beauty
where sustainable style happens in the beauty, cosmetics, salon & spa industries
EO [posted on June 21, 2006]
You probably haven't heard much about them, but that's because they have relied on word of mouth from our community of customers and our products themselves to spread our name. With all of their products created at their facility in Marin County, EO is also a certified Green Business and a certified organic manufacturer. [EO]
BeesWork [posted on June 21, 2006]
No artificial ingredients. Period! That’s the motto of Bay Area-based BeesWork, whose products are for men, women & children who come in all ages, colors and shapes. They believe 100% in their products and hope you will come to love them as much as we do. [BeesWork]
Kamalaspa Day Spa & Salon [posted on June 12, 2006]
This haven incorporates ancient Ayuruvedic practices based on over six thousand years of healing wisdom. Kamalaspa is one of the few Ayurvedic spas offering a full menu of relaxing and rejuvenating services. They even use their own exclusive Ayurvedic product line specifically formulated and tailored to Ayurvedic teachings and philosophy; it is also available for purchase. [Kamalaspa Day Spa & Salon]
Institute for Health & Healing [posted on June 12, 2006]
This community-based non-profit is the largest integrative medical center in the nation with over 40 practitioners and doctors practicing more than 35 holistic therapies. It was created to support healing and healthier ways of living, both for individuals and communities. The Institute combines the best of conventional medicine with proven healing practices from around the world. [Institute for Health & Healing]
Chakra Aveda Concept Salon & Spa [posted on June 12, 2006]
Recognized in both Ayurvedic and Chinese philosophies, blocked and congested Chakras can affect the body and mind both emotionally and physically. Honoring Chakra's eastern roots while incorporating local influences, Chakra Aveda is San Francisco's largest Aveda Concept Salon and Spa. Here you will find everything you can imagine to pamper and soothe mind, body and spirit. [Chakra Aveda Concept Salon & Spa]
Body Time [posted on June 12, 2006]
Since 1970, this beauty company has offered a straightforward, no nonsense alternative to the mainstream health and beauty industry. Body Time offers high-quality, biodegradable products sold at reasonable prices. They also offer customers discounts for returning their empty Body Time product containers for a refill. [Body Time]
Etherea Salon & Spa [posted on May 7, 2006]
Proud to be an Aveda Concept Salon, Etherea reflects Aveda's commitment to quality and environmental causes with their full range of services that will make you 'Feel Heavenly.' Don't miss the 'Feel Heavenly Happy Hour' each Wednesday and Friday with reduced prices on some popular services, and you'll even get 20% off a product purchase during your birth month. Treat yourself to first-class salon service with the Greater Seattle Business of the Year for 2005. [Etherea Salon & Spa]
EcoCert International [posted on April 22, 2006]
An inspection and certification body accredited to verify the conformity of organic products against the organic regulations of Europe, Japan and the United States, EcoCert's certification mark insures the cosmetics, beauty products and food it labels are organic, whether its a farm or processing and importing/exporting/trading operation. EcoCert is also represented in France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Spain to certify European companies. [EcoCert]
Rawganique [posted on April 8, 2006]
Featuring products made from certified organic hemp fiber and organic cotton, Rawganique's products include candles, apparel for men, women & kids and accessories for bed & bath. In May of 2006, Rawganique.com will open a small boutique health food store full of organic products: organic produce, organic cotton, linen, & hemp clothing, bed, & bath products, organic groceries, organic juice, smoothie, soup, and wrap bar near their headquarters on Denman Island, BC. [Rawganique]
Pangea Organics [posted on April 8, 2006]
Organic, fair-trade, cruelty-free, GMO-free and handcrafted are all words used frequently with Pangea Organics' products, which include soap, bodycare and haircare. Additionally, a portion of their profits go to support the Pangea Institute, a non-profit dedicated to researching and teaching sustainable living and business practices; just another way they talk the talk and walk the walk. [Pangea Organics]
Green for Good [posted on April 4, 2006]
With a range of organic and sustainable products for people, pets, office, outdoors, mind & body, Green for Good strives to be a responsible retailer who impacts the planet as lightly as possible. To this end, their policy policy of returning 1 percent of net sales and at least 10 percent of profits to sustainable causes, including 1% For The Planet, Trees for Life, Go Green Initiative and others. [Green for Good]
Fresh Unlimited: A Fresh New Twist in the Art of Giving & Living [posted on April 2, 2006]
Offering consumers a selection of gourmet food and giftware items that are not only among the best the world has to offer, Fresh Unlimited's goods are also made in a way that is considerate of the environment and the well-being of artisans and growers. They believe that indulging in luxury does not have to come at a cost to our health, environment or to the socio-economic welfare of artisans in underdeveloped countries; their spa, baby, chocolate, celebration and seasonal items reflect the responsible luxury. [Fresh Unlimited]
IdealsWork [posted on April 1, 2006]
IdealsWork helps you find out if the brands you buy pollute the environment, use sweatshop labor, harm animals, support oppressive governments, or engage in other undesirable behaviors. They help you compare the social and environmental records of companies, from appliances and home to computers and electronics to health & beauty to sports & recreation. By giving you information about what companies do, they'll make it easy for you to do something about it. [IdealsWork]
Juice Beauty [posted on March 31, 2006]
Innovative organic beauty solutions masterminded by a team of women who are passionate about organic and healthy lifestyles, Juice Beauty believes that a healthy, organic lifestyle extends to what we put on our faces and bodies; that it is actually fun and satisfying to take care of ourselves and the planet; and that pure, certified, organic ingredients make all the difference. [Juice Beauty]
Surya Henna Cosmetics [posted on March 30, 2006]
Researching from Brazil to India to Europe, Surya Henna wants to supply cosmetics for external beauty without neglecting internal beauty. They encourage you to take care of your beauty without harming your health. Surya Henna thinks they're more than a line of cosmetics; it is a lifestyle in harmony with nature. Their ultimate goal is to inspire action that benefits society and the environment. [Surya Henna Cosmetics
