Sandra Sanchez | Founder & Editor in Chief

This summer I am FINALLY beginning to take care of my skin, and faking my bronze with Laverna self-tanning lotion.  Organic soy extracts are the key ingredient, giving you a faux orGLAMic glow all summer long.  It also contains exctracts of sugar to deliver a smooth, foolproof application and a natural, even result. Organic jojoba oil, calendula, aloe vera and rose water are moisturizing and leave your skin feeling refreshed.  Click here to make this orGLAMic purchase and see the entire organic beauty collection.

orGLAMic is back after a much needed vacation!  There are so many green summer products out this year  that I can’t wait to get back to work.  But first off, I thought I would highlight the number one orGLAMic product that I cannot live without while traveling. 

Weleda’s Skin Food is the most nourishing and hydrating creme that I have found.  It is perfect for relplenishing parched hands and skin while traveling.  I even put it on my face while on planes!  While not all the ingredients are certified organic, I can actually pronounce them (very important since our skin literally drinks the stuff), it contains organic Pansy, and is scented by natural essential oils.    Check out the entire line by clicking here.

Our last orGLAMic offering for this Father’s Day is the organic remote pocket pillow.  Just because dad is a couch potato doesn’t mean he can’t lounge in style.  These orGLAMic pillows have a sleek little pocket for dad’s remote and are handmade out of hemp and organic cotton.  I love that they are so simple yet a little cheeky.  Click here to buy these pillows for dad.

Appeal to the softer side of dad with a large, luxurious, organic blanket by Yumi and Laurie.  These throws are made from 100% certified organic cotton and bamboo.  They come in a ton of beautiful colors and patterns, but my orGLAMic favorite is the rich orange pictured above.  Best of all, the bamboo makes them naturally antimicrobial and excellent for people that have allergies.  Check out the entire line of orGLAMic luxury by clicking here.

Red Flag Desgin is a Vancouver-based company with tons of great gift ideas for dad.  While all of their products are made from locally sourced materials, the AUM line (Alternate Use Material) uses discarded materials from our uber-consumer and disposable society.  Their first AUM line is made from reclaimed sailcloth.  I like the shopper, pictured above, for dads because it’s a nice change from all the frilly ones that have come out with the recent canvas bag movement, but there are also great items like duffel bags and toiletry kits that your father will love.  Check out the entire orGLAMicproduct line by clicking here.

Nothing says Father’s Day than the good ol’ shirt.  This year, make an orGLAMic choice by buying of the organic offerings by Gilded Age.  I love the vintage meets preppy look of the Twain Rugby Polo pictured above, but this line has something for every father out there.  Gilded Age uses organic cotton in many of their products, and some of the unique natural dyes they use include volcanic mud dye, parchment, natural charcoal, tea, logwood, Japanese Alder and natural indigo.  Click here to pick something up for your dad.

J.R. Liggett’s Old Fashioned Shampoo is the perfect gift for any dad this Father’s Day, and will make any dad happy with it’s orGLAMic, upscale rustic look that I love so much.  The bar of soap is made from 100% natural oils, 100% biodegradable and had no animal or petroleum based byproducts in it.  Bar soap is the green way to go as there is minimal packaging and therefore it not only takes less resources to make, but also less waste ends up in the landfill.  Go ahead and throw in the orGLAMic wood drying rack, pictured above, for good measure.  Check out all the J.R. Liggett products by clicking here.

Stella McCartney has been a pioneer in vegan and eco-friendly design for years.  But for those of you that can’t necessarily afford some of her more high-end items, her line for LeSportsac is right up your ally.  While these items are a litte more sporty than orGLAMic, the muted colors make them an excellent choice for schlepping around workout gear or items for a day at the beach.  My favorite is the Everyday Tote pictured above, but there is also an uber-orGLAMic diaper tote for all you mommies out there!  Check out the full line of Stella McCartney for LeSportsac by clicking here.

I recently purchased a laptop sleeve from Act 2 (it’s actually Act squared but I have no idea how to type that on my computer!) and I couldn’t be happier.  The case is made of a fabric called PET, which is 100% recycled plastic.  And, for $25, is one of the least expensive on the market.  Of course, this orGLAMic girl got a black sleeve, but they are also available in blue and tan.  I’m a minimalist, hence the sleeve purchase, but Act 2 also has laptop bags, messenger bags, the works…  Check them all out by clicking here.

While, I usually try to go straight to the source when displaying my latest orGLAMic offering, 3r Living is too wonderful of a resource to ignore.  The east-coast based home decor and lifestyle store dedicated to “future friendly products” has a fabulous online shop just a click away.  Among the items that are hand chosen with an eye for organic and fair-traded items was one of my favorites, the utterly orGLAMic Bamboo Sushi Gift Set.  For more orGLAMic items, browse their entire collection here.