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SATURDAY, MAR. 20, 2010

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SATURDAY, MAR. 20, 2010

How To Apply False Lashes

Wearing false lashes is a fun way to make your eyes stand out and command attention in a dramatic way. But putting them on can be quite a tricky process. Check out this video by one of my favorite makeup bloggers as she shows you an easy way to get those lashes to stick and look great.

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MONDAY, MAR. 15, 2010

Cosmetic Regulations

As you come on this organic journey with me, and over time learn the ingredients found in regular cosmetics versus organic, it's interesting to note that the cosmetic industry thrives with virtually no regulation. The FDA lets them parade about, including whatever ingredients they wish in your deodorant, shampoo, and makeup. So that means that there were no pre-market testing or health studies conducted before the products were placed on the shelves.

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group aims to bring public awareness to these issues. One way they have done this is by discovering that ingredients deemed by the US government as known carcinogens are in 1 out of 120 personal care products. This means that 1 in every 13 women is exposed carcinogenic materials every single day through the use of these products.

Those are horrifying statistics. That is why it is so very important to be an informed consumer and know what is in your products!!


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SATURDAY, MAR. 13, 2010

Make Your Lipstick Last All Day

I wrote an earlier post several weeks back about how to make your lipstick last longer. This is a great video by a very beautiful makeup diva who shows a few more tricks on making that lipstick stay put! Let me know if you have tried the powder step before.
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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 10, 2010

Why It's Important to Exfoliate

Exfoliating your skin is an important step in your skin care routine that is often the most overlooked in the process. It's important to exfoliate because your skin develops new skin cells every 2-4 weeks, and then the dead skin cells on top will need to slough off in order to allow the newer skin cells to flourish and breathe. If this process is done perfectly, you will have a constant rotation of new skin cells always on the top layer of your skin, providing you with a young and heathly complexion.

However most of the time, these dead skin cells do not get sloughed off and end up clogging your pores and inhibiting the new skin cells from doing their job. Avoid this nastiness by exfoliating once a week to keep your skin healthy.

How to exfoliate:

Dampen your skin
Put some of the exfoliating cream on your fingertips, and gently massage your face in small, circular motions
Rinse skin thoroughly
Follow with a moisturizer

You can see it's quite simple! Here's a great exfoliating product full of sandalwood and grapefruit seed extract to soothe your skin.


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MONDAY, MAR. 08, 2010

Antioxidant Facial Oil Mukti

One of the major causes of our skin looking aged and weary is the loss of collagen in our face. When our cells aren't functioning properly, they lose their ability to regenerate collagen, and therefore our skin suffers because of it.

Antioxidant Facial Oil Mukti is a really great product to reverse those signs of aging. The oils are nourishing and increases your skin's elasticity because of ingredients like pomegranate and evening primrose. With its moisture retention properties, it can be a great tool for fighting wrinkles and maintaining a supple and fresh appearance.

To use, apply in the evening after cleansing and toning. Squeeze a few drops onto your fingertips and gently press into your face and neck. Also great to use for facial massages and to remove eye makeup. It's best to use at night because of the lavender and sandalwood oils, which will calm your skin and relax your muscles.

Let me know how you like this product if you decide to try it out! I'm especially interested in the eye makeup remover part, as I can never seem to fully remove my waterproof mascara.


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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24, 2010

Megaplast Organic Packaging

I recently spoke on our other blog of organic packaging and how it goes hand in hand with organic products.

Well check out this company: Megaplast. They have recently engineered a new kind of dispenser specifically for organic products. Their Self-Sealing Actuator System “protects products from impurities and contamination through a membrane in the pump’s orifice that automatically seals once the formula has been dispensed. This prevents the product from coming into contact with oxygen, thereby reducing contamination, discoloration and product dry-out, and ultimately, increasing shelf life and effectiveness.”

Since organics have a short shelf-life anyway, this is great news for us!


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MONDAY, FEB. 22, 2010

Synthetic Fragrances

Synthetic fragrances can have up to 200 ingredients, just contained in that one label. There is no way to know what exactly they are either, since by law the manufacturer does not have to specify.

However this seemingly innocent word can cause a host of problems physically: vomiting, dizziness, nausea and skin irritations to name a few. These petrochemicals have also been known to trigger asthma.

This can turn into a huge problem if you work in an enclosed office space with multiple women who wear synthetic fragrances. Often the only way to remedy the situation is to step outside for some fresh air. If you find yourself in this situation, discuss with your colleagues the option of switching to essential oils as a fragrance staple.


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FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 2010

Cures in Your Kitchen!

A common complaint among women is dealing with puffy eyes after not getting enough rest. potatoeThere are many ways to alleviate this problem with cosmetics, but I bet you never thought about using something from your root vegetable bowl. Next time, try a potato! Not kidding. Just slice up a raw spud and put it on your eyelids for an instant puffiness reduction.

