Drugstore Eco Beauty: Physicians Formula Organic Wear
Like any girl born with naturally pale, sparse lashes, I rely on mascara to keep me from looking like a creepy Children of the Corn extra. And since I’m not a big fan of putting carcinogens and other toxins adjacent to my eyeballs, I am always on the lookout for…
Get a Fresh, Natural Look for Spring with Just 4 Cosmetics
I like to try out new makeup a lot, so I must admit my cosmetic bag is packed full of stuff. Ideally, though, I’d love to pare down and in reality I only use about 4 different beauty products on a daily basis. The fewer cosmetics you use, the less…
Are Aveda Products as Safe and Natural as They Claim?
Aveda is one of those brands that has long held a reputation for being pure, natural, safe and environmentally friendly. After all, Aveda brands itself as “providing beauty industry professionals with high performance, botanically based products that would be better for service providers and their guests, as well as for…
Beware of Greenwashing: Natural Beauty Products Flooding the Market
A study released by Mintel last week showed that the number of beauty products labeled ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are at an all-time high, up 23% from 2007. This is great news for anyone who’s been frustrated in the past by the lack of ethical, healthy, natural options. While there are…
Top 5 Fave Natural Beauty Products for Fall
Now that we’re deep into October and cool weather has dominated for over a month here in the mountains of Western North Carolina where I live, I’ve had a chance to try out some fantastic products that evoke the spirit of the season in scent, color and texture. Some are…
‘Teens Turning Green’ Eco Body Care Now Available at Whole Foods
Most teenage girls experiment with a lot of different cosmetics and body care products, trying out different brands, colors and scents. But concern about what’s in those products isn’t just limited to adults, and that’s how ‘Teens for Safe Cosmetics website: “Our goal is to affect change in a positive…
