Stephanie Rogers
Stephanie Rogers is a fashion- and beauty-obsessed freelance writer with an abiding love for kale and organic wine, living in Asheville, North Carolina.
Reduce PMS Bloating Naturally with Herbs
PMS sucks – there’s no way around it. I’d like to be one of those nature chicks who gush about their sacred moon and honoring the body’s cycle and appreciating every aspect of it and all that stuff. But, it’s hard to be so optimistic when you’re cranky, tired, crampy…
Beautorium: (Really) Natural & Organic Beauty Products
As more women are becoming aware of the toxicity of conventional beauty products and making the switch to more natural options, ‘green’ products are becoming easier to find. Not many online eco beauty stores actually bother to do the homework for you, though – which is all the more reason…
Eco-Beauty Review: Dr. Hauschka Volumizing Mascara
As I’ve discovered, finding a good natural mascara isn’t easy. So many mascara formulas are packed with chemicals, and the natural ones don’t always perform well. I’ve tried a few brands in the past that either gave me raccoon eyes after an hour or barely made my lashes look any…
LUSH Solid Shampoos Now SLS-Free!
I’m a big fan of LUSH products, especially the solid shampoos. I have been using ‘Seanik’ for a couple of years now (it’s my summertime fave!) and it gives my normally limp hair lots of body and shine. One of the best things about LUSH solid shampoos is that the…
Nanoparticles in Sunscreen: What They Are & How to Avoid Them
Last summer, there was a lot of talk of nanoparticles after the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and other consumer advocacy groups questioned their safety. Nanoparticles – specifically, those found in sunscreens – are ultra-small particles of zinc and titanium dioxide. Making the particles so small ensures that sunscreen goes on…
Eco-Beauty Cage Match: Nvey Eco vs. Ecco Bella Lipstick
Welcome to round two of Eco Chick’s new feature, the Eco-Beauty Cage Match. Each month I will try out two beauty products and pit them against each other to see how they perform. I’ll be evaluating the ingredients, the manufacturer’s claims, the smell and texture and how well the product…
Green Your Beauty Routine in 5 Easy Steps!
Let’s face it: beauty as we know it in today’s world isn’t very green. Many of us slather all sorts of toxins onto our skin, luxuriate for far too long under a constant stream of hot water, pour bottles of unwanted beauty-related chemicals down the drain and use quite a…
Red Raspberry Leaf: Herbal Tonic for Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
When you think about consuming parts of a raspberry plant, naturally you think of the raspberries themselves – but the leaves are just as nutritious and have great medicinal value. An alkaloid called fragrine that’s found in high concentration within these leaves tones the muscles of the pelvic region, including…
Natural Homemade Face Mask for Combination/Oily Skin
French green clay is a completely natural alternative to prepackaged face masks full of preservatives and synthetic ingredients. This stuff will really work some magic on oily and acne-prone skin, absorbing tons of oil and leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth. It’s gentle enough to be used on sensitive…
Eco-Beauty Cage Match: Juice Beauty vs. Alba Moisturizer
Welcome to round one of Eco Chick’s new monthly feature, the Eco-Beauty Cage Match! Each month I will try out two beauty products and pit them against each other to see how they perform. I’ll be evaluating the ingredients, the manufacturer’s claims, the smell and texture and how well the…