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Author Archives: Liz Thompson
Better Organic Standards for Cosmetics
Though the US may not regulate the cosmetics industry as rigorously as Europe, things are moving in the right direction. On November 5th the USDA National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) voted 12 to 1 in favor of heavier scrutiny by … Continue reading
Revolution Organics Hot New Beauty Balms
The perfect cosmetic product is conveniently packaged, versatile, comes in a variety of gorgeous colors and, of course, is good for you and your skin. Well, Revolution Organics has created such a creature with their Freedom Collection. Beauty Balms ($33.95) … Continue reading
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Tagged blush, lip bloss, makeup, mineral, natural, organic, revolution organics
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Rare El’ements Healthy Hair Care
Switching to nontoxic skin care, body care, even makeup is easy enough. With plenty of truly exceptional all natural product lines on the market today, you can swap out your moisturizer, body wash and mascara with no trouble at all. … Continue reading
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Tagged all natural, conditioner, hair care, Nature of Beauty, Rare El'ements, shampoo
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One Ingredient at a Time
Photo credit: schoschie You know there are certain ingredients that you don’t want in your cosmetic products. But you may not know all of the name variations or even exactly why certain ingredients are harmful. Well, leave it to Stephanie … Continue reading
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Tagged Bubble & Bee, chemical, cosmetics, harmful, ingredient, ingredients, organic, toxic
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Conscientious Spending – Make Your Dollars Count
Photo credit: Unhindered by Talent Okay, so the economy is bad. And, yes, we have all had to make changes and/or sacrifices in the name of saving a buck. But can this whole mess be put to good use? Yes … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, Joshua Onysko, natural, nontoxic, organic, Pangea Organics, spending, toxic
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eos Certified Organic Lip Balms
Want a super cool summer treat for your lips? eos lip balms are the way to go. These cute and colorfully packaged balms come in traditional sticks and the highly innovative spheres, a variety of flavors and all are USDA … Continue reading
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Tagged all natural, certified organic, eos, lip balm, parabens, petrolatum
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Vivesana a Safer Sunscreen
It is definitely time to get the sunscreen out, but with so many chemical and not-so-natural versions on the market it can be very difficult to choose one that is safe. In the past natural sunscreen product manufacturers used zinc … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, health, nanoparticles, nanotechnology, nontoxic, organic, safe, skin care, SPF, sun care, sunscreen, Vivesana
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Nuworld Botanicals to our Aromatherapy Rescue
Aromatherapy is one truly beneficial indulgence most of us don’t make time for. Afterall, you do have to know what you are doing, like which essential oils work for what ailment, how to mix and use them and which to … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, aromatherapy, Aromatherapy Personals, certified organic, convenient, essential oils, jojoba oil, nontoxic, Nuworld Botanicals, organic, safe, stress
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Lara Miller for Spring
With the social season picking up again, you are probably looking to add something cute to your wardrobe. A pretty dress in a fresh color adds splash and is a great go-to piece. Lara Miller has some of the cutest … Continue reading
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Tagged .eco, bamboo, cotton, dress, fashion, Lara Miller, NIMLI, organic, skirt, spring
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Victoria’s Secret Jumps on the Greenwashing Band Wagon
Photo credit: Margaret Anne Clarke It seems everyone these days is coming out with their own “natural” or “organic” beauty line. But are they truly what they claim to be? After all, when a well known company says their stuff … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, body, greenwashing, natural, organic, PINK, Victoria's Secret
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