Earth Day Essentials!

Earth Day is just around the corner, and no matter how eco-conscious you are, it’s good to go green every now and then! Celebrate the Earth with these beauty essentials that contain natural ingredients, are plant-based or free from harsh chemicals. They’ll leave you glowing – naturally.

Safe Harbor Sunscreen  ($9.99, Walmart): An advanced range of sun care products for adults and children complete with a mineral zinc oxide-based formula that naturally protects skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. With a focus on providing the most natural, effective and chemical-free suncare, the products also include titanium dioxide for an additional level of sun protection and a rich blend of ingredients such as red algae, green tea, sea buckthorn, and jojoba for added antioxidant benefits.

Oil Essentials  ($12.99, Target): A collection of natural beauty oils that nourish and heal to deliver healthy, shiny hair and youthful hands and nails. Packed with powerful yet gentle extracts from Mother Nature’s most nourishing plants and fruits, these luxurious oils inspire the senses with essential oils while providing glowing beauty benefits. These oils are free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic colors and are safe for sensitive skin. Oil Essentials is complete with six different oils to deliver outstanding results:

•       Argan & Wheat Germ – Aqua

•       Omega 3,6,9 & Evening Primrose

•       Neroli & Avocado

•       Seabuckthorn Berry & Borage

•       Sweet Almond & Macadamia

•       Lavender & Rose Hip 

Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition Collection ($7.99, Duane Reade): An alternative to harsh shampoos and conditioners. The multi-purpose sulfate and paraben-free cleansers are formulated to rebalance natural oils with pure ingredients, leaving hair clean, soft and full of body. The single step hair care regimen replaces shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, and leave-in conditioner with these amazing sulfate-free Conditioning Cleansers.

Agave Healing Oil Treatment ($40, Sephora.com): The only plant-based oil on the market. This breakthrough hair care treatment smoothes, restores and transforms unmanageable frizzy hair. Unlike traditional nut-based oils, the oil contains extracts from the Blue Agave plant, a non-greasy, lightweight formula that is ideal for all hair types. Amino sugars from the plant help to hydrate hair and preserve color. Just a few drops will instantly smooth, seal and add shine.