The Green Beauty Guide

Dear, wonderful, Petite Marie! You are a fantastic woman! I just found your natural skin care products and I’m so excited. I’ve been hoping to find quality products like yours that go for a great price…. When I can, I will get the herbal facial spray, moisturizer, and cleanser…. But, here is my question - [...]

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Hi, I have recently bought your book and am in the process of making my own lip product. I was going to use phenoxyethanol for the preservative but after reading your book it made me think twice. My product is all natural with Shea butter, macadamia oil, jojoba, etc. Are you able to recommend any [...]

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Most synthetic chemicals used in conventional products have never been tested on humans for safety. Science is only beginning to reveal the long-term damage linked to the continuous use of such chemicals as toluene, phthalates, liquid paraffin, paraben and formaldehyde preservatives. Sadly, list of potentially toxic, carcinogenic chemicals can go on and on.
A few [...]

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Q: We read a  lot about the dangers of phthalates. What’s wrong about them? Is there one single reason why should we avoid them?
MichelleZ, 31, Toronto
A: Simply put, these chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors that put you in higher risk for breast cancer and other hormone-related diseases. Here’s why. Phthalates, also known as [...]

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Q: What can we do to prevent lips from getting dry and chapped? Any useful tricks to protect lips in the winter?
Jessica, New York
A: Dry lips can be soothed and moisturized with olive oil mixed with beeswax. This is the purest thing you can apply to your lips. I love castor and coconut oils [...]

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