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When making choices to support a healthier lifestyle, many individuals overlook the safety of their beauty and/or personal care products . But they shouldn’t: Not only is skin your largest organ, but what is applied to the skin is absorbed by the body (if you’re suspect, just think about the efficacy of transdermal birth control or nicotine patches). As a professional with 15 years of experience as a makeup artist and 10 years of experience in naturals specifically, I have developed an expertise in which products, ingredients, and methods are best. So if you’re taking the time—and spending the money—to buy healthier, organic food, it’s about time you understand what you’re putting on your skin. An introduction to clean and natural beauty. In order to understand the context, here’s some clean beauty 101 : The personal care industry (meaning things like lipstick, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste) is completely unregulated in the United States. In layman’s terms, this means ther...

You might have seen bottles of shampoo and conditioner labelled as sulphate- and paraben-free, but what does this actually mean when it comes to what we put on our hair?  What are sulphates?  Most of us will have shower gels, soaps, shampoos and cleaning products in our bathroom and kitchen cupboards that contain synthetic detergents. The likes of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), sodium laureth sulphate (SLES), ammonium lareth sulphate and myreth sulphate. These are synthetic, inexpensive detergents that are very effective at removing dirt and also help provide that soapy lather we’ve come to expect when we wash our hair.  In some cases, they can dry out hair, irritate sensitive skin and make eczema worse , so some brands choose to use gentler alternatives .  Typically, sulphate-free products might not lather as much as others containing synthetic foaming agents , so those with finer locks may find they need to give hair two washes.  What are parabens?  Parabens are preservatives used...

Give your body a jump start on health and wellness this Spring with a wonderful assortment of body smoothing & toning products from Clarins. As I sit outside writing this post on a beautiful balmy Spring day in SoCal, I am hyper-aware that with the weather getting warmer, it is time for us to come out of our hibernation mode and start getting our bodies back on the wellness track and into better shape. What I mean by this is that we need to make a conscious effort to eat cleaner and detox the winter sludge, up our activity levels and focus our efforts on toning our body so that it looks it’s best during the more skin baring months . And while changing our lifestyle habits is more than half of the battle, using a few key body transforming beauty products can further enhance and support our health and wellness efforts . Many of you are probably aware of the iconic and trusted French beauty brand Clarins , however I am not sure if you also know that Clarins is the number one Cellu...

Shares 20K Need a great gift idea that is unique and doesn’t break the bank?  These 25 Homemade DIY Gifts for Natural Bath and Beauty products are just the ticket! Homemade DIY Gifts 25 Natural Bath and Beauty recipes BoulderLocavore.com" width="600" height="857" /> Are you hearing that sound?  The tick tock of an imaginary holiday clock heightening the angst about your last minute gift giving ?  Teachers, coaches, neighbors, the ladies in the school office, your postal carrier; all those people whom you want to acknowledge but are finding you are running out of ideas and possibly resources. For the last two weeks I’ve shared a collection of ideas for Homemade DIY gifts ; the first for Seasoning Blends and Extracts , the second for Liqueurs and Infusions .  This week I have rounded up a delicious, luxurious collection of homemade Bath and Beauty product recipes most of which you can make from your pantry.  With the dozens of cookies being baked I’m s...

 Best Bath Pillow Brands 1. Earth Therapeutics Bath Pillow For a sensual spa or to regenerate you, the Earth Therapeutics Bath Pillow is one of the esteemed brands of the United States of America producing luxurious bath pillows . The various range of the Earth Therapeutics Bath Pillow comes with soft colors which looks pleasing to the beholders eyes. This brand produces bath pillows which are generally measured to as the 18 inches by 14 inches and is available in a flat case. Every bath pillows made under the brand of the Earth Therapeutics is favorite among the customers it provides out most comfort, fully inflatable and highly- extra support for your body. 2. HoMedics Bath Pillow The HoMedics bath pillow is a luxurious bath pillow is quality tested grand spa product which doubles your spa experience. The various gamuts of the bath pillows manufactured under this brand provide outmost vibration and relaxation to your neck and back. This particular brand producing bath pil...

We spend a fortune every year buying products to transform our baths into something extra special, however most of those products are packed full of toxic chemicals. So here at Homemade Home Ideas , we scoured the web to find the best natural alternatives out there. Make your bath a decadent treat and turn it into a spa experience in your own home with these easy natural recipes which will help soothe skin and relieve tension. Homemade Lavender Bath Salts  – These wonderful bath salts will not only relieve and release tension in your body and help you relax but they will also give you a fizzing spa experience in the comfort of your own home. DIY Bath Melts – Leave your skin silky smooth with these fantastic bath melts which will turn your bath into a luxurious experience you’ll love. Detox Bath Recipe – Not only will this simple recipe help you relieve stress in the bath but it will also draw out any toxins which will help you fight...

Chic, simple, and eco-friendly, Morgans is basically a grooming- replenishment program designed to facilitate your sundry bathroom needs – creating a line of high-end, natural grooming products sold at a lower cost than most popular pharmacy brands that comes part of a customized toiletry kit delivered right to your door step. What Is Morgans? Launched back in October of 2015, aspiring entrepreneur Morgan Hirsch founded Morgans as a basic means for the modern man to do his toiletry shopping at will instead of wandering pharmacy aisles late night in search of common essentials. The result: Over 1,000 paid sign-ups in its first few months. Not to mention official co-signs from the industry’s top lifestyle publications including Cool Hunting , GQ, and Men’s Fitness. Morgans appeals most to groomists who are all about showering their bodies with premium personal care items , alongside their bathrooms. Its subscription model makes it an affordable reality by selling its stock direct...