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14 Nov 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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30 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Genetically modified sugar in candy and lead in face paint can scare green parents off Halloween. But a truly green Halloween festival is bringing the fun back for eco-concerned families. + READ MORE
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1 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Sisters Tamara McMahon and Shelby Moser are the emanation of green girl power. After Tamara’s fiancé unexpectedly passed away, the two turned what could have been despair into inspiration to do-good. The dynamic duo joined forces and co-founded Anti-Body, an all-natural, fair trade body-care company...+ READ MORE
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12 Jul 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
After my diet went green a few years back, the next step was to start buying green beauty products. No more toxin-loaded deodorant, body lotion, or mascara to name a few. But the only problem is organic beauty items can sometimes get pricey. Avoiding parabens, fragrance, and endocrine disruptors is...+ READ MORE
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8 Jul 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
We all know the importance of lathering up in sunscreen when in the sun. I no longer go out with anything less than 30 SPF layered on my skin. The sun is just too powerful. I always wear a hat these days, I mean I am ever so close to thirty and I see no reason to aid in the formation of wrinkles....+ READ MORE
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27 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
I've heard that manicures and pedicures are as addictive as cigarettes. A glossy red is very attractive now and then, but constantly having your nails painted, de-polished and then re-painted wreaks havoc on the environment. The varnishes and removers are loaded with highly toxic chemicals: Acetone,...+ READ MORE
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20 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
In 2007, The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics selected over 30 lipsticks in four different cities and sent them for lead testing. Over one half came back with detectable levels of lead. One third had more lead than the FDA legally allowed. Among the brands containing lead were the cosmetic powerhouses...+ READ MORE
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6 Jun 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
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
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21 May 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Mercury is used as a germ killer and preservative in mascara. It makes the product last longer than it normally would and it's used to prevent bacteria. Federal law currently allows cosmetic eye products to contain up to 65 parts per million of mercury. It has however been removed from a good...+ READ MORE
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7 Apr 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
Face the world with these five moisturizers, with organic ingredients ranging from green tea to tourmaline and sweet orange extract.+ READ MORE
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24 Feb 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
You've heard of trick questions? Well, this is a trick post…because is no such thing as an eco tattoo. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved "any tattoo inks for injection into the skin, and many ink pigments used are industrial strength colors suitable for printers' ink or...+ READ MORE
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4 Feb 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
If you take care of your skin throughout your life then you don't have to turn to less-than-natural means of turning back time later on. Botox and stuff like that scare the heck out of me. I'm certainly not belittling those that choose that route because who knows their motivations, but for me...+ READ MORE
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8 Jan 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Are you in the market for a good spa treatment? You probably deserve it right about now. With the rush of the holidays and the stress of Christmas shopping, I cannot think of a better time for a little rest and relaxation. When you do hit the spa this holiday season look for a greener spa. The...+ READ MORE
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18 Dec 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
It seems like you can't open a newspaper or magazine without reading warnings about hazards "you must avoid." Though many are carcinogenic and can pose serious health risks, which ones are the worst? Which ones do you really have to watch out for?+ READ MORE
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