Lately, I've become a bit of a freak about using organic products. After reading Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home, I decided that it was time to stop buying harmful products pumped full of toxins, parabens and pesticides, and begin to buy clean, biodegradable, earth-friendly alternatives.Method, the line of products created by Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, offers safe, non-toxic cleaning supplies, that really get the job done. I was very pleased to see the effect they had on the old grout and tile on my bathroom floor.
I am a fan of aromatherapy. I am interested in making essential oils a bigger part of my own health and beauty care products. I found A'kin hand soap on clearance at Target, and have been thrilled with its quality. Also, the scents are incredible and really put me in a better mood.
My naturally wavy hair has been a trial for me. Every time I wash it, I used to fear how it would dry. This usually resulted either in a frizzy mess or an overly gelled down ponytail (I discarded my straightener after having to get inches and inches cut off due to two-and-a-half years of frying the curl away.) Thankfully, I found a new line of all-natural hair care, Yes to Carrots, which uses Dead Sea minerals and carrot juice, my oppressed follicles have been experiencing wonders.
Burt's Bees also offers a great line of natural products. I am especially taken by their lip balm and hand creams. I always feel better with a balm of beeswax and natural ingredients on my lips than when I can taste the artificiality of synthetic lipstick and gloss.
Stay tuned for other personal endorsements as I try out new green ideas!
NOTE: If you're a guy and reading this, you may not be especially interested in the beauty products mentioned, but I strongly recommend reading Squeaky Green for tips on detoxing your home.
