Rich Hippie
Date: June 3, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Fragrance
Rarely in the same sentence, Rich Hippie creates a new relationship with the inner flower child in all of us. The company’s scents are concocted using the same methodology used prior to World War II, when most perfumes were 100 percent natural and chemical free. The wine alcohol in Rich Hippie is made from organic grapes from California’s own wine country, and all of the plant and flower extracts used are organic or wildcrafted. The luxe perfumes have names like Devotion, Rock Star, Bliss, The Kiss and Wild Thing, which will please the chameleon in any girl. There are four chic unisex scents so even the man in your life can get a little flower power.
Would you like your mate to wear the same scent as you? Is that in some way narcissistic?
Smells Like Clean Spirit
Date: April 30, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Fragrance
Patyka is an Ecofabulous favorite, but only recently did we sniff out their alluring perfumes. The company grows and extracts all of its own materials, which are certified organic by Ecocert, an independent review board accredited by the European Union and the US Ministry of Agriculture. The scents are free of toxins like silicone, petroleum, PEG, sulfates, parabens, phenoxyethanol and other synthetic materials. Intoxicating ingredients include extracts from flowers, citrus fruits, leaves, spices, cereals and resin. For a refined scent, dab a little Chypre on your pulse points. The combination of geranium and ylang ylang is deliciously sophisticated. And with Patyka’s fair trade policy, everyone is sure to “Love” it!
Strange Invisible Perfumes
Date: April 9, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Fragrance
Ditch your synthetic scents and sniff out a perfume concocted by Alexandra Balahoutis, the founder of Strange Invisible Perfumes. Since 2000, Balahoutis and Strange Invisible Perfumes have been creating botanical perfumes from essences that are organic, wild-crafted, pesticide-free or biodynamically cultivated. The company distills its own essences in efforts to achieve a pure scent and the perfumes are even set in a base of 100 percent organic grape alcohol. And the refillable, glamorous packaging is reminiscent of those that adorned the nightstands of the heroines, made famous, on the silver screen.
Smell the Roses, Not the B.O.
Date: March 11, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Fragrance, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
Since commercial deodorants contain a cocktail of potentially harmful chemicals (parabens, phthalates) and anti-perspirants contain aluminum that has been linked to breast cancer, we’re always on the lookout for a healthy way to keep our underarms feeling fresh. The glamorous girls over at Teens for Safe Cosmetics recently turned us on to Weleda’s deodorants. Made with the finest organic and biodynamic raw materials (with the intent of harnessing their healing properties), they’re free from synthetic preservatives and fragrances. In convenient spray bottles (no white streaks here), toss it in your purse or gym bag for refreshing, on the go. For you vegans out there, don’t be alarmed that “glycerin” is a listed ingredient; it’s derived from either coconut or palm kernel oil. And, the alcohol they use is gluten-free and cultivated in Italy, from organic grains. Keep in mind that everyone’s PH is different and you might need to experiment with a few different deordorants before finding your match.
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