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Why Is It So Difficult To Find Ingredients For Victoria’s Secret New PINK BODY Line And Is It Really Organic???

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:52:59 +0000

I’m a believer in voting with our dollars to send companies a message about what we, as consumers, want and that message is ringing through loud and clear. Consumer demand guides retail decisions - plain and simple. With organic beauty brands popping up at what seems to be lightning fast speeds these days, its evident consumers are speaking and companies are listening. It’s undoubtedly exciting there are more organic options popping up on the scene at a steady pace, but it can also be very confusing and overwhelming for consumers to distinguish a truly organic brand from one that isn’t when labels and price points can be similar.

It’s all about ingredients. But how can we decide when we can’t locate the ingredients and when we finally do, are they really organic?

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Get The Glow :: Makeup Artist Jessa Blades Shares Her 5 Must-Have Natural Beauty Buys For Spring

Stancie Wilson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:06:24 +0000

Founder of Blades Natural Beauty, Jessa Blades is a natural makeup artist who works on photo shoots and fashion shows, helps brides looks their best on their big day and provides natural beauty consultation to a variety of clientele in New York City. Last month she worked with celebrity makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift at Fashion Week and is featured this month in Glamour magazine’s 70^th anniversary issue along with 69 other female eco-achievers. She also works with Teens Turning Green and Project Green Prom.

She believes we don’t have to sacrifice health for beauty and is intimately in-the-know about products that perform, yet won’t pollute our bodies. “People are outraged when it comes to animal testing for cosmetics and I’m against it, but what about human testing? Companies have been testing their products on women for years!!”

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Gisele Bündchen’s “Top Must Haves” Includes Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Cream

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:54:42 +0000

Just because a celeb deems it great, doesn’t make it so. Afterall, they are paid big bucks to toute product they don’t really use. However in this case, I totally agree with her and doubt she is getting a dime to sing this product’s praises. Dr. Alkaitis is a celebrity favorite and for good reason. When I had the great pleasure of speaking with him last October, I asked him about celebrities using his products:

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Newsflash :: Improved 1,4-dioxane Levels In Natural/Organic Products But Should Some Still Have Cancer Warnings?

Stancie Wilson — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:49:32 +0000

With planning and prep a buzz for North America’s largest natural products showcase Expo West next week, the Organic Consumer Association just announced that on Friday, March 6th, they’ll announce follow-up test results to the dioxane 1,4 results they released last year. This study raised many questions about whether some products labeled “organic” and/or “natural” really are and brought to light what the OCA called “deceptive organic branding” and accused some big name brands of containing carcinogenic ingredients.

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It Will Make Her Blush: Send A Free Alima Valentine To A Friend!

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:44:41 +0000

Looking to pass a little love along to your best friend, sister or co-worker this Valentine’s Day? Alima has a perfect plan – send a collection of certified natural Alima Pure samples to a friend (for free)! For the next week when you place your order, just leave a note in the comments box with your friend’s name and address. They’ll send her three free samples of Alima colors chosen just for the occasion, along with a gorgeous card wishing her a Happy Valentine’s Day. If you like, let them know whether she’d prefer their light collection, or deep collection (both are quite wearable, so you can’t go wrong).

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10 Easy Ways To Save Big On Natural And Organic Beauty Products And Keep More Green In Your Wallet

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:36:13 +0000

Its safe to say most of us are cluching our wallets tighter these days and for those of us who refuse to compromise quality and purity in our beauty products despite these economic times, there is hope! Follow one or all of these tips below to avoid falling victim to cheap and toxic beauty buys in the name of saving a buck.

1). Open Your Cupboard

Keep it simple and affordable by getting back to the basics. Know exactly what you’re putting on your skin and you’ll save some dough in the process:

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Cleanse From The Inside Out: Makers Of Hollywood’s Detox Diet Secret Launch USDA Certified Organic Body Care Line

Stancie Wilson — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:59:41 +0000

The concept that we must cleanse both inside and out resonates loudly with me. As one who has experienced the benefits of seasonal detoxing and who believes we should be mindful of what we put on our bodies and what we put into them, I was excited to recently discover SoCal Cleanse, a company who advocates the importance of both.

My passion for organics began with food. Not long after becoming more aware of what I consume, I began to wonder why I would be feed my skin with anything else. It simply made no sense to be conscientious about one and not the other.

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Hot Off The Press :: Organic Beauty Mag To Hit Newsstands Before Year End {Plus Exclusive Interview With The Editor-In-Chief}

Stancie Wilson — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:56:23 +0000

The time has come. The wait is over. The brand-new, highly anticipated, hottest beauty glossy to hit newsstands is green and it’s gorgeous!

