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What’s On Your Green Beauty Wish List?

by Jennifer on February 6, 2009

Most of us have a nice long list of stuff we want to try right? I do. You should see my bookmarks. I have guilt issues with this though. You really shouldn’t try LOADS of stuff. It’s more eco-friendly to find good products and stick to them. You tend to have less waste this way, [...]

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I don’t wear foundation – I just don’t think it’s good for your skin; not even the green brands. It seems a little odd to put anything thick on in your pores. That said, I know that plenty of us want to cover some minor flaws, or even out skin tone. If you don’t want [...]

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Kissable Valentine’s Day Lips

by Jennifer on January 9, 2009

Winter lips aren’t always the most kissable. Winter air can dry your lips out and even make them flaky. Ick. You can have kiss ready; or pout ready (depending) lips by Valentine’s Day though.
1. Exfoliate: Try one of the following treatments…

You can use a small, soft, and slightly damp washcloth to rub your lips about [...]

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My Bad, Not So Green Beauty Habit – Nail Polish

by Jennifer on December 28, 2008

My worst, non-green beauty habit is probably nail polish.
As a kid I used to bite my nails. I don’t bite them now, but I do mess around with them when I’m stressed. Nail polish stops me for some reason – maybe I think, “Hey I took the time to paint them, why mess them up” [...]

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If you’re planning to glam it up on New Year’s, nothing is better than a little body sparkle. I used to be way into glitter (as in I probably needed a glitter self-help group). You know what though, it’s hard to find natural and organic shimmer products.
If you can’t find a product you like, you [...]

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Six Ways to Green Up Your Beauty Routine

by Jennifer on December 16, 2008

Buy refillable bottles and purchase bulk beauty items locally: If you live near a health food grocery store or a co-op, there’s a good chance they sell beauty care items in bulk. I like to try new eco-products in recyclable bottles, but for years I’ve refillable bottles that I refill with bulk shampoo, conditioner, body [...]

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Flower & Herb Safety Guide

by Jennifer on November 18, 2008

If you’re going to use flowers or herbs in a homemade beauty product, follow these safety tips…
Basic flower and herbal safety tips:

Use organic herbs and flowers when possible.
Know your herbs and flowers. Get a good guidebook so you can recognize types. If you grow yourself, clearly label the plants.
Using the wrong herb in a soap [...]

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