I've turned to Kimberly Snyder before (see here), because when it comes to beauty, health, and fitness she has some fantastic insights. Since many of us turn to natural beauty products when we're concerned about our skin health, I spoke to Snyder about what natural ingredients to look for in beauty products … [Read more...]
Organic Beauty Products: How to Make an Informed Decision
August 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
With all these ominous warnings and media coverage about the demise of the Earth (2012, anyone?), we can't help but feel guilty or paranoid about every second we leave the tap flowing, every mile we drive in our cars, and every product we buy. In recent years, there has been a large push for consumers … [Read more...]
In Love with LUSH
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A few short years ago, I had a slight obsession with a certain bath and body store. I'd wait for the annual sales and throw down serious cash for lotions and shower gels that smelled extremely strong in the bottle but never lasted more than an hour on my body. One day while on vacation in Canada I stumbled … [Read more...]
Hands and Feet: Organic and Pretty
June 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
Yesterday at work, a woman came into my shop and asked if we carried "all natural mascara". I declined unfortunately because not only does the store carry hardly any eco-conscious cosmetics (it has mostly cool art and eco-friendly home stuff), but I have yet to see a mascara that would fall into … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Lip Gloss: Lancome Goes Green
May 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Lancome recently introduced its new Juicy Tubes Pure for all you gloss gurus out there. Inspired by Elettra Wiedemann, a socialite, environmentalist, and Lancome spokesperson--not to mention she is a model as well as the daughter of actress Isabella Rosselini--Lancome has launched Juicy Tubes Pure … [Read more...]
8 Promising Healthy Makeup and Skin Care Companies
April 27, 2009 By 5 Comments
We are all aware of the bad effects of phthalates in hairsprays, lead in lipsticks, parabens in moisturizers, and countless other toxic chemicals in skin care and makeup lines that are harmful to the human body. Non-profit health organizations like The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have worked diligently … [Read more...]
Organic Lip Balms – Dirty Hippie Chapsticks
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
 The funny part is when I think "beauty products" the last thing that comes to mind is "DIRTY HIPPIES". Don't get me wrong I love me a furry tree hugger, but that is sort of the point, being a hippie usually entails a disdain for all things superficial and materialistic. Historically hippies … [Read more...]
Natural Products Are Gaining Popularity
July 24, 2008 By 3 Comments
Natural, pseudo-natural, botanical, natural mix products - it's all very puzzling for the consumer embracing the organic lifestyle especially with so many types of natural skincare products to choose from. "Instant Radiance, Brilliance, Shine, Youthful" these are some of the promises many skin care … [Read more...]
