Two-Minute Guide to Green Beauty

Simple little regimen tweaks you can make to help save the planet

Going green. It's a trend, sure, but not a "what-was-I-thinking" one (ahem, '80s big-hair bangs?). Following this trend means clean air, big green trees -- good stuff that makes us all better human beings. So, ready to hop on the eco-friendly bus? Start here. First, take a quiz to reveal how green your beauty routine is, then check out what beauty brands and A-listers are helping make the planet a healthier place to live.

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Quiz: Are Your Products Killing the Planet?

Eco-trashy is out. Find out how to green your routine

By Sarah Carrillo

When you're done blow-drying your hair, you:

24 Celebs Who Will Save The Earth

Move over Birkenstock wearers. These stars are making green ultra-chic

By Charli Schuler

If Cameron and Gwyneth do it, will you do it too? Yes, celebs have millions of dollars at their disposal (to offset those travel emissions, for one) but many of these green beauties show that it doesn't always take a lot of dough to put in a little effort. Find out which celebrity activists are making green more than just a trend with inspiring eco-friendly choices, from the clothes they wear to the causes they support.

Green celebs

Top Toxin-Free Beauty Brands

Save Mama Earth without sacrificing gorgeousness

By Andrea Manitsas

Now's prime time to green up your beauty product stash. Why bother? Start by taking a look at the ingredient lists on your current faves ... see unrecognizable scientific names? Parabens? Sulfates? Switching to cleaner, purer options means a cleaner, purer you (60 percent of what you apply gets absorbed). The following products and brands will help you do just that.

Andrea Manitsas is the co-editor of Ecofabulous.blogs.com

Eco-friendly brands

Are Natural Products Better?

Buyer beware! Don't get suckered by dodgy labels on beauty products

By Colleen Rush

Admit it: When you buy a product labeled "organic" or "natural" you get a warm, fuzzy feeling -- even if it costs twice as much. Well, it's our job to bring you down to earth: Organic and natural beauty products are often twisted on labels to the point that they're virtually meaningless terms.

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Sponsor: Ecofabulous Green Guide

If your products' ingredient lists contain hundreds of unrecognizable names, it may be time to swap them for more natural options

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Sponsor: Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health – Balanced Living

Many people who drink organic soy milk 'til the cows come home get surprisingly verklempt about perceived threats to their high-tech wrinkle creams. Why the disconnect?

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Sponsor: The Organic Beauty Expert

10 reasons for organic fruits & veggies -- Earth Day and beyond

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Sponsor: A Mom in Red High Heels

You are hearing a lot about “organics” and “Going Green” this month. What does it all mean?

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Sponsor: All About the Pretty

I first saw Josie Maran Cosmetics last December and was really moved by the eyeshadow in Divine.

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Sponsor: Makeup Bag

April is Earth Month and Tweezerman is raising awareness by planting a tree for every Tweezerman Go Green Mini Tweezers purchased.

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Sponsor: All Lacquered Up

Found in health food stores, No-Miss is a line of cruelty free cosmetics that includes over 150 shades of Big 3 Free nail polishes.

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