These are some of our picks for the 2009 everyday eco-friendly product selection. This is a wonderful gift to that special someone who uses natural eco products. All of these products that we picked:
1. Fair trade
2. Free of foaming agents such as sodium lauryl sulfates and other detergents
3. Made without chemicals, preservatives, and synthetic thickening agents. Absolutely no parabens
4. cruelty free
5. many have organic ingredients
This is a great gift for to a friend, a family member, a colleague or to yourself.
The eco gift bag includes
1. Natural eco bag
2. Organic Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Soy Candle
3. Dr. Bronner liquid Castille Soap
4. Hugo Naturals Lotion
5. Hugo Naturals hand soap
6. Hugo Naturals Lip Balm
In addition, we will include free travel size gift
7. Hugo Naturals lotion
8. Hugo Naturals lavender shower gel
9. Hugo Naturals shampoo
We set out to find the best everyday natural products for our eco-gift bag. With hundreds of hours of research, and a passion for all things healthy and natural, we meticilously selected these 2009 products for our "eco gift bag".
During the testing and research, we were shocked to learn that many of the products that claimed to be natural still had harmful ingredients in them. Furthermore the natural products market is flooded with products that claim to have the best ingredients and provide amazing results. The problem is that most products do not live up to their claims. Then many of the ones that did have a great ingredient list and were out of the harmful range, just didn't perform.
Although this is not a scientific test, it was one conducted by smart consumers (me and a handful of selected tester friends). I love these products and they are part of my daily life. I hope you will enjoy these products as much as we do.
1. Natural eco bag
Our products come inside this bag. This is a great recyclable bag to take with you every where you go. It is all natural, undyed cotton with a convenient and easy to use long tote handle. Take it to the beach, to the next trip to the mall, and to the grocery store. It is expandable and can hold up to 40 lbs. It fits into your purse to take with you everywhere you go.
2. Organic Aromatherapy Eucalyptus Soy Candle in 4 oz tin.
The best soy aromatherapy candle is from the makers of Way out Wax. This candle is made without chemicals, dyes, and anything artificial.
The eucalyptus essential oil scent provides a great smell for the whole room. The smell of essential oils has a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit.
Soy wax offers a clean-burning alternative to paraffin. It is an entirely vegetable based wax that is environmentally sound. Most conventional candles are made from paraffin wax, which is a by-product of petroleum, a non-renewable resource, which has been linked to poor indoor air quality. Soy candles burn cleaner than petroleum-based candles plus they are renewable.
The tin container is recyclable and reusable.
3. Dr. Bronner liquid Castille Soap - 8 oz bottle
You may have already experienced the great castille liquid soap by Dr. Bronner. The soap is a great cleanser for your everyday shower use. We recommend a sponge, lor shower glove to use with it. This soap lathers up very nicely without having any sodium laureth sulfate (SLS) or any of the SLS derivative in them.
A combination of organic extra virgin coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential oils, creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being aggressive and produces a velvety-lather that leaves the skin silky-smooth and refreshed.
Here are just a few of the reasons why Dr. Bronner soap is so great
- Completely Biodegradable and Vegetable-Based
- Made with Certified Fair Trade and Organic Oils
- Multi-Purpose: 18-in-1 Uses
- No Synthetic Foaming Agents, Thickeners or Preservatives
- 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Cylinder Bottles and Paper Labels
- Simple, Ecological Formulations Based on Old-World Quality and Expertise
- Free of foaming agents/detergents like sodium Lauryl sulfate
4. Hugo Naturals Lotion in large 12 oz dispense bottle - Grapefruit
This is the big for the best natural lotion. The company has several great scents, but the one we liked the best is grapefruit. We give you their largest 12 oz lotion. Use it generously all over the body or keep it by your side for regular hand use. It is non-greasy and the skin instantly absorbs it to provide instant nourishment. Here are a few other reasons why we picked this lotion for our gift bag:
Hugo Naturals does not use parabens, alcohols, petroleum products, artificial colors or artificial fragrances in any of their products
The lotion is exquisitely scented with essential oils and plant essences, is deeply moisturizing, and extremely effective. Plus, there's the extra glow you get from knowing they are cruelty-free and created with the earth's good in mind.
5. Hugo Naturals Liquid hand soap in 12 oz dispense bottle - Spearmint
Handcrafted from cruelty-free ingredients, this luxurious soap produces a rich, creamy lather that pampers the skin while it cleans. Enriched with a nourishing blend of jojoba, shea butter, vegetable glycerin, botanical extracts and essential oils.
6. Hugo Naturals Lip Balm - Vanilla and sweet orange
We didn't have to look too far to find the best lip balm. You will get addicted to and want to have it by your side at all times. Rich in shea butter, Jojoba oil, and fruit extracts, it provides nourishment for your lips.