Conscious Cosmetics - 4 Great Companies

Posted on: November 02, 2008

Choosing eco-friendly face, body and hair products are great for you and great for the environment too. There are a number of companies that offer products with natural or organic ingredients that look after the earth (and its inhabitants) through the ways their products are made and packaged. Here are some companies we think you should check out because of their commitment to being more eco-friendly.

Burt’s Bees - This is a Canadian company with products that now have widespread distribution. According to their website Burtsbees.ca, they use natural ingredients that have minimal impact on the environment as they are produced. Check out their great line of lip balms, facial care, hair care, bath & body and hand & foot care.

Cargo - You may already know that their make-up is awesome but their lipstick line called PlantLove is even better because it’s eco-friendly. This is a line of 20 beautiful lipstick shades that are made entirely of corn and come in biodegradable boxes infused with seeds that will grow into wildflowers when planted. See Cargocosmetics.com

Kiss My Face - With a focus on organic and natural products, this company has a good selection hair and body products available across Canada. Their website is Kissmyface.com

Juice Beauty - This is a skin care line from California that is available at Sephora locations across Canada. According to their website Juicebeauty.com, Juice Beauty Skincare is up to 95% certified organic and has among the highest organic content of skincare products on the market.

Images from Juicebeauty.com