Tag: Fig & Flower

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A growing wave of beauty entrepreneurs is bringing skincare back to basics, swapping traditional chemicals for plant-based, organic ingredients. Atlanta brands have been active players in this emerging movement. They are increasingly crafting products that are gentle on the skin and the environment, each with a distinct philosophy on what it means to keep skincare truly natural.

We scoured local shops for totes fit for outdoor hangs, plush home goods (including a corkscrew), and a bit of bling to brighten the holidays.

Ever since puberty, the texture of my hair has resembled that of curly straw. And as I’ve gotten older—and, let’s face it, grayer—it’s only gotten drier, particularly in the arid winter months. I happily volunteered to embark on a month-long quest for lustrous, supermoisturized locks.

The locally owned Fig & Flower offers only nontoxic brands (like RMS Beauty and Alima Pure) in a luxe but inviting Poncey-Highland shop, where employees help customers tailor cosmetics for skin type and tone.

Known for nontoxic makeup, hair products, and skincare. Find local brands such as HollyBeth Organics, as well as lesser-known labels like PiperWai.

There’s nothing granola about the green offerings at this eco beauty store, which opened in May.

The green cosmetics industry is booming, projected to top $13 billion globally by 2018. The Atlanta market is no exception, even though eco products tend to cost more and have a shorter shelf life.