Affordable Green Beauty Products That Actually Work

Since becoming pregnant with Ophelia, I've made an effort to only use non toxic products in our home.  This of course, includes the things we put on our bodies.

 I think it's pretty safe to say that most of us don't want any chemicals in my beauty products- there are a million reasons to make the switch to greener products.  But it's tough when the things that are  safe are painfully expensive!  It feels hard to spend $50 on something I'm going to wash down my drain.

That's why I'm so happy that recently a lot more companies are producing green products that are actually affordable- AND WORK!  Here are my tried and true favorites:

1.  Vitamin C Serum- I originally was going to write this blog post JUST about this serum.  It's amazing!  I noticed a difference in my skin the very first time I used it.

2.  Honest Mascara- THIS STUFF IS THE TRUTH.  I am seriously terrible at applying makeup and this made it so easy!  I LOVE the primer on the end for making my short, stubby lashes look decent.

3.  Lavanilla deodorant- I've written about this deodorant before here.  I've tried TONS of natural deodorants, and I am a very sweaty gal.  This one works!

4.  Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer- I love this stuff for a pop of color, and it's also super moisturizing.

5.  Botanics Moisturizer- Super hydrating and good for sensitive skin.

6. Honest Face Wash- Gentle but effective.  It was super hard for me to find a green cleanser that wasn't a billion dollars, and this one fits the bill!