Natural and organic beauty is no longer a niche industry. It has and continues to flood conventional markets as consumers ask more questions than ever about product safety and purity. The rapid increase in organic beauty sales is due, in part, to consumer awareness of hazards in their synthetic and toxic counterparts. Higher standards have become prevalent even for the average consumer thanks to mainstream media spotlights on lead in lipstick, estrogen-mimicking parabens and BPA in plastics.

Though it may not seem like an ideal time to launch anything in our current economic state, there may not be a more perfect time than now for Organic Beauty.

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Nature Of Beauty Launches Intelligent Nutrients Today :: Plus Product Reviews, Interview, Free Shipping + Exclusive Coupon Code

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:16:21 +0000

Many of you visit to find the latest, best and most effective natural and organic beauty brands amongst other things. Organic beauty is one of my favorite topics and one I’m passionate about. And I don’t know about you, but I value honest recommendations from fellow consumers much more than I do when it comes from an owner or employee of a business. And I know I’m not alone, otherwise Googling “review of X product” would not be the common pastime that it is. So with that in mind, I’m bringing you the real deal about NatureOfBeauty.com. I’ll clue you in on which products I’m loving right now, the scoop on two hot brands they just launched, share my Christmas gift ideas and divulge how to get free shipping and 15% off your order.

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The Amala Beauty Experience :: An Intersection Of Luxury And Purity {+ $152 Giveaway}

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:19:31 +0000

It seems Germany has always been ahead of us in terms of placing value on the natural and the pure. Its not a fad, phase or new concept for them its simply their way of life. So it comes as no surprise that some of the great organic skin care geniuses have come from Germany and I’m genuinely excited to introduce you to yet another.

Amala (ah-mah-la) translates to “most pure” in Sanskrit, “revered mother” in Tibetan and “love her” in Spanish. This exclusive collection is for those seeking an intersection of luxury and purity. Ute Leube, creator and founder behind this pampering brand knows her ingredients, inside and out, backwards, forwards, up and down and has strong convictions about what is “responsible skin care”. She and business partner, Kurt L. Nübling are some of the world’s experts in the cultivation of organic botanicals and have been for the past 20+ years. Up until now, they’ve been known for their extensive and popular organic essential oil line (and anti-aging skin care), Primavera Life; which can be found throughout Europe in most drugstores and health food markets and scarcely available online in the U.S. This past May, Amala made its world debut in Singapore with great success and is currently only available in America in select upscale spas and online.

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Equita Celebrates Two Year Anniversary And Has 40% Off All Eco Fashion Sale ~ THIS WEEKEND ONLY (In Store + Online)!!!

Stancie Wilson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:01:53 +0000

In celebration of their two year anniversary today, the ethical, environmentally conscience and eco fashionable Equita is offering a whopping 40% off all eco-fashion today and tomorrow only. Its no secret that we’re all holding onto our wallets a little tighter these days and trying to plan for Christmas without overdoing it. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great sale and cross some items off your list while you have a chance at a huge savings. They carry eco-fashion brands FIN, EDUN, Stewart+Brown, Loyale, Autonomie, Del Forte Denim, Perfectly Imperfect, Loomstate, Ecoist, Vega, Tom’s Shoes, Josh Jakus and more.
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RMS Beauty Just Launched :: New Organic Cosmetics From Celebrity Makeup Artist Rose-Marie Swift

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:43 +0000

Back in September, I shared a brand new organic cosmetic line coming to market and now all five products in various shades and colors are available for purchase online. Designed to work synergistically with the skin, it is food for the face, highly concentrated pure skin care with mineral pigments and the only cosmetic line that pure skin care guru Dr. Alkaitis endorses.  Rose-Marie’s philosophy {from the site}:

“After many years in the fashion and makeup industry, I’ve learned a lot about the impact of daily exposure to chemicals in beauty care products. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t live up to its promises. I see the results of taking a quick-fix approach to looking good. I know first-hand the price our health can pay in the pursuit of beauty. I realized that what women need is a cosmetics line that is as pure as possible, one that creates a solid foundation for anti-aging and long-term beauty.”

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Think Anti-Aging Products + Organic Beauty An Oxymoron? Introducing SukiSpa ~ The Brand New Cosmeceutical Grade Skin Prescriptions Line

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:30:20 +0000

As if to outdo themselves, the already fabulous Suki skincare line has just turned it up a notch. Launched at ISPA this past weekend and online today, the brand-new bioengineered cosmeceutical grade skin prescriptions “spa line” boasts the culmination of breakthrough scientific advancements with pure organic botanicals, creating a high-powered line of potent & pure skin care. After years of research & development, Suki Kramer continues to challenge industry standards of purity and efficacy. Designed to target some of the most stubborn of skin issues with high doses of cutting edge actives, this line will combine the same philosophy of suki advanced. organic. science.™ with even more advanced cutting edge ingredients. The six new sukispa™ products include:

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Eco-Boutique Spotlight + Exclusive Reader Discount :: Spirit Beauty Lounge

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:57:10 +0000

Recently featured on MSNBC, model and student of art & cosmetology, Spirit Demerson has long been concerned about the environment and interested in beauty. She used to concoct her own natural fragrances, lotions & scrubs in her kitchen and she’s been the “go-to” beauty girl in her circle of friends, family & colleagues for years. Frusterated about having to send them in a dozen different directions, she decided to open up shop online. After years of research (and obsession) her dream of opening her very own “beauty lounge” came to fruition last month.

