The Story Of Cosmetics

The Story of Cosmetics, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.

Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

Coco Eco Launches New Website!

It’s taken over a year of blood, sweat and tears but my dear friend and founder of Coco Eco Magazine, Anna Griffin, has finally launched her new website.  Front to back pages (but not actual paper pages) full of good. green. glam!   Fashion, styling by moi, shopping, behind the scenes videos and much more!

Congratulations Anna and to everyone that contributes their talent to each issue!

Tatjana Patitz

Up and at ‘em and heading off to a horse sanctuary in Ojai to shoot our next cover model- Tatjana Patitz- one of the O.G. supermodels from 90′s!!!

Stay tuned for our Love of Horses issue coming soon!

Who can name all these beauties that defined the word SUPERMODEL back then?

Origins Trade In Program For Earth Day

Origins is keeping the green spirit alive with another forward thinking initiative – The Trade-In Program.

Origins is keeping the green spirit alive with a forward thinking initiative – The Trade-In Program. On 4/22, Origins is offering customers the chance to bring an empty cosmetic container (regardless of brand) to any Origins retail store or counter (which Origins then recycles for them through their Return to Origins Recycling Program) to trade it in for a free full-sized Checks and Balances Frothy face wash ($18.50 retail value) or A Perfect World Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea ($20 retail value.)

And to join the conversation, everyone who does Trade-In and recycle their empty products at Origins is encouraged to tweet or twitpic their experience using the hashtag #OriginsTradeIn.

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Earth Celebration At Environment 4/22/10

We hope you will join us for an evening of cocktails and pampering this Earth Day, Thursday, April 22.  Among the amazing list of festivities, Josie Maran Cosmetics and STEAM Salon will offer complimentary makeovers and blowouts, guests can shop deals from ecoSkin, Deborah Lindquist, Wellness Bags, Necko Designs, Environment by Heather Heron, ecover, and more, and enjoy beverages provided by IZZE and VeeV Acai Spirits.  Anna Getty will also be signing copies of her cookbook “Easy Green Organic.”  You won’t want to miss!

Please RSVP to: mmalbas [at] environmentfurniture [dot] com.

Environment Furniture Showroom
8126 Beverly Blvd.  Los Angeles, CA 90048

**Shopping Event!  Some vendors will be cash-only!  Border Grill truck also stopping by!

Kiehl’s X Pharrell For Earth Day

Kielh’s has joined forces with Pharrell, Julian Moore, Jeff Koons and Malia Jones to raise awareness for Earth Day by having each of them design a label for their limited edition Acai Damage-Protecting Toning Mist which is scheduled to be released this April.  Kiehl’s will donate $200,000 to the Rainforest Alliance. Price: $26.

Via BBC and Hypebeast

American Apparel Nail Lacquer

Made in the USA by a family-operated nail polish manufacturer in New York City, these are available only in American Apparel stores and online. The 18 unique shades of high-quality color are DBP, toluene and formaldehyde-free.

Kiehl’s X KAWS

Kiehl’s has partnered with New York-based artist, KAWS, in recreating their classic Creme de Corps labels. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of Limited Edition Crème de Corps will Support RxART.

RxArt, a non-profit organization, is committed to fostering artistic expression and awareness through the challenging yet rewarding task of engaging young patients through contemporary art in pediatric hospitals. By curating installations in hospital settings, RxArt provides a humanistic and creative surrounding that helps to relieve stress and anxiety, while increasing appreciation for contemporary art in pediatric hospitals. For more information on RxART visit www.rxart.net.

8.4 oz. $26.50; 16.9 oz. with Pump $44.50; 1 liter $70.00

Blog Love: Lady Art Looks

Ladies you must check out my girls hair/makeup blog Lady Art. My favorite section is the Step by Step where they have video tutorials of how to apply makeup. I’m not very good at painting my face but these vids make me want to run out and get the recommended brushes and makeup and go to work on my mug!

Nice job Alana and Azelle! xo

Maria Menunous in Coco Eco Magazine #7

Here is the long awaited Maria Menounos story I styled for Coco Eco Magazine. There were so many good things about this shoot. Maria was an absolute sweetheart to work with and all of the amazing eco-lines we used fit her like a glove (a stylists dream). We shot in the beautiful, solar powered Marrakesh House and had an electric powered, bright orange Tesla delivered specifically for the shoot.

