Holistic Beauty from the Inside Out (33 page)

organic lip colors.

Faith in Nature
(
www.faithinnaturre.com
): a British natural

skincare company that makes

lovely hair and body care products free from toxins and synthetics

and yet at very affordable

prices.

Florascent
(
www.florascent.com
): makes gorgeous perfumes

that are 100 percent natural and

free from phthalates.

Herbfarmacy
(
www.herbfarmacy.com
): a British organic skincare

for sensitive skin handmade

in Herefordshire on the farm

from organically grown herbs.

INIKA
(
www.inika.com.au
): creates luxurious mineral powders and certified organic liquid

mineral foundations and concealers based on aloe vera juice

and enriched with antioxidants

and botanical extracts from

Australia.

Intelligent Nutrients
(
www.intelligentnutrients.com
): created

by Aveda founder Horst M.

Rechelbacher. Head to them for

lovely hair products, powerful

antiaging products, and (my

personal favorite) organic Bug Repellant Serum.

John Masters Organics
(
www.johnmasters.com
): created by a hairstylist who realized the serious health risks posed by inhaling

and handling harsh salon

chemicals. Now, his toxin-free

salons dye hair with clays and

natural pigments while organic

shampoos and conditioners deliver impressive results and smell

naturally fantastic.

Konjac Sponge Company
(
www.konjacspongecompany.com
): nature’s answer to the Clarisonic brush: a natural sponge infused

with clays and bamboo charcoal

to exfoliate and deeply cleanse

the skin. I love their baby

sponge, which can also be used

for mineral makeup application.

L’Artisan Parfumeur
(
www.artisanparfumeur.com
): one of the most unique natural fragrance houses. Turn to them for

natural musk scents as well as

unmistakably French charming

perfume concoctions.

LEAP Organics
(
www.leaporganics.com
): proves that organic body washes do not have to

cost the earth to be sumptuous

and effective. Certified USDA

organic, vegan and cruelty-free

skincare is poured in recycled

packaging and each sale supports

environment-protecting

charities.

Madara
(
www.madara.com
): makes lovely skincare hair care

products using herbals from the

Baltic Sea. They also have a really effective herbal deodorant

without aluminum.

Moom
(
www.moom.com
): organic hair removal products

combine the ancient art of sugaring with traditional waxing.

Moom products are free from

synthetics and are delicate

enough to use on sensitive skin.

For the first time, hair removal

products also customized for use

by men.

Natural Being
(
www. naturalbeingskincare.com
): a simple,

certified organic antiaging line

from New Zealand. Its products

are entirely based on Manuka

honey and Manuka oil.

Nvey Eco
(
www.nveyeco.com
): makes certified organic makeup

including brightly colored lipsticks that are just too good to be

naturally pigmented (still, they

are). I love their foundations

enriched with botanical extracts

and antioxidants.

Oskia
(
www.oskia.com
): makes potent antiaging, anti-blemish

skincare with youth-boosting

vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, essential fatty acids, and methyl sulphonyl methane (MSM) for

collagen maintenance.

Pai
(
www.paiskincare.com
): a British skincare range which is

excellent for sensitive skin or

suffering from skin conditions

such as eczema, rosacea, urticaria, and contact dermatitis.

Pangea Organics
(
www. pangeaorganics.com
): an aromatherapeutic

collection of face and body

products that benefit the mind,

body, and planet without any

synthetics or petrochemicals, and their packaging is infused with

plant seeds so you can put them

into soil and grow flowers.

Patyka
(
www.patyka.com
): makes adorable all-natural fragrances

and potent antiaging creams,

masks, and cleansers.

Petite Marie Organics
(
www.petitemarieorganics.com
): an organic skincare line for oily,

acne-prone skin. They also have

a new mom-and-baby range,

Mamaria, formulated with 100

percent natural, food-grade ingredients and handmade in

England.

Primavera
(
www.primavera.com
): makes certified organic

essential oils, energizing room

sprays, organic floral waters,

aromatherapeutic roll-on treatments, and divine body care

products.

Raw Elements
(
www.rawelementsusa.com
): sunscreens

are natural sunblocks made with

over 70 percent certified organic ingredients, using mineral

zinc oxide, and carry the

top rating by The Environmental

Working Group for safety.

Santaverde
(
www.santaverde.com
): make lovely skincare

products which are extra soothing and thus great for sensitive

skin. They simply took away the

water from their creams and replaced it with organic aloe juice

from their farm in Andalusia in

Spain. Brilliant!

Suki
(
www.sukipure.com
): features innovative organic skincare

products with a strong

scientific edge. All their products are made with 100 percent

synthetic-free and organic

ingredients.

Suncoat
(
www.suncoatproducts.com
): makes truly innovative

organic beauty products such as

water-based nail polishes and

removers, sugar-basedhair styling products, and talc-free

makeup.

Tallulah Jane
(
www.tallulah.com
) exquisite natural

fragrances made from organic and wild-crafted oils infused in

certified organic grape alcohol

or jojoba oil, then hand-poured

in small batches. Naturally free

from phthalates or solvents.

UNE
(
www.unebeauty.com
): an organic child of a famous Bourgeois makeup brand from

France. Made from entirely natural ingredients, UNE lip, eye,

and face makeup products are of

excellent quality and shades are

very wearable too.

Weleda
(
www.weleda.com
): a true pioneer of green beauty. Founded

more than ninety years ago in

Germany, Weleda makes gorgeous

face and body products as

well as homeopathic remedies.

Their baby line is one of the few that are not loaded with synthetic scents or alcohol.

Zoya
(
www.zoya.com
): founded by pregnant “nail lady” Zoya

Rivkin, who was determined to

stop ruining her health by

formaldehyde vapors. Result is a

professional quality nail polish

range free of toluene, formaldehyde, phthalates, and camphor.

