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Natural Woman
Pamper yourself–and be good to the planet–with these eco-friendly beauty products.
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by Nerissa Pacio
posted on March 21, 2008
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Herbal Remedy
Not only does Pangea Organics’ Egyptian geranium facial scrub, made with adzuki beans and cranberry seeds, gently exfoliate, it also comes in a box made from postconsumer newsprint embedded with basil seeds that can be planted. $33; available at Azalea, 411 Hayes St., 415-861-9888, or at Pangea Organics.
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Bright Eyes
Perfect for a pre-date pick-me-up, Zia’s Essential Eye Gel—made from ivy extract and cucumber—is light enough to pat over makeup. The SF-founded company also donates a portion of the proceeds to the Global Releaf Project. $22; available at Whole Foods, 1765 California St., 415-674-0500, or Zia Natural.
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Into the Wild
Red Flower’s organic, all-natural Ambrette fragrance manages to smell of scarlet hibiscus, red rose, fresh herbs, bitter orange and musky patchouli without a hint of granola. $186/15 ml, $48/10 ml roll-on; available at Blue Mercury, 1624 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera, 415-924-5400, or Red Flower.
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The Brush-off
You’ll feel less like a landfill-abusing culprit with this greener alternative: Paris Presents ecoTools’ earth-friendly bamboo and recycled-aluminum brushes, packaged in reusable pouches printed with plant-based ink. $3–$7; available at Walgreens, 2145 Market St., 415-355-0800.
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Get Cheeky
Fake a rosy flush with Tarte’s Full Blossom Cheek Stain, a creamy, preservative- and paraben-free rouge formulated with organic acai. Tarte also donates a portion of its proceeds to the Sambazon Sustainable Acai Project in Brazil. $28; available at Sephora, 33 Powell St., 415-362-9360, or Tarte Cosmetics.
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Color Theory
In time for spring, Sausalito–based Soulstice Spa has launched a gorgeous and cheery color line of formaldehyde-free vegan nail polishes that will instantly brighten your digits. $8 each; available at Polished Lounge, 470 Third St., 415-543-0993, or Soulstice Spa.
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Set the Bar
De-stress your harried morning shower with a deliciously scented bar of Pharmacopia’s vegan organic soap made with organic olive oil, locally grown lavender and calendula flowers. $11; available at Green Twig Salon, 1515 Church St.,
415-642-9229, or Pharmacopia.
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WALK THIS WAY–WEB EXCLUSIVE
Downtown San Francisco can add biker chic to its retail mix, thanks to Ed Hardy, the purveyor of all things plastered with vintage tattoos. Occupying the former Gimme Shoes near Union Square, the tiny boutique stocks everything from mesh trucker hats to energy drinks to cashmere hoodies adorned with the brand’s signature skull-and-crossbones prints. Ed Hardy, 60 Grant Ave., 415-834-9930.
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No flyaway zone–WEB EXCLUSIVE
Smooth away winter frizz with light and silky Superbly Restorative Dry Oil, made with organic, fair-trade Moroccan argan oil and bottled in 100 percent post- consumer-recycled plastic. $35; available at Kiehls, 2360 Fillmore St., 415-359-9260.
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NAKED TRUTH–WEB EXCLUSIVE
Nude’s non-greasy Hibiscus Monoi body cream contains just a few basic ingredients (and ones you can actually pronounce), including hibiscus-infused pure coconut oil. And it comes in a no-frills recyclable bottle. $68; available at Barneys New York, 77 O’Farrell St., 415-268-3500
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FRESH FACED–WEB EXCLUSIVE
Edelbio, a new locally based line of Swiss-certified organic skin-care products, has concocted an all-in-one facial cleansing lotion gentle enough to double as your waterproof-eye-makeup remover ,with the bonus of a fresh spring scent. $24; EcoLogiQue, 141 Gough St., 415-621-2431, or Edelbio.
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