Happy 1st Anniversary Coco Eco mag!

Check out Cocoecomag.com for the rest of the shots and the inside scoop on TV’s green “it” girl.

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Zuzuz Petalz

Zuzuz Petalz is a unique, yet complex blend of white flowers that creates a powerful alluring fragrance to indulge your senses. I was recently gifted a purse-size roller and I’m addicted to it’s sexy scent.

With subtle hints of gardenia, jasmine & other white petal botanicals, Zuzuz Petalz is a perfume oil to transcend seasons & embody every moment of the day. It is comprised of essential/perfume oils and delicately mixed with an organic carrier, all of which are sustainable.

Available at Coco De Mer.

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Coco Eco Shoot With Maria Menounos

I was beyond excited for the Coco Eco magazine shoot yesterday for several reasons:

• Subject: Maria Menounos (Access Hollywood)= HAWT!
• Location: Marrakesh House (21st century remodeled green residence.) Check out those solar panels!
• Sexy electric sports car: Tesla
• All the beautiful eco-friendly clothes and accessories that were pulled by moi (with the help of Anna and Sarah Griffin.)

Clothes used:
LIV GRN
Linda Loudermilk
Leila Hafzi
Sarah Shepard

Accessories by:
Hovey Lee
Nola Singer
Caleen Cordero
Brooke Benson
Olsen Haus
Mink Shoes

And there just happened to be another Tesla in the garage charging up. The owner: filmmaker Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car?)

Isn’t she lovely? Especially in Leila Hafzi, who is one of my favorite designers at the moment.

Thanks again to Anna and the Coco Eco crew for another successful shoot. New issue dropping soon!

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Baby Smiley Gives Makeup Tutorial Says Eff The Ozone Layers

Yes as in layers- she pluralized it, not me.

“Now, in order to get these razor blade sharp look you’ll get like 3 gallons of hairspray. Don’t even worry about the- what is it called? The Ozone Layers? Gotta have at least like 50 more layers left for the earth to like freeze over and explode.”

Sorry but I think this gem from Cops would’ve given a better tutorial. If you only watch one video today-make it this one. I’d quote my favorite parts, but it’d be the entire thing, so just press play.

I’m going to try this the next time I get pulled over by the po po’s.

“EXCUSE MY BEAUTY!!!”

source dlisted

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Coco Eco Magazine Promo

Check out some live action from past shoots for Coco Eco featuring Summer Rayne Oaks, Josie Maran, and Elizabeth Mitchell.

Congrats to Anna Griffin, the founder of the magazine that I am so very proud to be a part of.

Go to Cocoecomag.com to see my styling contributions on the Desert shoot and the Lost… in Elizabeth Mitchell story (which was actually co-styled by Anna herself!) Read Elizabeth’s interview here.

Bravo Anna!

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“Out Of The Ordinary” Earth Day With Shades And Dita Von Teese

We’re heading down the green carpet and you’re invited! Celebrate Earth Day with Shades at THE WAY WE WORE in Los Angeles. Preview the “Out of the Ordinary” fashion collection featuring reworked, recyled vintage pieces curated by legendary green advocate Doris Raymond. Hair by Shades and makeup by Paige Padgett. 100% of the night’s proceeds support green charities.

“Out of the Ordinary” fashion event with host Dita Von Teese

Wed, April 22, 2009 from 6:00-9:00pm

The Way We Wore Boutique 334 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036

RSVP to Shades All Natural: shadescolorstudio [at] gmail [dot] com

I got this listing from Your Daily Thread. Visit their events section to see their calendar. They have a gazillion Earth Day events posted!!

Source YDT

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GG&S Styles Coco Eco Magazine

Jen and I styled our first eco-friendly photo shoot for Coco Eco Magazine. Our subject was the stunning supermodel Josie Maran, who also has her own makeup line out that features organic ingredients and is free of fragrance, parabens, and petrochemicals. www.josiemarancosmetics.com

We pulled from Mr. Larkin, Elena Garcia and Puridee . We fell in love with the entire wardrobe, especially the pieces that were made of milk fibers.

