Don’t you just love finding makeup basics that you can depend on for a natural and fresh look no matter what is going on with your skin or how short on time you are? The entire line of Antonym cosmetics is Ecocert certified, and many of their products are certified organic, too. Already a […]

Let me guess — your skin feels a little chapped, or at least in need of deep hydration. Though we are just rounding the corner toward spring, it is late February and the winter weather seems to be on a rampage. While there are many things you can do to help protect your skin against […]

Have you heard that fermented foods are rich in enzymes and probiotics that have tons of health benefits but you’re not sure what exactly to reach for? Raw fermented cabbage — a.k.a. sauerkraut — is a fantastic and delicious source of these nutrients and it couldn’t be easier to make. Plus cabbage is quite inexpensive […]

Nail polish has come a long way. No longer do we have to sacrifice performance and great color selection for formulas that are safe. Traditionally, nail polish has contained a host of nasty chemicals like formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, camphor and more. What’s the problem with these chemicals? You probably recognize formaldehyde as […]

  Dry shampoo is one of the most important products in my routine. Sure, it doesn’t sound as splurge-worthy as some of the more colorful and luxurious green beauty products, but it ranks as a necessity in my book. I have hair that’s fine and prone to oiliness at the roots about 24 hours after […]

When people ask me how to clean up their beauty and personal care routines, conventional perfume is one of the first items I recommend ditching. Not everyone wears perfume daily, but I wouldn’t even risk wearing it occasionally. Thanks to trade secret laws that protect perfume companies from disclosing their secret ingredients, there is no […]

  Nūdus’ gorgeous color selection and chic packaging are enough to grab anyone’s attention. It’s the intelligent and thoughtful combination of organic ingredients plus the fact that these lipsticks are handcrafted that really sets nūdus apart. As I mentioned in my review earlier this week, I’m absolutely smitten with the rich colors and long-lasting formulas behind […]

  Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new non-toxic lipstick in town all the way from Australia. It’s called Nūdus, and it’s certified organic handcrafted lipstick that boasts 27 active natural ingredients chosen specifically for their healing and health enhancing benefits. I’m not just talking about the obvious ingredients like cold pressed avocado and argan oils […]

When I was kid, probably around the 5th grade, one of my mom’s friends sold makeup and skincare from one of those multi-level direct sales companies called BeautiControl. She would come over to our house loaded with makeup samples, and I would watch her and my mom swatch different colors and gab about makeup. One […]

  For many of us, winter is tough on the condition of our skin. Between running the heater on high indoors and being exposed to the harsh cold outdoors, skin just seems to wither and dry up. At best, skin can become uncomfortable, red and itchy. At worst, skin can become painful, cracked, inflamed and […]