Preen Green

By Margaret Scott

Chemicals have long been used in a wide variety of consumer products, particularly those we use on our bodies. Chemicals are valuable agents in preserving freshness, absorbing wetness, maintaining fragrance, or retaining moisture. In spite of their convenience, chemical based products have a battery of complaints against them.

Among these complaints is the threat that these products place on the safety of the environment as well as our own personal health. For example, researchers have found potential carcinogens in personal products, particularly anti-perspirant deodorant. Rather than risk the unknowns of conventional products, it may be worthwhile to invest in the products made by natural, earth-friendly companies. While the prices are sometimes higher, remember that every purchase supports your health as well as a sustainable, earth-conscious economy.

Below are the websites of a variety of companies that produce chemical and alcohol free products for the face and body. Do your research and figure out what you like best.

All Natural Beauty Products: this website has an index of featured companies that offer natural beauty product lines.

Burt’s Bees: Burt’s Bees is a leading brand of natural products, found in most pharmacies and specialty stores – known best for its lotions, variety of makeup, and especially its beeswax based lip balms.

Future Natural: Future Natural is the Sephora of the natural beauty products world, offering a variety of quality beauty products for men and women.

Toms of Maine: Tom’s of Maine is another leading brand in natural products, found in most grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide – best known for its deodorants and toothpastes.

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