You must visit www.cocoecomag.com. It’s a paperless online magazine, it’s free and it’s pretty bad ass as far as “green” publications go.

Congrats Anna on another great issue. Already looking forward to the next.

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Cruelty Free Hair

Can I get the Unicorn updo? See more of these Wild Kingdom styles by visiting the links below.

Source Buzzfeed via Guidespot

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Organic Shaving With Bikini Kitty

Bikini Kitty introduces a full line of smooth body treatments for the elimination and prevention of ingrown hair and bumpy ‘chicken-skin’. Natural Fruit Hydroxy Acids and organic treatments are mixed into Paraben-free solutions that will address shave bumps, waxing irritation and generally bumpy skin.

Duo exfoliation techniques and irritation reducing shave products provide a smooth shave in Bikini Kitty’s™ Clean-Up Kit. The compete kit provides up to three months of bump-free shaving for the targeted areas of the underarms and the bikini area.

Bikini Kitty’s Body Products are Vegan, Organic, Toxic-Free and Cruelty-Free, No Animal Testing.

The pic above is my own and does not represent Bikini Kitty. Please visit their website to view their products.

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Opi + Sephora= Free Of The Big 3

Nail polish powerhouse OPI has teamed up with Sephora to create Sephora By OPI: Digital Diva Collection, an extensive line of 54 fashion-forwardshades for $9 each. In fashion-forward colors like buttercup yellow, magenta plum and bright orange-red with names to remember including IM Beauty, Meet for Drinks and Lost Without My GPS.

The new and exclusive line will have you covered with all your nail essentials: base coat, top coat, nail color drying drops, remover, and of course, the most on-trend colors in the industry. Opi does not test on animals. Plus, the long-lasting, chip-resistant polishes are free of toluene (a petroleum-based ingredient), formaldehyde (a cancer-causing chemical), and dibutyl phthalate or DBP (a chemical shown to cause birth defects). Sephora by OPI Nail Polish will be available at Sephora in early August (and on Sephora.com in late July).

Source M.I.S.S

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Victoria’s Secret Goes Organic And Vegan

Victoria’s Secret has gone green and vegan with their brand new line of cruelty-free beauty products called Pink Body. Pink Body can now be added to the growing list of cruelty-free brands.

These products, ranging from tinted lip butter to an energizing sugar scrub (sounds yummy!), include great skin-nourishing ingredients like oat extract and soy milk, and body-purifying antioxidants like grape seed oil. And these products are so eco-friendly that even the packaging is made from recycled material. Props to Vicky’s Secret!

Source Victoria Secret

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Bliss Says Bye To Bush

Tick Tock Tick Tock….. Bush (The President) is about to be a wrap!

In celebration of this monumental occurrence, Bliss Spa, is offering to help you ladies get rid of some of your own personal bush, with 20% off its signature Brazilian bikini wax, as well as a selection of waxing and post-waxing products.

Just enter the word “Bush” in your online shopping bag at checkout or print out the coupon above and bring it into a location near you.

To make an appointment, call (877) TO-BLISS.

Source style.com

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Free Eco-Mani/Pedi At Recess Salon

January 20th is going to be a very special day. Head over to Recess Salon before then to get your inauguration kit tight. Recess is offering a free 30 minute mani ($25 value) in exchange for 10 of your old toxic nail polish bottles or a free 45 minute pedi ($35 value) for recycling 15 bottles.

This earth loving salon is made from FSC-certified wood, reclaimed materials and was painted with low-VOC paints. The polishes they use are from SpaRitual and Zoya which do NOT contain the toxic chemicals toulene, formaldehyde and DBP.

Bring in your old bottles and Recess will recycle them and dispose of the hazardous polish inside the bottles properly.

Gratis eco-pampering and all you have to do is recycle? This is the kind of shizz that gets my nipples hard. Get going through those cabinets ladies and haul your pretty butts to Recess on Beverly asap!

Source Green La Girl

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Organic Pharmacy in The 90210

My beauty product and homeopathic remedy prayers have been answered!! The Organic Pharmacy has finally opened it’s doors in the 90210!!

