when artists collaborate...

When artists collaborate, beauty products are made to showcase. British Beauty blogger blogged about the collaboration between Avon and artist Marimekko, now I know Avon isn't exactly organic but Marimekko is a talented designer worth blogging about! The packaging is adorable, I love the mascara.British Beauty blogger also blogged about the Organic line Pur. The illustrations are fab for this packaging as well! I wouldn't mind trying the organic rose-hip moisturiser...

guest blogger Angelina...

Angelina, founder and buyer for Beklina speaks about her green boutique and her some of her favorite beauty finds. Visit Beklina the blog as well...

Beklina is a small family run boutique in Northern California. Comforted by nature, inspired by design, Beklina is passionate about living at the harmonious crossroads of the two. We hand select the best available in sustainable style. Our fashion is modern organic, reflecting Northern California's grace and beauty. Beklina believes clothing and design can be precious, radical, nurturing, healing and wonderful.

Here are some of my favorite beauty products:

The best sunscreen ever....

All of the products I love smell wonderful. I can't stand synthetic fragrance, only real plant oils for me. My nose always knows too!

Weleda has a wonderful line and their deodorants are amazing. The double as perfume, but all natural for sensitive noses.

I also love the Pangea Organic line. Their lip balm is always a nice treat anytime of day. Egyptian Fennell is my favorite.

Oh and we also recommend always having a hat on hand in Summer. Here's a great easy-to-pack carefree hat that we love. Available at Beklina.

the scent of rose...

I love the scent of rose oil and its amazing skin benefits. I discovered an unbelievably pure rose lotion from the product selection of Martina Gebhardt. Martina Gebhardt is a line from Germany, well known and sought after by many organic product enthusiasts. This body lotion smells like fresh crushed rose petals and leaves skin with a velvety smooth touch. Available online at Beautorium.
Also, from now until May 31, receive free shipping on this product. Just type ROSE into the discount coupon on the check-out page. Oh and I almost forgot to mention, the container is made out of glass! To me, that's always a sign of quality.

a hint of rose...

One of my favorite product lines, Weleda makes an amazing rose body oil. Rub directly onto the skin to moisturize or add a few drops to your weekly bath. The scent is warm, earthy and pleasantly fades as it's absorbed by the skin. Also available in trial or travel size. Purchase at your local health food store or online.

a mask that exfoliates....

A fabulous mask from Aubrey Organics. Jojoba Meal & Oatmeal with Rose Mosqueta. Each time I use this mask, it leaves my face fresh and glowing. Although it is labeled for dry skin, I find it works great for normal skin as well. I am curious what someone with oily or sensitive skin would have to say about it.....

Traditionally, Rosa Mosqueta oil is obtained from rose hips from rose bushes that grow wild in the south of Chile. Seeds are collected and carefully processed to obtain a high concentration of essential fatty acids (77%) which provide remarkable tissue-regenerating and rejuvenating effects.

In fact, Rosa Mosqueta oil has been collected from the Andes mountains and used by South Americans for generations to treat dry skin, help reduce signs of premature ageing and fade off blemishes such as pigmentation spots, stretch marks, acne scars and sun spots. It has also proven to be particularly effective in the treatment of scars and burns by improving skin quality, color and texture.