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Chicago skin care lines
Check out these Chicago-based natural skin care lines
By Kevin Aeh
Published: March 7, 2013
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Echo Vie Started in 2012 About the company Chicago makeup artist Susie Lee makes her all-natural products in small batches to assure high quality and freshness. Must-have products Right now, the line consists of a lip balm ($15) and an organic body oil ($35). Where to buyechovie.com and p.45(1643 N Damen Ave, 773-862-4523)
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Lulu Blossom Started in 2010 About the company Racheal Kash started making these vegan skin-care products in her Rogers Park kitchen. All the line’s products are free of parabens, sulfates, glycols, dyes and animal fats. Must-have products Milk and Honey vegan body lotion ($20), White Icing sugar scrub melt bar ($10.50) and eye cream ($32). Plus, the line is launching a new face wash this spring. Where to buylulublossom.com
Photo: Courtesy of Lulu Blossom419.sh.ss.op.ChiSkin.LuluNxSS.jpg161068212
Purelement Naturals Started in 2011 About the company This Chicago-based organic line heavily focuses on products containing Moroccan argan oil. The oil offers many benefits for the hair and body, including the effective handling of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Must-have products Defend Argan Oil Moisturizer ($48), Blackberry & Argan Face & Body Polish ($28), Organic Headache Relief ($26). Where tobuypurelementnaturals.com
Photo: Courtesy of Purelement Naturals419.sh.ss.op.ChiSkin.PurelementsxSS.jpg161068263
La Bella Figura Started in 2011 About the company Many of the hair and body products in this local line are plant-based, and many of the ingredients come from small farms and co-ops around the world. Plus, the company uses recyclable glass packaging to preserve vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients in the products. Must-have products Bio Active Purifying Mask ($60), La Curacio Lip Balm ($10), Découverte Under Eye Repair Serum ($115) Where to buylabellafigurabeauty.com and Indigo Studio (213 W Institute Pl, Suite 704, 312-664-0207)
Photo: Paul Zimmerman419.sh.ss.op.ChSkin.LaBellaxSS.jpg161068314
Echo Vie Started in 2012 About the company Chicago makeup artist Susie Lee makes her all-natural products in small batches to assure high quality and freshness. Must-have products Right now, the line consists of a lip balm ($15) and an organic body oil ($35). Where to buyechovie.com and p.45(1643 N Damen Ave, 773-862-4523)
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