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Newsflash :: Supermodel, Actress & Raw Food Enthusiast Carol Alt To Launch “Beyond Natural And Organic” Certified Raw™ Skin & Body Care Line

Stancie Wilson — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:33:23 +0000

Gracing the covers of over 700 magazines, posters, calendars and videos, Carol Alt has been referred to as “The Face” by Life Magazine and named “The model that started the supermodel trend” by John Casablanca, owner of Elite Models. Ten years ago her health began to decline. Carol explains: “Ten years ago, I was feeling bad…really bad. I had chronic headaches, sinusitis, stomach ailments; I was tired and listless.   Eventually, I got very sick and tired… and tired of being sick and tired. I searched for a real solution…not just a band aid. That’s when I started eating raw - and it changed my life - FOREVER. Over the last decade, I’ve spent countless hours studying health and nutrition from the best doctors…on my own quest towards true, lasting health and vitality.”

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Payless ShoeSource Announces “Green” Shoe Line With Summer Rayne Oakes

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:44:06 +0000

Just today, Payless ShoeSource announced plans to launch the first-ever affordable green footwear line expected in stores early next year.  They’ve also signed an agreement with Summer Rayne Oakes, Discovery Network’s Planet Green fashion and beauty expert, author of Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty, and model for many eco-fashion labels and was recently named “One Gorgeous Environmental Activist” by Allure Magazine, to serve as the green footwear brand’s Eco Consultant.
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11 Great Green Looks For Your White Collar Job

Stancie Wilson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:02:04 +0000

It seems to me there is an abundance of cozy sustainable T-shirts, sweat pants/shirts and general weekend lounge wear out there, but where does that leave the nine-to-fivers, cubicle and corner office dwellers; those of us who need to look crisp & collected during a presentation in the board room, court room or at that power lunch?

Discover some great looks below made of sustainable fibers that will help you look pulled together, while also satisfying your desire to tread a little (or a lot) lighter:

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Get Your FREE Mini-Makeover At The Suki Trunk Show This Week

Stancie Wilson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:02:29 +0000

If you’re in NYC this week (or all the time), head over to Henri Bendel today through Sunday for absolutely free mini-makeovers by Suki makeup artist Melanie Isett.  As one of my favorite skincare and cosmetic lines, each bottle and jar comes chocked full of bioactive organic ingredients created for even the most sensitive of skin types. I completely agree with Sophie Uliano, author of Gorgeously Green when she wrote ”Suki has developed one of my favorite skin care lines. The products are every bit as wonderful as high-end products, but they are free of synthetics, GMO ingredients, petrochemicals, fragrances and dyes and animal ingredients“. To register for your free makeover:

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Friday Find :: Anjaly Organic Cotton Yoga Clothing

Stancie Wilson — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:16:55 +0000

I must admit that upon landing on the Anjaly site I found myself wanting to grab my mat and find the nearest yoga class. I adore yoga and years ago during my very first class I wondered how I’d lived without it. It amazes me that it can simultaneously be one of the most strenuous of workouts and yet the most peaceful. I don’t practice nearly as much as I’d like to but whenever I do I feel refreshed, revived and rejuvenated.

This feminine and graceful collection is created by yoga practitioners and teachers with us in mind. Designed for comfort and flexibility, none of the pieces contain any buttons, zippers and the labels are printed on high quality organic cotton with the intention of being able to easily wear the pieces before, during and after class.

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Chicago’s Fashion Week Kicks Off With New Eco-Fashion Addition ~ MoSS

Stancie Wilson — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:18:54 +0000

A couple weeks ago, Kelli announced that Chicago’s fourth annual Fashion Week kicks off today, but not without the absolutely brand new addition of MoSS.  Curated by Pivot Boutique, Chicago’s first boutique dedicated to eco-fashion, this event will “features clothing, accessories and furniture that inspire and respond to current form and function necessities, without compromising our environmental abilities to meet future needs“ .  Featured designers and collaborators include Annie Novotny of Frei Designs, Lara Miller, Alice Berry, Jane Palmer and Marianne Fairbanks of Noon Solar, Joshua Height of Brickermade and Michele Fitzpatrick of Verde Design Studio.

Stay tuned next week as Fashion Week hits Portland…

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