Going green these days has become less of an eco-friendly sacrifice and more of a hot new beauty trend. Organic beauty collections are popping up all over the place, to the point where some of the best products out there are the organic versions. So when it comes to your skin, get ready: there are a whole slew of reasons why organic skin care products are the way to go.

So why go with organic skin care products in the first place (aside from the whole loving the environment thing)? People with sensitive skin often find that organic skin care products are much gentler than traditional products. Natural products can offer skin solutions that products in regular skin care lines just can't compete with, like improved skin clarity and a glowing complexion without the use of harsh irritants. With all of these natural benefits, it makes you wonder why you ever slathered artificial ingredients on your skin in the first place.

Even though organic skin care products are gaining momentum in department and drug stores, some of the best organic skin care products can most easily be tracked down online. For starters, check out 20 of our favorite eco-friendly products.

While perusing organic skin care products, look for items that contain the highest amounts of natural ingredients (ingredients are listed in order of what was used most to make the product down to what was used least). Some organic products will even let you know what harsh chemicals they skipped out on (sulfate-free anyone?).

So what's your next step to switching over to eco-friendly products? Check out these "best of the best" organic shampoos and conditioners for a great start.