I have been looking for a natural and organic sunscreen for quite some time and Soleo Organics seems to have the perfect product. Here is what they have to say about their sunscreen:

SE Formula™: made using ONLY natural and organic ingredients, according to Naturopathic principles for holistic health and well-being.

A healthy choice:

• NO chemical UV-absorbers
• NO synthetic preservatives
• NO titanium dioxide
• NO benzoates
• NO petrochemicals
• NO artificial fragrances

Organic Sunscreen

Here is a list of ingredients found in their natural sunscreens:

• grapeseed oil
• macadamia oil
• green tea extract
• roman chamomile extract
• sunflower oil
• capric/caprylic triglycerides (plant oil derived)
• beeswax
• theobroma butter
• candelilla wax
• lecithin
• vegetable oils
• cucumber extract
• tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E)
• zinc oxide

Soleo Organics organic sunscreens are available from pharmacies, health stores, and certain beauty salons. Buy Soleo sunscreen online at Thexton.

While it might be a bit sensationalist to say that choosing beauty products can be a life and death situation, but in the long term, that could possibly be the case. Our skin absorbs the products we use on it and if those products contain chemicals with unknown effects then you could be at risk of minor problems like skin irritations, to more serious health problems like cancer.

Most chemicals used in beauty products are perfectly safe and have been approved by government organisations for use in beauty products, however, the problems lies in the use of these products over time. After years and years of use, what is the effect? Of course no research is conclusive either way but if you want to lessen your risk of skin problems and diseases then why not go for natural and organic products.

Top 5 Natural and Organic Beauty Products

Nvey Eco Mascara

I never used to wear mascara because it made my eyes itchy and I would tend to rub them, leaving mascara all over my face - not a good look! I now use organic mascara and haven’t had any problems with it irritating my eyes. Nvey Eco Mascara is natural and organic and, importantly, effective.

Dr Hauschka Aluminium Free Deodorant

Many believe that aluminium found in deodorant is a contributing factor in getting breast cancer but there is no scientific evidence to show that this is the case. However, if you don’t want to take the risk and would prefer a natural, aluminium free product then you can try Dr Hauschka Deodorant. Dr Hauschka is one of the most popular organic brands as their products are natural, biodynamic, and organic.

Absolutely Gorgeous Lip Balm

The average woman consumes around 2 to 3 kilos of lipstick over her lifetime. That’s an awful lot of lipstick and a lot of potentially hazardous chemicals consumed. Switch to an organic lipstick and lip balm to avoid nasty chemicals. This lip balm by Absolutely Gorgeous is paraben free, sls free, contains only plant based ingredients, and is completely natural and organic.

Bamboo Lemongrass Soap

Who’d have thought you could make soap out of bamboo? Well it is possible so you can now keep clean with a product which is natural, organic, and environmentally friendly.

Miessence Shampoo and Conditioner

Keep your hair clean, free of chemicals, and smelling great, with Miessence shampoo and conditioner.

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Lily Loves Pearl is a Melbourne based company producing organic skin care which they like to call skin food in a jar:

The range is made from pure, organic ingredients which feed the skin. We liken our range to skin food in a jar as opposed to the hope in a jar. Lily loves Pearl is truly a divine experience, our Rose hand Creme contains 480 roses in one jar and is truly a treasure. Our range is potent, delicate and the textures and scents are exquisite.

Their products include:

• Purify Me Cleanser

• Dew Drops Hydrating Toner

• Sole Revival Peppermint and Honey Feet Creme

• Rosehip Repair Rosehip Oil

• Vintage Delay Avocado and Rosehip Facial Creme

• Vital Revival Calendula and Rosehip Facial Creme

• Potent Lift Green Tea and Rosehip Facial Creme

• Revive Me Vanilla and Honey Organic Body Creme

• Vanilla and Honey Organic Body Oil

• Restore Me Three Roses Organic Body Creme

You can find Lily Loves Pearl organic beauty products in various locations around Melbourne:

• The Second Blessing 73 Anderson Street, Yarraville
• Detail 50 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
• Detail 80 Church Street, Brighton
• Organically Yours 2/385 Belmore Road, Balwyn
• Glo Health 358 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
• Project 174, 174 Victoria Street, Seddon

You can visit Lily Loves Pearl for more information such as their philosophy, prices, and the ingredients used in their products. However, I warn you, their Flash site is a nightmare to navigate. So if you are interested in these products you might be better off heading to one of the stockists to try them out.

Nvey Eco is a certified organic cosmetics brand which is now available online. Their products are made using natural ingredients and are therefore ideal for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Of course, less damage is done to the environment during the production of organic products making this a great brand for everyone. A wide range of colours are available so you should be able to find something to suit your skin.

