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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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favorite vegan/green beauty products
I have been eating a vegan diet for about a year, but now am looking adopt a more vegan/green lifestyle beyond food. Does anyone have any recommendations for cruelty-free, organic, green, whatever beauty products?
A few things I am currently using are: Trader Joe's Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, Everyday Minerals foundation, Crazy Rumors lip balm, Preserve toothbrush and razors. But I am still looking for a face moisturizer, nail polish, shave gel, sunscreen, and toothpaste recommendations, etc. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Re: favorite vegan/green beauty products
I like dr. bronner's shaving cream. I didn't think i would, but i do.
http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/SD0404/OrganicBabyMildShavingGel.htm
I usually use this shampoo bar and the conditioner you mentioned. Dh uses the shampoo and conditioner from TJ's
http://hyenacart.com/PipandLola/mt/3056/18077/Porter-Beer-Shampoo-Bar
I don't use facial moisturizer; instead i use the oil cleansing method and my face stays non-greasy and not dry. (I use avocado oil, or EVOO+castor.)
My favorite toothpaste is Jason brand Sea Fresh
http://www.jason-natural.com/products/oral_care.php
Best sound ever: baby's heartbeat! (Heard @ 10w1d)
Lush is a great company with lots of Vegan products with ethically and environmentally friendly sourced ingredients
http://www.lushusa.com/shop/
My FAVORITE cleanser from Lush, vegan and free of preservatives or anything "bad": http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/face/cleansers/angels-on-bare-skin
Solid Massage bar with an amazing citrus scent, also vegan: http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/body/massage-bars/each-peach-(and-twos-a-pair)
AMAZING solid perfume, vegan, with a sexy Jasmine scent
http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/perfumes/solid-perfumes/lust-solid-perfume
Moisturizing bath bomb, vegan, smells like dessert and leaves your skin soft: http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/bath-shower/bath-bombs/butterball
Beautiful Curls. . . I thought it would be the pits but I have actually tried it with the curl activator and it made my curls so much more defined.
I am actually looking into getting the deep conditioner and the mousse. You can get it at Whole Foods or any other store as such.
Beautiful Curls Website
I don't know if they are vegan.....but for sunscreens I like: Yes To Carrots has a 30spf body lotion that I like, Badger Balm works well (albeit really thick)....and I just found KidSport spray. safemama.com has some good reports/advice about suncreens and tests new ones every year.
Jojoba oil is a great moisturizer for hair/skin/face. Trader Joe's has it.
I like Skin Gel &Herbs by Aloe Life for moisture too. It is just aloe with a vew vitamins and herbs to help preserve it.
Homemade flax seed gel works great if you need a hair gel.
I use Alba moisturizers, I buy them in bulk at vitacost.com to save some $$
I use Origins (from the dept store) eyeliner, eyeshadow, and powder.
I use Tarte mascara, illuminizer serum and powder, cheek tint sticks, and blush
I use Desert Essence shampoo, which all smell heavenly.
I think that Lush products are trendy and just "ok". I occasionally pick something up from there, but I never buy it twice.
All of these cost more than their drugstore counterparts, but they are all amazing and highly rated on beauty sites.