The Green Beauty Guide

I bet you are now wondering, what’s the green beauty about and how do I put it to use? No worries!
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There are many nail salons and spas that offer completely natural, chemical-free manicures and pedicures. But you don’t have to wait for a trip to the day spa to pamper yourself. By using a few homemade all-natural nail and skin products you can turn your living room in a spa for one hour, and for a fraction of the cost. Whenever you get an hour of “me” time, treat your hands and feet to this wonderfully natural alternative to chemical-laden salon hand and feet treatments. You won’t inhale a single molecule of formaldehyde and acetone, I promise!

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Burt’s Bees was founded in 1984 in Maine, when Roxanne Quimby and Burt Shavitz teamed up selling candles made from the beeswax created as a by-product of Burt’s honey business. Now Burt’s Bees makes more than 150 face care, body care, hair care, lip care, men’s grooming, baby care and outdoor products carried in nearly [...]

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This multitasking soothing and nourishing oil can be used on face, body, and hair. Jojoba oil is known for its ability to soothe inflammation, while vitamin E, olive and grape seed oils act as antioxidants and emollients to lock in water in upper layers of epidermis.

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Do you know what your baby wipes, eye makeup remover and antifreeze have in common? They all contain propylene glycol, an odorless alcohol used as a solvent, humectant, emulsifier, hydroscopic substance, and fragrance carrier. It is a petrochemical made of crude oil, one of nature’s irreplaceable substances. I bet cosmetic manufacturers can whip up a universal beauty product containing pure propylene glycol, if they could! Propylene glycol (watch out for letters PG followed by a plant name) is also used in many so-called “organic” beauty products as a solvent and carrier of plant extracts.

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This soap makes a yummy green alternative to shaving creams and gels packed with potentially toxic chemicals. You can use it to shave your legs, and if blending for a man, substitute girly vanilla and rose with 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil.

Ingredients:
1/2 oz jojoba oil
1/2 oz extra-light virgin olive oil
1/2 oz grape seed oil
5,000 [...]

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Dihydroxyacetone seems to increase the free-radical damage from sunlight, according to the recent study led by Katinka Jung of the Gematria Test Lab in Berlin in 2007. Forty minutes after the researchers treated skin samples with dihydroxyacetone in same concentration as in self-tanners, they found that more than 180 percent additional free radicals formed during sun exposure compared with untreated skin.

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Not all mascaras are created equal, and when it comes to mascaras, green beauty industry is still hanging behind. Most natural mascaras that I tried (including Miessense, Dr. Hauschka, Lavera, Nvey Eco) always lacked that little something that makes me repurchase a makeup product. Either a texture is too runny, or a smell is off, or it flakes into my contacts.

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The morning shave is an important part of man’s day, and a shaving cream or a gel is often a key item in a man’s grooming routine. Most men’s shaving products contain ingredients that irritate his skin and speed up premature aging. Each shaving gel contains a hefty dose of potentially carcinogenic and plain irritating chemicals, such as triethanolamine, various propylene glycols and paraben preservatives, mineral oils, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), synthetic dyes and fragrances.

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It’s easy to go green in England, especially with the Royal Family to inspire you.
Hailing from Canada, I’ve always had a small weak spot for all things royal; no wonder, considering that we still pledge allegiance to The Queen of Canada - Britain’s Queen, that is. Now this weak spot grows bigger, thanks to the green efforts [...]

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