In honor of earth day I wanted to share reviews of my own
earth-friendly products that I’ve acquired during the past couple of
months. I have been making an
honest effort to green my every day life by buying eco-friendly products and
being as environmentally conscious as possible without driving myself totally
bonkers. This endeavor has led me
to some pretty awesome things, which I feel inclined to share with all of you!
makeup: Korres
The tinted moisturizer smells like watermelon and I’ve
never gotten more compliments on my skin (shh, don’t tell them I’m wearing it)
mascara: Buxom - Bare Escentuals
Hands down the best
mascara ever. I’m not kidding.
Ask Kelley and Steph. Made
without all of the nasty scary ingredients that shouldn’t ever be put in
makeup.
chapstick: Burt’s Bees
100% natural and feels glorious.
face lotion: Korres yogurt cream
Feels like creamy silk on your face.
face wash: Pangea Organics – Egyptian Calendula & Blood
Orange Facial Cleanser
Made with organic and fair trade ingredients, they use
sustainable agriculture, recycled packaging, and it makes your face smell like
citrusy goodness. Plus it actually
works.
shampoo/conditioner: Burt's Bees - Pomegranate
Makes my hair smell like fruit all the time.
curl cream: Aveda - Be Curly
Doesn’t make your hair all crunchy and gross, plus it smells
good (clearly I’m a sucker for anything that smells delicious).
toothpaste and floss: Tom’s of Maine
I love all of the minty ones.
chips: Food Should Taste This Good
OBSESSED. Organic
ingredients and lots of fiber. All
things amazing. My faves right now
are the Multigrain and Blue Corn, and whoa I just noticed they have CHOCOLATE.
hummus: Trader Joe’s organic hummus
Because no day is complete without hummus. After trying several different organic hummus brands, this one remains my
personal fave.
veggie burgers: Dr. Praeger's - Tex Mex
Yes, this is one of the most awkward names to pronounce, but these burgers are SO good and made with real ingredients - no preservatives. Also, for anyone who cares, they're gluten free.
ice cream: Laloo’s Goat Milk Ice Cream
This is out of control delicious and worth every penny. Plus it’s lower in fat and doesn’t have
most of the negative qualities of cow’s milk. And it has probiotics.
And they have crazy yummy flavors.
Please tell me how this could get any better, I bet you can’t.
local ice cream: Bi-Rite
Bi-Rite is based out of SF and is God’s gift to ice
cream. They use local and organic
ingredients, so go there now if you know what’s good for you. If you don't live here, sucks for you.
toothbrush/razor: Preserve
Made out of recycled yogurt cups! Just as good as the expensive toothbrushes and razors at the
drug store. Plus when you’re done
with them, you can send them back to be recycled!
reusable water bottle: Gaiam and Earthlust
Aluminum water bottles are recyclable, and these have pretty
designs.
yoga mat: Gaiam
Yes, it’s true, they have eco-friendly yoga mats.
organic drink: Synergy Kombucha
SO many health benefits: “Its adaptogen effect is seen
mostly through its influence on the liver, the blood and the digestive system,
where it normalizes the acidity or pH. Metabolic balancing and detoxification
is perhaps the most important function of Kombucha.” My fave flavors are Guava, Cranberry, and Raspberry.
sneakers: New Balance 070
They’re super comfortable, cute, and eco-friendly. Best combo ever.
shoes: Olsen Haus and Terra Plana
I do not own these, but I really want to. Both brands are vegan, support important social causes, and
their shoes are adorable.
apparel: Stewart + Brown
My fave dress (which I now own – thanks mom!!) by Stewart +
Brown is the Varley Pleat dress made from organic hemp, which basically feels
like heaven. And the fit is
amazing. They are insanely ethical
and innovative in every aspect of their business, read more about it and check
out their collection on their website
boutique: Eco Citizen
Located all too conveniently down the street from me, Eco
Citizen carries only eco-friendly, fair trade apparel and accessories, many of
which are local, some of which are one of a kind and really special. Joslin, the owner, is super knowledgeable
about the sustainable industry and is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever
met. I love everything in this store.
You can also buy stuff online, so you don’t have to live in SF to shop
there. My fave things right now,
which are also on the website, are the Josh Podoll Ikat Wings dress and
shirt.
underwear: PACT
Made from organic cotton, eco-friendly dyes (I love their
unique designs), packed in its own reusable fabric bag and shipped in 100%
compostable packaging. Each pair
of underwear is designed for and donates 10% of their sales to specific causes. There are so many wonderful things to
say about this brand, you should probably read about it immediately.
eco websites: ecofabulous, Gorgeously Green, treehugger
All are enlightening, fun, and filled with eco ideas.
green book: Gorgeously Green
Sorry dudes, find your own green book, this one is mostly
geared toward the ladies. Stuffed
with important information and nifty ideas. Definitely inspired me to make changes in my own life. Check out their website (see above).
stationery: Hard Cards
Made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper and soy
ink. Perfect for sarcastic people
such as myself.
e-cards (because e-cards save paper, duh): some e-cards
Totally inappropriate and hilarious with an overwhelming
amount of options.