Nvey Eco’s product range includes:

• foundation
• concealer
• blush
• eye shadow
• mascara
• lipstick
• lip gloss

The organic and natural product ingredients include:

• jojoba oil
• safflower oil
• chamomile
• herbs
• beeswax

The Eco Moisturising Mascara is formulated with nettle herb, horsetail herb, corn silk, jojoba oil, and also contains vitamin A, B5, C, and E. It is nourishing and conditioning and is available in black for a dramatic look or brown for a more subtle look. The Eco lipstick includes safflower, beeswax, castor oil, and vitamin E and is available in a wide variety of colours. If you prefer you can choose their lip gloss which they call the Organic Lip Lustre. These are available in 5 colours. There are a couple of different foundations available depending on your preference but the Creme Delux foundation gives a full coverage while leaving your skin soft and smooth.

These cosmetics are available online at Absolutely Gorgeous. Information about each product and their ingredients can be found there. If you have tried the Eco cosmetic brand please leave feedback or a review below so other visitors can more of an idea about them.

Alchemy and Akin hair and skin care products are two of the most established natural beauty product brands available in Australia. While some of their products contain organic ingredients, they specialise in natural, chemical free haircare and skincare.

Alchemy and A’kin products are free from parabens, silicones, petrochemicals, sulfates, artificial colours, ethoxylates, propylene glycol, and phthalates. They are natural and made without the use of animal ingredients or animal testing.

The Alchemy and A’kin product range is currently on sale (some items include a free gift) at Thexton so now is a good time to try their products or to stock up on you favourite skin and hair care products.

Alchemy Natural Products

The Alchemy range of natural hair and body wash products include varieties to suit all skin and hair types. Those available online include:

• Jasmine Body Wash
• Lavender Body Wash
• Orange Blossom Body Wash
• Sandalwood Body Wash
• Lavender Shampoo
• Lemongrass Shampoo
• Mandarin Shampoo
• Rosemary Shampoo
• Ylang Ylang Shampoo
• Rice Aminos and Wheat Shampoo
• Unscented Shampoo
• Avocado and Calendula Conditioner
• Jojoba Conditioner
• Lavender and Anthyllis Leave in Conditioner
• Macadamia and Wheat Conditioner
• Gingo and Jojoba Intensive Vitamin Masque

A’kin Skincare Products

While Alchemy products are for the hair and body, Akin products are generally for the face and hands such as cleansers, moisturisers, night creams, and hand creams. Those available online include:

• Pure Facial Cleansing Gel
• Pure Creamy Cleanser and Toner
• Refreshing and Soothing Toner
• Jojoba and Corn Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub
• Rose De Mai Antioxidant Day Creme
• Lavender and Rose Repairing Night Creme
• Lavender Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Cream
• Unscented Hand, Nail, and Cuticle Treatment
• Lavender and Geranium Body Moisturiser
• Unscented Replenishing Body Moisturiser

Alchemy and Akin products are reasonably priced and readily available online. Thexton has the biggest range so visit them for more information on individual products.

This organic lip balm is one of the few 100% organic beauty products around. It is made using quality natural and organic ingredients to smooth, moisturise, and protect your lips. It is lightly scented with vanilla and coconut and is a bargain at under $10.

Most of us end up eating quite a bit of lipstick and lip balms over the years so it’s important that we use products which are as natural as possible. The last thing we need it to be ingesting chemicals which have the potential to be dangerous to our health. This lip balm is:

• paraben free
• sls free
• contains no artificial ingredients
• contains only plant based ingredients
• completely natural and organic

It has never been tested on animals.

This Absolutely Gorgeous Lip Balm comes in a small tin which you can easily slip into your purse. Use it regularly throughout the day to help protect against the sun, wind, and cold. The organic butters and vegetable oils in this balm are ideal for keeping lips moisturised.

Ingredients:

• organic safflower oil
• organic shea butter
• organic beeswax
• organic palm oil
• organic cocoa butter
• organic sweet almond oil
• organic macadamia oil
• fragrance

This Organic Lip Balm is available online at Absolutely Gorgeous. They also stock a number of other organic lip balms and lipsticks if you are looking for different flavours or colours. They deliver everywhere in Australia for a flat rate via Australia Post and also ship to numerous international destinations.

If you are looking for skin care products which are natural, biodynamic, and organic then Dr Hauschka is no doubt the best brand. Dr Hauschka uses a holistic approach to creating skin care and their organic skin care and cosmetics are some of the most popular on the market.

Wherever possible, their products are made from minerals and plants which have been organically grown. They are made in Germany and have been certified as organic, meeting strict, independently tested guidelines.

Dr Hauschka Skin Care is free from:

• synthetic fragrances
• preservatives
• colours
• genetically modified organisms

The product range includes a wide variety of skin care products, hair care products, and cosmetics including:

• organic cleansers
• organic moisturisers
• organic lip balms
• organic shampoo and conditioners
• organic deodorant
• organic makeup

Starter kits are an excellent way to try out new products. Dr Hauschka offers a number of starter kits with products suitable for the face and body. These are also great for when travelling.