Maybe you have swollen feet? Get a box of dehydrated mashed potatoes and make according to the directions on the box. Add warm water and soak your feet! The potatos will pull the puffiness out of your feet and soften your skin on top of that. Who says you have to buy expensive products to look good??

You may never look at a potato the same way again...


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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 2010

Energizing Aromatherapy

Sometimes we just have days where we are low on energy and every single task seems to take everything we've got. Organic lemonsIt's during moments like this that it's important to have solutions at your fingertips that will perk you up and get a smile on your face.

Aromatherapy is renowned for many things, and being used as an energy booster is just one of the many great things it offers. There are 6 scents noted for their energizing effects:

  • Lemon/Orange - uplifting and mood-elevating
  • Peppermint - mental stimulant
  • Balsam Pine - vitality promoting
  • Rosemary - invigorating
  • Thyme - refreshing

A good way to make use of these scents is to place some drops of oil on a light bulb, and as the bulb burns the oil will release its scent. You can also boil a pot of water filled with thyme and rosemary, and your house will be filled with an upbeat energy. Also, purchase peppermint scented candles and burn when you are feeling sluggish.

It's much better for your body if you reach for an herb or essential oil than a cup of coffee to wake up your senses! Live well and be well my friends. 


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MONDAY, FEB. 15, 2010

Ceramide Recovery

My skin is really dry. Like, absurdly dry. I have to apply body and face moisturizer every single day in order to avoid that flaky, ashy look that is so embarrassing. I live in the southern part of Texas, and if I even go so much as 4 hours north, my skin drains of moisture and I get itchy. You know when your skin is dry and it feels like you have a thousand bugs crawling all over you? Yeah, that is water being sapped from your body. Not a pleasant feeling.

So I'm always on the lookout for a heavy duty moisturizer that WON'T sit on my skin like an oily blanket. You know the types: they claim to have oodles of hydrating benefits but they never absorb! So you're left with this shiny, oily film that doesn't seep in to your skin and proceeds to rub off on to anything you touch, from clothes to your just washed bed sheets. Annoying.

In browsing around for some creams that are the antithesis of what I stated above, I happened upon Ceramide Recovery. It's full of essential oils which hydrate the skin and bonus, firm the skin as well. So after repeated use you will end up with smoother, firmer skin. It's packed with Vitamin E which is an important skin nutrient, and Vitamin C for that free radical fighting power. And it's specially made for extra dry skin. A dream come true!

What are some of your favorite dry skin moisturizers?

Don't have dry skin? Click here for other products.


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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 2010

Organic Deodorant

Let's talk deodorant. If you have been a "member" of the organic world for some time now, then I'm sure you are privy to the harmful effects of aluminum in anti-perspirant. This nasty metal has been linked to breast cancer and lymphoma in women. Considering the area of application and the frequency, this doesn't really come as a surprise to me. The purpose of an anti-perspirant is exactly that: to prevent you from perspiring. So what that means is that harmful toxins in your body normally eliminated via sweat no longer get eliminated. So the toxins stay in your body. Not a great thought.

But there is another option! You can choose natural deodorant, which will allow you to perspire, but masks the less than rosy scent while you do so. Using natural deodorant means you stay away from harmful chemicals, and it is also easier on those of you with sensitive skin or skin allergies. Click here to find a good list of organic products.


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MONDAY, FEB. 08, 2010

Video - Make up for Green Eyes

Last week I gave a brief tutorial on using the right colors to bring out your green eyes. Now watch this great video on enhancing your natural emerald greenies. Although she talks about various companies that have chemicals in their makeup we still think there is value in watching this video but hope that you would choose organic mineral makeup available on this site.

And find the colors you need to achieve this look here.

Enjoy!

 


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FRIDAY, FEB. 05, 2010

Makeup for Piercing Green Eyes

So, you have eyes like rich emeralds and want to play them up even more? No problem. All you need is the right color combination to make them even more fierce.

The best colors for enhancing green eyes are purple, coppery browns, gold and chocolate. The best choices in color can be found here in our Loose Powder Eye Shadow Earths Beauty line. Purple is on the opposite side of the spectrum wheel from green which is why they are such complimentary colors.

The first step is to cover your entire lid with a muted brown as a base. Then smudge a vibrant lilac or amethyst colored purple along your lid but not going above the crease. Take you your coppery brown or chocolate color (depending on how dramatic you want the look to be) and use that color to fill your crease. Be sure to not layer over the purple shadow however as it is key to making your green eyes pop. Blend any harsh lines so that you have a smooth, pulled together look. 

With your eye liner brush, dip it into a deep plum color and line the lower half of your lashes with this color. Finish off with mascara and admire your bold green eyes!