This is the first stateside post of the British retailer. Stocking lotions, elixirs and creams, created with herbs and oils, the pharmacy also offers “luxurious organic facials and an on-site clinic staffed with trained homeopaths and pharmacists who bring a holistic approach to all of your health concerns.”

Check it online here

Stop in to their 1,000 square foot Beverly Hills location @ 453 North Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 (310) 272-7275

Bev. Hills Surgeon Uses Body Fat To Fuel Car

A Beverly Hills doctor is being investigated after patients filed complaints that he performed liposuction and extracted too much fat and left them disfigured. During the investigation it was founded that he was turning the fat he removed from patients into biodiesel that fueled his Ford SUV and his girlfriend’s Lincoln Navigator.

Fat, whether animal or vegetable, contains triglycerides that can be extracted and turned into diesel. Using fat to fuel cars might be environmentally friendly, but it’s definitely illegal in California to use human medical waste to power vehicles.

Would you be down to fuel your car with human fat if it were legal, safe and available?

Source Forbes

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Green + Chic

We here at GG&S can never get enough of natural, organic beauty products. We came across this site, Green and Chic and I am salivating over the Lavender Chamomile body wash and the Deep Steep Honeydew body butter. Hop on over and check it out here.

Welcome To The Greenhouse

Eco-conscious beauty brand Kiss My Face has the market cornered on all-natural face and body products. Now they are taking things a step further with the launch of their “greenhouse”, an innovative in-store display for their body products such as moisturizers, liquid soaps, body oils etc.

The display is made from 90% recycled materials, while the graphics are printed with non-polluting water solvent inks.

They are also set to launch their ‘Potent and Pure’ line, an organic face care line sold in 65 percent recycled packaging and produced using wind power.

Pucker up!

Source style.com

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Blush- Get Addicted!!

Not sure if this is classified as green but it’s on the Lifetime Channel so that must count for something. Plus one of my BFF’s, Jojo, is the Executive Producer of the show so it’s my humanitarian duty to tell you to tune in or DIE!!

What- Blush: The Search For The Next Great Makeup Artist- Hosted by Vanessa Marcil, contestants compete for a contract as a professional artist with Max Factor, a cash prize of $100,000 and the opportunity to be the makeup artist for an upcoming In Style photo shoot.

When- Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 from 10pm-11pm et/pt

Why- Guaranteed to be your next guilty pleasure!!!

So tune in for the next 6 weeks and be prepared to be addicted!!

Congrats Joj!!! xx

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Pink Of Hearts 2

In support of breast cancer awareness month, OPI has created a limited edition color ‘Pink Of Hearts 2″ with proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation.

Cop it here and get your mani/pedi did to support a great cause!

Via misscrew

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Everybody’s Doin’ It

Next time you’re at Tar-jay doing your household run for Method cleaning supplies or natural beauty products, be sure to mosey on over to the apparel section and check out their line of organic cotton t-shirts for men and women. They have ones with graphics as well as solid colored tee’s. We picked up a few for our workout wear and they are so soft. At $12.99 a pop, you’ll want one in every color. Well O.K., not all of them because that would be excessive. Check out Target online to see their growing list of eco-friendly products.

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Pur~lisse

Our girl Jen Yen is making waves in the beauty industry. She is the president and creator of a line of skincare products called Pur~lisse. The line is free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, animal products, allergens, petrochemicals, and parabens.

As a working actress and model, Jen Yen found that her skin was breaking out after long hours under bright lights and heavy makeup. To this end, she created Pur~lisse based upon centuries of chinese beauty secrets, combined with advanced skin science. Check the website to see the whole line of products or hit up a high end retailer in your hood.

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Natural In New York

So I’ve been on an extended stay in NYC and aside from eating and shopping my way through the Big Apple, I’ve been impressed with all of the vegetarian restaurants, natural food markets and eco-friendly stores. On my way to C.O Bigelow I got sidetracked by Lifethyme Natural Market (healthy organic food downstairs, all-natural beauty emporium upstairs).

