Question from Danielle
What is your opinion on Burt’s Bees hair care and body products? I’ve begun to switch to Burt’s Bees since I want products that are more natural, and have already bought a toner, deep cleansing creme, and a body lotion. I am happy with these products so far and I plan to purchase shampoo and conditioner this week. I noticed this company is not on “Debra’s List” and am wondering why.
Thank you,
Danielle
Debra’s Answer
First, just because a company is not on Debra’s List doesn’t mean it isn’t good. I’m adding links as fast as I can, but there are still more to add. For cosmetics, I’m focusing on the companies that have organic ingredients, since personal care products are absorbed into the body through the skin even more quickly that food ingested.
Burt’s Bees is a good “natural” brand, but not all the products are 100% natural and none of the ingredients are organic. One thing I like about their website is they tell you the exact ingredients and the percentage that is natural (mostly 90-something).
Given my limited time and space, I won’t be adding them to Debra’s List because of lack of organic ingredients, but they would certainly be on the list if I were including “natural” personal care products.
