Look good, feel good: with these ecofriendly options, you're guaranteed to be superhot and get a rush from protecting the planet.(COSMO BEAUTY BOOK)(Buyers guide)

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You're probably already making serious moves to go green in your life. Now it's time to take those efforts to your beauty routine. Did you realize that your hair dryer can suck up about 1,500 watts of energy in an hour, which is more than some air conditioners use in that same span? But no need to forgo pampering and primping. Read on for some easy ideas.

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Buy a New Breed of Beauty Products

Organic products are grown without pesticides that can seep into the soil ... or your skin. Picks with the USDA Organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients, so stock up on those whenever possible. Also, look for items housed in recyclable packaging, like those from Burt's Bees. Check the side of the box or tube for the recycle seal (and for the best all-around finds, see the next page). Do good with your dollars too: Some companies are taking new measures to protect the environment. Origins, for example, purchases wind energy to offset the electricity used by its retail stores and production plants.

Go for the Eco-Blowout

There are ways to get sleek strands that don't involve firing up a hot, high-energy blow-dryer every day. Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa has an easy, earth-friendly fix that will keep you looking foxy: Squeeze and blot damp hair with a terry-cloth towel to speed up your strands' natural drying time. Comb an antifrizz cream through curly locks or a root-boosting volumizer (try Kiehl's Super Thick Volumizer, $18.50) on fine strands. Then slip on a cloth headband or scarf so hair stays smooth while it air-dries.