Redken Launches Nature's Rescue

My fave hair care brand Redken just launched Nature’s Rescue, a collection of paraben-free, sulfate-free and silicone-free haircare products inspired by the ocean and enriched with plant and marine extracts. The line includes shampoo, conditioner, sea polish and sea spray that thoroughly cleanses to remove impurities and buildup while helping nourish and refine the hair. 

I'm loving the fact that Nature's Rescue is sulfate free because as someone who has colored their hair more years than they care to admit, I can attest to the fact that sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners absolutely preserve and protect hair color from fading and are just all around more gentle and less damaging to hair.

Nature’s Rescue includes four products formulated with water-fresh fragrances, cooling sensations and ocean-inspired textures that provide the perfect balance of moisture:

• Step 1: Detox with Nature’s Rescue Refreshing Detox Shampoo
• Step 2: Refine with Nature’s Rescue Refining Sea Polish - this is an exfoliant that removes impurities and reduces frizz
• Step 3: Replenish with Nature’s Rescue Cooling Deep Conditioner
• Step 4: Uplift with Nature’s Rescue Radiant Sea Spray - this spray adds texture and a fresh fragrance

Log onto Redken.com to locate a salon near you.

FarmHouse Fresh Debuts Splendid Dirt

FarmHouse Fresh new Splendid Dirt mud mask looks and smells good enough to eat (but um, don't please) and is perfect for acne prone and oily skin and those with redness or blotchiness because it's 99% natural and uses a blend of pumpkin, yogurt, minerals and two types of clay.

This fall treat deep cleans and unclogs pores and is free of parabens, sulfates and artificial fragrances. I adore pumpkin anything this time of year (I finally had my first SB pumpkin spice latte - ahhh heaven) and this powerful mask stimulates exfoliation, detoxifies and helps boost collagen production.

Pick up FarmHouse Fresh Splendid Dirt mud mask for $20 at farmhousefreshgoods.com.

Gisele Launches Eco-Friendly Skin Care

As if we need another reason to hate her, the totally gorge, always radiant looking supermodel married to Tom Brady who just had a baby and is already rocking a bikini can now add skin care mogul to her resume. Sejaa Pure Skin Care is a 100% natural (check out the extensive ingredient glossary on the web site) skin care line featuring a Day Cream, Night Cream, Mud Mask and a Pure Skincare kit containing full sizes of all three products. 

The line is definitely simplistic and natural - no fancy packaging; it's all made with post consumer waste paper. The Day Cream fights free radicals and hydrates, the Night Cream stimulates skin's natural collagen-producing processes, and the Mud Mask detoxifies and retains moisture. Prices range from $52-$70, with the intro kit regularly retailing for $160, but right now you can scoop it up for $120 since the line is brand new. I usually like my skin care to be full of chemicals and science, but this is definitely luxurious as far as natural skin care goes, and if Gisele is backing it, yours truly is on board.

Head on over to the Sejaa website to purchase and to look at a bunch of lovely pics of Gisele frolicking about that will make you never want to eat again.

Leave it to Lamas

No, I'm not talking about that trainwreck of an E! show, I'm talking about Lamas Beauty, an all-natural line of hair, skin, and bath and body products. I have a very un-PC confession to make here: I'm not really into natural products; I prefer chemically-based ones. I just think that sometimes the naturals just aren't as effective; I feel like I need a little science in my beauty products. Lamas Beauty basically changed my thoughts on natural because the products work well and evoke a feeling of a little luxury, not that crunchy, granola feeling I get when I use other natural products.

My favorite line in the brand is hands down the Chinese Herb collection of shampoo, conditioner, scalp serum, nutrient mist and styling cream. Each product in the line features rare Chinese herbs that stimulate hair growth, strengthen weak, thinning hair and soothe the scalp. If you're looking to grow or strengthen your hair, these products get the job done. The shampoo also feels nice and tingly and I love using the styling cream on both wet and dry hair. It's perfect for smoothing the ends of second (or third!) day hair after you've fluffed it with some dry shampoo.

Pick up the products via the Lamas website.

Kiehl's Goes Organic

One of my favorite apothecary throwback lines Kiehl's (their lip balm #1 is amazing) just launched a new Acai Damage-Repairing skincare line of cleanser, toning mist, serum and correcting moisturizer all chock full of superfruit Acai, an extremely potent antioxidant that repairs and protects environmental damage. Each product contains ingredients that are of 100% natural origin and helps stimulate skin's natural renewal processes to restore tone, texture and elasticity. The price points range from $24.50 for the cleanser to $48 for the serum.

The standout product is definitely the Damage-Repairing Serum, which evens skin's tone and texture, helps repair environmental damage, smooths fine lines and wrinkles and has a natural tightening effect. Serums usually contain the most concentrated levels of ingredients and are easily incorporated into any existing skincare regimen.

The line is also ECOCERT and Cradle to Cradle certified. Shop online now at www.kiehls.com.