3 B.C. beauty products that are good for you and the planet
Renowned for its natural splendour, British Columbia is fast gaining a reputation for another form of natural: eco-conscious cosmetics and body-care brands
Belmondo (www.belmondo.ca) is a natural skin-care line from esthetician Daniela Belmondo, who tapped her Italian roots to source organic olive oil as a base for her rich creams and exfoliants. Handmade in small quantities, the products are scented with herbs that are either certified organic or grown in the wild.Handout
ILIA Beauty (www.iliabeauty.com) gives a brashly contemporary edge to its line of lipsticks and glosses, which are up to 85-per-cent organic. Shades may skew bold, but ingredients such as shea butter and vitamin E promise to keep lips both soft and toxin-free.Handout
Bare Love Beauty (www.barelovebeauty.com) replaces harsh synthetic ingredients with its trademarked OlioLove Technology, a soothing, ostensibly all-natural blend of plant and vegetable oils. OlioLove is the basis for the company’s body lotion, face moisturizer and hair and scalp treatment.Handout