The Most Affordable Products You've Never Tried

Every once in a while, I feel the need to point out some really fabulous AND affordable products we offer at The Nature of Beauty.

You see, nearly every day I hear comments about how organic skin care and natural makeup is way too expensive; and if it isn't, that's because it doesn't work. In all fairness, I understand where these beliefs come from. There certainly is some expensive organic skin care out there. But let's be honest, people - there is some pretty popular synthetically-based skin care out there with the price tag of a small car. And yes, there is some affordable natural skin care and makeup that is, quite frankly, total crap. The first three conditioners I bought from Whole Foods made my hair feel like play-doh coated straw.

But fear not, my fine-feathered shoppers! Drawing on the sleuth skills I honed as a student of Nancy Drew, I have uncovered some seriously brilliant works of affordable organic art.

Sante Lotus & White Tea Exfoliation Cream, $12.99 for 4-8 weekly applications
Really, all you need to do is look at the ingredients to see why this is a hidden gem. Organic Grape Seed Meal does the exfoliating, while organic shea butter, organic argan oil, and organic jojoba oil provide moisture and help in the regeneration of skin cells. The result? Seriously soft skin for less than $2 a week.

Keys Island Rx Therapeutic Foaming Cleanser, $16.95
Described by our beloved former staffer, Emily, as "one incredible face wash," Keys Island Rx face cleanser uses five simple yet effective ingredients to deliver immediate noticeable results. Your skin will feel clean yet not stripped, your blemishes may even clear up due to the natural anti-bacterial powers of Clary Sage essential oil, and all for less than you'd spend on any face wash at the local department store.

Logona Lip Balm, $3.99
The last time we ran out of this lip balm, a customer who stopped by the store to pick some up practically wept when we gave her the bad news. After the new batch came in, she purchased 6 to ensure she wouldn't run out ever again. Her comment? That this was the most amazing lip balm she had ever used in her life, natural or otherwise, and that the amazing price was just a bonus.


Sante Brilliant Care Conditioner, $11.99
Although some of the 14 (that's it!) ingredients in this conditioner most decidedly fall into the deep end of "naturally-derived" pool, it is still far more natural than most conditioners you'd find at your local co-op. Better still, it works about a billion times better than most of those conditioners, too. In fact, I think it's fair to say this conditioner is superior to most $12 conditioners you'd find at the local drug store, too.

The list, of course, doesn't end with these four. Logona has a bunch of great bang-for-your-buck offerings, including their Gingko Repair Shampoo ($11.50), the Combination Skin Mint Foaming Cleanser ($13), and the Cleansing Facial Wipes ($7). Everything from EcoTools is more affordable than seems reasonable, and of course, anything you can still find from our Clearance Sale is practically free.