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Get Your Green On |
You burn lavender incense. You indulge in vegetarian delights. You recycle your cell phones and soda cans. The new hallmark of cool? Your USDA-approved beauty gear. The new naturals are all about saving your skin. Through our skin, or “third lung,” did you know you could absorb up to five pounds of toxins and chemicals a year? Far from their chemically-loaded cousins, organic beauty is all about potent products that work better than their pesticide friendly predecessors without loading you up with unwanted synthetics. Today’s green beauty goes beyond banal recyclable boxes to technologically advanced formulations of botanical oils, herbal extracts and floral waters, all of which preserve your skin’s natural healthy glow. To go bonafide organic, look for the USDA logo, which is earned by an elite few products that contain at least 95% organic ingredients. Anything less and you’ve got a generically organic product in your hands, labeled as all-natural, bio-actives or ecofriendly. Skip granny’s homespun antidotes and save your skin (and the world) with these made-for-life beauty greats: Origins Totally Pure Deodorant. A USDA-approved alternative to perfume-rich, synthetic versions, the botanicals soothe skin while deodorizing agents take control. $15 | Macys |
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Decleor Cleansing Wipes. Sweet almond proteins instantly purify as they dissolve all traces of sunscreen, make-up and pollutants. $13 | Decleordirect.com Nvey Lip Luster. Certified organic, the mineral rich lacquer combines the drama and vibrance of gloss with enduring deep color. $24 | Econveybeauty.com |
| Jane Iredale Eye Palettes. The talc-free, pomegranate infused formulations help create a silky woven veil of rich color that lasts and lasts. $42 | JaneIredale.com Nude Skin Care Age Defence Intense Moisturizer. Keep skin smooth and luminous with this concentrated lotion supercharged with orchid and milk peptides. $100 | Barneys New York
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Christina Kapoor is an L.A.-based style and beauty writer who has worked behind the counter and in front of the camera on all things beauty. Her musings have appeared in Elle, L.A. Confidential and Upscale magazines.
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