Sweet Alternatives

 Here is a list i'll be adding on to of products that i recommend,  that are a nice natural alternative . i'm also going to be rating them based things i look at when i buy natural products. ok so i'm going to be using a green star system to rate these products 1-5 based on if they meet all 5 things. so if they only meet 4 , it gets 4 stars.

1) is it SAFE? do it contain chemicals like parabens, sulfates, Phthalates or Petrochemicals
2) is it a good product? does it work well and get the job done
3) was it tested on animals? were any animals harmed i the making of this product
4) is it safe for the environment? is the product recyclable or is the packaging from recycled material
5) is the product 100% natural/organic?

also i'll be including the rating from EWG (environmental working group)

 


Personal Care Products


Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Daily Calming Moisturizer
  •  Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Daily Calming Moisturizer delights your skin with an extra dose of proteins and nutrients to purify and regenerate your complexion - while enhancing its natural healthy glow with gentle, fast-absorbing hydration
    • Ingredients:WATER (AQUA); CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE; PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL; GLYCERYL STEARATE; BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER); POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE; GLYCERIN; ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE*; CETYL ALCOHOL; THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER; GLYCERYL LAURATE; CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT*; BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA (BROCCOLI) EXTRACT*; SPINACIA OLERACEA (SPINACH) LEAF EXTRACT*; OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT*; ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT*; PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT*; OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL*; SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL; TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E); HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES; POTASSIUM SORBATE; XANTHAN GUM; DEAD SEA SALT(MARIS SAL); ALCOHOL; PHENOXYETHANOL; FRAGRANCE (PARFUM) *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT
    • EWG  Rating: 3 

    1. Is it Safe? Yes! 
    2. Does it work? Yes! i've been using this moisturizer for about a week and i absolutely love it! it helps to keep my face moist and smooth , which is a definite  plus during the cold winter months!
    3. Tested on animals? Nope! :)
    4. Safe for the environment? Yes! packaging is recyclable
    5. Is it 100% natural / organic? no ,it is 98% natural :)
This product gets 4 green stars!!

 

Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin Eye Makeup Remover Pads


  • 100% naturally soft pads remove eye makeup with no greasy residue. Ultra gentle formula hydrates skin and conditions lashes. Infused with Organic Cucumber Extract to soothe the delicate skin of the eye area. 
    • ingredients:  WATER, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER *, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT *, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT *, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER ) OIL *. * PRODUCED FROM ORGANIC FARMING
  •  EWG Rating: not available
  1. Is it safe: Yes!
  2. Does it work?: Yes!
  3. Tested on animals? No!
  4. Safe for the environment? Yes!
  5. Is it 100% natural/ organic? Yes! Labeled 100% natural orgin
This product gets 5 green stars!

Yes To Blueberries Cleansing Towelettes  
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  • to remove makeup, dirt, and oil.
    • ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract, Pectin, Sucrose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gluconolactone, Sucrose Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mannan, Xanthan Gum, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance.** *Certified Organic Ingredient **100% Natural Fragrance ents 
    • EWG Rating: 1
  1. Is it safe? Yes!
  2. Does it work? Yes! these are a great natural alternative to the Pond's facial wipes. these are great for removing makeup or just freshening up and they smell sooo good! :)
  3. Tested on animals? No! :)
  4. Safe for the environment? Yes! these wipes are actually biodegradable! love it!
  5. Is it 100% natural/organic? no , these are actually  99% natural, but are just as great!
so this product gets 4 green stars! 

Orange Essence Facial Cleanser from Burt's Bees

• Removes dirt, oil and make-up with Orange Oil and Soap Bark Extract
• Plant-based cleanser and sulfate-free
  • ingredients: glycerin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, lanolin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, quillaja saponaria extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel oil, vegetable oil, beta-carotene, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, tocopherol 
  • EWG rating: 2
  1. Is it safe: YES! it is Paraben Free,SLS-free,Petrochemical Free,Phthalate Free
  2. Does it work: Yes! it's a great face cleanser and it smells great too. now it does not lather up like most cleansers but that's because it does not have any sulfates in it, so you may no think its working if you try it at first , but massage it in with your fingers or a washcloth then rinse and you'll definitely feel a difference
  3. Was it tested on  animals: No :)
  4. Is it safe on the environment? Yes! this product packing is recyclable as well as it was made from recycled materials
  5. Is this 100% organic/ natural? Yes! labeled 100% natural!
this product gets 5 stars!





   









Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream from Burt's Bees


• Removes dirt, oil and make-up with Soap Bark, a natural cleansing agent
• Helps moisturize and soften skin with Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Echinacea
  • Ingredients  : water, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, stearic acid, glycerin, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sodium borate, cetyl alcohol, silica, glucose, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, echinacea angustifolia (coneflower) extract, quillaja saponaria (soap) bark extract, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, tocopherol, citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, coriandrum sativum (cilantro) oil, artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) oil, lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil, jasminum grandiflorum (jasmine) flower oil, xanthan gum, sucrose stearate, menthol, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase 
  • EWG rating: 4 ** the reason this product got a 4 is because ewg has SODIUM BORATE listed among the ingredients , i looked at the ingredients on the back of  my bottle and it does not contain sodium borate, emulsifying wax or jasmine oil *** 

  1. Is it safe?:  Yes! it's Paraben Free,SLS-free,Petrochemical Free.Phthalate Free
  2. Does it work?: Yes! this is by far the best cleanser i've ever used! its creamy , which is great if you have dry skin. it also smells amazing and gives your face a nice cool tingle when you rub it in.
  3. Was it tested on animals?: No! :)
  4. Safe for the environment? Yes!  the product packaging is recyclable and made from  50% post consumer content,
  5. Is it 100% natural/ organic? Yes! labeled 100% natural!

This product gets 5 green stars!





 



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