organic makeup?

im so sick and tired of reading labels on everything i buy soooooo im using coconut oil for my face and body....gave up the makeup and bought Alba Botanica natural very emolient sunless natural tanning.And dove soap for sensitive skin that i used during the rads.AND i clean my face with baby wipes.I just cannot keep up with all of this...its summer and its too hot for makeup anyway...the tanning does not make you look orange.I use Natures Gate shampoo and conditioner that is also natural.now all i have to do is find a hair spray and im done...this is getting very expensive.

bc sure does suk.

I've been posting here on behalf of a family member, but saw this and wanted to offer my .02.  I'm kind of a beauty/skincare junkie.

Free & Clear is a good brand that is exactly what the name states.  They make a hairspray:

http://www.dermstore.com/product_Free+%26+Clear+Hair+Spray+-+Firm+Hold_1611.htm

Josie Maran cosmetics makes some nice paraben and other chemical-free products.  I do believe it's not entirely "green" but certainly better than L'Oreal or some of the other junk on the shelves.

Have you guys considered indie makeup companies? I can recommend a few that offer mineral makeup free of chemicals.  If you want some links to excellent beauty blogs offering good information, I can provide those too.

Tarte makes some great products and I really love their lip crayons.  Origins has a skincare line that is organic.  Their cleansing oil is excellent for removing makeup.

100% Pure is a makeup, skincare and haircare line that is available on QVC and their website and contains almost food-grade ingredients.  It's excellent stuff.

I've heard raves about Suki skincare's lemongrass scrub.  John Masters Organics has some nice hair products. 

Atopalm MLE - excellent face cream that has just recently switched to paraben-free.  Skinstore.com carries it.

Probably my favorite bath store is the indie Haus of Gloi.  They make delicious bar soaps, whipped soaps, body scrubs and lip balms in a huge variety of scents.

Another thing to remember is that some ingredients like the ureas, quarternium and DMDM Hydantoin are formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and can be skin irritants.  I make it a point to avoid those if possible.

Oh, The Body Shop is slowly switching to paraben-free too.  They've introduced a haircare line that is organic.  Dr. Hauschka also makes some good skincare and cosmetics, although pretty pricey.

Caudalie is a higher-end skincare line that has switched to being organic.  They make quite a few nice products.

Ah, and how could I forget Naked Bee! The products smell so delicious and their lip tints are really nice.  

If I come up with other ideas, I will let you guys know.  Sorry this post is rambling.  All of these companies were coming to me as I wrote!

PS - a few drugstore brands that have gone organic include Sally Hansen by Carmindy's line (only at CVS) and certain Physician's Formula products.  I really like both lines.

Additionally, here is a great blog all about paraben-free cosmetics:

http://parabenfreeprincess.blogspot.com/

One more thing - Garnier Fructis has introduced a paraben-free shampoo and conditioner.  The conditioner is pretty nice.  Their products are unfortunately not cruelty-free however.

Sevenofnine, thanks so much for posting this!  I'm a 'beauty junkie' too and love to hear about what everyone else is using and recommending.  

Went shopping yesterday and bought Korres concealer and used it this morning I really like it.  The other day I purchased the new physicians formula organics mascara.  It is OK but I will try another and compare.  It is just not as good as what I was using with all the bad stuff in it.  I also purchased some tarte blush but trying to use up what I have and then will make the switch.  Have not gone make up shopping in quiet a while, it was fun.  Thanks to all who have contributed on here.  At least I knew what I was searching for.

I purchased Renpure Organics hairspray and it holds really well.  I purchased it at walgreens.  They have a complete line of haircare.  The only thing it is aerosal, but I checked out their webiste renpure.com and they do make a non aerosal as well but walgreens did not have it.  I have very fine thin hair so I purchased the firm hold and boy do they mean firm.  Next time I'll purchase a softer hold one.

Sevenofnine~ Wow, you have been busy, lol!  

Thanks for all of the info, I've used quite a few of your reco's .  Love the LaVanilla deo in coconut vanilla, smells SO good and I adore the Giovanni body scrub, but the one I have isn't the chocolate one, but the tube with volcanic stuff in it (wonderful for 'bumpy' upper arms).  I'll have to eventually look into the Devita sunscreen (tried their skincare a few years ago when they sent it to me, only found it okay though and didn't continue), I've been using John Masters Organics spf 30 for my face and it's pretty good, although I should have just gone with my usual Jurlique for face that I love, but I thought I'd save a few bucks.  I've tried contacting Vapour as I wanted to know if they offer industry discounts or send product to artists (figured they would due to the Keyvn Aucoin connection) as I have a hard time paying full price for MU and hair stuff when I'm sent so much already.  Don't mind when it's just for me though, but I don't wear tons of MU so I'm pretty stocked.  Have yet to hear back from them so maybe I'll try again.  Allima Pure sent me a huge package, so far, am really liking everything (it's loose mineral-based foundations, powders, and pigments) and I adore RMS Beauty which is made with coconut oil and smooths on like a dream.  Have you tried the Butter line of nailcare?  I really like it, along with Zoya and Spa Ritual and Sula makes a great peel-off polish in tiny bottles of classic and trendy colours.  

