Research Your Current Beauty Routine Do you have a favorite makeup, shampoo, or sunscreen that you just can't live without—even though you suspect it's not necessarily safe or eco-friendly? You can find out exactly how toxic it is (or isn't) on a scale of 0 to 10 (zero being "low-hazard" and 10 being "high-hazard") through the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep cosmetic safety database, which checks thousands of products against dozens of toxicity screens. We tried it and happily learned that some of our favorite products that aren't marketed as green are still very low on the toxicity scale. Once you check out how your beauty staples rate, you'll be empowered to make informed and conscious purchases. Knowledge is priceless—and in this case it's free!
GLASS IS GOOD Look for products packaged in glass, which can be recycled over and over again in a closed loop. Because it's a nonporous substance, glass safeguards against moisture and oxygen invasion. In addition, amber, cobalt, and green glass filter out UV rays, protecting product integrity—particularly important with organic and natural products that don't include preservatives. NEXT:Good Getaways » PREVIOUS:« Nourish yourself with eco-friendly products RELATED: From Field to Bottle: Behind the Scenes at Aveda
Do you have a favorite makeup, shampoo, or sunscreen that you just can't live without—even though you suspect it's not necessarily safe or eco-friendly? You can find out exactly how toxic it is (or isn't) on a scale of 0 to 10 (zero being "low-hazard" and 10 being "high-hazard") through the Environmental Working Group's 