Skin Care Products at The Vitamin Creek

We are thick into a cultural phenomenon that will be practiced and celebrated hopefully for the rest of time...of course you guessed it, the Green Movement!? Green this and that, eco-friendly this and that.? Youve heard it over and over and probably get it.? But many often wonder, are my small efforts making a difference?? Am I contributing?? The answer is YES my friends, whether its recycling or wearing beauty products that wont harm the environment...youre efforts help!? Eco-Beauty is just something that is fun and interesting to consider, especially if you are one of many beauty junkies.? Ive had excellent results with natural products, and of course there will always be some that arent so excellent.? Some of my favorite eco-brands that create products that are environmentally conscious are Burts Bees, Weleda, Thayers, The Super Salve Co., and Pacifica.? All of these companies makes great products for skincare, some of which I use on a daily basis.Witch hazel has been used for centuries as a neutralizing toner for the skin, Thayers Natural Remedies creates an Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner that is awesome! Made with certified organic aloe vera and vitamin E, the toner is ultra moisturizing and will leave your skin smelling like roses.? Along with being alcohol-free, it is also paraben-free too.? Not only is this stuff perfect for all skin types, but you can dilute it with a bit of water and fill a small spray bottle, creating a refreshing spritzer to use throughout the day.? Witch Hazel is also good to smooth onto shaving cuts, or scrapes.Thayers Rose Petal Witch Haze Toner - 12 oz. bottle $6.36 -Lowest Price on Smarter.comAfter toning, I moisturize with Weleda Skin Food ($5.95), good for dry and rough skin.? This German based company creates some of the best, all natural moisturizers and oils out there.? The best part is you dont have to trek to a health food store to find them because they are now sold at Target (for cheaper prices I might add!)? Skin Food is made with certified organic pansy, rosemary, and calendula flower extracts.? All of which soothe skin irritations, and inflammation.? Its working wonders with my roseacea for any of you red cheeky gals.Okay skin freaks...the following is a product that I recently purchased upon a visit to Flagstaff, Arizona and I am obsessed with it!? The Super Salve Co. is a small company that makes herbal skincare products that are 100% natural, does absolutely no animal testing, and is completely chemical free. I am hooked on their Scent of the Comfrey Leaf Hand and Body Lotion. Made with African shea butter and hemp seed oil, this stuff not only smells amazing but will leave your skin glowing...I swear!8 oz. $18, supersalve.comNow that youve given your skin an excellent dose of natures gifts, treat yourself to the Smashbox Mother Earth Palette. The palette contains four certified organic eyeshadows and blush packed neatly inside a compact and sleeve both made from sustainable materials. With each purchase, a tree will be planted by non-profit organization Trees for the Future creating sustainable environments through forestation around the world. Beauty with a benefit!Smashbox Mother Earth Palette: $45, sephora.comFind at Smarter.com:? Shop for more organic beauty products. ... more

Starting a new job always has its perks...one of many being the downtime in between the last day of one and the start date of another.? What the heck does this have to do with fashion?? Absolutely nothing.? Except that during one of those sweet days off while transitioning, a girl can finally take some time for herself and jet to the beach!? It may be apparent that I have not had the pleasure of any beach outings recently, but with some down time arriving I can finally allow myself to get excited for sun, sand and sea.? I have decided to this by picking out my top seven beach essentials, this was an extra fun assignment since beach-going is one of my favorite things to do...Apparently straw fedoras will be big (again) this summer.? To ensure non-dime-a-dozen-ness I say pass on that trend and opt for a pretty, wide-brimmed sunhat. ? Admit it, it sucks having the same hat as that girl across the street, and the one in liquor store, oh yeah...and the one sitting next to you on the sand. You catch my drift.This J.Crew stripe beach hat ($38) in bright daffodil is pretty cute, the yellow stripe is something fresh and different for summer.I think this summer, I am opting for a bandeau style swimsuit, although I do love the vintage glamour of this Victorias Secret suit...It also comes in coral.Retro Push-Up Triangle Top:? $58 on sale!I will also be on the hunt for a reasonably priced straw tote to throw everything into, but until then, a brightly colored canvas one will do.Mossimo CORE Tote Canvas in Blue: $12.99Sunscreen is definitely necessary and this Alba Hawaiian Sun Aloe Vera Sunscreen ($5.11) smells great and isnt greasy.? And I would be completely lost if I didnt bring my favorite lip balm in the whole world with me.? This smell of this stuff reminds me of the beach and works like a miracle.Blistex Daily Conditioning Treatment for Lips ($2.19) is made with cocoa butter, aloe, vitamin E and has an SPF 20 in it.A book is essential on my beach trips. Lately Ive had a growing fascination with the troubled and talented Zelda Fitzgerald, Save Me the Waltz is on my must-read list this summer.There was a time in my life where I thought putting coconut oil in my ocean-wet hair was a great idea.? I foolishly thought I was luxuriously moisturizing it in the summer sun while letting it air dry, when really I was cooking it.? It took years for my hair to finally recover, and now I make sure to take a leave in conditioning spray with me instead.? This Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner ($9.95) smells so good!? Spraying this into ocean damp hair and tucking it up under your fancy sun hat is a better idea.Find at Smarter.com:? Shop for more wide-brimmed sunhats and bandeau style swimsuits.Discounts on tote bags. ... more