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A Detox for Congested Skin
Activated charcoal is all the rage in skin care. The supercleansing ingredient helps detox skin and pull out impurities, nixing oiliness, acne and blackheads. This cleansing bar can be used on your face or body (buh-bye, bacne); it also contains, as the name suggests, lycopene-rich tomatoes.
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A Classic Brand With New Ideas
Kiss My Face may have been around for decades, but they're still rolling out new, innovative products like this mineral spray sunscreen (the first of its kind!). It contains no yucky ingredients (like SLS and parabens) or chemical sunscreens. And in case you're worried that the spray applicator isn't eco-friendly, let me calm your fears: it's air-powered.
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An SPF Lotion That Isn't Greasy
Any skin care obsessive is well aware of the importance of a good sunscreen-containing moisturizer; they're also aware that finding one is incredibly tough, even before you put the "inexpensive" and "natural" filters on the process.
Enter: Burt's Bees Renewal Firming Day Lotion. Broad spectrum SPF 30 keeps your skin protected from sun damage, and a blend of apple and hibiscus provide intense hydration and anti-aging, respectively. The lightweight formula soaks into skin quickly and doesn't leave it feeling greasy.
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A Serum for Stressed Skin
This natural serum is the equivalent of a chill pill for your face. A blend of argan oil and oat soothe and calm stressed, blotchy uneven skin. Water is not added to this serum, so you can be sure it's potent.
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A Magical Multi-tasker
Oakes recommends Dr. Bronner as an inexpensive brand for quality soaps. We're won over by the liquid soap -- it's certified fair trade and organic, comes in eight scents and can be used as bubble bath, body wash, shampoo and -- reportedly -- toothpaste.