Organic Cosmetics go mainstream

Following a late start, organic cosmetics are finally going mainstream. With companies such as L'Oreal pushing a new line of organic environmentally friendly cosmetics, we can expect to see more and more big brand manufacturers following suite. Beauty experts predict that organic cosmetics will only continue to grow even as eco-conciousness continues to summon interest and passion amongst Americans.

Here are a few brands that are focused on organic cosmetics:

Collective Wellbeing

The line of products from this company include facial, hair and body care products. The company ensures that all products are made out of certified organic incredients. Products include:

Better Acne Treatment kit, with a month's supply of cleanser, day cream and night cream for $30.
Skin care solutions include Oatmeal/Rasperry Cleansing Paste for $13 and Night Quenching Cream with Antioxidant Defence ( $25).

All these products are available at WholeFoods and online at www.collectivewellbeing.com

California Baby
This company caters to baby products that include shampoos, lotions, sun care and bug repellent for sensitive baby skins.

These products include no sulfats, dyes, DEA or synthetic fragrances. The products can be purchased at Target, Whole Foods and online at www.californiababy.com



Healing Garden Organics

This body and skin care line contains certified organic botanicals and is dermatologist-tested, biodegradable and never tested on animals.
The seven facial products include reFortify anti-wrinkle cream for $13.95 and reHydrate cleansing milk for $6.75. The products are available at Walgreens and Wal-Mart


Jo Wood Organics

Jo Wood wife of Rolling Stones member Rhonnie Wood developed this high-end organic products. These products do not even contain water but contain a filtered form of orange juice known as vegetal water. The products include baby lotion for $110 and soap for $24. You can get the Jo Wood products at Neiman Marcus.