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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 03, 2010

The Value of A Good Makeup Brush

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MONDAY, FEB. 01, 2010

Natural Eye Shadow

Let's face it - one of the best parts Mineral eye shadowabout being a woman is the makeup. With the proper tools at hand, we can experiment, play, disguise or seduce. Our options are endless! No color off limits, no shade too dark. And what better way to experiment than with the wide array of organic eye shadow colors we have on our site. Come explore, and coax your inner wild side out for once. Pick a color that makes you a bit edgy, a bit unsure. From Bright Blue, to Charcoal to Plum, you are bound to find a color that gives you an extra pop of sassiness.

Don't forget to check here for other natural makeup options!


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SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 2009

Earth's Beauty Cosmetics

Thought you might enjoy watching a video from an impartial person who uses some of our products and hear what she has to say about Earth's Beauty products. We can tell you how great they are but it's nice to hear it from a person that critics cosmetic all the time on YouTube. Organic cosmetics are all the rage now. It's imperative to reduce the toxins you are putting on your face and body. It's important - you're important.
 


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THURSDAY, AUG. 06, 2009

Sunscreen Is A Really Hot Topic and Rightly So.

As we destroy our natural ozone we will need to be more aware of how the sun affects our skin and health. There has been great concern by day care centers, schools and others groups who are responsible for child safety. They have been the thrust of the need to use sunscreen in an effort to protect the children and avoid law suits. Even to the point that they have told parents in no uncertain terms that they would be looked upon as irresponsible parents if they do not apply and supply sunscreen for their child each and every day.


I agree, but only in principle. I am not pointing a finger at the day care providers for they can only work within the regulations and the parent’s wishes. My daughter and I have had many children in our daycare and after school programs that we encouraged to apply sunscreen (often using the daycare’s sunscreen) so that we were compliant and didn’t have sunburned children. The problem is that although you must protect the child from getting sun burned, the means for accomplishing that can be as harmful as the suns rays. Dare I say most sunscreens contain toxic chemicals? It would be a shock if you thought you are doing the right thing for everyone involved and then found out years later you had not been properly informed and found the toxins where effecting peoples health. You may be wondering how your good intentions could have gone so wrong. How was this was allowed to happen?

The Environmental Working Group’s Executive Director, Richard Wiles, issued the following statement:
“FDA’s been dragging its feet on sunscreen safety standards for more than 30 years. Meanwhile, most Americans are not adequately protected: A recent EWG study found that 85% of sunscreens we tested do not offer enough protection from UV rays, are made with potentially harmful ingredients, or have not been tested for safety. We applaud Sen. Dodd, but Congress shouldn’t have to force FDA to do its job.”
I want to support the companies that have gone the extra mile to give us products that were good for us from the beginning. Companies that produce a superior sunscreen without waiting for law suits or consumer pressure to take chemicals out of the products. They knew that additives were not benefiting our health. Statistics state that 3 of 5 brand-name sunscreens either don’t protect skin from sun damage or contain hazardous chemicals — or both.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) are constantly testing and lobbying for accountability in product creation. They have a great website that shows all sunscreen products tested (1,625 of them) and you can find out how your sunscreen scores. Many products I thought were safe are shown to be harmful. The one that really surprised me with a bad score was baby sunscreen called Huggies Little Swimmers. Get informed and take charge of your purchasing power while improving your health at the same time.

 

Who knew?

Several natural skin care companies knew, Environmental Working Group knew, and even the companies that put the toxins in their sunscreen knew. It’s hard not to trust Huggies or L’Oreal just a little when they say you are safe and protected. Who doesn’t want to hear that? Marketing corporation with large budgets are not given lie detector tests when they create ads and labels. Corporate America is not covering your back.

How do I know that these companies have some understanding of the toxic side effects of their products? Because they are now modifying their formulas in an effort to secure their hold on market shares. They will modify the sunscreen just enough so they can put “natural” or “new improved” on the labels in the hope that you will continue to use the brands you have trusted for years. But awareness is rising and we just won’t buy the products that are not safe with blind confidence like we did in the past. Your dollars do talk and our power lies in the fact that we can decide who to support.

 

I will give a vote of support and confidence to people with awareness and ability to create beneficial products for me and the environment. The time to act is now and we are primed to redirect our attention toward our health and that of the planet. Organic products are a future we can all live with.


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FRIDAY, JUL. 10, 2009

Cosmetic Industry

It is no surprise that the cosmetic industry is a 344 million dollar a year industry. They are pushing every button they can to convince you that you need to use their products or you won't be sexy and lovable. What a bunch of garbage - but we are listening and we are buying. I heard an ad the other day that was so convincing that it made me doubt (only for a half a second) my current knowledge and awareness around skin care.

