Eco*Pretty's Last Post

Yes, Eco*Pretty is ending. During a time when everyone and their aunt is blogging and tweeting, I'm going offline. I think this Internet trend has only two, maybe three more weeks before people lose interest.

Ha! No, I've been working an increasing number of hours as the Chicago-area account exec for a top organic skincare company the past few months. I was recently promoted and given more responsibility that includes frequent travel and management (and most exciting, health benefits!). I'm also contributing to the company's blog and to a magazine in my hometown, Indianapolis.

Thank you so much for your readership and kind comments. It's been hugely pleasurable serving and interacting with you throughout these 150 posts. I've tried to feature the best of the growing crop of high-quality natural beauty products. I hope you've seen great results with any that you've bought based on these recommendations. Good luck in your environmental and beauty endeavors.

xoxo,
Lindsay

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Buy organic. Eat local.
Plant trees. Take the bus or bike.
Always stop to smell the flowers.

NEW The Body Deli Blueberry Fusion Resurfacing Facial Wash

When the weather is humid and the sun is unflinching, this skincare junkie can't help but be attracted to a brand with fresh food ingredients, names like Sea Cucumber Gelee, and products that require refrigeration.

Last week, after a few sessions of sticking my head in the freezer to cool off, I found myself typing thebodydeli.com into my browser. (I was instantly addicted to its fresh cucumber cell toner last summer after discovering the brand.) This year, I was excited to discover that they've launched a Blueberry Fusion Resurfacing Facial Wash. From its rich purple hue, description and ingredients list, I thought it just might be my favorite new cleanser. It is.

Pretty factor: Naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids from organic acai and blueberry slough off dead skin cells and unclog pores (the wash tingles upon application!), while the berries' antioxidants slow aging in skin cells. Decyl glucoside, a mild plant-derived surfactant, gently removes all grime and makeup. Tamarind extract boosts hydration and oat flour soothes.

If you have extra bucks, check out the Sea Cucumber Gelee mask—a summer must for sun bunnies. It hydrates parched, sun-zapped skin, calms redness, and helps repair free radical damage. Some of its irresistible ingredients: Organic aloe vera juice, kombucha tea, sodium hyaluronate, and fresh cells of cucumber, pomegranate and kiwi, green tea extract. Ships on ice and must be stored in the frig.

Eco factor: Body Deli products contain fresh, organic plant, fruit and veggie extracts. No sulfates or other harsh surfactants, paraben preservatives, silicones, petrochemicals, or synthetic dyes and fragrance.

To buy: $38 for the facial wash and $45 for the cucumber mask at TheBodyDeli.com