Zoya polishes come in a zillion

of chic, wearable shades and have incredible staying power.

APPENDIX D

Helpful Lists for Your Pocketbook

10 BEST FOODS FOR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

1. Greens: kale, chard, mustard greens
   
2. Oats
   
3. Pumpkin seeds
   
4. Dark chocolate
   
5. Flax and sesame seed oil and butter
   
6. Brazil nuts
   
7. Spelt
   
8. Brown rice
   
9. Herbs: chives, sage, dill, basil
   
10. Spinach
    

10 BEST FOODS FOR BETTER SLEEP

1. Oats
   
2. Pumpkin and sesame seeds
   
3. Cherries
   
4. Shellfish, especially scallops and oysters
   
5. Almonds
   
6. Buckwheat
   
7. Artichokes
   
8. Turkey
   
9. Cheese (in moderation)
   
10. Beans
    

10 BEST FOODS FOR YOUR SKIN

1. Fatty fish
   
2. Oats
   
3. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and white cabbage
   
4. Olive oil
   
5. Cottage cheese or tofu (if vegan)
   
6. Leafy greens, chard, salad greens
   
7. Spinach
   
8. Berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
   
9. Green tea
   
10. Water
    

10 BEST FOODS FOR HAIR AND NAILS

1. Fish oil
   
2. Spinach
   
3. Eggs
   
4. Leafy green vegetables
   
5. Brewer’s yeast extract
   
6. Citrus fruits
   
7. Potatoes
   
8. Nuts and seeds
   
9. Red meat (free range or organic)
   
10. A pricots
    

THE DIRTY DOZEN:
12 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID IN SKINCARE

1. Parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben and everything -paraben. Also watch out for para-aminobenzoic acid and Phenotip (contains parabens).
   
2. Artificial fragrances: watch out for words “perfume” and “fragrance.” The only safe fragrances in skincare are derived from essential oils, and responsible manufacturers usually note that on the label.
   
3. Aluminum: abundant in antiperspirants but also found in sunscreens and makeup, where it’s used to create matte effect and reduce perspiration.
   
4. Formaldehyde: usually listed as formaldehyde resin in nail polishes and hairstyling products.
   
5. Ethoxylated compounds: anything with -eth in the name, for example, sodium laureth sulfate.
   
6. Propylene glycol: ubiquitous in deodorants, skincare, toothpastes, and baby products.
   
7. Lanolin: highly irritating and comedogenic sheep wool alcohol.
   
8. Denatured alcohol: often listed as “SD -alcohol,” this ingredient contains traces of acetone and other toxic substances.
   
9. S ynthetic dyes: watch out for letter and number combinations such as D&C Red 2.
   
10. Toluene: usually found in nail polishes and artificially scented products; often hides under BHT (butyl hydroxy toluene).
    
11. Paraffinum: yet another harsh emollient derived from crude oil.
    
12. Mineral oil: this petrochemical clogs pores and accumulates in the body.
    

FOXY FIVE:
5 MOST BENEFICIAL INGREDIENTS
IN YOUR SKINCARE

1. Sunblocks: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide protect your skin from all types of sun radiation by reflecting sun rays rather than starting a longterm relationship with them deep in your skin.
   
2. Plant oils: thin oils like jojoba and thistle deliver useful ingredients into your dermis; thicker oils protect from dehydration and keep skin supple.
   
3. Vitamins: look for vitamins A, C, and E in the ingredient list. Avoid retinyl palmitate, though, as it has been linked to skin cancer.
   
4. Antioxidants: look for green tea, pomegranate, resveratrol, grape skin extract, quercetin, curcumin, beta-carotene, and lycopene.
   
5. Seaweed and algae: these marine beauty boosters nourish the skin with microelements, minerals, proteins, and vitamins in a completely bioavailable form.
   

GROCERY BEAUTY: SHOPPING LIST

OF COMMON BEAUTY INGREDIENTS

Here is a list of food products that make one-step green beauty products instantly in your kitchen:

Avocado:
A ready-made remedy for dry skin, split hair ends, and rough cuticles. Just mash and apply.

Baking soda:
Makes a great face and body scrub when mixed with olive or any other oil; can also be used as grainy exfoliating filler for your more
intricate masks and scrubs; when added to bathwater, softens the skin.

Cocoa:
Dilute with water to make a hair rinse for dark hair.

Coffee:
The contents of your coffee filter can be used as a body scrub; very strong brewed (cool) coffee is a great hair rinse for dark hair.

Cornstarch:
Soothing, tightening, and mildly exfoliating agent for masks and scrubs.

Eggs:
Can be massaged into the hair as a nourishing conditioner; egg whites are a traditional facelifting remedy.

Chamomile tea:
Can be used as a toner, hair rinse for blonde hair, and a general purpose calming skin and hair mist.

Green tea:
A great a ll-purpose skin toner, face mask, and scrub filler, eye soother, and a baby skin rinse if your little one suffers from eczema.

Honey:
An antibacterial ingredient, a soothing face mask, and a very useful cure for dandruff—just add some honey to your shampoo.

Lemons:
The juice makes a gorgeous skin-whitening and hair-lightening treatment; rind can be used to scent the bathwater; oil squeezed from the rind works magic on acne blemishes.

Mayonnaise:
Gorgeous moisturizer for face, body, and especially feet.

Milk:
Use it to wipe your face after cleansing for
mildly exfoliating effect; add to bathwater to soften the skin; rinse your hair for added volume and to combat dryness.

Milk of magnesia:
Very effective mask for acne, sunburns, and eczema.

Oranges:
Cut them in half and add to your bathwater along with olive oil.