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Eco-Chic in your face!

We've heard about organic foods, green cleaning products and eco-friendly clothing but what about cosmetics? Well now there is a way to "put our faces on" without exposing our skin to the harmful chemicals generally found in our every day make up.

We've heard about organic foods, green cleaning products and eco-friendly clothing but what about cosmetics? Well now there is a way to "put our faces on" without exposing our skin to the harmful chemicals generally found in our every day make up.



Sappho Cosmetics is a line of organic, chemical - free makeup that aims to bridge the gap between natural and fashion - green and gorgeous! Created by Vancouver make-up artist, JoAnn Fowler, all Sappho products are paraben, phthalate, gluten and dimethicone free. Translation: They are 100% free of synthetic chemicals that are toxic to our skin.

Sappho's Liquid Mineral Foundation ($45) has proven to be most popular with beauty product fans, providing smooth coverage with a natural sheen. And here's the best part: With a shelf life of 18 months, the foundation is removed from retailers 4 months prior to the expiry date and donated to local Vancouver women's shelters.

Tips on how to find out if the products you're using are chemical free? JoAnn suggests "Check the ingredients on the package, look for anything that ends in paraben - methyl, propyl etc. and avoid."

From the toxin free ingredients to the environmental packaging, Sappho is gaining celebrity fans like Mia Kirshner and Jennifer Beals (from "The L Word") and is regularly used on movie sets like the Twilight series New Moon and Eclipse. With all these rave reviews, don't count on it remaining one of Vancouver's best kept secrets for long.

Available at: Health on the Drive , Finlandia and HollyNorth Production Supplies

www.sapphocosmetics.com