Terri Bly
Terri Bly is the founder of The Nature of Beauty, LTD, an all-eco website, shop, and spa. She is a freelance writer, currently residing in Minneapolis.
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, UncategorizedFinding the Fountain of Youth: A guide to the best age-fighting facial oils
I just turned 40. OK, to be honest, I didn’t so much turn 40 as get dragged there completely against my will kicking and screaming. But you get the idea. In any case, fending off signs of aging before they’re inevitable has recently taken on a new level of importance for me when selecting […] More
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in UncategorizedWhy You – Yes, You – Should Be Rubbing Oil All Over Your Face: A Four-Part Series
I will never forget the first time I purchased a bottle of oil for my face. It was about 6 years ago, and having finished reading Stacey Malkan’s book, Not Just A Pretty Face, I promptly drove to the nearest Whole Foods to find replacements for all the skin care I had just tossed in […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin Smart, UncategorizedElizabeth Dehn for One Love Organics : A match made in Beauty Heaven
As the owner of an eco beauty store for the past five years, I’ll admit it takes something totally outside the norm to grab my attention these days. One Love Organics did it when they sent over their Skin Savior waterless beauty balm (you can read my review of One Love Organics at The Nature […] More
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in Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Skin Smart, Toxic Ingredients10 Uses for Organic Argan Oil
These 10 Uses for Organic Argan Oil are based on centuries of Moroccan tradition, and let’s be honest – have you ever seen a Moroccan woman with anything but flawless, ageless skin? 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 Natural Beauty, Reviews, Skin SmartWhy You Should Have a Clarisonic
As an avid consumer of all things related to natural, organic, and non-toxic beauty products, I have been surprised at the lack of eco beauty experts singing the praises of the Clarisonic Face & Body system. 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 Beauty Supplies, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsUSDA Launches Disappointing New “BioBased” Label
As consumers increasingly look to third party certifications when choosing natural and/or organic products, the USDA has often been held up as the gold standard for US-based products. This month, they announced the launch of their new BioBased label, designed to give companies the opportunity to seek certification without meeting the food-grade standard of USDA Certified Organic. Unfortunately, the gap between USDA Certified Organic and the new BioBased standard is so large, it will likely only increase consumer confusion and decrease America’s standards for what are truly natural, organic, and sustainable consumer goods. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Celebrity Style, Natural Beauty, ReviewsNEW Lip Shines from RMS Beauty: Sexy, sleek and stunning!
Eco beauty expert and Nature of Beauty president, Terri Bly, introduces rms beauty’s new, stunning ‘lip shine’ lip glosses, created by celebrity makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift. Made with all organic ingredients plus mineral color, the lip shine is already the top pick by top model Gisele Bundchen, and certain to be a top-seller worldwide. 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 Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Reviews, Toxic IngredientsPalette By Nature: 100% Natural Hair Color That Works! No, REALLY!
Green Beauty Expert Terri Bly, founder of The Nature of Beauty, reviews Palette By Nature, a 100% Natural line of hair color that delivers rich, consistent color while also covering gray. Without question, Palette By Nature represents an unprecedented advance in the science of non-toxic hair color technology. More
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in UncategorizedThe Nature of Beauty is Going Live! (and you can join in)
The Nature of Beauty announces the launch of its weekly series of Live shows (on Talkshoe.com), hosted by Nature of Beauty president, Terri Bly. Covering a wide range of topics, Bly will welcome some of the biggest names in the green beauty industry as guests. This week’s show, “Go Green Like a Pro,” features makeup artists Jessa Blades and Nina Strommen, who will share their experiences, provide tips and recommendations, and take questions from callers. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Reviews, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedEngage Green Handbags: Innovative Design, Fabulous Results
Green beauty expert Terri Bly reviews Engage Green’s eco-friendly line of handbags, made from recycled PETE bottles, organic cotton and help, and cork. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsTerri Bly’s Guide to the Skin Deep Database*
Terri Bly, green beauty expert and president of The Nature of Beauty, outlines the 6 steps she believes are most critical when evaluating search results in the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database. More
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in Beauty Supplies, ReviewsMore Fun with Eye Shadow: Couleur Caramel Gives You 80 Shades to Play With!
Green beauty expert Terri Bly introduces Couleur Caramel’s extensive range of 100% natural eye shadows. The collection of 80 pressed shadows provides intense pigments and long-lasting color. Bly also provides tips for getting the most out of your shadow’s performance. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Reviews, Skin Smart, Toxic IngredientsSimply Beautiful: Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers
Green beauty expert Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty, introduces Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers: All Natural, Hand-Made Blotting Papers with an amazing, centuries’ old story that hails back to the Japanese Geisha. More
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in Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Skin Smart, UncategorizedWhen Mother Nature Attacks: Skin care options to fight winter-ravaged skin
Green Beauty expert Terri Bly lists several of her favorite winter weather skin creams, including Kaeline Argabaume Night Cream, Organoderm Nutrient Night Cream, and Galen Labs Shea Cream. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Healthy Habits, Natural Beauty, Natural Hair Care, Reviews, Skin Smart, UncategorizedThree Horrible Reasons to Avoid Natural Beauty Products
Terri Bly, green beauty expert and president of The Nature of Beauty, lists and dispels 3 common myths regarding natural and organic beauty products: That you can’t get vibrant colors from natural makeup, that natural and organic skin care doesn’t work as well as the commercial variety, and that organic beauty products are too expensive. More
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in Accessories, Holiday, Home Living, Uncategorized, WinterFeelgood for the Holidays (the budget-friendly edition)
Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty (www.natureofbeauty.com) encourages readers to consider making the most of their frugal holiday budgets this year by choosing a theme that is packed with feel good meaning and stories. Make this the most engaging and fulfilling holiday ever. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, UncategorizedThe Search for the Best Green Idiot-Proof Wallet
Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty, invites readers to help her select her next eco-friendly wallet. She presents a list of 6 finalists and then opens it up to a vote. Brands include ReBagz, amykathryn, ESPE, Silvi Designs, and Fleurville. More