Tarte™ Cosmetics are Glamorous and Good for the Earth

Do you worry about what ingredients are truly in your cosmetics? Even cosmetic products that are marketed to be “natural,” or “mineral-based,” can have negative effects on your skin or contain unhealthy ingredients. Maureen Kelly was frustrated with what she was finding in the cosmetics marketplace, and in 1999 decided to do something about it. She believed that she could formulate cosmetics that contained healthy ingredients, left out the harmful ingredients and were sold in fun, trendy packages. Since that [...]

Om Aroma & Co.
Organic Spa Treatments at Home

When you’re looking to bring spa-quality pampering to your home, consider the award-winning anti-aging organic spa and skincare line of Om Aroma & Co. Free from parabens, formaldehyde, sulfates, and other toxic chemicals, Om Aroma & Co. blends organic ingredients, such as red raspberry, rosehip oil, and aloe vera, to combat aging while relieving stress from the body and skin. The company also claims to have introduced the market to the first age-defying luxury organic product line when it first [...]

Inara Organic Body Care
Luxurious Eco-Friendly Spa Treatments

Whether you’re pampering yourself at home or planning a spa visit, consider the unique line of Inara products for the ultimate eco-friendly spa experience. From soothing crème wraps to rejuvenating milk baths, Inara spa treatments promise to relax and revitalize your body and mind.

What Makes Inara Unique?

Oil from the Babassu Palm Nut is harvested by a female coorperative in Southeastern Brazil and is the primary ingredient in all Inara spa products. Babassu oil is a gentle skin moisturizer [...]

Appalachian Natural Soaps:
A Blue Ridge Mountain Luxury

From calming lavender soaps to skin-friendly green tea and chamomile, the handmade bath and body products from Appalachian Natural Soaps are offered in more than 2-dozen intriguing varieties and contain the best natural ingredients available. These simple mountain luxuries (handmade in beautiful Asheville, NC) have been regional favorites since 1995 and are now available to consumers across the nation.

The Process

Following family traditions, Appalachian Naturals starts their soapmaking process with a special blend of pure South African cocoa butter, moisturizing [...]

A New Year’s Resolution – Eco-Friendly Exercise

One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is to embrace a healthier lifestyle, which usually includes an increase in exercise. Oftentimes, eco-minded exercisers overlook the many ways one can incorporate eco-friendly values into getting fit, staying trim, and building muscle. Go beyond taking sips of hydration from a reusable, toxic-free water bottle (helping to cut down on the yearly waste accumulating in landfills) and allow us to broaden your horizons with the following green exercise suggestions:

Footwear

Running, jogging or taking [...]

Sophyto Organics – Sustainable Skin Care

With eye-catching, colorful advertisements, Sophyto Organics demands attention in the competitive world of organic skin care. Founded in 2000, the growing product line includes a satisfying range of ethical, sustainable cosmetics and skin care that’s also received a registered vegan and PETA seal of approval. As one of Elle’s 2009 Green Stars for ‘Best Anti Aging Treatment’ (Polyphenol Skin Drops), we’re not the only ones singing the praises of Sophyto Organics. From mentions in Shape, People, Yahoo Health to EcoQueen [...]

Renewable Resource Alert: 10 Facts About Hemp

In an ongoing fight to shake a bad reputation, hemp is successfully reclaiming its identity as a renewable, sustainable resource with a wide-range of possibilities. An increasing number of people no longer associate hemp with the mood-enhancing drug marijuana and are aware of the many benefits to cultivating industrial hemp, which produces a versatile fiber and oil found in many new products on the market. In this post, explore the ins and outs of hemp and some of the ways [...]

Hair Today, Natural Tomorrow

Hair coloring has been a societal practice for centuries. In the present day, over the counter or professional chemical hair dyes are extremely common. According to a survey conducted by Proctor and Gamble, almost 65% of women color their hair. The ecological impact of chemicals used in this process is immense, not to mention extremely costly. There is, however, an alternative to chemical hair treatment. Henna, which you might know as the decorative temporary tattoo material, can be [...]

Protect Your Kids This School Year: Eco-Friendly Hand Sanitizer Hits the Market

Back-to-school means new friends, new clothes, and plenty of germs. Parents are more concerned than ever about those germs as children are once again faced with the risk of Swine Flu. Most school systems have integrated regular use of hand sanitizer in the classroom, while also encouraging frequent hand washing, but Prefense Botanicals is easing the minds of parents and teachers with their latest eco-friendly product.

Typical Hand Sanitizers
Most of the sanitizers currently available are alcohol-based solutions. A [...]

Hollywood Makeup Secrets – Organic Wear

Looking for makeup that is both good for your skin and respects the environment in the same breath? Tap into the makeup secrets of Hollywood stars and outfit your cosmetic regimen with Organic wear by Physicians Formula. As the first ECOCERT® certified organic line of makeup in the United States, Organic wear uses all-natural ingredients and embraces other eco-conscious business practices, such as patent-pending paper compacts using 93% less plastic than traditional compacts.

From lip-defining glosses to all-natural concealers, a multitude [...]