Natural Beauty in the New Year

The natural beauty trend is accepted to have continued growth in 2009. Consumers are a lot smarter and are demanding products that take a more holistic approach. But creating products that take into account its effect on your whole being doesn’t mean it’s going to be on a dusty back shelf. Companies are producing top of the line high end quality products that do more then just make you look better but that make you feel better. Here are some products that you should check out in 2009 that take a more holistic approach to being beautiful inside and out.

Cosmosis Shoes (prices vary cosmosisshoes.com and shoesizes5to14.com) So often we forget of the idea of beauty being from head to toe. Beauty includes everything from the way our hair is to the way our feet feel. And that’s where Cosmosis shoes come into play. If you are tired of uncomfortable shoes, Cosmosis brings you a shoe with a new insole that relaxes the body and reduces stress. The new and innovative insoles feature five points that are built into the shoe and correspond with the organs/zones of the body. The reflex zone will activate circulation and stimulate the blood flow. The gentle massaging helps the natural healing of the body by improving the flow of nutrient supply and reducing stress. A pair of shoes that massage the feet and look great is almost too good to believe. It exudes style but does not sacrifice comfort. The Reflex Zone Bed creates massage stimulation, giving the body energy and balance from the ground up. And with sizes up to 14 there is a pair of Cosmosis for every one. A unique product that uses a holistic approach to healing and well-being. Now that is beautiful.

Nude Lips ($18, nudeskincare.com) This organic lip treatment works hard to soothe, moisturize and condition dry damaged lips. The deliciously scented lip balm moisturizes and nourishes the lips. It provides organic nourishment for all lips, especially during the cold winter months. nude uses vanilla monoi, cupuacu and organic shea butters to transform dry and chapped lips. And knowing how environmentally friendly the line is makes me supper happy that they created more then just another lip stick but a nourishing treatment for my lips.

Suki Spa Renewal Bio-Resurfacing Facial Peel ($75, sukipure.com) This line of products contains the best in organic beauty. Suki is a complete line of truly natural skin care products that integrates the best of science with traditional knowledge in uniquely effective therapeutic treatments. All Suki products are made with the highest quality clean ingredients, harvested and processed to sustain their dynamic, living elements, ensuring the highest potency and optimum results. The result is an ever-evolving line of pure, holistic, effective, and gentle formulas. The corrective peel masque reveals a visibly smoother, refined complexion. It uses natural ingredients to help exfoliate damaged cells off, accelerate collagen production and even skin tone. This is truly unlike any other organic product I have tired. My skin felt healthier almost instantly. Suki defiantly pushes organic products to a whole new level.

Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral Liquid SPF 10 Makeup ($33.50, esteelauder.com) If I hear a makeup line had mineral products I hunt it down. I am huge fan of how minerals work with your skin. It is perfect for sensitive skin, looks natural and actually can help to protect the skin from the harmful sunrays. Vita-Mineral Liquid utilizes the best of Estee Lauders skincare technology and ingredients. It erases the signs of fatigue and enhances the beauty of the skin with a natural finish. Basically it is the world’s smartest foundation in a bottle. Natural Minerals all dressed and ready to go.

Luxtural Mystique Fountain Spray ($78, luxtural.com) LUXTURAL is known for making products that leave your skin looking glamorous, rejuvenated, smooth and healthy. The Fountain Spray will not disappoint. It is light on your skin, quick absorbing and free from parabens, mineral oils and synthetic fragrances. Mystique Fountain tones, cools and refreshes your skin naturally protecting it from environmental damage as it reduces inflammation. The Fountain actually aids your skin in drawing moisture from the air. This also allows it to be absorbed faster and most importantly, helps your skin retain the moisture it has. That fact is super important in these long winter months where your skin can loose moisture from dry winds and indoor heat. This product is naturally preserved and can be sprayed over makeup without ruining it.