The Green Beauty Guide

The hotel chain debuting organic skincare line? Only if you are taling French Alps. Pure Altitude is a brainchild of French mountain-inspired beauty manufacturer, spa and hotel operator Fermes de Marie.
Farms of Marie? In Savoie? I am already sold. Actually, I am checking out their booking dates right now. How [sur] is that? Petite Marie having [...]

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Alchemists spent centuries looking for the elixir of youth, and DMAE seems to come pretty close. DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) makes sagging, tired skin look smoother and tighter by causing quick and visible swelling of cell membranes, fibroblasts.
            But such shortcuts often come with a price. Canadian scientists found that a topical application of DMAE alters [...]

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I finished your book and think it is absolutely fantastic.  I always love a refresher course on
what I am already familiar with in this business, and I learned some new stuff too.
You even got me to try some DIY concoctions -
something I have never had much success with in the past!
Liz Thompson,
Organic Beauty [...]

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Yay! So finally someone addressed the issue of caffeine-packed skincare - not to mention sweets, drinks, cereals, and desserts.
Like most adults, I am no stranger to a cup of coffee. I take my coffee organic, fair trade, most often instant, on better mornings pressed. No espresso machines for me, thank you very much. When my [...]

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As I am shopping for a new mineral foundation in a lighter shade to match my paler skin during upcoming colder months, I am more attentive to each and every ingredient than ever. I am really glad that many mineral foundations today contain no bismuth oxychloride, once popular mineral salt that produces a subtle shimmer.
            To be [...]

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As I turn my calendar to October, my skin also takes its turn to drier, more fragile self. As a rule, in October I switch from foamy, frothy Dr. Bronner’s soaps to cleansing oils and creams. When I was running through the isles of our local drugstore Boots to the baby section at the back, [...]

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Going green just got easier!
As I count days to the official release of THE GREEN BEAUTY GUIDE, I am happy to offer a simple way to make going green easy, fun, and budget-friendly!
This is when THE GREEN BEAUTY GUIDE: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skincare, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances comes into play.
To [...]

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I had my hair cut a couple of weeks ago, and I am already fed up with it. I especially hate the chopped fringe which I now usually pin to the side with a pretty barrette. Besides, the short cut failed to deal with my main issue, the increased hair loss. I admit that losing [...]

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Hyaluronic acid is making big news today. The substance found in the connective tissue of the body is very important for the health of our joints where it cushions and lubricates. Hyaluronic acid also provides volume and fullness to the skin. Scientifically known as non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan, hyaluronic acid is the main component of cellular matrix, [...]

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Whole Foods Market reintroduces the greener, safer body care department.
 
New body care products in Whole Body Department at Whole Foods Market is perhaps the best answer to the infamous 1,4-Dioxane lawsuit that the venerable green retailed was spalled with earlier this year.
 
To make going green even easier, Whole Foods Market has an exclusive on [...]

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