They are out to get you hooked on their products to reduce your wrinkles and save your marriage. I know I sound cynical but for heaven sake they are not giving us the whole truth about the chemicals and their detrimental effect on our bodies. Sure your skin may look just a tad more alive but in the long run... and at what price? I have noticed over the years that it is not always the effectiveness of the product but the fact that you have decided to direct more energy toward your face and skin. Cleaning and toning every night and using organic quality moisturizers (AM) and (PM) twice a day really does help your skin. I only use organic creams and toners so I know that I am not putting a increasing the work load that my skin is already processing to element unwanted chemicals. I have done a lot of research on cosmetics and the ingredients that are used and it just makes my skin crawl to think what our medical care situation will be after 20 years of toxic poising from these companies. Do you remember Noxema in the 60's so fresh and invigorating? They took it off the market because it had an effect on hormones (they say). Well I am here to tell you that the amount of very young girls now wearing makeup are definitely having their hormones disturbed and this could reduce their chance of having children.

As a Natural Health Consultant I am bios with a capital B and I don't hide that fact but my opinions are not dollar driven and I am concerned about the hormones imbalances, the cancer, the autoimmune diseases that are gaining ground through our aging population.

What do you think?

 


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WEDNESDAY, JUN. 24, 2009

Baby Sun Screen

Well things have been very interesting and busy around here putting up a new site and researching like I was about to write a Pulitzer. The one thing that kept coming up big and bold is the important of "ORGANIC" sunscreen. I hear mothers talk about not letting their children go out without sunscreen. Parents of little ones are asked to make sure there is a tube of sunscreen in their childs back pack if they go to day care. Well I have been researching - what else - Skin... Some interesting facts: the deep layers of skin move the skin cells to the top where they are finally shed. We loose tens of thousand of skin cells each day and of course the old dead cells that fall off are a large contributor to what we call house dust. It's a great idea to keep you skin soft and healthy and free of toxins because your skin breaths like your lungs do. Well back to the importance of organic sunscreen! Can you just imagine what the skin has to go through to move the toxins away from the skin and into the blood stream for storage or elimination. I shutter to think of all those little children being smothered in sunscreen lotion with the idea that their little bodies are being protected from the dangerous sun rays and all the while we are adding to the chemical load of their little systems. I have even seen a mother chastised with accusations of neglect when her child was let outside without the "safety" of sunscreen. It's important to protect the skin - don't get me wrong. There is a better way - an organic way - that can give you and your children the best of both worlds - protection from the burning sun and non toxic - waterproof UV 30 sunscreen. For adult and children alike - Take a look.
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SATURDAY, JUN. 20, 2009

Term Organic

I was asked about the term Organic. Some companies have put names on their products like Natural, New organics, or put the name organic into their company name. Not because their product IS organic but as a way to fool the public into thinking they are buying a healthy product, when in fact it can mean anything but organic. Consumers are getting label savvy and we want organic - if not certified organic - to be up front and center. There are regulatory bodies who certify companies that go the extra mile to create products that can be certified organic, kosher or fair trade and the price of this quality is reflected in the price of course. If a products is 95% organic then it can be called "certified organic" and we can usually be certain that we are buying quality. Many products and marketers are realizing that the consumer is now looking for organic skin care, body care and food and beverages to insure we are using products that support health. The rise in dis-ease and various illnesses is coincidentally in direct proportion to the amount of drugs we have created and are using for food and cosmetics. Don't get me started on the earth's water issue......
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TUESDAY, JUN. 16, 2009

Don't let chemicals cross your lips via lipstick.

Many of you have heard all the debate about lipstick being toxic. Does it contain too much lead - I wonder how much that is? How are they coloring lipstick and what do they use for this? Beetles??

Are animals right activist upset about the beetles being ground up for the really red lipstick? Can you still call that vegan cosmetics? Are we just being way too radical or do the pounds of lipstick we eat in a lifetime really make a difference to our livers? As the debate rages on, my question to you is "Will we ever get the straight goods on lipstick and cosmetics?" Probably not! L'Oreal, Mac, Christian Dior are not about to confess they have been feeding us chemicals for years that may have long term side effects. By the time we prove it - well, it's all over isn't it? They stand by their statements such as "we are confident our products are within safe limits" - even as they modify their formulas.

Yikes, let me out of here! So we are all too darn busy to weed through the data and I don't trust we can get good information from anyone who has a vested interested in profits.

Now for the solution. Just buy organic or natural lipstick and lip gloss without the chemicals and life is good again. Go here now http://www.organiccosmeticsonline.com for the USA http://www.organicskincareonline.ca for Canada, order some lipstick or gloss. Once you get your product you can forget about the fuss and controversy. Just get on with life and love your new lips. Your body will love you in return.

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