Natural Beauty
March 2007
By Katie Derdoski
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Korres Natural Products Quince Body Butter
This Greek lotion is free of silicone and mineral
oil, propylene glycol, and ethanolamine. But it does have quince extract, shea
butter, and sunflower
and almond oils to keep you hydrated and soft. $19.50. Sephora, Mall of America, 952-854-1517; Ridgedale, 952-513-1306
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Giovanni Organic Haircare
One of the biggest chemical offenders—and a
common beauty product staple—is sodium laurel (or laureth) sulfate, a harsh
detergent that makes shampoo and soaps bubbly. This line is free of SLS and animal byproducts, and
the oils are certified organic. $9.95. Garden
of Eden, 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-293-1300
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Éminence Sugar and Pear Scrub
A Hungarian line that prides itself
on using organic fruits, veggies, and herbs, without harmful chemicals or animal-
testing. This scrub is ultraluxurious and contains extracts of pear and apple,
green tea, thermal spring water, sweet almond oil, and more. $49. Jon Charles
Salon, 1221 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-724-2444
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Juice Beauty Green Apple Nutrient Eye Cream
Made from the fruit-juice extracts of organically
grown fruits instead of water. Go easy on the skin around your eyes; it’s one of
the most sensitive areas of skin on your body. $35. Also from Sephora.
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Fusion LifeSpa Cranberry Face Wash
The
ingredient list reads like a dessert recipe—cranberry extracts, lemon essential
oil, distilled water, shea butter. In terms of keepin’ it natural, Fusion’s
private-label line of skin-care products is practically unparalleled in our
parts. $25. Fusion LifeSpa, 18142 Minnetonka Blvd., Wayzata, 952-345-3335
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Simply Organic Rejuvenating Hair and Scalp Sealer
This
frizz- and damage-fighting volumizing spray has a lot to offer your hair—sans
SLS, parabens, and animal-testing. Many ingredients are made from USDA-certified
organic sources, and the product line is based on olive oil and olive leaf. $22.
Eq-life, 870 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-225-2880; 5803 Neal Ave. N., Oak Park
Heights, 651-275-2600
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Origins Nourishing Oil for Body and Massage
This product is part of Origins new 100%
Organics line. Nine essential oils—distilled from plants grown organically—keep
your skin hydrated and smooth. Who’d say no to a massage scented with sweet
orange, patchouli, vetiver, and lavender? $28.50. Origins, Galleria,
952-929-9518; Mall of America, 952-858-9665; Ridgedale, 952-546-0840
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Éminence Organic Skin Care
Éminence
face and body products are food-grade—meaning they are technically edible—but
this treatment is better for slathering on skin to soothe, smooth, and hydrate
overnight. $57. Also from Jon Charles Salon.
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Smashbox Cosmetics
Though cosmetics
are an unconquered frontier for safety, shopping wisely can at least save an
animal from a life of chemical-testing. Smashbox cosmetics—like this eyeshadow
in Champagne ($16) and Skin Tint in Heat ($28)—have committed to cruelty-free
business practices. They've even won an award from watchdog PETA. Also from Sephora.
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L'Occitane Lavender Shower Gel
A
calming, relaxing, steaming shower might be just what the doctor ordered, and
this shower gel by L’Occitane is free of sodium laureth sulfate and scented with
organic lavender essential oil. L’Occitane, Galleria, Edina
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Silky Dirt Shine & Define Crème
Perhaps
it’s a cruelty-free hairstyle you seek. Silky Dirt by Jonathan is 100
percent vegan and contains no mineral oil, synthetic colors, or DEA. It also guarantees a perfectly textured coif. $28. Also from Sephora.
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SpaRitual Nail Polish
SpaRitual's nail products are
vegan and phthalate-free—which means no cruelty to animals
or your body. Phthalates are one of the biggest beauty-product offenders,
especially because cosmetics companies often hide them under the terms “parfum” or
“perfumes.” $9. Stormsister Spatique, 635
Smith Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-221-2473
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Zoochy Organic
Zoochy's
organic hair- and body-care products smell amazing, plus they're natural and gentle on kids—and on
you, too. Also from Eq-life.
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Burt's Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion
Indulge
in a guilt-free pedi using Burt’s Bees Peppermint Foot Lotion. It’s loaded with
beeswax, vitamin E, menthol, and witch hazel to give your feet an energy boost.
It’s 100 percent natural to boot. $9. Garden of Eden, 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul,
651-293-1300
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