Great Green Idea: Green Cosmetics: 5 Green Cosmetics Companies and Their Product Lines

5 Green Cosmetics Companies and Their Product Lines

It is not easy to tell whether a company is truly offering natural cosmetics, also know as green beauty products. Currently, there is no true Federal and Drug Administration regulation on the term natural and green cosmetics companies are basically left to regulate themselves.

However, companies that do sell green cosmetics should be transparent in their explanation of how their products are made to assure consumers that they are purchasing an environmentally safe product. More importantly, green cosmetics companies provide a product that can affect the health of the consumers who purchase them. Therefore, it is important for the consumer with allergies or other health conditions to carefully read the labels before using any product.

Sephora

Sephora has long been known for their quality cosmetics. They offer an exclusive green cosmetics line which they claim contain this same quality. They strictly adhere to their own internal standards to ensure this quality. Sephora's green beauty products are formulated with using substantially plant based ingredients. This is one way in which they contribute to environmental stability on a corporate level. However, they encourage users to test their ingredients on their skin before using due to possible allergic reaction to the high levels of essential oils and botanicals in their products.

Colour ID

Colour ID specializes in a line of minerals makeup geared toward anti aging and skin care. The green cosmetics sold by this company are made from 100% pure earth minerals. They use no detergents, dyes chemicals or fillers. To retain the purity of their cosmetics they employ biochemists and dermatologists to continually test their products for compliance with high environmental standards. In addition, health spas and doctors are consulted to ensure that the products live up to their claims.

Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees is a company which has been in the green beauty products business for over 25 years. In addition to offering a full line of cosmetics, they provide education to consumers about the good to the environment that green cosmetics produce. They are an earth friendly beauty cosmetics business that has also been successful in selling health products.

Lily Organics

This is one of the green cosmetics companies which offer guaranteed results to their products. The ingredients used are organically grown. Their skin care line is safe for sensitive skin and free of carbon footprint and synthetic material. The green beauty products that are sold by this company includes the only facial care line in the world that grows and harvests its products on a USDA certified organic far.

Aveda

Aveda Cosmetics is one of many green cosmetics companies which support green initiatives. The company has donated $6 million dollars to contribute to helping environmental causes. They are known for using organic alternatives to chemicals in the ingredients. In addition, the manufacturing plant which produces their green beauty products is powered with 100% wind energy to offset electricity to booster their commitment to improving the environment.

Green Cosmetic Resources

• The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
• Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style
• The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care
• Look Great, Live Green: Choosing Bodycare Products that Are Safe for You, Safe for the Planet
• Natural Perfumes: Simple Aromatherapy Recipes

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• Six Green Personal Care Tips for Women
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• Experience Full Rejuvenation with Green Cosmetics
• What Are Green Cosmetics & Where Do I Get Them?
• Green Lips and Toes - Some New Products for Planet-friendly Primping
• Dress Up with Less Makeup
• Is Your Make-up Environmentally Friendly?
• Eco Cosmetics: Green, Healthy and Beautiful
• The Beauty of Green Cosmetics is More Than Skin Deep
• "Green" Cosmetics: What Makes them "Green"?
• Beneath the Cosmetics, It's Ugly
• What's "Green" about Green Cosmetics?
• 5 Green Cosmetics Companies and Their Product Lines
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