I will admit, when it comes to natural beauty products, I often resort to celebrities for my knowledge fix. While they do have the reputation of promoting not-so-natural beauty techniques (ahem, cosmetic surgery), many stars are staunch advocates of going au naturel. Hence, the following list of finds for the latest and greatest natural beauty products.

1. David Babaii for WildAid

Kate Hudson led me to WildAid. The actress has teamed up with hairstylist David Babaii to create DAVID BABAII FOR WILDAID haircare products and styling tools. The products are free of sulfates, parabens, animal products and animal testing and include exotic ingredients, such as volcanic ash from the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific, mango extracts, rosemary leaves, blue algae, wild orchid, cupuacu butter and white ginger. A portion of sales from the products go to benefit the global wildlife conservation non-profit organization WildAid, which seeks to preserve wildlife by working with governments and local communities. The 10-piece set contains shampoos, conditioners, pomades, mousses, hairsprays, hair dryer and flat iron. Products are between $12 and $15, while the tools are about $120 each.

2. RestoreSea

Recently, it was announced that Gwyneth Paltrow would be the face for RestoreSea. The brand’s founder, Patti, creates anti-aging skincare with the use of Aquabeautine XL, a natural enzyme released by salmon into the water at birth that allows them to safely emerge from their eggshells. This enzyme helps to create products that only exfoliate dead skin cells, allowing living cells to thrive. RestoreSea boasts that it is environmentally friendly, because it collects and filters the Aquabeautine XL enzyme from the post-hatching waters of salmon, harming no fish in the process.

3. Éminence

I recently came across Éminence and soon realized I was late to the party. It seems like every celebrity and model has hit up these products at some point (at least according to the website), but for good reason. Éminence proudly derives its products from Hungary, where the company began more than 50 years ago. Like back in the day, Éminence still hand-picks and hand-mixes its ingredients in small batches and combines them with thermal hot spring waters to create potent healing and beautifying products. the company uses sustainable farming practices and creates organic products. It is active in reducing its carbon footprint, from harvest to production to packaging. The company is enlisting wind and solar power energy to make its products and additionally uses recyclable packaging, vegetable-based inks in printing, and FSC certified post-consumer recycled paper. For its Beyond Organic line, Éminence utilizes bio-dynamic farming practices.

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We often focus so much on what we put onto our hair that we disregard the value that eating certain foods can have on our hair health.

The following seven common foods are essential for promoting thick, shiny and colorful hair. Incorporate them into your diet and you can steer clear of dandruff as well as premature graying and hair loss. The best part: it’s delicious!

1. Salmon

Healthy hair depends on getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D in your diet. Salmon is a great source of vitamin D, which prevents hair loss and promotes hair strength and durability. Salmon is also a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Protein is the building block of hair and omega-3 fatty acids prevent dry and brittle hair, hair loss, flaky scalp and reduced circulation to the scalp. Try this salmon over warm lentils recipe. Lentils also boost hair health.

2. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables

You can’t go wrong with dark green leafy vegetables. They are a great source of vitamins A and C, both of which promote the creation of sebum. A natural hair conditioner, sebum moisturizes your scalp. The best way to get the most bang for your buck is to chug your greens. Whip up a kale and ginger green smoothie and your hair will love you for it.

3. Eggs

With biotin and vitamin B content, eggs contribute to hair health. Biotin leaves your hair shiny and lustrous. It can also prevent hair loss. To get your egg fix, and elegantly so, indulge in a breakfast egg nest with fresh mint and honey.

4. Lentils

Lentils offer the power of folic acid, which enables enough oxygen to reach your scalp and skin, which is important for hair growth and cell renewal. Folic acid can also prevent hair from going gray. Dive into this French lentil dip and look younger, longer!

5. Green Tea

Green tea contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants that helps to prevent hair loss. Polyphenols also reduce dandruff. Who knew something as mild as tea could have such powerful implications!

6. Walnuts

Walnuts offer numerous hair-boosting elements. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, biotin, vitamin E and copper, all of which work together to strengthen, moisturize, and keep your hair shiny and lustrous. So, have your fig and coconut walnut cake and eat it too – strictly for your hair’s sake, of course!

7. Blueberries

Blueberries contain 25 percent of your recommend daily allowance of vitamin C in just one cup. Vitamin C is essential for the flow of oxygen in your body, including to your scalp and hair follicles. Too little vitamin C can lead to dry and splitting hair.

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