Girlawhirl's definitely going green these days, finding wonderful ways to keep her apartment looking great – and clean – with all kinds of products that are safer for the environment and don't expose her, her guests and even her pets, to as many chemicals. The bonus: they smell so much better than the old products she was using. But when it comes to her shower, and all the products that line it, Girlawhirl's been looking for green alternatives to some of her favorite lotions and potions…
She's already made some great finds, like hair products from John Masters Organics and travel essentials from This Works™. For her face, she's found lipsticks that are as good for the earth as they are for her, starting with PlantLove™ from Cargo Cosmetics that's not only completely biodegradable with its corn-plastic case, but comes in a box that's embedded with seeds so she can plant it! Origins Smilage Plus™ contains 95% organic ingredients and her constant companions, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer and Juice Beauty's Organic Solution mineral-tinted lip moisturizer, are also full of friendly ingredients. But with new products hitting the stores and streets every day, Girlawhirl's got a couple of new favorites.
• Care from Stella McCartney takes the values she's always applied to her fashion line and her lifestyle one step further – to skincare. The line contains 100% organic active ingredients, no GMO's, no endangered plants, no ingredients that come from animals, no silicones, petrochemicals and chemical preservatives including parabens. It's all certified by Ecocert, an inspection and certification organization that's recognized in more than 80 countries. Girlawhirl's addicted to the 5 Benefits Moisturizing Fluid and the serum-like elixirs that she can apply along with it to solve whatever her skin is dealing with at the moment. On flights, she uses the Nourishing Elixir, and as a daily anti-aging treatment, it's the Radiance + Youth Elixir. Care by Stella McCartney is available at Sephora.com.
• Girlawhirl is finding more and more bottles from Pangea Organics filling up the shelves of her bathroom and shower. Made with organic herbal extracts and organic essential oils, they are free from petroleum, petrochemicals, preservatives, artificial colors and fragrances and GMO's. These products contain just what her skin needs and nothing that it doesn't. And they all come packaged in first of their kind 100% compostable, biodegradable and plantable boxes that are embedded with seeds of the herbs and plants used in the products. They're created with zero waste from 100% recycled newsprint, without glues or dyes. All Girlawhirl has to do to get her own little garden growing is soak the boxes in water for a minute and plant. The whole idea is so innovative that it's award winning, but truth be told, Girlawhirl just loves the way these products smell and how great they make her skin feel. Pangea Organics are available at natural food stores or online at pangeaorganics.com.
Girlawhirl Giveaway! Beauty goodies from Juice Beauty, Pangea Organics, and John Masters Organics are all part of this week's Girlawhirl Giveaway! You're already registered if you've signed up once and have a girlawhirl login. Not registered? sign up.