No doubt, on your wedding day and beyond you will be using soap, hopefully some deodorant, maybe some fragrance, a little lip balm or gloss, maybe some powder, mascara, nail polish... etc. Most of us use body and face care products and a fair amount of us use makeup.
All of these items can be green and good for us, or not so green and possibly even bad for us, depending on what's in them and how they're made. More and more consumers are getting smart about the products their buying and slathering on their skin, but there's more to it than you might think. I myself got a little tutoring session from the Organic Consumers Association and Skin Deep, the Environmental Working Group's cosmetic database.
Whether you're looking for some new organic products to try out or want to know more about what's in the stuff you are already using, these two websites might have some good information for you. Take a look at Skin Deep's Cosmetic Database to find out what level of hazard they've deemed that lipstick or mouthwash. Or, take a look at the list of Body Care Companies that have one or more products meeting USDA organic standards. (or look for the USDA organic seal, which means more than just seeing organic in the name or ingredients list)
I found some USDA organic products that I was already familiar with, and some new ones too. Take a look at a few picks I found for face, body and hair:
Simply Organic Hair ShineWhatever you choose to rub or spray on your body, choose wisely. Pay attention to the ingredients list and ask questions. Some say up to 60% of what you put on your skin goes into your bloodstream. That's more than enough reason for me to do more investigating and make some changes.
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