White Apricot

Taking a long, hot bath is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Some people take their bath rituals very seriously, lighting candles or pouring a glass of wine. Others take their baths with a grain of salt — several, in fact. Direct from the healing waters of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, which is the largest salt lake in the western hemisphere, Ojaván Aromatherapy Bath Salts are little jars of heaven, lightly scented with essential oils and available in six therapeutic scents to sooth, calm, rejuvenate, balance, protect, uplift and more.

The salt from this lake is said to be over 250 million years old.  Who knew such old salt could have such an impact on healthy skin and revitalizing the mind?! You also get a surprise “party favor,” so to speak. Buried inside each jar is a crystal. The idea is that it works to “stimulate and compliment your Ojaván experience,” once your “take me away” time is over. $16-$26 at www.ojavanproducts.com. Trial sizes are also available for $2.50.

Somewhere between pink, orange and red lies a shade called coral — and nothing looks better on bronzed skin! Maybe that’s why beauty editors at some of the hottest fashion mags have deemed it THE lipstick shade for summer! At White Apricot, it’s our job to bring you the trends, but in an eco friendly way. So, pucker up with our three luscious coral lipstick finds.

Known for its “celebrity-designed” lipstick shades, Cargo Planet Love’s Evangeline (yes, named for Evangeline Lilly of “Lost” fame) is a sheer vibrant coral cream lipstick, made from all natural ingredients (left/$20).  The extra kicker is that its packaging is completely eco friendly — made from corn. Josie Maran’s Argan Oil Lipstick in Sole Love (center/$20), has medium to full coverage with a nice semi-gloss finish, incorporating 100% organic beauty wonder, Argan Oil, to rehydrate, plump and sooth the lips. Prefer a pot lipstick?  Then you’ll love the pure organic RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Smile (right/$36), which does double duty for your lips and cheeks. Your perfect pout will thank you!

(Editor’s Note: For Josie Maran’s lipstick, you need to click on the color swatch for Sole Love and it is in stock!)

Of course, we want you to always use your head when picking out the best natural hair care products. But, in this case, we want you to use Head Organics. This luxurious new line of hair care products includes a complete vegan and gluten free hair care system that has shampoo, conditioners, styling wax, hairspray, mousse and gel. All of the products are free of chemicals and harsh detergents, but we think the star of the show is the award-winning Shine/Anti Frizz Serum ($14.50). It left one tester so thrilled with the feel of her long, color treated locks, that she couldn’t stop running her fingers through her own hair! Check out the entire collection and find a retailer either in your area or online at www.headorganics.com.

Hot, humid summer days can take a toll on your hair, leaving it limp and flat. But by now, we all know that washing your hair every day may not be the best thing for it. So, what is an eco conscious gal to do to keep her tresses looking top notch? We recommend taking a powder with LuLu Organics Hair Powder.Not all dry shampoos are created equal, but Lulu goes above and beyond with talc free, USDA certified organic powder that absorbs oil, and leaves hair looking full and smelling fabulous with one of four delicious scents. That’s something we can take a shine to! $40 for a full size container or $9.50 for travel size at www.luluorganicsnyc.com.

Summertime Blues

Everyone knows that when it comes to setting the trends for nail polish, Chanel leads the pack, hands down! That might explain the turquoise hue showing up on digits all across the country. It’s called Nouvelle Vague and it is what fingers and toes in the know are wearing. If you want to get the blues this summer in an eco friendly way, we have found three alternatives that don’t just capture the trend — they nail it!

Check out the limited edition TulipTree Teal from Priti (left/$12.50), which was created in the color of the teal ribbon that symbolizes Ovarian Cancer awareness. Go deeper with Arcadia Aqua from No-Miss (center/$6.99). We also love the watery pale blue of Bikini Bottom from Rescue Beauty Lounge (right/$18)