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in Feelgood Quickies, Natural BeautyGreen Beauty & Pinterest
Pinterest is fun, creative and you can learn more about green beauty with it too. Take a look… More
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in Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsWhat is Green? Green Seal Introduces Beauty Industry Standards
There are around 350 “green” certifications on products out there, many in beauty, and often bestowed by the manufacturers themselves. This has all led to consumers questioning what is green. More
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in Natural Beauty, Skin SmartEssance: Using Nature’s Power to Improve Quality of Life
Jasmine Tran launched her company, Essance, in 2010, after dedicating a year to researching the therapeutic value of botanical extracts and essential oils. Essance offers a range of natural products, including perfume oils, body, massage and essential oil blends, along with face and body cream. Tran uses her expertise with oils to use the top, middle and base notes of essential oils to help balance the mind, emotions and body. More
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in Natural BeautyThe Miracle Health and Beauty Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan oil has a huge number of benefits for our health and beauty. Discover how you can use this magical oil to transform your hair, skin and wellbeing. More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Skin SmartMake a Homemade Face Mask That’s Perfect For Your Skin Type
Why spend the money on store bought face masks full of mystery ingredients? Instead, you can make your own homemade face mask customised for your skin type. More
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in Healthy Habits, Interviews, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, Summer, Toxic IngredientsNano Zinc Oxide: Should You Really Steer Clear?
With summer in full swing (an understatement in much of the country), everyone is talking about sunscreen, as new research emerges putting into question the safety of a whole host of common sunscreen ingredients, including nano zinc oxide. And with good reason. More
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in Healthy Habits, Interviews, Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsNaturopathica: Navigating the Tricky Intersection of Purity and Performance
Finding a line of skin care that successfully blends the best of nature and technology, with products that are equally safe and effective, is no easy feat – and that perhaps goes double if you are creating a line designed for high-end spas. But Naturopathica founder Barbara Close has spent over 15 years attempting to do just that. Her expansive line of skin care includes products that are EcoCert Certified Organic, Ecocert Certified Natural, and some that are neither, due to the use of synthetics like Glycolic Acid or Vitamin C. Her decision to use a combination of organic, natural, and synthetic ingredients has created some controversy regarding the “purity” of her product line. But is the criticism deserved, or has Close successfully navigated the tricky intersection of purity and performance? More
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in Holiday, Natural Beauty, UncategorizedGreen Beauty Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the time of year to shop for the women in our lives – Moms, sisters, daughters, friends, and all of our best girls. And, ok…a few little beauties for ourselves too. Here is my list of green gifts for the season that any girl would love to find in her stocking… More
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in Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Skin SmartGet Dirty
Let yourself get a little dirty. It’ll save you money, help the environment…and make you more beautiful! More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Reviews, Toxic IngredientsNature’s Call by Poo-Pourri: Because Everybody…Well, You Know
Terri Bly, green beauty expert and owner of The Nature of Beauty Boutique & Spa, delicately reviews Nature’s Call by Poo-Pourri, a 100% natural, essential oil spray that leaves the ladies’ room smelling like roses – regardless of what you do in there. More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsGalen Labs Introduces Gorgeous, Fresh Facial Care
Green Beauty expert Terri Bly reviews the new line of cucumber-based facial care from Galen Labs, a natural skin care company based in Minnesota. More
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in UncategorizedGreen Beauty Movers & Shakers :: Get In The Know.
Savvy beauty consumers everywhere are tuning in and switching on to the fact that using organic and natural beauty products isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. It’s taken a while but the beauty industry is slowly and surely catching up, and alongside new product and brand launches are the green makeup artists that work behind […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Sustainable FashionOrganic Finds Go Mainstream – How to Shop Your Favorite Mass Retailers for Green Buys
One of the largest challenges for those of us who have been using natural and organic products for a while has been the obstacle of finding these responsible beauty care lines. If the “green movement” has done anything, it has opened doors for eco-friendly companies previously seen as niche to be distributed at mass retail. […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartBecause Skincare :: Is Not Just For Your Face.
Life is full of guilty pleasures depending on your choice of vices and though I’ve never been a chocolate kinda gal, I do have a penchant for delicious, ridiculously luxurious organic bath + body products. Shamelessly self-indulgent when it comes to self-pampering rituals, I’m a major fan of anything that beautifies my day whether it’s […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartSustainable Youth Skincare :: Facelift In A Bottle?
There was a time when conversations surrounding elasticity, loss of collagen, sagging and lack of tone, were for me like hearing someone speak in a foreign language. Convinced I’d somehow and miraculously been blessed with ever youthful skin, I never paid much attention – until now that is. Whether you’re there already or you think […] More
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in Beauty Supplies, Contests, Events, Natural BeautyProject Green Prom :: Win A Trip To NYC, Green Makeover, Eco-Prom Dress & More!
Oh the excitement of prom season! Selecting the dress, practicing makeup techniques, reserving a corsage, hiring a limo with your GF’s, mani/pedi… who doesn’t want to be princess for a day! With so many choices to make, thinking about the environment & being healthy amongst all the distraction might not automatically be a high priority, […] More
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in Beauty Supplies, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartCashmere Soft 3-In-1 Cleansing :: Kaia Bamboo Facial Cloths.
Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths are a brilliant, 3-in-1 quick cleansing solution that removes all traces of makeup, daily grime & buildup. Inspired by a sustainable clothing designer, not only is bamboo cashmere soft to touch making it perfect for sensitive skins & eye makeup removal, it is naturally antimicrobial and antifungal, requiring no pesticides […] More
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in Accessories, Healthy Habits, Holiday, Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsPomegranate and Chocolate Love Kit from Shea Terra: A Green Gift with Heart
Looking for the perfect green gift for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or perhaps an upcoming anniversary? The eco-goddess in your life may love Shea Terra’s Pomegranate and Chocolate Love Kit. This delightful in the pink love kit contains three bath and body products containing organic shea butter, pomegranate oil, and fair trade African herbs and oils […] More
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in Contests, Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartOrganic Beauty View Giveaway :: Who Wants To Be Enbrightened?
As a sun worshipper many years ago, who giddily slapped on coconut oil and eagerly awaited the burn I’d get after hours of baking, I’m now suffering the effects of too much exposure. The greatest cause of skin damage including premature aging, discoloration, fine lines, pigmentation, is the sun. Period. Free-radicals are formed with over […] More
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in UncategorizedNylon Magazine Declares Futurenatural Their :: “Favorite New Store”.
Futurenatural have been featured before on Feelgood Style and I couldn’t agree more with the peeps over at Nylon Magazine. Here’s some scoop in case you haven’t yet heard of Futurenatural and some reasons why Nylon got all starry-eyed, saying “Our new favorite store let’s you be an Earth angel. How much time can you […] More
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in Beauty Supplies, Natural Beauty, ReviewsThe Seven Best :: Classic Red Lipsticks For The Perfect Pout.
For girls who love makeup, the perfect red lipstick is as essential as air, water, fashion. Red has graced some of the sexiest lips around and it’s actually a very forgiving color for anyone to wear if you find the right shade. Gwen Stefani always rocks the perfect pout. Problem is, if you’ve ever mounted […] More