orGLAMic - almost always organic, always glamorous!

The Lemon Sage Organic Deodorant by Erbaviva is the healthy way to stay yummy smelling this summer.  By blending organic extracts of sage, lemon, patchouli, sandalwood, and tea tree oil with organic grain alcohol, this sweet smelling product counteracts the growth of bacteria but doesn’t clog pores.  This products is both chemical and aluminum free so you can feel good about using it.  Check out the extensive line of orGLAMic bath and beauty products by clicking here.

This summer I am FINALLY beginning to take care of my skin, and faking my bronze with Laverna self-tanning lotion.  Organic soy extracts are the key ingredient, giving you a faux orGLAMic glow all summer long.  It also contains exctracts of sugar to deliver a smooth, foolproof application and a natural, even result. Organic jojoba oil, calendula, aloe vera and rose water are moisturizing and leave your skin feeling refreshed.  Click here to make this orGLAMic purchase and see the entire organic beauty collection.

orGLAMic is back after a much needed vacation!  There are so many green summer products out this year  that I can’t wait to get back to work.  But first off, I thought I would highlight the number one orGLAMic product that I cannot live without while traveling. 

Weleda’s Skin Food is the most nourishing and hydrating creme that I have found.  It is perfect for relplenishing parched hands and skin while traveling.  I even put it on my face while on planes!  While not all the ingredients are certified organic, I can actually pronounce them (very important since our skin literally drinks the stuff), it contains organic Pansy, and is scented by natural essential oils.    Check out the entire line by clicking here.

J.R. Liggett’s Old Fashioned Shampoo is the perfect gift for any dad this Father’s Day, and will make any dad happy with it’s orGLAMic, upscale rustic look that I love so much.  The bar of soap is made from 100% natural oils, 100% biodegradable and had no animal or petroleum based byproducts in it.  Bar soap is the green way to go as there is minimal packaging and therefore it not only takes less resources to make, but also less waste ends up in the landfill.  Go ahead and throw in the orGLAMic wood drying rack, pictured above, for good measure.  Check out all the J.R. Liggett products by clicking here.

This Memorial Day weekend, be sure to slather yourself in a sunscreen that is for good for the environment and your body.  orGLAMic likes Alba Botanicals mineral sunscreens because they are reasonably priced, come in a fragrance-free variety, and can be bought at most healthfood stores as well as some mainstream pharmacies.  Developed with an advanced delivery system of natural emollients and botanical antioxidants, these sunscreens help protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun with titanium dioxide - a broad spectrum, UVA & UVB, reflective barrier.  While Alba is not completely organic, the company is dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint through using 100% solar powered energy, recycling, and other endeavors.  To check out the orGLAMic offerings of Alba Botanica, click here.

One aspect of my life that I have been slow to ‘greenify’ is my nail polish.  I can’t help it, I am hopelessly addicted to Ballet Slipper, Sugar Daddy, Mademoiselle, Limo-scene, and would be happy to describe all the differences to you in depth.  Lucky for me, SpaRitual was giving free manicures at the Gorgeously Green event, and now I have a new addiction.  Twelve-step anyone?  

All SpaRitual nailcare and salon products are vegan, and many of them are organic as well.  The formulations are naturally colored and free of dyes.  Gone are the days of headache inducing manicures and worrying about all those chemicals seeping into your skin!  Positively orGLAMic!

To check out SpaRitual products, or to find a salon near you that carries SpaRitual, click here.

While Kiehl’s has always been a pretty conscious company - collecting bottles for recycling, etc. - they have just jumped on the organic bandwagon with their Superbly Restorative Preparations collection.  This new line features 100% certified organic Argan Oil, an ingredient that comes from the nut of the Argan Tree’s fruit and is found only in Southern Morocco.  Argan oil has been utilized for centuries in Morocco for its skin restorative and various therapeutic properties. This fairly-traded organic ingredient is carefully cultivated at the women’s Targanine Cooperative.  Argan Oil may sound familiar to you if you are a regular orGLAMic reader because I highlighted the Argan Oil from Josie Maran’s beauty line all the way back in March.  Check out the entire line featuring Argan Oil by clicking here.

Nobody deserves (or needs!) to relax more than mothers.  This Sunday give your mom a lush, 100% organic Pima cotton robe by Skin and tell her that you appreciate all her hard work and unconditional love.  This white robe is simple and sleek and positively orGLAMic!  Check out all the organic and eco-friendly lingerie at Figleaves Greenleaves, or order the robe pictured above, by clicking here.

Doesn’t your mom deserve to relax a bit?  Give the gift of pampering with Lush’s wonderful and modestly priced gift basket just in time for Mother’s Day.  Combining some of Lush’s top sellers, the package includes The Comforter bubble bar, Sakura bath bomb, Lily Savon handmade soap, Each Peach massage bar, and Dream Cream body lotion.  As they have been for decades, Lush makes their products out of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, essential oils and safe synthetics, without animal ingredients.  To purchase this orGLAMic Mother’s Day gift, and to check out the extensive line of products, click here.

Be sure to check orGLAMic all week long for great gift ideas for mommy dearest!!!

The Celestial Maracuja Sugar Polish by Molton Brown is perfect for exfoliating all that dead winter skin off just in time for the skin bearing that summertime requires!  This polish is a fusion of organic maracuja passion flower, rosa mosqueta oil and organic raw sugars which not only refines and polishes, but also moisturizes.  The Maracuja Passion Flower is extracted from the fruit of two varieties of the Amazon plant which grows wild in the virgin Brazilian rainforest and is collected in an eco-friendly fashion by the local Indians. This process helps to slow down the destruction of the rainforest and helps the locals maintain their lifestyle.  To purchase this luxurious scrub, along with the equally orGLAMic Celestian Maracuja Body Souffle, click here.