Makeup has become not just an application to women but instead a deeply embedded way of life. So if we’re all going green, obviously we want our cosmetics to be green too.
Now it’s worth nothing at this point that there is a difference between ‘all natural’ and ‘all organic’ makeup. Going with all natural isn’t quite what you want to achieve in green living because while they boast to not contain chemical additives and preservatives they might be made from raw materials that have not been grown without the involvement of chemicals or genetic modification.
The ingredient labels may read names of familiar natural products and not those fancy scientific chemical ones but it doesn’t mean that they have been produced organically. If they have, they would be labelled as “natural organic cosmetic” and not just “all natural cosmetic”. See the difference?
So where can we get organic makeup? There are actually many brands coming up to tap into this widening market but you can try the following certified brands:
Since 1967, the New York based company, founded by Aubrey Hampton has been producing eco and animal friendly personal care products. The first to be certified as an organic processor by the QAI of San Diego, California, it uses only the finest herbals and plant extracts from fair trade sources with promises of no synthetic additives or petrochemicals of any kind in its products.
The Aubrey Organics® philosophy:
” Why use something synthetic when something natural works so much better?”
Aubrey Organics® is certified by
- QAI – Quality Assurance International
- BDIH – Certified Natural Cosmetics
- Leaping Bunny – Cruelty Free
Aubrey Organics 100% natural makeup can be purchased at retail outlets or online.
Note that there are separate sites for international orders from UK, Japan and Russia.
AVEDA
A brand that needs no introduction with salon and spa professionals around the world, AVEDA was established in 1978. Headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota their motto, “The Art and Science of Pure Flower and Plant Essences™”says everything about their desire to create beauty that is in harmony with the environment. All their products are organic as the company only sources certified organic raw materials for inclusion in its production.
Actively involved in sustaining the environment, they even partnered with the Organic Crop Improvement Association to develop acceptable standards to govern the organic industry.
Another great effort from Aveda is how they strive to source their organic materials from indigenous/traditional communities.
They produce one of the more extensive collections of organic makeup around and they are available in retail outlets in countries around the world and as well as online.
Ranked 1st in a safe cosmetics study conducted by Oeko-Test Magazine, Lavera is not just certified organic by BDIH ,but it is also certified Vegan. Among their beautiful makeup collection is a beautiful shade of natural organic blue eye shadow!
Dressing the features of famous beautiful people such as Debra Messing, Tim Daly, Jerry Hall and Lady Isabelle Hervey (just to name a few) Lavera Naturkosmetik proves that natural organic makeup has everything it takes and more to be the choiced enhancer of beauty.
Lavera Naturkosmetik retails its products through Stores in US and Canada and retail online to the international market.
Eve Organics is another eco and animal friendly cosmetics company bringing to you, a lovely range of mineral makeup From matte to shimmer, Eve Organics offers beautiful natural phthalate free cosmetic products certified by:
- Natural Ingredient Resource Center with their”Truth in Labeling” Pledge Seal
- Co-op America , and
- Vegan Cosmetics
At the moment, it seems Eve Organics only sells its products via online retail
PHYSICIAN’S FORMULA’S ORGANIC WEAR
Physician’s Formula is a brand that needs no introduction in the cosmetics industry as it is the company that has become synonymous with the manufacturing hypoallergenic cosmetics for sensitive skin since 1937.
Taking their desire to create cosmetics for those with sensitive skin as well as cosmetics that are both eco-friendly and cruelty free they’ve introduced their 100% organic range called Organic Wear.
This cosmetic line even has its own dedicated website.
Organic Wear is the first line of organic cosmetics to receive accreditation from ECOCERT in the US and uses EcoBlend -Organic soy and Eco-Olive in their products.
Organic Wear comes beautifully eco-conscious packaging and is available at stores or directly online.
Nvey Eco is an Australian brand of professional high performance organic make-up.
Developed under unique production methods that retain the organic profile, promises high performance colour and long lasting characteristics, Nvey Eco products are certified organic by the Organic Food Chain Pty Ltd and by The Australian Government.
You can locate where Nvey Eco makeup is available through this page.
Image Source: Organicwear
