10 years ago

Magical Mineral Makeup: INIKA Cosmetics

Photo: Bette Walker Photography   For so many years, I was a devotee of mineral makeup.  Then, I found out there were some questionable ingredients in that brand that we all used (you know the one).  Since making the switch to Green Beauty a few years back, I’ve been loving all the Clean cream formulas, but sometimes…

10 years ago

Mmmm, Bone Broth (?!)

So, what is the deal with bone broths?  There has been a lot of talk about them recently – take a look here and here.  Basically, drinking the broth created by boiling specific animal bones (with or without marrow, some attached meat, etc.) is said to be very beneficial to our skin, organs, adrenal glands, and much,…

10 years ago

La Bella Figura: More Than Makeup

MORE THAN MAKEUP   Have you found yourself wishing that your makeup was not just harmless to your skin, but actually active and nourishing?  This past summer, La Bella Figura Beauty launched More Than Makeup, and it is just that.  Already a Green Beauty brand with a killer skincare line (complete with a cult following), the ladies at…

10 years ago

Kahina Giving Beauty Fez Hand and Body Balm

  My hands are officially dry and chapped.  I guess there is no turning back now; Winter is on it’s way.  Sniff, sniff….  I know I’m not alone here.  We all try to apply hand cream throughout the day, but between flu season and dirty dishes it just gets washed off.  The answer: Kahina Giving Beauty’s Fez…

10 years ago

Bare Beauty’s Best Spot Treatments

  Everyone gets a zit once in a while (some of us more often than others, ahem).  Conventional blemish creams aren’t just toxic, (especially during pregnancy, read your labels!!) they over-dry and damage the skin.  Instead, try one of my favorite Clean spot treatments – find the best one for you below. Osmia Organics Spot Treatment combats bacteria…

10 years ago

Good For You Friday: Creamy Cauliflower Soup

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe; I’m in a cooking rut these days and only cook meals that I know by heart.  (Sorry, honey…)  In the cooler months, I really enjoy making soups and stews and other one-pot-recipes, as it’s easy to achieve a delicious, satisfying meal without committing a lot of time or…

10 years ago

Black Clay for Beauty

It’s no secret that ever since I went off birth control I’ve struggled with hormonal breakouts (WTF?  I am 32!  Pimples?  So embarrassing!)  I promised you that I would let you in on the products that deliver clear skin.  Truly effective acne-fighting products can be difficult to come by in the world of Green Beauty; I’ve struggled…