclable.  

FASHION FORWARD: We’re already fans of EILEEN FISHER clothing so we were thrilled to hear that this Spring 2014, EILEEN FISHER is introducing its biggest eco season ever with 52% of the total being part of the eco collection and 70% of the cotton used in the entire line being organic.

Eileen Fisher Slim Ankle Jean in Lightweight Organic Cotton Sanded Stretch

·         Organic cotton in a soft, medium-weight denim with resilient stretch

·         Organic cotton skips the chemicals that make conventional cotton one of the most toxic crops

·         Dyed yarn is free of hazardous chemicals as certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Eileen Fisher Scoop Neck Racer-Back Tank in Organic Cotton Boucle Stripe

·         From Peru and part of an alternative supply chain designed around community-based workshops

·         Peru Project means higher wages and investments in local communities

·         Organic cotton skips the chemicals that make conventional cotton one of the most toxic crop.

·         Finished fabric is free of hazardous chemicals as certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard

Eileen Fisher Shaped Jacket in Tropical Suiting with Eco Poly

·         A wrinkle resistant doubleweave made with 38% recycled water bottles

·         Diverts waste from landfills—and uses less energy than virgin fiber

How are you celebrating Earth Month and Mother Earth on a daily basis?