Earth Day: Products That Feature Natural Ingredients

Today is Earth Day and so we are reminded that using Eco-friendly natural products is just another way we can help mother earth.


Here are some products you may want to consider switching to in order to "go green".

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1. OLEHENRIKSEN’s Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser - This gentle foaming cleanser helps calm skin with its aloe vera as well as added ingredients like chamomile, and other vitamins work to soothe skin. This cleanser proves you can have ultra-clean skin without stripping and dehydrating! ($30 at www.olehenriksen.com)


2. Dessert Essence's Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash - This natural mouthwash is flavoured with natural spearmint, is as effective as any other mouthwash and features the antiseptic properties of pure, Eco Harvest® Tea Tree Oil. ($5.99 at www.desertessence.com)

3. Urban Decay's Vegan Palette - This 100% Vegan palette combines 6 of the lines best selling eyeshadow shades in one stylish palette any gal would love and as an added bonus it also comes with a mini's of their famous Primer Potion in Sin & 24/7 eye pencil. ($34 at www.urbandecay.com)

4. The Body Shop's Earth Lovers Shower Gels - This collection is made from a soap-free base, is 100% biodegradable and formulations that contain NO sulfates, parabens or colourants. Each scent is infused with herbs and fruit extracts and come in some amazing combos such as Fig & Rosemary, Pear & Lemongrass and Cucumber & Mint. ($12.00 at thebodyshop.ca and Body Shop stores near you)

5. EcoTools By Alicia Silverstone 6pc Brush Set & Bag - Not only does this set come with 6 Eco Friendly brushes and bag they are also cruelty-free! Each brush is made with a bamboo handle and recycled aluminum ferrules, the bag is made with natural hemp and cotton with a recycled lining. Check out the entire line by "green" activist & beauty Alicia Silverstone! ($14.99 see store listing on ecotools.com)

Today I'm going meatless in honour of Earth Day, how will you be doing your part?