We’re halfway through August and our healthy glows are still in full bloom, but as the balmy, sweltering nights start to get just a hint of that pre-autumnal crispness, there’s no denying fall is on its way.  Yes, the thought of packing away the beach towels and itsy-bitsy bikinis is more than a little depressing, but fall brings a whole host of great things to look forward to… think scarves, rosy cheeks, shiny hair that will finally get rehabbed from a summer of sun, saltwater, and wind.  Read on to find the best organic and natural products that will help you welcome fall with your most beautiful face!

You’ve spent all summer inching your way to a beautiful, bronzed glow under all that SPF 45..  Watching it fade is one of the most depressing signs of summer’s end.  But you can ease the transition with Josie Maran’s amazing, chemical free Bronzing Argan Oil, that will keep your summer glow going well into the fall.  Use it on your face, body, even hair for a shimmering, citrusy glow!

Despite the appeal of beachy, windswept hair, summer can wreak havoc on your lovely tresses.  The combination of sun, wind, saltwater, and chlorine strip your hair of moisture and can leave you with a dry, dull mess come fall.  Try Phyto’s Phytospecific Revitalizing Treamtment, which revitalizes and hydrates your hair and scalp, restoring all its pre-summer shine and health.  Use a few drops on damp hair, style as usual, and watch that summer frizz disappear!

Another amazing thing about summer is the freedom from having to wear foundation… My daily summer beauty routine was pretty much limited to a few swipes of waterproof mascara, and a peachy pink lip stain.  But come fall, even the clearest complexions need a little bit of a boost.  My absolute favorite is Korres Ginger and Vitamins SPF 10 Foundation.  It is super lightweight, and absolutely packed with amazing ingredients like Vitamins C and E, and ginger, that work to tone, clarify, and act as powerful antioxidants on your skin.  All this, formulated without parabens, sulfates, or synthetic dyes and fragrances.  PLUS, you get a great SPF protection built-in, which though a little too low for summer sun safety, is perfect for fall.

Along with the need for a little more foundation in fall, comes the opportunity to go bolder with makeup.  Whereas summer was all about peachy pink lips and shimmery gold-toned lids, fall brings bold blues, lips in pale beige or dark sultry reds, purples and browns, and pale pink or blush-free cheeks.  Tarte’s Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette has all of fall’s hot colors in a beautiful, quilted purple case.  Navy blue, bronze, charcoal shadows, and a double sided brown/black eyeliner, all formulated without parabens, sulfates, or petro-chemicals.  For lips, try Bare Escentuals’ Bare Minerals 100% Natural Lip Color in Butter Pecan for a nude, barely there look, or Spiced Rum for bold, autumn color.  The go-to natural makeup line uses natural oils, extracts, and vitamin infusions for products that are totally on-trend, without compromising your health.  

Nails follow a similarly bold path this fall, with navy blues, dark purples, and greyish hues dominating the runways.  Try non-toxic, formaldehyde-free nail polishes from Priti NYC in bold hues like Schwarkopf, Bachelor’s Buttons, and Oleaster, brushed over short, almond shaped nails.

All this talk of bold, dramatic colors almost has me anxious for October!  And isn’t it great to know you can indulge in all of the season’s trends, while still keeping your body safe, and chemical-free?  

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