Woman Grows New Bones Around Her Eye After 20K Plastic Surgery Goes Awry
Yes, it’s frustrating watching oneself age; the only solace that I can take is that EVERYONE has to go through it. Unless you end up checking out of life early, literally every single person you see, no matter how great they look now, will suffer some kind of age-related decline.…
My Curly Hair: How (and Why) I’ve Learned to Embrace (and Even Love) It
As part of my own personal project of loving who I am as I am (and as I age), I have been experimenting with wearing my curly hair out and about. I'm thinking of myself as an ambassador for curls!
Eco Chick Giveaway: Nine Naturals' Sulfate-Free Hair Care
Nine Naturals makes healthy and safe shampoos, conditioners, and body washes for women and moms-to-be. Their formulations use 100 percent naturally derived ingredients, and they never use sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, DEA, synthetic fragrances, or artificial preservatives. Nine Naturals was created by mom and entrepreneur Grace Lee, who wanted to give…
Would YOU go braless? Jennifer Aniston Makes the Old "Natural" Trend New Again
Photo via Huffington Post: Jennifer Anniston films scenes for ‘We are the Millers’ in Wilmington, NC. By Chris Watts/INFphoto.com I’m just going to admit it; I regularly go braless, and I love it. Being a small C cup means that while I don’t exactly feel comfortable jogging sans sports bra…
Team Eco Chick's Favorite Natural Beauty Products for a Healthy (Skin) New Year!
I know plenty of progressive, conscious ladies who eat organic, work out regularly, and even choose eco fashions over conventionally-made clothes when they can, but get stymied when it comes to makeup and beauty products. We all have our go-to’s, those tried-and-true products that will do what we want, when…
Summer Skin: Smooth and Gorgeous, Naturally
Don’t let summer get you melted and messy; try some natural skin care to enhance what you’ve got and keep it simple. Nature’s Basin is a new online store for natural and organic skin care products and makeup; here’s what Kendra Smith of the site recommends for the steamy months.…
Tres Belle Petite Medi Spa: Brooklyn’s Best (All Natural) Facial
I spoke with Allison Tray, co-owner of Tres Belle about what makes her spa green and how she got her start. At Tres Belle Spa they promise no ‘snobbitude’ and they deliver! Voted “Best Spa in Brooklyn” by Citysearch last year, I recently trekked to the Boerum Hill section of…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Win an Everyday Minerals Smokey Eye Set!
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Everyday Minerals. What’s not to love? A dazzling array of colors to complement all skin tones, impressively natural organic & vegan ingredients, no animal testing and great prices make Everyday Minerals the kind of brand you’ll blab on to other women…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Win a Set of RubyBlaise Essentials Aromatherapy Mists
UPDATE: Thanks for participating, everyone! The winner is – Nicole Galland! Scent can be so powerful, changing our moods and awakening memories – but sometimes it can be dangerous too, namely when it’s coming from a toxic blend of chemicals vaguely labeled as “fragrance”. Essential oils make it easy to…
Eco Chick Giveaway: Win $125 in Naturaleve Beauty Products!
–UPDATE– Thanks for participating, everyone! The lucky randomly chosen winner is – Kelsey Toney! Who doesn’t love a goodie bag full of free stuff – especially when it’s natural, organic beauty products from a super-high-quality brand? We are teaming up with one of our favorite online sources of natural beauty…