I was transfixed with all of the products that not only smelled great but didn’t contain all of the nasty toxic chemicals of traditional beauty products. I left with a kukui body butter, a super moisturizing face balm and citrus body wash and packed it all up in my organic reusable tote.

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Chocolate Sun

Would you consider yourself sun-challenged? Do people think they’ve seen a ghost when you strip down to your bikini or swim trunks? If this sounds like you, have no fear… Chocolate Sun is here!!

Chocolate Sun is an all-natural, sunless tanning company located in Santa Monica, California. In traditional sunless tanning salons, the tanning formulas contain unnatural dyes, chemicals and preservatives. Chocolate Sun owner, Susie Hatton, worked with a chemist to create their own botanical formula enriched with herbs, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

Due to the all-natural formula, there is no nasty odor that is usually associated with sunless tanning. In addition, the salon will customize a tan fragrance by adding natural essential oils to the formula. A full body tan is $55, and discounts are offered if you buy a tanning package series.

They also offer a line of skin care called “Flowers” which is 100% chemical preservative free (grapefruit seed extract is used as a preservative). They use recycled packaging for the products, and do not test on animals.

Get your fake bake on here.

204 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, (ph-310.450.3075)

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This Bunny Says No To Fur

Hooray to Holly Madison for speaking up for furry animals. No animal testing, no fur. Simple as that. Press play to hear the message and to get a small dose of eye candy. NSFW.

peta

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LUSH Gets Naked… Woo Hoo!

Nudity always gets our attention and Lush stores are banking on this theory to draw attention to their “package free” concept. Over 58% of Lush’s handmade line of cosmetics and beauty products are sold without packaging including bath balls, soap bars and cakes.

On August 27th they are encouraging their employees in over 24 U.S cities to show up for work in their birthday suits (well not totally naked cuz’ that would just be weird, but sporting their work apron and nothing else).

If you are in the Los Angeles, check out the Beverly Hills store, maybe they will be part of the “Go Naked” campaign. You might not find plastic packaging on the on the products, but we’re not promising that you won’t catch a glimpse (or two) of surgically enhanced, silicone-filled body parts. Hey… this is Los Angeles after all.

Via green daily via treehugger

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SmartShield To The Rescue

I have to admit, I’m not as diligent about applying sunscreen as I should be, but I always slather all of my exposed body parts when I hit my (almost) daily hikes up either Fryman or Runyon Canyon.

The problem with most sunscreens is that they contain a whole gang of chemicals that most of us can’t even pronounce. This is where my latest discovery comes in: SmartShield Sun Protection. Not only is this sunscreen oil-free, PABA-free ( an organic compound believed to increase the risk of skin cancer) and DEET-free (a controversial insect repellent ingredient), it’s also eco-friendly!!

Smart Shield is biodegradable as well as marine friendly. In other words it won’t contaminate marine life or disrupt the natural marine habitat.

Check out the other eco-friendly products that SmartShield has to offer here.

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Nails Did

Of course everyone is jumping on the green bandwagon. A favorite nail polish brand to many ladies, China Glaze has jumped on board too. The polish is not water based, nor is it chemical-free or green in anyway, but that didn’t stop them from coming out with an entire line of colors with titles such as Treehugger, Hybrid and Shower Together. Ok, I take that back, the box is made of recycled paper. Wow.

Flicks: all lacquered up

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Future Natural Is The Future

Our new friend Anna Griffin who is a contributor to Ecorazzi and is about to launch Ecobella (an online fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine covering all things green), was kind enough to turn us onto the rad beauty shopping mecca, Future Natural.

Future Natural is basically an online Sephora but on eco-friendly steroids. If you are a beauty junkie but also care about the environment and natural beauty products, then Future Natural is about to become your shopping fantasy.

Specializing in organic and natural beauty products ranging from makeup, bath and hair products to fragrance, this site has left no stone unturned. There are even products for babies and men. Ch-ch-check it out!!

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1plus1

Green is definitely becoming more common place and we are constantly coming across clothing lines that are turning a new leaf and offering clothes made of organic fabrics and companies that have eco-conscious business practices. But along with all that moral excellence, usually comes a high price tag. It’s been a challenge to find dope, edgy, inexpensive green lines, up until I was turned onto 1plus1.

