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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 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 Beauty Supplies, Natural Beauty, True BeautyThe 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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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 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 Healthy Habits, Holiday, Reviews, UncategorizedSweet Riot Dark Chocolate: Because You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty, reviews Sweet Riot, a mission-focused, women-owned company dedicated to providing the most delicious chocolate in the world through environmentally-responsible and ethical business practices. More
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in Designers + Brands, FallEco-Tique's Fall Eco-Friendly Clothing Essentials
[social_buttons] Sometimes I find myself in quite a rut- focusing on the negative aspects of my life rather than the positive. The past year of my life however, has been quite incredible (and I need to remind myself that.) Jobs have fallen in my lap and people have been placed in my path for a […] More
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in Interviews, Natural Hair Care, Toxic IngredientsNatural Shampoo Can't Clean, and Other Green Hair Care Myths Debunked by MGA's Wil Baker
Terri Bly, president and founder of The Nature of Beauty, dispells common misconceptions about natural and organic hair care, with the help of Wil Baker, co-founder of award-winning Max Green Alchemy. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Reviews, UncategorizedT.O.T.E. by Urban Junket: Your Laptop's New BFF
Terri Bly introduces the new eco-friendly T.O.T.E. collection from fashion-forward handbag company, Urban Junket. Made with 70% recycled materials and organic cotton, their stylish, gorgeous and roomy laptop bag is certain to replace the boring, sterile bag you now use for business trips and other adventures. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Designers + Brands, ReviewsAn Eco-Dominated Photo Shoot (Plus Organic Make-Up Discount Code)
[social_buttons]Shown above is, ah yes, one of my personal favorite She-Bible garments, The Faithfull Pantsuit. Fashion photographer, April Wiser, was so won over with the suit she asked me to wear it for our recent photo shoot. Wanting my make-up to be as interesting as my intense feather lashes I asked Terri Bly, owner and […] More
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in Beauty Supplies, Interviews, Toxic IngredientsJane Iredale: A True Pioneer in the World of Non-Toxic Makeup
Terri Bly, president and founder of The Nature of Beauty, interviews mineal makeup pioneer Jane Iredale about her company’s goals, vision, and safety standards, as well as her views on the natural makeup movement, the Skin Deep database, and more. An insightful conversation with the creator of the world’s first mineral-based makeup line. More
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in Beauty Supplies, Events, Natural Hair Care, Skin Smart, UncategorizedIt's Bonus Time at The Nature of Beauty
Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty, announces Bonus Time at Natureofbeauty.com. With any purchase of $75 of more, customers receive a free hand-crafted, free trade makeup bag from India, stuffed with free full size and travel size products from top brands including Jane Iredale, Erbaorganics, Keys, Rare El’ements, Dr. Alkaitis and more. More
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in UncategorizedThe Emerald Awards for Best Natural Lipstick and Lipgloss
Terri Bly, president of The Nature of Beauty and regular contributor to Feelgood Style, presents the third installment of The Emerald Awards, bringing you the absolutely best in truly natural beauty products, as voted on by a panel of green beauty experts. More
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in Beauty Supplies, ReviewsAnnouncing the First Annual Emerald Awards: Experts Name the Best in Really Green Beauty
Terri Bly presents the First Annual Emerald Awards. Bly assembled a panel of top green beauty experts who provided their picks for the best of truly natural cosmetics and beauty products. The Best Natural Mascara is the first in a series of installments, so stay tuned for more awards! More
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in Accessories, ContestsUnleash Your (eco)Creativity & Leave Your (eco)Legacy
Ecotique and The Nature of Beauty announce their Eco-Design Contest, giving creative types everywhere the opportunity to submit design ideas for an exclusive reusable tote to be sold at Ecotique and The Nature of Beauty, displayed at their shoppe on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, and on The Nature of Beauty’s home page. More