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So guess what? Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th! Yup, but don’t worry if you forgot and haven’t got your adoring mother a gift yet. I have you covered. Now clearly some of the best gifts you can give your mother will not cost you a dime. However if you are willing to purchase something, why not purchase something she is going to love and its not going to have a negative impact on the environment either?

Cosmetics companies are no longer just paying lip service to the environment: Many are now offering a growing selection of products made with natural and organic ingredients, and are opting for recyclable and biodegradable packaging. Take a look at seven companies who are making the environment a part of their cause.

The cosmetics industry has long been known for a legacy of questionable, and even downright toxic, ingredients. Slowly, there has been a movement developing to counter the health hazards with more natural, non-toxic makeup. Now, pro makeup artists are starting to take note.

I’ve often wondered why cosmetics do not come with warning labels. Our bodies and our planet are polluted with many chemicals found in beauty products such as makeup and perfume.

Great skincream for the winter months by organic beauty maker, Weleda.

Fabulous new skincare line launching in the US from the UK. I have sampled the products and am very pleased! Read more...

Think organic beauty products are for granola girls only? Several cool companies are widening the appeal of environment-friendly cosmetics. Two we dig: Cargo's completely biodegradable lipstick line called PlantLove, and Stella McCartney's Care, a super-luxurious skincare collection with 100-percent organic active ingredients and recyclable containers.

You'll probably be aware that a group of chemical preservatives called parabens are the latest 'controversial' ingredients in cosmetics. But where do you stand on this issue? Are you checking labels on your shower gel and looking out for more natural products?