Many of you are always asking what sunscreen and makeup does Patty use? We would like to introduce to you a wonderful online store where Patty shops for her Makeup and Sunscreen needs. Organic Diva is run by Ann Garrity and Maureen Edwards, two very wonderful sisters. Did we mention they also carry Nurture My Body products? And how much fun we have working with them because they’re quite hilarious?

We know you will enjoy our interview with Ann and if you choose to go there to shop you can expect excellent customer service, safe products and perhaps a side ache from laughing!

Patty: Can you let us know about your store Organic Diva?

Ann: Organic Diva is an online retailer of non-toxic personal care products. Founded under the premise that “Some men and some makeup aren’t good enough for you,” Organic Diva has the strictest criteria for the products we allow on our site. We only carry those companies and products who share our standards and mission–companies like our favorite Nurture My Body.

Patty: Tell us a little bit about why you started Organic Diva?

Ann: Organic Diva was born out of frustration. After a health issue, I searched high and low to find non-toxic cosmetics, lotions and soaps. When I found that the marketing terms “organic” and “natural” didn’t guarantee healthier options, I developed a criteria for the personal care products I used. It meant paying less attention to marketing claims and more attention to each and every ingredient in a product.

Patty: What is your criteria for choosing products to carry in your store?

Ann: Most women don’t have the time to research the ingredients in the products they use every day. At Organic Diva, our mission is to create one central location where women know each and every product meets the same criteria. And here’s the standards for the products you’ll find on our site:

1. All must sign The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the pledge to not use cancer-causing or hormone-disrupting ingredients in their products.
2. All must earn the lowest toxicity rating of 0-3 by The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Report. (Products are rated on a 0-10 scale. 0 being least toxic, 10 being most toxic. As a result, we don’t always carry a company’s complete line of products . . . if an individual product doesn’t meet our toxicity standards it’s not on our site.)
3. All must fully disclose product ingredients.
4. All must earn a well-manicured thumbs up by Organic Diva’s product testers throughout the country.

Patty: What organizations or causes are you passionate about?

Ann: My mother and grandmother are breast cancer survivors. I’m most passionate about breast cancer awareness and prevention.

Patty: Many clients ask me to recommend a good sunscreen. What would you recommend?

 

SUNSCREEN FOR THE BOD

I never met an Aussie I didn’t like and Soleo Organic All Natural Sunscreen is no different. Created in Australia, this innovative formula is free of chemical UV- absorbers, titanium dioxide or synthetic preservatives. Water-resistant, biodegradable, neutrally scented, and has a low skin irritation factor, Soleo is rated one of the best, most effective, least toxic sunscreens by the Environmental Working Group. And best of all, you won’t look like Casper! Great for a day at the beach. SPF 30+ Retails for 19.99 (2.8 oz.)

 

SUNSCREEN FOR THE FACE

The best anti-aging secret? A great non-toxic sunscreen. Keys Solar RX is the answer. Developed by a melanoma survivor, Solar Rx offers protection from  UVA and UVB rays without the use of toxic chemical sunscreens (only pure uncoated zinc oxide in a natural lotion base). Solar Rx is for those who want to avoid the extreme aging effects of UVA and UVB on a daily basis. Great for face, neck and hands. SPF 30+ Retails for $26.95. (3.4 oz.)

Patty: What about a great mascara that works?

Ann: My favorite mascara is Jane Iredale’s Longest Lash Mascara. Recently, voted “Eco-Friendliest Mascara That Actually Works” by New York Times Style Magazine, Jane Iredale’s Longest Lash mascara thickens and lengthens with sea minerals that condition lashes so they can grow to their fullest potential. Retails for $32.

Patty: Does any of your makeup contain sunscreen?

Ann: Yes. Both Afterglow Mineral Foundation and Jane Iredale Purepressed Base Foundations offer good SPF 20+ protection.

The Environmental Working Group named Jane Iredale Purepressed Base Foundation as one of the best cosmetics containing SPF protection. It’s a concealer, foundation, powder and sunscreen all in one. Fabulous colors and great sun protection too. Retails for $42.

Patty: I also have many clients that like a very natural look up make up. What would you suggest?

 

Ann: When it comes to makeup, less truly is more. For the summer, find a great bronzer, a good mascara and fabulous pink lip gloss. What’s in my makeup bag? Afterglow Organic Glow Bronzer for $23, Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara in Black Ice and Puregloss Lip Gloss in Pink Candy.

                                                  

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