Paraben-Free Beauty
The jury is still out on whether parabens—preservative chemicals found in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products—have a link to breast cancer and other negative estrogenic effects. But until scientific proof comes back that parabens are good to go, it’s better to be safe than sorry when shopping for personal care products. Luckily, nature has provided us with top-notch ingredients that are safe for skin, hair and cosmetic use, so more and more paraben-free makeup, skincare and hair care products are cropping up in all price ranges.
For more top beauty picks, check out our guides to the best mascara, waterproof makeup, and travel beauty.
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Paraben-Free Makeup
Parabens may help keep your cosmetics from going bad, but do you really want a makeup drawer full of old-news beauty products? Shop paraben-free and you’ll have the perfect excuse to refresh your makeup stash more frequently.
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| Korres Lip Butter $9 Carry a little pot of Korres Lip Butter everywhere you go and get a shea butter-infused insta-glow for both lips and cheeks. |
PlantLove Eye Shadow $20 “Healthy” doesn’t always have to mean dull. Cargo’s micronized, organic eye color is available in more than just green, with colors ranging from neutral taupes and browns to vivid azur hues. |
Josie Maran Mascara $22 Who knows makeup better than a supermodel? Catwalker Josie Maran used her cosmetics expertise and nature-loving upbringing to launch her own eponymous line. Her no-frills mascara is made with nourishing natural oils and comes in a biodegradable tube. |
Paraben-Free Skincare
It only makes sense that ingredients found in nature make the healthiest and gentlest skincare products. Cut chemicals out of your daily ritual and you’re sure to see that natural glow coming through.
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| Carol’s Daughter Bring in the Moisture Toner $19 Your skin gets a refreshing pick-me-up with every spritz of Carol’s Daughter Bring in the Moisture face toner. Dry, sensitive skin gets a big boost of moisture, and willow bark extract helps banish dullness and reveals a radiance in all skin types. |
Juice Beauty Exfoliating Cleanser $22 Brighten your day by starting it with a dose of Juice Beauty Exfoliating Cleanser. Tiny jojoba beads gently slough off dead skin, while pineapple and white grape juices add antioxidant protection for your smooth new skin. |
L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Ultra Rich Face Cream $38 Don’t the words “ultra rich” sound so decadent? L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Ultra Rich face cream is a little bit of luxury for your skin (and while it’s being pampered, it’s also being strengthened and hydrated). |
Hair Care
Heat styling puts your strands through enough trauma. Spare your hair the barrage of chemicals by choosing natural and paraben-free shampoos, conditioners and styling products that get the job done without a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce.
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| Beauty Without Cruelty Volume Plus Spray Gel $9 Without all kinds of harsh chemicals to weigh hair down, Beauty Without Cruelty’s Volume Plus spray styling gel is free to amp up the volume, then make it last with all-day hold. |
Fekkai Au Naturel Shampoo $23 Big name brands are getting hip to the paraben-free movement, too. Celeb hair god Frederic Fekkai throws his hat in the ring with Fekkai Au Naturel Shampoo, a plant-derived wash that leaves hair clean, pure and simple. |
Phyto Phytolisse Finishing Serum $30 When Mother Nature thanks you for all your eco-friendliness with a rainy day, Phyto Phytolisse Finishing Serum is there to help. Part leave-in conditioner and part shine serum, this weather-proofer keeps hair tame no matter what the weather decides to throw at you. |
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