The Green Beauty Guide

Spring is near, and we decided to introduce the latest addition to our popular SKINSAVER range (by Petite Marie Organics) before the romance is in full bloom, so that you could clear up your skin and meet the new beginnings with a confidence and flair.
As you perhaps know, I’ve been suffering from adult acne for [...]

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My sister is a bit slow in grasping the basics of cosmetic label reading, so when she buys a shampoo with a word “organic” on the bottle it’s most often will be used to mop floors. So this time, when she came back with a happy yellow tube of Australian Organics shampoo which contained cocamide [...]

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The spring is near, and every year I embark on a new skincare regimen to meet this romantic season in full glory.
This year, my skin really glows thanks to SKINSAVER by Petite Marie Organics - the original cream and now a cleanser to match.
As you perhaps know, I’ve been suffering from adult acne for many [...]

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Here are ten amazing green basic ingredients that cost cents to obtain yet can make million dollar difference in your skin condition.
1. Olive oil: massaged into dry, parchment-like hands and especially cuticles; used to saturate cotton wool balls and wipe off makeup; to massage itchy, dry skin all over the body; to layer under your [...]

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Ingredients:
1 free-range organic egg yolk
2 tablespoons organic oatmeal (alternatively, grind 3 tablespoons of steel-rolled oats)
1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
5 drops palmarosa oil (optional)
1 teaspoon brewers’ yeast (you can grind tablets of yeast into powder)
Method:
Whisk up the ingredients. This scrub should be very mild, not gritty. You may add a teaspoon of warm water for a [...]

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The individual powers of essential oils are well-documented - citrus oils to invigorate, lavender for rebalancing, marjoram to relax - but behavioral psychologist Dr. Susan Schiffman, of the Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina, believes it is possible to use any perfume to manage moods.
You need a back-supporting chair and a favorite scent. Sitting [...]

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Jennifer Hudson took home a Grammy this February, and if I could hand over a Best Makeup Awards, she would have scored a pretty gilded makeup brush, too. Her makeup was flawless, gorgeous and very, very inspirational.
As I browsed via Glamour.com, I couldn’t help but snatched some ideas.
This is the perfect look for a [...]

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“The Swan.” “I Want a Famous Face.” “Dr. 90210.” “Extreme Makeover.” “Nip/Tuck.” The list goes on.
You know these shows, and believe me, these are just a few of the TV shows that heavily promote, examine, and make irresistible, the benefits of plastic surgery in recent years.
Is this trend harmless? Not quite so. University of [...]

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I am obsessed with natural hormone balancers recently, and a brief mentioning of a herb with a funky name Kacip Fatimah got me googling.
The herb, scientifically known as Labisa pumila, is being touted as a female version of infamous aphrodisiac Tongkat Ali. For centuries it has been used in Borneo to restore womenhood and promote [...]

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SKINSAVER by Petite Marie Organics is going strong, thanks to your sincere support, and we have just introduced a more efficient shopping cart that allows tracking the orders and leaving detailed feedback. We are working hard to expand the line, and I am busy testing the acne cleanser and toner duo that will contain lots [...]

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