Yes to Carrots has been one of our favorite brands for awhile now. Their drugstore brand of eco-friendly bath & beauty products smell and feel light and amazing, and their Yes to Baby Carrots
The Yes to Baby Carrots line also includes Baby Lotion
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Yes to Baby Carrots: Sebastian-approved!
The Importance of Organic: Beauty Products
We often talk about the importance of eating organic, but many women slather on beauty products as often (more often?) as they take in a meal. I’ve always loved eating clean organic produce simply for the way it tastes and feels, but being pregnant gave me a reason to be even more diligent. As I was re-accessing my fridge, I also took a hard look at my beauty routine.
I started by switching to brands I trust for shampoo and lotions, my top choice being Yes to Carrots
I feel like I’d be lying if I didn’t mention the huge “emergency” bottle of Tresemme shampoo under our sink, but the majority of products – and especially any we have brought into the home in the past eight months – are choices that I am proud of. Like with food, every change counts. Chemicals in beauty products are in small amounts (it’s why the companies get away with it) but build up with each toxic product you use. If you aren’t sure about a particular product, I encourage you to look it up, even if the brand has a ‘green’ reputation. Also: The words “organic” and especially “natural” are not regulated, so look for products marked as “USDA Certified Organic” to avoid greenwashing.
Buzzword: Paraben-free. Why are parabens bad? “Parabens imitate the chemical makeup of our hormones and can cause the body to over react or react to the chemicals which it thinks are hormones and consequently won’t produce enough natural hormones for the body to properly function.” (Examiner)
I’d heard awhile ago about the Cosmetics Database but was kind of scared to try it before this week, and for good reason – the results are scary. Knowledge is power but that doesn’t mean it’s pretty. For instance, I spent the better part of 2004-2005 slathered in The Body Shop’s Mango Body Butter. Even Burt’s Bees, which I had trusted wholly in the past, doesn’t score great, and neither do LUSH
The last big hidden toxin in my bathroom is fragrance. Seeing my fave SJP Covet fragrance rated at a toxic 10 on Cosmetics Database is an eye-opener, so my next mission is to replace my (and the husband’s) scents with healthier alternatives. I’m not going to toss my remaining parfum but rather save it for special occasions and use sparingly (and not buy them again). It is no surprise that perfumes and colognes are so toxic, as it is the fragrance in most bath and beauty products that makes them so unsafe.
Some products require possible toxins as their active ingredients (many acne products, for instance) but it’s hard to justify having even possibly hazardous chemicals in body wash and perfume. Like with the food industry, the fucked up part is that truly safe products are the exception and there is no rule that toxic products carry any warning.
Some products don’t have a comparable organic and/or natural substitute, but using those that do I can feel the difference (in my hair, skin) as much as you can feel the difference when eating clean and organic, which is a much bigger motivator for me than fear.
How much do you worry about what you put on your body? What are your favorite safe/organic beauty products? Any products you can’t live without even though you know they likely contain toxins?
Best Natural Body Lotions
Yes to Carrots is hands-down my favorite brand of moisturizer (and shampoo!). Their Hand and Elbow Moisturizing Cream is a fast-acting lifesaver, and the light, natural scent of their products lasts all day. Yes to Carrots formulas are built on fruits and vegetables and Dead Sea minerals and are Paraben Free. There really isn’t much to say about their products other than to try them. You can purchase Yes to Carrots bath and beauty products at Walgreens. I was originally sent some products to review and have since made many trips back to the drugstore to purchase more.
I recently ordered the Best of Bump Box Sampler from The Spoiled Mama and I am obsessed. The company makes luxe organic products for Pregnancy, Postpartum, Baby and Breastfeeding, although many of their products (Body Creme, Sugar Scrubs, even teas) would be just as great for non-mamas. While a bit spendy, the products I purchased are extremely decadent. I especially like the Bump Gloss, designed to prevent stretchmarks.
Yes to Lip Tints & Glosses
Looking for the perfect kissable lip glosses for spring? Look no further than the new line of Yes to Carrots Lip Tints and Glosses. In fun, light shades perfect for catching the sunlight, this line is ideal for feeling hot and mackable on your summer fling.
The most important factor for me when it comes to lip products is by far taste. It doesn’t matter how fabulous a color is if it turns my stomach every time I lick my lips. Yes to Carrots lippys have a subtle, pleasant taste with nothing sticky, just a light minty tingle. They are also 95% organic, and free of four unhealthy P’s – No Parabens, Phenols, Petroleum, or Phthalates.
Of the six C Me Blush Lip Tints, my favorite is the trendy Coral Sunshine. Right on point, as coral is a huge shade for Spring ’09, the color is fresh and comes in an easy skinny tube. The range of subtle shades are wearable for all skintones, although the colors could be bolder, the only complaint I have about the line.
Of the available 
C Me Shine Lip Glosses, I’m loving the Flirty Pink. Although I’m not usually a fan of light pinks, this shade is true to its name with a slight sparkle that is fun but not teenybop, helping you feel pretty but still grown up. My other fave shade, Cocoa Loco, is perfect for feeling polished and put-together as you run out the door, and a slight mint taste and tingling sensation cools your mouth like a breath mint for your lips.
The best part of Yes to Carrots’ Lip Tints and Lip Glosses, what sets them apart from other drug store lippys in my opinion, is the suberb moisturization. Following some over-zealous exfoliation, my lips were a wreck the first time I sampled these lip products, but after a few hours of wear they felt smooth and good as new. The certified all-natural tints and glosses will improve the quality of your kisser whether rocked alone or paired with Yes to Carrots C Me Smile organic Lip Butters.
Yes to Carrots Lip Glosses ($6.49) and Lip Tints ($4.49) are available from your local Walgreens store.
