{"id":1948,"date":"2009-02-02T22:36:13","date_gmt":"2009-02-03T03:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2017-08-22T13:23:36","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T20:23:36","slug":"10-easy-ways-to-save-big-on-natural-and-organic-beauty-products-and-keep-more-green-in-your-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/10-easy-ways-to-save-big-on-natural-and-organic-beauty-products-and-keep-more-green-in-your-wallet\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Ways To Save Big On Natural And Organic Beauty Products And Keep More Green In Your Wallet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Its safe to say most of us are cluching our wallets tighter these days and for those of us who refuse\u00a0to compromise quality\u00a0and purity in our\u00a0beauty products despite these economic times, there is hope!\u00a0 Follow one or all of these tips below to avoid falling victim to cheap and toxic beauty buys in the name of saving a buck.<\/p>\n

1). Open Your Cupboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep it simple and affordable by getting\u00a0back to the basics.\u00a0 Know exactly what you’re putting on your skin and you’ll save some dough in the process:<\/p>\n

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Olive Oil<\/strong>: Some swear by no other moisturizer than this; in fact, I was surprised to learn that one of my relatives has used nothing but olive oil to cleanse and<\/em> moisturize her face for years and<\/em> she has great skin.\u00a0 I’ve tried organic olive oil this winter in lieu of lotion on my legs and it works great; soaks right in!\u00a0\u00a0Celebrity makeup artist, Rose Marie Swift <\/a>of Beauty Truth <\/a>and founder of the new organic cosmetic line,\u00a0RMS Beauty<\/a>, suggests using cold pressed olive oil on a cotton cloth or pad with warm water to remove makeup.<\/p>\n

Baking Soda<\/strong>: For ultra cheap and effective exfoliation, Rona Berg, best selling author of Beauty: The New Basics <\/a>and Fast Beauty: 1000 Quick Fixes<\/a>, suggests mixing 2 teaspoons baking soda with a teaspoon organic olive oil.\u00a0 Apply to damp skin, massage gently, and leave for five minutes before rinsing with warm water.<\/p>\n

Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong>: If you’re able to tolerate the smell, many find just a little mixed with water works wonders as a facial toner or steam on oily and\/or blemished\u00a0skin.\u00a0 If you’re having dandruff or product build up issues, try an ACV rinse after shampooing.\u00a0 Find an organic version, like Bragg’s <\/a>or Spectrum (it should be cloudy, not clear).\u00a0 Drinking\u00a0up to 1\u00a0Tablespoon per day can also help clear troubled\u00a0skin from the inside out (be careful, start with 1 teaspoon and work your way up so not to shock your digestive system).\u00a0 For years, Patricia Bragg has helped health conscious celebs like Madonna, Carol Alt<\/a>, Demi Moore, Clint Eastwood improve their health\u00a0with this\u00a0“miracle juice”.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>2). Make Your Own<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover DIY recipes in books like The Green Beauty Guide <\/a>by Julie Gabriel and Pure Skin: Organic Beauty Basics<\/a>\u00a0by Barbara Close, Founder of Naturopathica<\/a>, and Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy Book <\/a>by Suzanne Catty, former President of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists and Founder of Acqua Vita<\/a>; a company specializing in hydrosols and essential oils.<\/p>\n

Learn which\u00a0Top Beauty Products To Make Yourself, And What To Leave To The Pros<\/a>.\u00a0 Find free recipes and helpful info on blogs like Essential U <\/a>and Natural Beauty Workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3). Go Straight To The Source<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mountain Rose Herbs <\/a>has been supplying high quality raw materials such as herbs, butters and oils to skin care companies since 1987, but just a few months ago was awarded\u00a0Co-Op <\/span>America’s Green Business Of The Year Award (2008)<\/a> for their steadfast dedication to certified organic products and their strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture.\u00a0 Find pure ingredients for your skin care recipes or buy the finished product\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0(organic facial cleansers, toners, masks and moisturizers) at half the price, or less,\u00a0than you’ll pay for the same ingredients in\u00a0pretty packaging.\u00a0 Read more about the guiding principles that inspire Mountain Rose Herbs here<\/a>.\u00a0 Find soap making, skin and hair care ingredients, herbal preparations and more\u00a0at From Nature With Love<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

4). Take Advantage Of Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

If DIY isn’t your thing, keep checking in with your favorite organic and natural beauty brand and retailer, or better yet, sign up for their newsletter.\u00a0 Brick and mortar as well as online retailers are all vying for our attention right now and throwing some pretty enticing bait our way.\u00a0Keep updated on current sales by subscribing to email newsletters and be the first to know when your favorite brands go on sale.<\/p>\n

5). Keep Value In Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n

The notion that natural and organic beauty products are more expensive is for the most part very true, but its important to remember that in many cases you also get what you pay for<\/em>.\u00a0 Keep in mind that quality products can be very concentrated and can last three to six months longer than their conventional counterparts.\u00a0 If you break down the cost per month, they can oftentimes end up being the same price or less than their synthetic counterparts which are many times diluted and may only last a month or two per bottle.<\/p>\n

6). Don’t Pay For Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

To ensure you’re getting the best bang for your buck, be on the lookout for water\u00a0as the first ingredient and instead of paying for a hydrosol toner, make your own with free<\/em> water and essential oils.\u00a0\u00a0(Refer to #2 above<\/em>).<\/p>\n

7). Know What To Splurge On<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you must\u00a0choose, decide to spend\u00a0more on\u00a0what sits on your skin\u00a0for the\u00a0longest period of time (i.e. moisturizer, foundation, lipstick…).<\/p>\n

8). Stalk Bargain Sites<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sift through\u00a0sites that offer deep discounts like Vitacost.com<\/a>, LuckyVitamin.com <\/a>and MotherNature.com <\/a>on brands like Aura Cacia, Weleda\u00a0and Desert Essence.\u00a0 Check out EcoSteal<\/a>, the brand new site launched yesterday as they’ll be offering up green beauty buys at\u00a040% to 80% percent off retail prices.<\/p>\n

9). Forget What The Packaging Looks Like<\/strong><\/p>\n

As difficult as this is to do, even for me,\u00a0if you’re looking to save big, sometimes<\/em> that means paying no regard to whether the label and packaging is hip, chic, glam, cute or otherwise.\u00a0 Look beyond the bottle and take a clue from\u00a0two\u00a0wise sentiments, “its what’s inside that counts<\/em>” and “don’t judge a book by its cover<\/em>” (caveat: unless of course that ‘cover’ has a reputable organic certification seal on the front of it)!<\/p>\n

10). Get Products For FREE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit blogs that highlight natural and organic beauty products as they’ll oftentimes offer great giveaways.\u00a0 [*Shameless plug alert*]<\/em>\u00a0 For instance, Fig+Sage <\/a>is hosting three HUGE natural\/organic <\/em>beauty giveaways (skin care and cosmetics) this month\u00a0totaling\u00a0around $800; the first of which was announced today<\/a>\u00a0valued at over $300!<\/p>\n

What ways are you saving on\u00a0natural and organic beauty products???\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Image credit: Green Olive Mama via Flickr<\/a>\u00a0and The Natural Beauty Workshop<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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