Beauty Products Go Green, Just in Time for Earth Day

By Alix Turoff

With Earth Day quickly approaching (April 22^nd!), it’s time to start thinking about what we can do to give back to the environment. It may not be feasible to cover the side of your home in solar panels or install an irrigation system in your backyard, but you can choose more environmentally friendly products when it comes to your beauty products.

Here are The Beauty Bean’s favorite green picks to help you revamp your beauty routine from start to finish.

(Seed) Grape Seed Enriched Conditioning Hair Shampoo Bar, $4.49, seedpowerbodycare.com
Packaged in recyclable and biodegradable packaging, this all-natural bar can be rubbed directly on your scalp to form a rich lather packed with grape seed oil to satisfy even the most dried out strands.

Love Peace Planet LET IT BE Cherry Almond Leave-In Conditioner, $19, tigihaircare.com
After towel drying your hair (blow drying uses a lot of energy!), work in this conditioner to revive lackluster locks for a luxurious shine. Packaged in a bottle made of 50% post- consumer recycled material, the shea butter and almond oil rich conditioner is 88% organic and free of parabens and artificial flavors.

One Natural Bath Fizzer in Lemongrass Pick Me Up, $5.99, onebathandbody.com
Pair this 98% natural bath fizzer with a good magazine and a glass of wine and get ready for pure bliss. As the fizzer soaks in warm water, the entire bathroom will smell so delicious that you’ll forget you’re in you’re not in a pricey spa.

Love your locks, hydrate your hair!

The Body Deli Green Mineral Detox Scrub, $32, thebodydeli.com
This special edition scrub is only available during the month of April (in honor of Earth Day) so don’t waste time! Massage the scrub into the skin to get smooth legs just in time for the beach! (We like to use this before we apply sunless tanner for a non-streaky application!)

Clarins Gentle Beauty Soap, $15, clarins.com
This certified organic bar soap is 99% natural and perfect for use on the face or body. The shea butter and hazelnut oil nourish and hydrate the skin while the natural oils will leave you feeling refreshed and smelling great.

The best facial for dull skin!

Amala Purifying Blue Lotus Gel Cleanser, $30, amalabeauty.com
After showering, unclog your pores with this plant-based cleanser that will leave your skin looking soft and healthy and also help stop the signs of aging.

Kiehl’s Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist, $26, kiehls.com
Leave it to the venerable Kiehl’s to create a 100% natural toner that leaves the face looking refreshed and radiant while the antioxidant protection from the acai helps ward off environmental toxins. Throw this in your gym bag to freshen up after a workout when you’re pressed for time.

Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer, $38.50, origins.com
Apply this antioxidant rich moisturizer to your face and neck before heading out for the day to protect against the sun’s harmful rays and ward off the signs of premature aging.

Suki Eye Repair Balm, $33.50, sukiskincare.com
Reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles with this delicate eye treatment has organic carrot seed oil which acts as an antioxidant, organic grapeseed oil which nourishes the skin, organic lavender extract which soothes and organic rose hip seed oil for vitamin action. It’s never too early to start an anti-aging regimen!

Priti Soy Polish Remover, $22.50, pritinyc.com
This soy-based nail polish remover is 100% biodegradable, free from the potent smell of acetone and effectively removes our chipped polish. What could be better?!

The polish colors we’re loving now!

Eco Sensual Lip Balm, $3.89, iamapeacekeeper.com
Sometimes it seems that no matter how many times we apply chapstick, our lips go back to their initial dry state. Eco Sensual’s Spearmint and Coconut Oil Lip Balm is so rich and moisturizing that you can go an entire day without reapplying!

Josie Maran Argan Oil Infused Lipstck, $20, josiemarancosmetics.com
This lipstick not only rehydrates lips but also plumps, shines and brightens. It’s available in fourteen shades, but our personal favorite is Sole Love. (What can we say, we’re suckers for a coral lip).

Find the right coral lipstick for you!