How We Source Our All Natural Beauty Products

Our buying guidelines are quite simple.  The natural cosmetics that we source need to actually be 100% natural, but also effective.  Our organic makeup products need to actually contain certified organic ingredients.  When we tell you our natural cosmetics are non toxic and actually good for your skin, we need to be able to back that up with facts. This is why we read the labels of each natural beauty product we want to stock.  We then research every single ingredient to see if there are any known health concerns associated with it.  If there are, it’s simple, we don't carry it.  If there is a grey area (as there is with many ingredients) we research further until we feel confident that the ingredient, at this current time, is considered safe.  Basically, we don't cut corners, because we are passionate about what we do.

Everyone has their own motivation for searching for natural beauty products.  We cater to these needs and therefore have a large selection of options including vegan cosmetics, mineral makeup, gluten free skincare and more.  We therefore still encourage our customers to read the ingredients list so that they feel confident in their purchase.  Body care and makeup are personal products.  Every customer has unique sensitivities.   Some ingredients of some of our products, for example, are not vegan. Some natural beauty products may contain nut oils not suitable for those with allergies.  And, even though the ingredients are 100% natural, they may not work for you.  We encourage you, and remind all customers, to always read the ingredients, and to determine what they want from their switch to organic beauty products. We are here to offer selection, choice, and healthier alternatives that are effective and of course GLAM. The Green Kiss endeavors to stay up to date with current research on ingredients as it becomes available. To break it down further, here are the 6 buying guidelines applied to every natural cosmetic and non toxic beauty product that we source...

The Criteria

1.   All ingredients on the ingredients list of a product must be deemed safe, from our research, at this current time. Please note that research is ongoing for most ingredients out there, and we do our best to stay current with new developments. 

2.   All of the natural beauty products and organic cosmetics must be effective

3.   All products must NOT be tested on animals. They may not be vegan cosmetics, but they will be cruelty free

4.   All products must be made following Fair Trade practices.  

5.   When possible, we choose suppliers who support environmentally friendly packaging choices

6.   BC Beauty is important to us.  When possible, we choose natural makeup and beauty brands from British Columbia, Canada.

What is NOT in the Products we Stock

The list really is huge.  But here are some of the 'worst offenders' in the beauty industry.  We guarantee that none of these are on the ingredients list of any of the products we carry, along with the reason why...

Parabens - a class of chemicals potentially linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.  Used in cosmetics and skin care as preservatives. 

Phthalates - a class of chemicals linked to hormone disruption.  Used in cosmetics and fragrance, but also in household soft plastic products.

Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulfates - ingredients linked to cancer and other health issues, but also just really too harsh for the skin.  Used in products to make them lather such as shampoo and bubble bath.

Triclosan - linked to hormone disruption and other health concerns.  Used in 'anti-bacterial' products like soaps and hand sanitizers.

Fragrance/Parfum/Perfume - mystery ingredients that typically includes a concoction of chemicals.  Can trigger allergies, asthma, headaches and can be linked to cancer.  Fragrance is a mystery ingredient because the word fragrance actually means nothing in terms of ingredients.  'Fragrance' can be composed of any number of ingredients.  Companies do not have to disclose what ingredients make up their fragrance.  So you never really know what is going onto your skin.

BHA & BHT - linked to cancer and hormone disruption.  Used in a variety of cosmetic products on the market. 

If you are making the switch to mineral makeup and natural cosmetics, good for you. Let’s work together to make sure you find natural beauty products that feel good on your skin and look great too. You will notice that the organic makeup we select is chosen not only for its natural ingredients but also for how well it works, we can’t have the pure without the glam! For example, we went through a lot of natural mascara until we found the one with the most curl, the most length and the most volume and an added bonus - it smells of berries! And our mineral makeup is not only local but has staying power that you don’t find in non organic makeup. Another plus; it conditions your skin as you wear it so you look good, feel good and at the same time, are giving your skin a real treat!

You may be new to all this but your skin will soon thank you for making the move to all natural beauty products. Thanks for shopping at The Green Kiss!