Wherever you fall on the organic cosmetic-use spectrum, you can never have too much information (wait . . .
I love discovering small, made-by-hand bath and body products. The latest find:
Panhandle Girl, an operation out of Savannah, Georgia. The vegan-friendly and paraben-free line features soaps, scrubs, creams, and balms, all featuring fragrant essential oils.
Since the term "organic" is
loosely defined within the skincare and cosmetics industry, many brands have taken quite a bit of leeway with the term. And one brand is not too happy about it.
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When it comes to animal testing, there's really no reason to do it with cosmetics. And it's not just me and PETA who think this way; the European Union has banned all cosmetics-related animal testing, effective next year. It's not only about saving bunnies from having shampoo poured in their eyes — although that seems like a good-enough reason to me.
In honor of Earth Day, I've rounded up a few of my favorite eco-friendly beauty products. I've personally tried all of these (whew!) and there's something for everybody (and for every budget). Remember, though, the best way to help the environment is to consume less — so if you don't need to buy something, you'll be saving a lot of energy and packaging costs.