Thanks for the blogs!  

I wanted to recommend Luxe mascara and liner that I got from Gabriel cosmetics.



From what I can tell, their ingredients are ok.



Mascara works quite well and liner easy to use.



Their concealer is a bit thick but gives great coverage.

poor little rabbits - not in anyway to disagree

Tarte sent me their Lights Camera Lashes mascara and it thickens really well and doesn't smudge (and most smudge easily on me).  My only complaint is that it tends to dry out quickly, something you don't want when spending that much.  

Anything to do with lashes, Japan will be ON it and perfecting it.  They are obsessed, I love it.

 There's a new Canadian line of lip products called BITE that are amazing!  They are actually food-grade.  The pigments are so rich and moisturizing.  I"m usually a die-hard Chanel Rouge Allure or Coco lover, but these have made me switch.  The Rose shade is so pretty and flattering on most and they also have thick liner sticks that you don't have to sharpen and are so creamy, but stay on so well.  You can get it at Sephora.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=WKXYKKGHOTOSOCV0KRRRPIQ?brandId=Bite 

Peggy that is good to know as I do shop at Whole Foods

I hear what you are saying sevenofnine.  I had a few coupons and Walgreens was have a CG sale.  I picked up their new "naturals" line mascara and foundation.  It was only when I got it home and read the packaging that I realized what a joke this was.  I haven't opened them and I may be returning them this weekend.

I didn't know that about Japanese mascara.  I will have to check these out.  This is the one product that I can't do without.  Blush, foundation, eyeliner, etc etc etc, I will leave behind.  I am always on the lookout for good mascaras.

Thanks everyone for all these ideas. I'm shopping for a couple new products and even the "old" posts (>1 month ago) are helpful. So thank you.

Based on the wisdom of everyone here, I'm thinking of trying the 100percentpure mascara. have people have much success with their other products? I'm shopping for a new facial moisturizing with sunscreen (I'm been using Dermologica's pure light spf 30 chromaWhite. Feels like my facial skin is looking bad/old). Anyone have experience with these? I wish they had trial sizes that were cheaper.

http://www.100percentpure.com/SPF-SKINCARE-DUO-s/588.htm

 I may try the MyCelle SPF 28 that someone recommended (SherryC?)

Any thoughts on the concealer? I've been using Jane Iredale's Active Light #5 and am happy with it (though time to buy more). I can't imagine getting a good color match over the internet. Anyone have luck with that and/or advice? (I'm leaning towards sticking with Iredale)

Peggy I do like the MyChelle and also I recently purchased Korress concealer at the Sephora counter at Pennys'  the girls there were very helpful with what lines were good lines without all the junk in them.  There have several to choose from and you can check colors which I like.  I was hesitant about ordering makeup over the internet without knowing how it was going to look.  I think I may just go back for the rest of my makeup

I switched to coconut oil as my main source of skin care a couple of years ago and love it. I get mine from tropical traditions because it is cold pressed and unprocessed. I use it for cooking too. Coconut oil is liquid at 76 degrees so in the summer I put it in a pump dispenser. I transfer it to small containers in the winter because it is solid, and large containers are easily contaminated. In fact, you should always look for containers that you do not put your fingers in to avoid putting bacteria in the pot. Try to always look for squeeze packaging . Tropical traditions also has a great mosquito repellent that really works!

Though it may seem overwhelming at times to be careful about all of this stuff it is very important. Keep in mind that the less our bodies have to work to get rid of all the free radicals we are exposed to, the easier it is for our immune system to do its job. So try to make it easy on the immune system by using as little product as possible on a daily basis. Taking quality supplements and especially mercury free fish oil will also make your skin feel and look great.

Just because something says it is organic, does not mean it is good. Remember poison ivy is organic. Some organics such as lavender can even irritate the skin. The important thing is to look at the preservative. If parabens are not used, is it replaced with formaldehydes? These are just as toxic. Usana has a great line of skin care that they have a self preserving patent for. No parabens or formaldehydes, and they have done extensive research to make sure they do not include any known carcinogens or skin irritants.

And finally, do not fear every ingredient. There are a lot of scare tactics when it comes to these products with no scientific evidence that some ingredients are dangerous, even though orgs like the EWG or  Safecosmetics claim that almost everything that sounds chemical is dangerous. These orgs often go overboard to create a sense of panic and to make us think they are protecting us so we will donate to them.