Articles tagged “Organic Cosmetics”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

10 Earth Day Ways to Save the Planet, Your Health, & Money! By Laurel House IN Home & Garden Apr 21 You don’t have to be an Extreme Greenist to Go Green! Just one Daily Green Decision can go a long way. The average person decides to Go Green for one of three reasons: -The Environment (*) -Their Health (+) -Save Money ($) Choose one of the 10 green actions below to help the Earth today. Then select something different tomorrow, and the next day……. + READ MORE

How to Fake It By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 19 2010 We’re all works in progress… but you’ve got all of 1 day to look your best. Now’s not the time to stress. It’s time to fake it. I know, you’re working on your workout program, you’re doing your best to stick to a healthy diet, but sometimes you’re just not as diligently dedicated as you could be… That’s okay. Sometimes you just don’t have the time to get in tip top shape before having to strut yourself at important must-look-good outings like high school reunions, weddings, and Friday night. Sure, you are working on a workout routine, you’re in the midst of designing a diet that fits into your frenetic life, not to mention that you’ve now got just 20-minutes to shower, get dressed, and prettied for the “big” night! Faking your perfected figure just might be the jumpstart you need to finally get fit for good. + READ MORE

The Safety of Personal Care Products By Care2.com IN Food & Health Aug 26 2010 According to the Environmental Working Group, the average American is exposed to more than a hundred different chemicals from personal-care products every day. We use multiple personal care products that contain chemical ingredients that are absorbed through the skin, inhaled or ingested. So it’s not surprising that potentially harmful chemicals get into our bodies, our breast milk and our children. + READ MORE

The Whole Story on Whole Foods' New Organic Beauty Standards By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 30 2010 How Whole Foods Whole Body is Changing the Personal Care Products Game with Stricter Organic Standards for Beauty Products. + READ MORE

Too Glamorous To Be Environmentalists? By Aysia Wright IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 21 2010 Not. That was the theme of the evening at the EcoStiletto 2nd Anniversary bash hosted at Rolling Greens nursery in Hollywood. According to Eco Stiletto founder Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, “Someone at the event said to me that the guests didn't look like environmentalists--they were way too glamorous!” That's the mission of EcoStiletto in a nutshell--to show people that you don't have to sacrifice style for sustainability—and they illustrate that mission well. + READ MORE

What's in Your Cosmetics Bag? By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 19 2010 Probably lots of toxic chemicals that you'd rather do without. Learn more in this Q&A with Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt, co-authors of the new book NO MORE DIRTY LOOKS. + READ MORE

Women Will Save The World! Really…the Dalai Lama Says So By Aysia Wright IN Work & Connect Jun 11 2010 Women out the save the world converge to discuss, collaborate, inspire and grow green business at the Women of the Green Generation Conference on June 12, 2010. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Natural Skin Care By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 1 2010 The average person uses 10 different skin care products on his or her body every day - It turns out beauty is more than skin deep. Make your natural skin care green with this guide. + READ MORE

What Makes a Beauty Product Biodegradable? By Virginia Sole-Smith IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 30 2010 While the word "biodegradable" should mean that a product (as in, both the goo you put on your skin and the box or bottle it comes in) will break back down into nature within a reasonably short time frame, there aren't any government standards for how it degrades or how quickly that happens and no government agency requires manufacturers to formally verify their claims. + READ MORE

Josie Maran Shares Her Favorite Tips for Flawless Beauty By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 22 2010 Model Josie Maran has plenty of advice for green beauties; here, she shares her best ideas for homemade beauty treatments, must-have products, and ingredients to avoid. + READ MORE

Forget About Sushi; Rub Wasabi On Your Skin! By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Apr 12 2010 You mix a pin-size amount with soy sauce to add some oomph to sushi. Turns out, more than stimulating your taste buds wasabi is good for the skin too. + READ MORE

Truly Gifted: An A-Z DIY Holiday Workshop For The Chocolate Lover On Your Holiday List By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Food & Health Dec 10 2009 Hitting the sleigh ride trail or the slopes this holiday season with a chocolate lover? Protect those lips from the elements with a yummy and rejuvenating moisture-rich lip balm. + READ MORE

Ladies: Cold Weatherproof Your Hair... on your Face! By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 13 2009 Your hair care routine should evolve with the seasons. From containing your mane amidst summer's humidity, to attempting to maintain moisture through winter's aired cold, extreme temperatures can cause hair to split and break. But more than the hair on your head; it's time to think about the hair that most people focus on first: the stuff surrounding your eyes- your eyelashes. + READ MORE

Free Shampooing Conditioner! Just Go To The Maui Jungle To Forage for It (Video) By Laurel House IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 30 2009 Maui is more than an island of beautiful beaches and oceanfront eternity pools. It's also a playground for environmentalists thanks to Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE) program in residence at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. The cultural and environmental education center offers naturalist-led excursions through the rugged rainforest, introducing guests to the rich flora and fauna that the island nurtures. + READ MORE

10 Do-It-Yourself Beauty Treatments for Maximum Glam By Blythe Copeland IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 23 2009 Homemade beauty products are cheaper, easier, and safer than the store-bought versions. Update your routine with these DIY recipes. + READ MORE

Whole Green Catalog Aims To Help You Green Your Life By Cree McCree, The Flea Queen IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 14 2009 The original Whole Earth Catalog offered "access to tools" for building a pragmatic environmental movement. Four decades later, green is the new black. The Whole Green Catalog speaks to a new generation who grew up with recycling but still needs guidance on the path to sustainable living. + READ MORE

How to Green Your Eyebrows By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty Aug 11 2009 Tips on how to use fewer resources while keeping your eyebrows looking great. + READ MORE

What's an Ecological Footprint and Why Should You Care? By Laurel House IN Work & Connect Aug 10 2009 For years, the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle" has been drilled into our heads. But have you ever stopped to think about the purpose of all of those little green virtues we've been told? Does recycling really help reduce our carbon footprint? Yes, but it has more of an impact on another more elusive footprint... Let us explain. + READ MORE

Teenage Girls: Avoid these Hormone-Altering Cosmetics By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty Jun 4 2009 A study by the Environmental Working Group has detected significant levels of phthalates, triclosan, parabens, and musks in young girls, aged 14 to 19. These chemicals have been linked to both cancer and hormone disruption and are often found in common cosmetic products. + READ MORE

Are You Using the Right Natural Spa Treatment For Your Age? By Sara Novak IN Fashion & Beauty May 28 2009 A trip to the spa can be the gift of stress free bliss, and it can also be beneficial to looking and feeling your best. But getting the most bang for your buck means choosing spa treatments that are the best suited for your age. Check out Natural Solution's tips for picking the best all natural treatment for your age. Choose spa treatments that use natural plant based ingredients on your skin instead of scary synthetic chemical peels. Take it a step further and make treatments at home to lessen your green impact further. Think of it this way, if you can't eat it, it's likely not good for you or the planet. + READ MORE