The Green Beauty Guide

mind: Pages of enlightenment.

What’s wrong with synthetic? How can you go green on a budget? Find the answers to these questions and so much more in The Green Beauty Guide. Registered nutrition specialist and beauty expert Julie Gabriel gives us the real deal on organic products in this comprehensive go-to resource. Get the lowdown on labels, reference her list of toxic ingredients (what not to buy), and let her recommended products point you in the right direction. Or learn how to make your own natural products with homemade recipes scattered throughout. In addition to beauty advice, Gabriel includes green chapters on baby care and sun protection. $16.95 • amazon.com

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Save Your Body Organic Oils Exfoliating Bar Soap

body: Clean body, clean conscience.

Save Your World, a company committed to protecting the Guyana rainforest in South America, has added a Save Your Body brand to their line of eco-friendly personal products as part of their “Earth Day Every Day” initiative. Made with nutrient rich yerba maté and soothing aloe vera, every bar of exfoliating soap sold saves one acre of rainforest for a whole year. You won’t find any animal fat or byproducts in these bars — the creamy suds come from all natural palm, coconut and olive oils. Shop for Save Your Body products at Whole Foods Market and The Vitamin Shoppe. Save Your Body Organic Oils Exfoliating Bar Soap, $5.98-$12.98 • saveyourworld.com

BuddhiWear Tee

soul: Buy a tee, grow a tree.

Organic, stylish, and affordable, BuddhiWear hits the eco-fashion trifecta. Their women’s tees and tanks sport Zenful images and sayings, promoting their mission of positive empowerment. Rooted in socially responsible practices, the Maryland-based company plants a tree for every garment sold. You can also feel good about wearing their clothes, knowing that they only use environmentally friendly dyes and sweatshop-free manufacturers. BuddhiWear partners with Dharma Merchant Services to donate a percentage of their credit card transactions to charity. It’s no surprise that we’re sweet on their “Breathe” design. Seated Breathe Basic Tee, $32 • buddhiwear.com