Click here to view the space that showcases stylish, eco-friendly, affordable clothing and products and get your credit card ready, it’s about time to start adding some goodness into your closet.

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All Day Every Day

Woody Allen once said, “In Beverly Hills, they don’t throw their garbage away – they make it into television shows.” Well, Planet Green debuted today and I will gladly waste my time watching anything on this channel about garbage, composting, recycling, gadgets, food, drinks, cars, beauty, fashion…I’ll stop here but basically, it covers EVERYTHING under our beloved sun about going green and it’s on 24/7. The one show I really love is Alter Eco, with Adrien Grenier. It’s really informative and covers a lot of ‘green’ spots in L.A. It’s about time. Floss Angeles, RISE UP!

That’s about all I can write for now…need to get my sustainable crack fix and get back to the boob tube. Yea, it’s that serious.

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Sensual Seduction

Ladies, are you looking for the fountain of youth along with the secrets to soft skin?? Unfortunately I think we’ll be waiting awhile to find the key to eternal youth, however I can give you some insight into silky, soft, sensual skin while using products with ingredients you can actually pronounce.

The first step is to drink tons of filtered water from your SIGG bottle (no, we’re not getting paid to endorse them, it’s just a great product that no greenie should be without).

Next EXFOLIATE in the shower with an organic sugar scrub. I’m feeling the one from Nature Girl; the products are free of synthetic fragrances and dye, they donate a percentage of after-tax profits to environmental causes, they don’t test on animals and the packaging is super cute, which is always a plus!

After you towel off, quickly apply a super MOISTURIZING LOTION while your skin is a little damp, preferably a body butter. Nature Girls’ shea body balm is made with African shea butter, organic California lavender water and healing organic herbs.

Last but not least, finish off with a DRY OIL body spray by Suki with with a range of organic herbal ingredients. Best of all this product is vegan.

This is my personal skin softening regimen, but for a whole range of beauty tips check out Gorgeously Green By Sophie Uliano with a foreword by Julia Roberts.

For information about all the nasty, toxic chemicals that might be lurking in your beauty products click here.

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Pampering With A Purpose

Last nights’ Opportunity Green event was an evening of pampering, networking and inspiration. Guest speakers really opened our eyes to the incredible dangers of chemicals in our beauty products. We heard a lot of discussion about the link between these products and cancer as well as a possible link to autism.

On a less serious note, there was tons of pampering for all of the lovely ladies…(and men)- Manicures with non-toxic Aquarella nail polish, mini-facials with Jurlique products and eyebrow waxing with Jenny Wax. Thuy and I opted out of those services, but snapped a quick flick on our way out with hostess of the evening, Karen Solomon (Co-founder and CEO of Opportunity Green). Congrats on a beautiful and inspiring evening!!

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Get Green and Gorgeous

Check out what will no doubt be another great event hosted by the fine folks at Opportunity Green. It will be an “Eco-Evening of Networking, Pampering and Discovery.” See flyer for details.

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Tested On Kate, Not On Animals

Actress, Kate Hudson, has teamed with hairdresser to the stars, David Babaii to create a line of hair products (David Babaii for WildAid) that are free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals and animal products. Ten percent of profits will be donated to WildAid, the global wildlife conservation organization, to help protect endangered species throughout the world. Great for your hair and great for the planet!

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Love the Skin You Are In

“Product junkie” doesn’t even begin to explain the obsession I have with all things that you can lube and lather all over your skin (keep your minds out of the gutter). I am a girlie girl to the fullest, so you can imagine what my makeup bag and vanity cabinet looks like. If it was invented and it smells good… then I own it. This obsession, however, is certainly not jibing with my newfound commitment to REDUCE, plus it’s been taking it’s toll on my pocketbook as well.

My new commitment is to donate the products I can’t use, to friends who are more than happy to give my sloppy seconds a new home. I’ve also made a promise to not buy any new products until I’ve finished every last drop of the ones I currently own, and then it’s strictly natural, eco-friendly products from here on out… Goodbye $225 La Mer face cream (yes I really spent that much on a 2 ounce pot).. hello Whole Foods Natural Beauty section…

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