Organic/Chemical-free Cosmetics?

[rochelle789]

I'm trying to get recommendations on some organic cosmetics - foundations, powders, cleansers, lotions, etc... I'm on a perpetual quest to reduce our chemical exposure, so I started with cleaning products and we're in good shape there, but I think our next switch will be in cosmetics and beauty products.

I've done a little researching, but I'd like to hear if anyone has any personal recommendations or not.

Thanks!!

[ditzyscrap]

I got suckered into one of those kiosks in the mall, and bought a whole whack of their stuff (I don't even WEAR makeup, rofl...I really must have SUCKER written on my forehead). It's by Micabella and it's pretty nice stuff. I love that you can use the colors for so many things!

[BrattyMeg]

I know LUSH has all natural products..a bit $$$ but I LOVE them!!

[SamaraGugler]

I use Bare Minerals. I use it because it is the ONLY make-up that doesn't cause an allergic reaction for me. I've been wearing it daily for the past 1.5 years. I really love it!

[lauren grier]

there are sooo many different products out there. Are you talking about make up or general skin care/hair care etc products? We use avalon organics for cleansers etc.. I tried lush-- I liked their bath products, but the facial stuff I got did not agree with my skin at all. I've never had a problem with the avalon stuff though-- It's really trial and error though. You have to find what works for you- and I've gone through a ton of different things. IF I don't BUY stuff (which I prefer not to :hehe: ) my mother makes kiddo & I soaps and what not.

As far as MAKEUP I use everyday minerals.. cheaper than other brands, and I really like the products. I've been using them for a long time now with no problems.

[rochelle789]

Originally Posted by SamaraGugler

I use Bare Minerals. I use it because it is the ONLY make-up that doesn't cause an allergic reaction for me. I've been wearing it daily for the past 1.5 years. I really love it!

I started off at their site too because I've heard so many good things about it. I see the word "natural" a lot, but no mention of whether their products are truly organic. Do you know?

[rochelle789]

Originally Posted by lauren grier

Are you talking about make up or general skin care/hair care etc products?

All of the above! I'm checking out the links you provided. Thanks!

[Joan]

My niece works as a stylist at an Aveda salon and she got me into their products. Not cheap but, I must admit, they are amazing. When money is tight, I only use the haircare stuff (it lasts for ages) but whenever we can afford it I try to buy their skin care as well. Love love LOVE the hand lotion! I'm out right now and my hands are missing it bigtime.

http://www.aveda.com/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1

[SamaraGugler]

Originally Posted by rochelle789

I started off at their site too because I've heard so many good things about it. I see the word "natural" a lot, but no mention of whether their products are truly organic. Do you know?

I don't see anything that says organic either...just a lot of 100% minerals. very interesting...

[rochelle789]

Originally Posted by SamaraGugler

I don't see anything that says organic either...just a lot of 100% minerals. very interesting...

I know with food there's a difference between natural and organic, but I'm not sure if that applied to cosmetics or not, especially the mineral ones. Can you have organic minerals? I don't think so. LOL! Organic or not, at least Bare Minerals doesn't have all of the chemicals like the drugstore brands do. That's what I'm mainly trying to get away from. I guess the organic part isn't as important as the chemical-free part of it.

[lauren grier]

yeh.. with makeup I just look for 1) cruelty free and 2) talc, sulfate & chemical free (kid is allergic to sulfates.. so why would I put it on my face ) I know there ARE truly organic makeups out there but I haven't really looked deeply enough. Every day minerals says "organic" on the site.. like once but I think it's like bare minerals and just "natural" There's an ingredient list on the site that you can compare to the bare minerals to see which one you prefer.

[meganmecrazy]

I just look for 1) cruelty free and 2) talc, sulfate & chemical free

Same here! One of the first things I look for in the ingredient list are any parabens (unfortunately, SO many products have them). SUKI'S NATURALS has GREAT products! I also buy AVALON ORGANICS products.

ETA: I've been on the hunt for any local stores that sell organic Pajamas and/or kids clothes that don't have the "flame resistant" chemicals in them.