03.18.08

 
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my settings 		  "all" and "natural" have never been key words to describe your look, but who knew you could be beautiful and chem free at the same time. find tan time, be a green goddess and discover the scent secret with this list of (eco)beauty picks:

green goodness.
another first for the cosmetic powerhouse with the smashbox green room collection (from $19). expect all the beauty prods housed in biodegradable packaging and chock full of moringa seed extract, a natural anti-oxidant. and with each purchase a moringa tree will be planted, too. available at sephora. 6601 hollywood boulevard. at north highland. 323.462.6898. www.smashbox.com


scent secrets.
the three scents of red flower organic perfume ($186) mark the line's launch of its first synthetic-free fragrance formula. the trinity is complemented only by the vintage glass bottle and stopper packaged in recycled paper crafted at a wind-powered plant. doesn't get much more true to nature than that. available at barney's new york. 9570 wilshire boulevard. at north camden. 310.276.4400. www.redflower.com


organic innovator.
the line that pioneered holistic skin care long before it was trendy continues to lead the market with their active ingreds. the arcona organic enzyme peel ($115) will make you feel the burn as amino acids and anti-oxidants strip away dead skin cells and cleanse pores. regular treatments encourage cellular renewal and help your bod produce younger, healthier skin. 425 broadway. at 4th. 310.458.3800. www.arcona.com


lip service.
thebalm read my lips collection features six, ultra-moisturizing lipstick shades ($16 each) with all-natural ingreds like vitamin A, E and jojoba oil. the newspaper print tubes are 100% recyclable and the subtle vanilla mint flavor will leave your lips 100% kissable. available at marie mason apothecary. 225 26th street. at san vicente. 310.394.5710. www.thebalm.com


eco-chic boutique.
if you're confused by paraben-free this and non-toxic that, head to the eco-chic apothecary, vert. makeup artist/owner renata helfman offers classes to instruct and inform you about the benefits of going all-natural. classes fall every other month and focus on one line of prods with demos and of course, champagne and apps. 1121 abbot kinney boulevard. at westminster. call 310.581.6126 for dates. www.vertlosangeles.com


papaya prescription.
massage pevonia ligne tropicale de-aging body balm ($32) into your skin and rediscover your youthful glow. the papaya scent is a fave, and is made with an anti-aging ingreds and tegosphere technology that allows for better ingredient absorption. available at beauty bar L.A. 5115 wilshire boulevard. at highland. 323.930.0545. www.pevonia.com


tea time.
if you're looking for a little relaxation, this is just your cup, er, tub of tea. with certified organic ingreds like sweet brown rice, cinnamon and dead sea salt, agoodnightkiss organic tub tea blend sachets ($28) promise to relieve stress, nurture skin and help you achieve that perfect night's sleep. available at www.agoodnightkiss.com


tan time.
using purified sugar water infused with a chemical-free bronzer, the sunfx pro spray tan ($70) embodies two of skin's most serious trends: keeping it natural and out of the sun. applied with a low pressure high velocity system, your technician-applied tan will last for days. available at the argyle salon & spa. 8358 sunset boulevard. at sweetzer. 310.623.9000. www.sunfxusa.com
     



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