Green Options

Many of you visit to find the latest, best and most effective natural and organic beauty brands amongst other things. Organic beauty is one of my favorite topics and one I’m passionate about.  And I don’t know about you, but I value honest recommendations from fellow consumers much more than I do when it comes from an owner or employee of a business.  And I know I’m not alone, otherwise Googling “review of X product” would not be the common pastime that it is.  So with that in mind, I’m bringing you the real deal about NatureOfBeauty.com. I’ll clue you in on which products I’m loving right now, the scoop on two hot brands they just launched, share my Christmas gift ideas and divulge how to get free shipping and 15% off your order.

It seems Germany has always been ahead of us in terms of placing value on the natural and the pure. Its not a fad, phase or new concept for them its simply their way of life. So it comes as no surprise that some of the great organic skin care geniuses have come from Germany and I’m genuinely excited to introduce you to yet another.

Amala (ah-mah-la) translates to “most pure” in Sanskrit, “revered mother” in Tibetan and “love her” in Spanish. This exclusive collection is for those seeking an intersection of luxury and purity. Ute Leube, creator and founder behind this pampering brand knows her ingredients, inside and out, backwards, forwards, up and down and has strong convictions about what is “responsible skin care”. She and business partner, Kurt L. Nübling are some of the world’s experts in the cultivation of organic botanicals and have been for the past 20+ years. Up until now, they’ve been known for their extensive and popular organic essential oil line (and anti-aging skin care), Primavera Life; which can be found throughout Europe in most drugstores and health food markets and scarcely available online in the U.S. This past May, Amala made its world debut in Singapore with great success and is currently only available in America in select upscale spas and online.

This past weekend Planet Botanicals new products were seen in celebrity swag bags at DPA’s Pre-Emmy 2008 Style Lounge Retreat at the Luxe Hotel in LA.  This week, you can find their new ECOCERT-certified organic and sustainably sourced skincare collection making their debut at Henri Bendel in New York.  Media, retailers and consumers are invited to the exclusive one-week trunk show to meet founder Michele Gilfoil, learn about the new certification and sample Planet Botanicals’ unique product line featuring luxurious organic body oils and balms made with Baobab Oil, rare East African Shea Butter from Uganda, Marula, Kalahari Melon and Moringa oils.  The entire product line is certified organic and natural by ECOCERT and features rare plant oils and artisan-distilled aromatic flower extracts from Africa and around the world.