
Maria
Hey there! I'm Maria Raffaelle and I currently live in Chicago, IL. I have a passion for all things eco-friendly in makeup, skincare, haircare, and fashion. The crafter in me loves to put a DIY twist on beauty too! One of my goals is to help women realize that they are all beautiful; no matter their size, shape, or skin. Let's celebrate the beauty in each of us, together!
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in DIY + Tutorial, Natural BeautyPackaging Your DIY Beauty Products
Sourcing eco-friendly packaging for your at-home beauty products! More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Happiness, Healthy Habits, True BeautyFeelgood Quickie: 5 Steps to Finding Your Inner Peace
Five steps to finding and maintaining your inner peace. More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, SummerThree DIY and Natural Sunburn Relief Treatments
Summer is here and no matter how diligent we are, sometimes we get a little too much sun! Here are three quick, easy, and all-natural sunburn solutions to help alleviate the burn. More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Healthy Habits, SummerFeelgood Quickie: Skin Cancer Facts and Prevention Tips
An infographic showcases some facts and statistics about skin cancer and what you can do to prevent it. More
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in DIY + Tutorial, HolidayThree DIY and Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Put the eco-friendly and DIY spin on Father’s Day with these gift ideas! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Footwear, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled4 DIY Shoe Refashions for the Nothing New Challenge
The Nothing New Challenge continues with transforming thrifted shoes using some simple DIY shoe techniques! More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Happiness, Healthy HabitsFeelgood Quickie: Live Creatively to Live Healthily
Living a creative life can help not only your mental health, but your physical health too! More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Healthy Habits, SummerFeelgood Quickie: Vitamin D Facts
Summer’s here and with that comes more exposure to Vitamin D! Here is a great infographic showcasing all of the great things about vitamin D. More
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in Accessories, Summer, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleMust-Have Summer Accessories: Three Pieces of Vintage Sun Protection
Shield yourself from the harsh summer sun with these vintage accessories! More
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in Materials, Spring, Summer, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledFour Eco-Friendly Colored Jeans To Wear This Summer
Rocking a new trend or fad can be hard to do while remaining true to staying eco-friendly.The colored jeans trend gets eco-friendly with sustainable practices, natural dying processes, and natural materials. More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Happiness, Healthy Habits, True BeautyFeelgood Quickie: Startling Facts on Female Body Image
Startling facts about female body image emphasize the ongoing struggle with body issues. More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, True BeautyFeelgood Quickie: Dove’s Ad Makeover Encourages Body Positivity Through Advertisements
Dove Australia’s Ad Makeover serves to replace negative body image ads with positive and affirming messages! More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Toxic IngredientsToxins in “Non-Toxic” Nail Polish: The Continuing Battle in Cosmetics Reform
A recent discovery of toxins in “non-toxic” nail polish highlights that there is still a long way to go in the cosmetics reform journey. More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsProduct Review: Co-op One-Oh-Eight’s Facial Serums
A review of Coop One-Oh-Eight’s facial serums.
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in Feelgood Quickies, Healthy HabitsFeelgood Quickie: Barefoot Running
An infographic showcasing the benefits of barefoot running. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Happiness, Natural Beauty, True BeautyOne Week Without Makeup: My Experience
My thoughts, feelings, and experience with The Naked Face Challenge! More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Happiness, Natural Beauty, True BeautyThe Naked Face Project: Could you go 60 days without beauty products?
The Naked Face Project-could you go 60 days without primping? More
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in Accessories, Spring, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleFour Vintage Accessories for Spring
Pair these vintage accessories with some of your favorite vintage spring dresses! More
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in Contests, Feelgood Quickies, True BeautyFeelgood Quickie: PEOPLE’s Search for Real Beauty at Every Age
PEOPLE magazine’s nationwide search for Real Beauty at Every Age! More
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in Healthy Habits, Materials, Sustainable FashionEco-Friendly Workout Clothing: Five Pieces For Sweating in Style
Here are five pieces, from top to bottom, of eco-friendly workout gear you’ll love to sweat in! More
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in DIY + Tutorial, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledNothing New Challenge: Tips for Buying and Refashioning Thrift Store Jeans
Tips and tricks on buying thrifted jeans! More