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What Does Green Mean When it Comes to Your Beauty Products?

It seems everyone is going green, but do they really know what it means? When it comes to beauty products, there are a lot pretenders and false claims. They spew a lot of hype about being green but how much of it is really true? An array of products make lofty claims about being eco-friendly, natural, cruelty-free, organic and hypo-allergenic with biodegradable packaging. But what is the criteria for making these statements and how does it impact the unsuspecting consumer?…
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Synthetic Dyes and Fragrance: Super Crappy Y’ow!

A rainbow of colors and strong fragrances lure you to the cosmetic counters at retail stores. While the displays look pretty, many are hiding some very ugly facts. Underneath the glossy packaging, certain cosmetics are hiding synthetic dyes and fragrances! Synthetic colors are used to make cosmetics more eye-catching. You know there’s a problem when you see the color labeled with a letter and number such as FD&C Red No. 6. Synthetic dyes are found in makeup, lipstick, hair dyes…
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Insane In the Membrane: Skin is a Vital Organ Protect It!

Skin care can get confusing but so can the skin itself. We often hear skin is the largest organ in our body. But then we hear about skin being a membrane. How can we take care of our skin if we aren’t even sure what it is?   Initially, it certainly sounds like confusing crap. But the explanation is really rather simple. Skin is definitely an organ. It is made from several types of tissue that work together. This makes…
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Is There Something Fishy About Fish Oil Supplements?

Everyone is talking about omega-3 fatty acids.  Good for skin, hair, heart, and overall health, right?  We love these beauty supplements but word on the street is people today eat higher levels omega-6 acids and we need a balance with omega-3’s. A diet with essential fatty acids keeps our skin smooth and beautiful. But is popping a fish oil table the answer to making it happen?   Your body does not produce essential fatty acids so you need to get…
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Posted in Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Organic Skin Care, Skin Care Products

Big Cosmetic Companies Pay for Testing on Animals But Safe Cosmetics Still Exist!

Recently PETA reported several major companies pay for testing on animals. For over two decades, these companies were previously on PETA’s list of cosmetic manufacturers that do not test on animals. Fortunately, there are still plenty of cosmetic companies that refuse to test on animals. The Chinese government requires testing on animals??  Ugh!  Apparently, some cosmetic companies don’t want to miss out on this huge market. As a result, they started paying for tests on animals after pledging to go…
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Moroccan Argan Nut Oil – Not Always Super Duper, but when it is….it’s Super Good!

It sounds exotic and everyone is talking about it, from salon experts to soccer moms. Is Moroccan argan oil really a miracle treatment for hair, skin and body? Or is the hype just another fad people can’t wait to brag about? What is Moroccan Argan Oil, Anyway? As the name implies, argan oil comes from Morocco. It is one of the rarest essential oils in the world. The nuts of the argan tree are crushed to extract their precious oil.…
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Posted in Acne, Anti Aging, Beauty Ingredients, Beauty Product Reviews, Non Toxic Beauty, Organic Skin Care, Skin care ingredients, Skin Care Products

Organic vs. Natural: The Scoop Behind the Poop

When we search for safe cosmetics, often the words organic or natural come to mind. From shopping for essential oils to buying non-toxic beauty and skin care items, we constantly see the terms “natural,” “organic,” and “wild-crafted.” What do they all mean, is there any difference, and why is it such confusing caca?!   The three terms have different meanings any savvy shopper should know before investing in “safe” cosmetics. For crops to be certified “organic,” they must be grown…
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