Advice from Auntie Flo
Date: March 6, 2009 | Category: Body Care, Lifestyle, Resources, Stores & Resources, Women
Riding the crimson wave. Time of the month. A visit from Auntie Flo. Whatever you call it, you know what we’re talking about. Each month you go through the same process – painful cramps, making sure you’re stocked, the thought of having to wear a swimsuit. The last thing you want to worry about is pesticides, but we’re sorry to say my friends, they’re used in products for down there as well. (more…)
Teen Tuesday: Stop Clowning Around
Date: February 17, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Hair Care, Resources, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
Teens Turning Green guest editor: Clara Dessaint, a junior at Lycee Francais School, NY, New York.
Hi, I’m Clara! Until recently, I had a mound of dehydrated, tangled fluff as an excuse for hair. People had fallen into the pattern of affectionately - or not so affectionately! - calling it “Fro Fro the Clown”. It was a mess of volume, loose curls, and split ends. For years, I tried all the rejuvenating, hydrating, and de-frizzing products I could get my hands on. I would chop my hair off strategically, obsessively; as if one less inch would give me the sleek locks I wanted. But you know what happens to curly hairs when it gets shorter? It gets frizzier! I was fighting a losing battle…
Until I met my new essential, my knight in a shiny red wrapper: Desert Essence’s Red Raspberry Shampoo and Conditioner. From one day to the next my hair lost the “I-just-electrocuted-myself-with-high-voltage” look and all of a sudden it was smooth, and shiny! Now, I might not have to tease, pull, and tweak my hair into soft waves, but I also know that it’s all thanks to my 100% Vegan shampoo. So now when you meet me, you meet Clara - not “Fro Fro the Clown” towering up above.
Teen Tuesday: Summoning Teen Spirit
Date: February 3, 2009 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Events, Fragrance, Hair Care, Lifestyle, Makeup, Media, Resources, Skin Care, Teens for Safe Cosmetics
Teens Turning Green guest editor: Hayley, a freshman from California and passionate environmentalist.
On February 6th and 7th, Teens Turning Green will hold their exciting 4th Annual Teens Turning Green National Summit. Join us as we collaborate with students, teachers, and community members from around the country. We will be hosting informative and interesting panel dialogues and workshops. The afternoon will be spent on strategic thinking, brainstorming and discussions with intriguing visionary leaders. During the Summit you will learn what it truly means to live an eco-lifestyle. Teens Turning Green promotes education about conscious consumerism, inspires awareness of your carbon footprint, and encourages thinking about how your actions impact the planet.
I attended the Summit last year and was absolutely blown away. My mom, sister, and I left with a colossal amount of knowledge about how we could make our lives greener, healthier, and safer. The positive environment at the Summit was wonderful. Being able to have dinner with people who are making global change in our lives, was amazing. Directly after the Summit, we started changing our products from toxic to ” terrific.” I was greatly inspired by the speakers and panelists that spoke to promote change in our lives and to pass the information along to others. I hope you can experience it too!
The Nature of Beauty
Date: December 15, 2008 | Category: Beauty, Body Care, Hair Care, Makeup, Resources, Skin Care
Here’s the truth about beauty: as glowing as our morals, character and values may be, a girl will always love her products – who can blame her for adoring that perfect red lipstick?
But for an ecofabulous devotee, it can be hard to sort through all the lines claiming to be “all-natural” and “eco-friendly,” only to find out that the product still contains a host of harmful chemicals, usually bearing unpronounceable names.
Earlier this year, The Nature of Beauty launched with the goal of becoming the premier source of natural and organic beauty, body and hair care in America. The Nature of Beauty has emerged as a sweet solution for concerned eco-cosmetic devotees everywhere. With a comprehensive inventory of eco-products – including those for the ladies as well as for the eco-man and mom & baby – The Nature of Beauty is the Sephora for eco-conscious consumers. (more…)
Coveting Coco
Date: December 1, 2008 | Category: Holiday & Gift, Lifestyle, Media, Resources, Women
Thanksgiving is past (though leftovers are likely to last well into next week) and it’s time to officially turn the focus towards the holidays. While you still may need a little break from all the traveling mayhem and family entertaining, there’s no better way to relax and regroup than with a cup of morning java and Coco Eco Magazine’s December Holiday issue, which conveniently debuts today. (more…)
The Future’s So Bright, I Have to Wear Shades of Green
Date: August 25, 2008 | Category: Body Care, Featured, Hair Care, Makeup, Resources, Skin Care, Stores & Resources
If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to figure out what beauty products are as gentle on the planet as they are on your skin, futurenatural has come to your rescue. This online hub was founded by “Organic Glamazon” Emma Pezzak, an amazingly talented and qualified make-up artist who also believes that natural does not have to mean any sacrifices in quality or style… in fact - just the opposite. That’s why her site is stocked full of the best natural, organic, biodynamic, wild-harvested and artisan beauty products in the world, also providing full disclosure of ingredients, an onsite glossary and personal stories behind each brand. futurenatural only sells products from companies that have no petroleum derivatives, no parabens, no synthetic colors or fragrances, no formaldehyde or any other known harmful ingredient. And of course none of their products are ever tested on animals. So when you shop futurenatural, you’ve already got an eco leg up. What shade of green you want to go is then up to you! Live Well. Do Good. Look Gorgeous. - as they say.
USA Today Tuned into Green- Chez Moi!
Date: October 12, 2007 | Category: Beauty, Resources
USA Today is getting into green and letting people know what they can do to get on board. When Marco R. della Cava and his lovely team at USA Today came by my house the other week - they seemed excited to see my green home in person and I was more than happy to give them the personal tour…along with some green tips and tricks. Check out the full article featured in today’s edition!
