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• Better Organic Standards for Cosmetics
  17 Nov 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Revolution Organics Hot New Beauty Balms
  15 Aug 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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) …

• Rare El’ements Healthy Hair Care
  03 Jul 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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.  …

• One Ingredient at a Time
  19 Jun 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Conscientious Spending – Make Your Dollars Count
  04 Jun 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• eos Certified Organic Lip Balms
  29 May 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Vivesana a Safer Sunscreen
  22 May 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Nuworld Botanicals to our Aromatherapy Rescue
  14 May 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Lara Miller for Spring
  08 May 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …

• Victoria’s Secret Jumps on the Greenwashing Band Wagon
  24 Apr 2009 in Fashion & Beauty

  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 …