Unfortunately, because the cosmetics industry is self-regulated just because a company states "organic", "natural", etc., doesn't mean they aren't still loaded with toxic chemicals. Most of the companies named here came up as moderate to high hazard on the cosmetics database. If you are looking for a truly dedicated company providing the safest, highest quality products that are made in America, not tested on animals, mostly vegan(everything but our cosmetics line), gluten-free, and competitvely priced, then please check out Ava Anderson Non-Toxic www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/amiefielden

I am so hooked on Watkins All Natural Products!

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I use Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Cleanser, from what I've researched it is all natural. It has a score of 1 on the Cosmetic Database, a good reference for checking products. I also use their moisturizer (it's not listed on the database).

For moisturizer I use Golden Earth Chakra 4 Lotion. It is so amazing and reminds me to love myself and balance my 4th chakra which is always a little out of balance. It also has a score of 1 on the database.

And, to smell great all day, I use Golden Earth's Oils. They have a chakra collection and I apply chakra 1, 4 and 7 throughout the day. They have a 0 and 1 rating on the database.

I agree with those of you who said to read the labels. We can be so misinformed by marketing schemes. Those with certification at least prove they opened their businesses up to a 3rd party to inspect, rate and review.

I ALWAYS buy products that don't test on animals. It is a huge part of my buying regimen. And I check with PETA. They have a list of companies that do test and don't test on animals. Thanks for all the great suggestions.

For those in the UK after bath and body products Faith in Nature is a really great brand, uses natural ingredients, is paraben free and vegan society approved.

They also give full listing of their ingredients (which even states the water they use is from the Lake District!)

Many Lush products are paraben free as well as vegan society approved, some are now also certified organic and they continue to improve and expand their range.

Again, they generally list their ingredients for each product.

The Lavera range is widely available in the UK even down to self tanning (using wheat and sugar).

I also use Bionsen which is a paraben and aluminium free deodorant with Japanese spa minerals. Comes in roll on, stick and spray. You get this from most major supermarkets (Asda, Saindsbury's, Tescos, etc.)

These are the products I use that are readily available in the UK. I am sure their are many more that I don't know about.

Most of the products having synthetic ingredients. I found a bodyscrub full of natural ingredients like jojoba, olive, almond, grapeseed oil, shea butter, and appricot extract, which is a natural antioxidant, has moisturizing and refreshing properties and gives a gentle exfoliation fragrance.

I agree, Zoya polishes are amazing. They barely chip even when worn without a basecoat after 5 days. If you go to Zoya.com before June 30th there's a great promotion going on. Send in 6 or more of your old yucky polishes and you can pick 6 of thier colors. You only pay $3.50 each for shipping. I paid $21 for six full size polishes. I have 6 more to send in myself. Try this polish, you won't be disappointed!

In Canada we have a wonderful new company called Green Beaver, and I love their products. They are 100% natural, biodegradable, vegan and gluten-free. They do not contain parabens or other synthetic chemicals. I love their Green Tea Facial Moisturizer and Applemint body lotion.

Here is the link to their site:

www.greenbeaver.com