Everyday we bombard our body with chemicals. From shower gel to toothpaste, deodorant to foundation, lipstick to perfume. Traces of all these chemicals and carcinogens enter our body and bloodstream and no one knows what lasting damage they can cause. The realization that these preservatives and parabens can build up in our system over time is persuasive enough to mean more people than ever are seeking out eco-friendly beauty products.

The benefits of using organic environmentally friendly beauty products are clear – they are kinder to your skin, contain fewer (or no) chemicals, they are kinder to the environment, animal friendly and they are better for your body. So, now we know why we want them, what are they and where can we find them? What exactly are the top must-have eco-friendly beauty and skin care products/companies available on the market today? And, are they any good? Lets look at examples of leading companies and see what they have to offer.

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You cannot talk about must have organic and Eco-friendly skin and beauty products without mentioning The Body Shop. Founded by Dame Anita Roderick, The Body Shop took an ethos and built an empire. Its range of beauty and skin products are carefully selected and produced to contain natural, sustainable, environmentally, organically and animal-friendly ingredients.

Among their leading products are The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Shower Cream, which is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin, The Body Shop Amlika Leave-In Conditioner, which will leave your hair soft and shiny the natural way and, The Body Shop Peppermint Soothing Foot Scrub, which harnesses the power of volcanic rock to smooth away foot problems.

With over twenty five years experience under their belt, the next must-have organic and eco-friendly products come from a company that also put their beliefs into their products. Kiss My Face beauty and skin care products are made from natural ingredients that are as kind to the environment as they are to your skin. Kiss My Face has a proven track record and a brand that exudes consumer confidence.

Some of their top selling products include Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Soaps, which are rich in vitamin E and beta carotene and are some of the purest soaps you can buy, and Kiss My Face Active Enzyme Fragrance Free deodorants sticks, made from baking soda and clay, this deodorant is aluminum and paraben free, and Kiss My Face Peach and Crème Face and Neck 8% alpha hydroxy moisturizer.

Organic and eco-friendly products are becoming more and more popular and you will find that practically all companies, from shoe makers, food retailers to clothing stores, are also getting in on the organic action. For example, companies like Stone Island, whose ranges include Stone Island designer jackets, use “earth dyes,” among their many innovative eco-friendly design techniques.

Environmentally friendly products can be found everywhere for those who are conscious of the impact of eco-friendly products, upon themselves and our planet.

Guest blog post by British retailer, Blue X Clothing, seller of designer clothing at clearance prices.