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The 9 Best "5-Free" Nail Polish Hues For Fall
As a September baby, I'm partial to all things autumn. School supply shopping, football, coats that are warm but not too warm. And, of course, fall...
5 Rules To Follow When Shopping For Green Beauty Products
Here are some simple rules for reading ingredient labels:
The Ingredient You Should Avoid In Your Soap, Toothpaste & Skin Care Products
It's official: Plastic microbeads in skin-care and beauty products are definitely bad for the environment. They're the tiny particles used in many...
5 Green Beauty Myths It's Time To Get Over
Over the years, I’ve heard all the misconceptions and reasons why women don’t or won’t try to use green cosmetics. Let’s take a look at the five...
Treat Yourself: A Detox Bath To Give You Glowing Skin
There are a variety of known ways for us to detox, but the general rule is "nutrition in, toxins out." One way I love to do it is with a weekly detox...
How Green Is Your Green Beauty Product, Really?
So you’re on the green beauty bandwagon! Congratulations! Now that you've done your research and know which ingredients to avoid in personal care...
5 Reasons To Choose Fertility-Friendly Skin Care
When it comes to fertility, what we put on our body is just as important as what we put inside it. Choosing toxin-free skin care that's “edible” (i.e....
"5-Free" Nail Polish: What It Is + Why You Should Care
Even though I’m terrible at it, I love painting my nails. Nail polish is fun and a little special, which is why it's so unsettling to know about the...
4 Things To Expect When Making The Switch To Clean Beauty
You eat well, squeeze weekly workouts into your busy schedule and consider Friday a gateway to your well-balanced weekend. You're doing all the "right...
5 Products I Can't Live Without (From A Green Beauty Expert)
Editor's Note: Jean Seo, founder of LA-based natural beauty and skin care mecca Evolué Beauty, was a guest at this year's revitalize event and gave us...
How To Switch To Green Beauty Products If You're On A Budget
The scary truth is that most skin care products on the market today contain chemicals that have been linked to some serious health concerns. Over...
Pregnant? 5 Natural Skin Care Ingredients To Treat Your Body Right
Though paying attention to what you're putting in and on your body is always important, it becomes especially so while pregnant or breast-feeding. Not...
Hormone Disruptors: What They Are + Why You Should Care
It seems like everywhere we turn, science is telling us hormone disruptors are dangerous and can hurt our health. But let’s back up. What exactly IS a...
Is Your Nail Polish Toxic? 3 Ingredients To Ban From Your Life
Whether you only use nail polish for special occasions or your manicurist knows you on a first-name basis, it’s important to know what’s inside those...
Is Kale Really Toxic? Everything You Need To Know About Heavy Metals
This week, Harper's Bazaar published an article saying that "people are getting seriously sick from eating kale" because of its thallium content, a...
I Tested 5 MORE Natural Deodorants So You Don't Have To
Earlier this year when I published my very scientific findings about the six natural deodorants I'd tested for you, dear reader, the response was ......
9 Natural Products For Glowy Skin & Gorgeous Hair All Summer
If you're looking to upgrade your beauty routine, we've got you covered. Whether it's a refreshing skin toner that will keep your pores in check or a...
Poison Ivy: How To Prevent It + How To Treat It Naturally
Growing up, I was immune to poison ivy and oak, but six years ago, I got it for the first time and it was BAD. I originally thought it was just...
The 15 Best Natural Sunscreens To Use This Summer
It's official: the sun is out and it's here to stay. While I fully support a beach day and getting your (natural) fill of vitamin D, it's also crucial...
Natural Essential Oil Insect Repellents For You (And Your Dog, Too!)
With regards to bugs, I’m very much a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) sort of person. That said, I don’t want to smell like citronella, either.
