One of the most vital and often underrated bag stuffers for the whole year –especially summertime– is an SPF that works to actively protect your beloved skin. We find it extremely important to have a go-to sunscreen that can be trusted inside the bottle and out. This year we’re searching for mineral-based formulas that block …
Reading labels to find the best products for us can be confusing and crazy. To help with this inevitably complicated task, we’ve put together a list of all the “clean” labels you should be aware of in both cosmetics and food products. Hopefully now we can all be a bit more educated on how ethically …
A better rule of thumb: if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t apply it to your skin. Given the thousands of chemicals found in the products lining bathroom counters and store shelves, scanning ingredient lists and identifying each and every one that could pose a threat is challenging, to say the least. So, to start, …
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Are you layering like a pro? The order that you apply skincare makes a real and significant difference to your skin. If you’re not following that order, it could be compromising the overall efficacy of your routine. And why buy the most effective products if you’re not going to use them in the most effective …
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When it comes to all-natural beauty products, it’s all about finding brands that source ingredients that are non-toxic, free of sulfates and parabens, and organic whenever possible. I also like to use things from the grocery store—like oatmeal, coconut oil, raw honey, brown sugar, and organic avocados—to make DIY face masks, hair masks, sugar scrubs, …
WHAT DOES CLEAN MEAN? Safe for people and the planet, clean means that a beauty product should have considered human and environmental health, using a nontoxic element as a baseline and plant-based ingredients for active results. Where Do I Start? Start by finding a natural replacement for your daily sunscreen, hand soap, body lotion/wash, and deodorant. Then slowly graduate to cleaner shampoo, conditioner, …
5 DIY Organic Skincare Treatments for a Healthy, Glowing Skin Natural, sustainable, and budget-friendly beauty fixes with ingredients readily available from your local organic market Creating a no-fuss, effective, and organic skincare routine can be daunting to some, especially if you’re just starting to embrace the green lifestyle. There’s the challenge of sourcing for sustainable …
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By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, and personal care products are a large part of that problem. Over 129 billion units of packaging are wasted by the cosmetic industry every year. Think about the products you use on a daily basis—the majority are most likely housed in some type of plastic …
