Great Environmentally Friendly Cosmetics

If you came to my home and peeked behind the shower curtain, you'd find giant racks of scrubbing, smoothing, bubbly stuff that's fun to use and smells delicious. And the best part about all these products is their greenness. Yep, they are all environmentally friendly, safe to use, and work like a charm. Here are my favorite eco-friendly cosmetic products:

• Salt crystal/stone deodorant. I've had the same stone for two years and all I do is wet it and rub it on and I NEVER EVER have odor no matter what I do. It lasts all day long and into the night! (Found at eco-friendly or organic retailers.)
• Olive oil. I love olive oil as a moisturizer in the winter and right after I shower or take a steam.
• Egg whites. I whip these up and use for facials. They eliminate fine lines before a big night out!
• Mayonnaise. I use this as a hair treatment because it's wonderful for shine and getting the natural oils back onto the hair shaft.
• Phyto Phytovolume Hair Volumizer—it's made out of eco-friendly plant products!
• Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Brush. I have a small travel size and a large one for everyday. I love the way the brush massages my scalp and gets my hair to do what I want, not the other way around! (No static either!!)
• Trader Joe's Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. They're relatively chemical free and do a great job!

Simple enough, right? Now that you've seen what's behind my shower curtain, take a look behind yours and see where you can make the switch to environmentally friendly products. Reducing the amount of cosmetic chemicals you use each day is much better for your health and the environment. After all, beauty isn't found in a bottle—it's found within you.

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