If you are in the market for Eco and then , an environmentally friendly brand, might be just what you need. Not only do they offer a line of finger paints for tots, but also specialize in eco-friendly varnish, paints, stains and finish for furniture. The company got its start back in the 1970s when 3 German friends, fresh from college, looked around and were dismayed by the total lack of eco-friendly options for paints. They founded Livos thirty years ago and starting with raw materials, set to work in the lab using old recipes and mixing them with new ingredients. The results were a collections of vibrant paints and stains made with the care for environment in mind from start to finish.

What has resulted since then is a whole host of products including, waxes, stains, oils, primer, and more. LIVOS products are manufactured with sustainable resources. The company adheres to the following principles: “sustainable economic planning, closed recycling system, highest technical quality in ecologically flawless products, customer-focused operation, regeneration of the environment, consumer awareness and independence.” They also, conveniently, have a table listing of products of theirs that contain chemicals that might cause allergies, including: casein, shellac, linseed oil, beeswax, colophony. Despite the allergy listing, all the paints are chemical free and use hemp, natural dyes and vegetable oils as their base to ensure a sustainable manufacturing process. There are also some products that are free of reaction causing solvents altogether. Something else to note is that paint is one of the most difficult household products to dispose of safely, due to harmful volatile organic compand (VOCs) hence the thorough approach by brands like Livos.

Livos also earned a favorable review from a blog for “green parenting”. Another child, animal and environment friendly site , says the paints are great for kids ages 3 and up. They can be used for making cards, adoring picture frames and other general decorating and come in 6 vibrant colors.