Dr Hauschka Daily Body Care Trial Kit

• Quince Body Moisturiser
• Rose Body Moisturiser
• Hand Cream
• Blackthorn Body Oil
• Rose Body Oil
• Lemon Bath
• Body Wash Floral
• Body Wash Fresh

Dr Hauschka Daily Face Care Trial Kit

• Cleansing Cream
• Cleansing Milk
• Facial Toner
• Rose Day Cream
• Moisturising Day Cream
• Quince Day Cream

Dr Hauschka Daily Face Care Trial Kit - Oily Skin

• Cleansing Cream
• Clarifying Toner
• Normalising Day Oil
• Facial Steam Bath
• Rejuvenating Mask
• Cleansing Clay Mask

Dr Hauschka organic beauty products are available online or you can find a list of other organic skin care products.

Absolutely Gorgeous is having a summer sale on various organic beauty products until the 25th January (or until stocks run out). The natural and/or organic products on sale include:

• Kosmea Refining Rosehip
• Botani Olive Cleansing Bar
• Miessence Garnet Exfoliant
• Mama Coco’s Vanilla Lip Balm
• Wild Perfume Balm
• Avalon Organics Body Lotion
• Living Nature Hand and Body Lotion

There are many other products on sale also. Some of these contain certified organic ingredients while others use natural ingredients such as:

• organic aloe vera
• organic essential oils
• organic white tea
• organic sunflower oil
• organic wild yam root
• organic cocoa butter
• organic flaxseed oil
• organic ylang ylang
• manuka honey
• shea butter

Visit Absolutely Gorgeous for more information.

If you look at the ingredients found in most soap, you’ll see that they are made almost entirely out of chemicals, many of which you won’t even have a clue what they are. For most people, this isn’t really a problem. The soap does as required; it cleans. However, many soaps found in the supermarket can lead to skin irritations such as eczema and dermatitis and this is especially the case with young children. It is often the chemicals added to soaps which cause these irritations.

Using soap made from natural ingredients is a way to avoid, or at least reduce, many minor skin conditions. It won’t work for everyone, but many people find changing to a natural soap can make a huge difference. Choosing an organic soap can also be beneficial. Organic ingredients have been produced without the use of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilisers.

There are two main benefits of using organic products. Firstly, it’s better for the environment. Organic farming doesn’t rid the soil of micro-organisms which enrich the soil and help prevent soil degradation and erosion. Organic farming doesn’t pollute waterways with chemical runoff. Organic farming encourages diverse flora and fauna to the area to create a more natural, balanced environment. Secondly, organic products do not contain any pesticide residues which can be harmful, especially when used over long periods.

It is difficult to find soaps which are 100% organic but there are many varieties of soap available which are 100% natural and contain some organic ingredients. Shirts of Bamboo has a large range of bamboo clothing but also stock a number of beautiful natural and organic soaps. The ingredients of these soaps vary depending on the soap but may include the following.

Organic Ingredients

• organic oats
• organic aloe
• organic peppermint
• organic prickly pear cactus

Natural Ingredients

• olive oil
• unrefined African shea butter
• goats milk
• essential oils
• wild carrot
• Moroccan red clay
• wild horsemint
• sunflower seeds and petals
• cinnamon
• wild yucca root
• sea salt

You can buy these organic and natural soaps here or look for something similar in your local markets and organic stores.

For today only (Tuesday 12th December) all orders with Absolutely Gorgeous will include free delivery to addresses in Australia. So if you’re planning to buy any organic beauty products, now is the time to do so.

Organic Beauty Products

Alchemy & A’kin products are range of natural-based hair, skin and body products that are pure, organic and free from sulfates, ethoxylates, parabens, propylene glycol, petrochemicals, silicones and artificial colours. They are certified organic ingredient rich, vegan, 100% natural botanical aromatherapy and formulated without animal ingredients or animal testing.

Badger Balms contain some organic ingredients and come in a variety of balms including:

• Badger sleep balm is a calming sleep enhancer
• Badger healing balm is a natural relief for chapped, cracked, hard working hands
• Badger sore muscle rub helps soothe aches and pains
• Foot Balm
• Evolving Body Balm
• Cuticle Care

Botani olive hand cream is enriched with plant squalene (derived from organic olives) & vitamin E to protect, treat and moisturise.

Kosmea has been formulated around organic rose hip oil and the finest herbal, plant and flower extracts. It contains:

• NO mineral oils
• NO artificial colours
• NO petrochemicals
• NO artificial fragrances
• NO sodium lauryl sulphate
• NO animal derived ingredients

La Clinica 100% organic rosehip oil.

The Living Nature range is 100% derived from nature, using organic and wild crafted ingredients such as Manuka Oil derived from honey.

Mama Cocos lips balms are certified organic and taste delicious.

Miessence oragnic cosmetic range is one of the most popular organic ranges in Australia.

Sante eye shadow is rich in certified organic jojoba and chamomile extract, olive and essential oils that care for sensitive skin. Made with certified asbestos-free Talc.

White Flower Lei is a brand new hand made organic soy candle company that is a celebrity favorite. White Flower Lei candles are designed, hand made & enriched with Reiki.

Wild skin care products are loaded with natural ingredients such as organic pure vegetable oils to nourish and soothe, heavenly aromatic blends of essential oils to care and pure plant extracts to enliven your skin.