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Why 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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Green Diva’s Guide to Fresh Style: Beautiful, Non-Toxic, Organic AND Odorless Nails
What if you could avoid carcinogenic toxins, such as toluene, formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), which are found in most nail polishes, AND not smell your nail polish at all? Oh yea, and have ingredients that are at least 95% organic. More
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Galen 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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The True Beauty Myth
We talk a lot of about natural beauty products here and how to make your beauty regimen safer for yourself and kinder to the planet. It’s great to highlight companies that are getting it right, but I think it’s also important to remember that the cosmetics industry is setting an unattainable standard of beauty. More
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A New Beauty Essential :: No More Dirty Looks.
There is no doubt that the Summer of 2010 has been the beginning of something truly beautiful. Not only are more eco fashion collections gaining the attention of mainstream media and fashion editors, but many of our outdated notions about what constitutes healthy beauty are increasingly being peeled back and laid bare for closer […] More
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Every Day Is Earth Day At Futurenatural.
Earth Day is April the 22nd but Futurenatural live, breath and walk their talk all year round. They’re America’s largest retailer for truly organic & natural beauty products. Free shipping, samples you choose, a unique onsite ingredient glossary, the latest looks and more. There’s never been a more compelling time to rethink your beauty products […] More
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Coco Eco Magazine :: Special British Edition!
Throughout history the Brits have charted a course that always seems just a little further out there, a little more edgy and a little more daring than their commonwealth counterparts. Leading the way as they’ve always done and completely counter to the common conception – shrinking violets & conservative types they are not! Launched today, […] More
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Style, Naturally :: Summer Rayne Oakes Launches New Book.
Environmental activist, green advocate, model, scientist & gorgeous girl-about-the-green-scene, Summer Rayne Oakes is about to launch her first book titled ‘Style, Naturally’. Touted as a savvy shopping guide to sustainable shopping & beauty, the book will be available at all major locations like Amazon.com, Borders and Barnes & Noble, but also cool, conscientious booksellers like […] More
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The 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
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Coco Eco Magazine December Issue :: Bigger. Brighter. Better!
For all you ecoista out there, the new issue of Coco Eco Magazine has upped the ante with a slick new look and loads of content. Hot on the heels of the major glossies such as Elle, Allure, Harpers et al, Coco Eco is set to firmly plant their position in the world of magazines […] More
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Allure Best Of Beauty Award :: Josie Maran Mascara
I recently watched a video on Ecostiletto featuring Rachel Sarnoff & Josie Maran dishing on this mascara – in fact, not just chatting about its accolades but actually giving it the onion test. That’s right… the onion test. Translation: taking an everyday onion and chopping it with your eyes wide open. Unless you’re wearing safety […] More
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Green Goes Mainstream: Celebrities show that being eco-conscious is always in style.
Before being ‘green’ became fashionable, and terms like ‘eco-chic’ were coined, being environmentally conscious was synonymous with words like ‘granola’ and ‘treehugger,’ generalizing the eco-conscious crowd as a free-spirited-Birkenstock-wearing-Grateful-Dead-loving bunch of Liberal hippies chanting ‘Peace, man.’ But being green has definitely gone mainstream, and from celebs like Julia Louis-Dreyfus with her lavish, multi-million dollar solar-powered home, to Pierce Brosnan, aptly named […] More
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Move Over Vogue :: Coco Eco Magazine Is On The (Green) Scene.
Coco Eco Magazine is about to officially launch and how do I know? Yours truly has been named Beauty Director! I’m beyond excited that finally there is a magazine for the savvy ecoista among us that has substance, style and and walks its talk. While there have been a steady release of ‘eco-magazines’ on the […] More
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NY Fashion Week Kicks Off In Eco-Sartorial Style :: The Be EcoChic Event.
NY Fashion Week kicked off in eco-sartorial style last night with the Be EcoChic event, held at the incredible American Museum Natural History. Hosted by uber model and eco-activist Angela Lindvall (wearing bright green re-purposed DKNY – cut short to show off her endless gams), the roster of brands made for some diverse mixology on […] More
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Organic Fragrance Mists :: A Bottle Of Olfactory Bliss.
Made with sustainably farmed ingredients grown exlusively in Hawaii, these Malie Organic Aroma Mists are to-die-for. The scents are all steam-distilled directly from indigenous plants and flowers to produce a hydrosol that is the very essence of the source. Plumeria smells exactly like burying your face in a franjipani bloom; the coconut is fresh; the […] More
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Get In Touch With Your Inner Glamazon!
The girls over at Organic Beauty View have just previewed the official launch of the latest makeup collection from Aveda. Shown here are three hot new looks from the Uruku Makeup Collection. New formulas, new shades and all 100% color from the earth. Aveda has collaborated with the Yawanawa people in the Amazon to organically […] More
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Be Natural Without Giving Up Glam.
Smart, safe, stylish and in sassy Summer shades! We all want gorgeous, polished looking nails but at what cost? The average nail polish is basically nothing more than a refined version of automobile paint. Yes they make your nails look gorgeous, but they contain a hefty amount of known, dangerous toxins (dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde) […] More
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NYT says “Green Goddess”
The New York Times reviews eco-beauty in a special feature called Green Goddess! They have gone out of their way to do some “off the grid” style research this season. Now the online mag has decided to offer some great spa finds they call Clean Breaks featuring: The Organic Pharmacy, London– Offers a wide range […] More