Category Archives: Beauty

The Dilemma of Old Cosmetics

By Jo Corrall , Published: 09/06/11

Photo by Jo Corall

Since my life took a “green turn” I’ve started buying all natural (or almost all natural) products and generally being a bloody good shower-time environmentalist. This has produced a new problem, though: what do I do  with my old, unfinished cosmetics that I no longer want and those bottles of green shampoos that just didn’t do it for my hair?

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La Bella Figura: Luxurious Eco-Friendly Beauty Products for the Face

By Leigha Rae , Published: 08/17/11

With summer quickly fading and colder weather in the not-so-distant future, it is time to start thinking about one of fall’s most feared accessories. Dry skin. Luckily, for the sake of eco-conscious divas far and wide, a Chicago-based company has come to our rescue. La Bella Figura has made a non-invasive, luxurious line of beauty products with organic or wild-crafted ingredients that have been hand-selected from fair-trade, organic and sustainable farms in the United States.

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Protect Your Skin and The Planet This Summer!

By Marissa Payne , Published: 06/16/11

Photo via Ecō Logical Skin Care

Summer has arrived! As everyone makes their way to the local beach, pool or water park, sunscreen is usually in tow. For the eco-conscious individual Ecō Logical Skin Care has created an all natural sunscreen that provides the same protection and benefits from sun, sweat and water without the harsh chemicals normally found in sunscreens.

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A Super Green Way to be Clean

By Marissa Payne , Published: 12/14/10

With a touch of all-natural tingling peppermint and no harsh chemicals, Super Body Care’s line of body products are sure to win you over organically.

Super Body Care’s products are the green alternative to antibacterials, with the same effect minus the harsh chemicals that other products may contain. They use a unique blend of peppermint, tea tree, rosemary and lavender which helps restore natural order to the skin. I’m a big fan of all four natural scents, the peppermint provides that natural tingle that make your skin feel stimulated, the tea tree oil is incredibly healthy and helps with skin blemishes, and the rosemary and lavender have a great calming effect.

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Have You Heard About the Crazy Rumors?

By Jennifer Thorington , Published: 09/03/10

Photo by jessica_grc via flickr

Remember the senses and flavors of your childhood?  Our friends at Crazy Rumors definitely do!  Not only do they make some amazing gourmet lip balms that are all natural and great for you, but their tasty flavors will take you back to a time when pigtails and popsicles were the fad.

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Organic Mislabeling: Coming Clean

By Tuesday Phillips , Published: 08/16/10

Lately it seems that everything is labeled organic. In fact, lotions, make-up, lip balms, shampoos, and conditioners are almost expected to display the seal of organic approval proudly; and in the most visible place possible, if they want to compete with the growing organic business competition in the beauty industry.

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Coconut Oil’s Uses and Health Benefits

By Tuesday Phillips , Published: 08/05/10

Used for decades by Ayervedic Practitioners in India and around the world, coconut oil is one of the most healthful, multi-faceted oils found in nature. Its multitudinous uses are vast, but generally it can be used externally or internally for anything from hair care, to premature aging and infections, to high blood pressure. Rich in lauric, capric and caprylic acid, coconuts are naturally antimicrobial and contain antifungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant rich properties. Though it is true that coconut oil contains high amounts of saturated fat, it is not the processed, saturated concoction, which is usually cause for health concern. In fact, it is the purest form of saturated fat, and when consumed the body will naturally convert it into energy, rather than into a permanent residence on your thighs. Some uses for coconut oil include:

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Ecolutionize Your Menstrual Cycle

By Tuesday Phillips , Published: 07/23/10

For decades people have been using the term, “on the rag” to describe when someone is having their menstrual cycle. The ironic thing about this somewhat degrading, slightly humorous term is that no one is really “on the rag” anymore. What they are on are non-biodegradable, synthetic products filled with pesticides, bleach, and fertilizer chemicals. When the actual contents are put into perspective, that slightly degrading term starts to look more appealing and the humorous aspects of its origins are not so funny anymore.

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The Story of Cosmetics

By Tuesday Phillips , Published: 07/22/10

Once again Annie Leonard has created a video to give us the full story behind our consumer purchases. This time her focus is not just on consumerism in general, like her revealing mini-documentary The Story of Stuff, but specifically on an industry that brings in over $1 billion in profit each year by appealing to our vanity. That’s right, I’m talking about the cosmetic industry.

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Skin Care from Nature

By Nicole Schlosser , Published: 06/25/10

Cleansers, creams, lotions and deodorants are hygienic essentials, but how healthy are many of these products that we use every day? With chemical additives, preservatives and detergents such as parabens and aluminum, they can actually end up being harmful to our well-being. Not to mention, many are also tested on animals, or contain ingredients that make them far from cruelty-free.

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