COCO ECO | FASHION
ANCHORS AWAY SPLIT TEE Ultra light, super soft and amazingly comfortable, this organic cotton tee is great for the beach, yoga or just lounging around. It’s made in California from 100% organic GOTS-certified GMO-free cotton grown in India, and dyed with low-impact, chemical-free dyes that require less water. Purakai makes eco-friendly clothing that help heal and protect the oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams, and was founded by a father (a lifelong surfer, spearfisherman and freediver who taught his children to love and respect the sea) and daughter. $28, shop.purakai.com
ARJUNA DELUXE TRAVEL HOODIE A “protective fashion company,” Arjuana makes pieces that “guard against the challenges of 21st century travel and urban living.” The founding collection is based on silver, which has antibacterial properties, helps guard against radiation from cell phones and such, regulate body temperature and improve circulation, and has long been used for protection, adornment and healing. The Deluxe Travel Hoodie is “the ultimate guard for your health, privacy and beauty, it shields you from germs, radiation, micro-climate changes, nosey neighbors and more!” It also happens to look really cool, no matter if you’re traveling or staying put. $600, arjuna.ag
MARIE VERONIQUE ORGANICS PACIFIC TOPICAL MARINE TREATMENT I’m definitely not a beauty junkie, quite the opposite — few things bore me so much as shopping for products. This is why it makes me so happy to find something that actually works. Made with all natural marine ingredients (some of them patented), Marie Veronique Organics’ Pacific Topical Marine Treatment helps repair and renew your skin, from the inside out. It helps reverse the skin’s aging process, giving you youngerlooking, healthier skin in just three months. $375, mvorganics.com
BIRDPROJECT SOAP As you use this lovely soap the black outer layer is washed away to eventually reveal a while ceramic bird handmade from Louisiana clay — serving as both a symbol or recovery and potent reminder of all the sea creatures affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (and other disasters like it). BirdProject soaps are made by a third-generation New Orlans soapmaker, using natural, locally sourced ingredients. Half the proceeds are are donated to non-profits that help clean up the gulf and care for affected animals. $24, shop.matternola.com
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| COCO ECO MAGAZINE | July/August 2013
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