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Alicia Silverstone Collaborates With Eco Tools.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:45 +0000

It’s long been known that Alicia Silverstone is one of our most eco-savvy Hollywood Stars from her vegetarian stance to her green nuptials, so it comes as no surprise that her latest venture shows her walking the talk yet again. Inspired and designed by the natural beauty herself, Ecotools by Alicia Silverstone is a collection featuring environmentally-friendly makeup bags & brushes. The cosmetic bags are made with natural hemp and the floral designs on the bags are printed with non-toxic inks, as are the hangtags which are also printed on tree-free stone paper. The interior is made from a recycled PET lining and the brushes are compiled of earth-friendly materials such as bamboo, recycled plastic, soybean oil and crushed walnuts - with cruelty-free, non-animal bristles.

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Aveda Lights The Way :: A Scented Candle That Gives Back.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:50:47 +0000

I’m a die hard scented candle afficianado, but besides the obvious olfactory pleasures I gain from burning a delicious organic version, the new ‘Light The Way’ limited edition soy wax candle from Aveda gives me extra reason to feel good.

Inspired by a French stress-relieving aroma comprised exclusively of certified organic ingredients including clary sage, lavender and lavandin, 100% of proceeds from this sale of this candle will help Aveda donate a total of $1,000,000 to clean water projects around the globe. Over 1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water and children are dying every day from preventable diseases as a result.

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Think Pink, Go Green :: New Organic Beauty From Victoria’s Secret.

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:45:26 +0000

The girls spoke and Victoria’s Secret listened! Who among us hasn’t lusted after some of the sexy underpinnings I regularly drool over at Victoria’s Secret? Well now there’s another collection for you to covet, and holy moly, wait for it… it’s both organic & vegan!! PINK BODY is a unique and bold new move for this conventional retailer and they get a big gold star for paying attention to their customers. The brand new line of skin-loving and earth friendly products is created specifically for the pink girl who loves beauty products, but will not sacrifice looks for anyone, or anything. Designed to pamper pink girls from tip to toe: nourishing for dry skin, energizing for dull, sluggish skin and soothing for extra-sensitive skin. Plus, four additional essentials that everyone can use and love. PINK BODY is a testament to the power we all have as one lone voice, to collectively impact positive change in this world. Go girls! Writer :: Emma Pezzack - www.futurenatural.com: the best organic beauty products in the world.

Cashmere Soft 3-In-1 Cleansing :: Kaia Bamboo Facial Cloths.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths are a brilliant, 3-in-1 quick cleansing solution that removes all traces of makeup, daily grime & buildup. Inspired by a sustainable clothing designer, not only is bamboo cashmere soft to touch making it perfect for sensitive skins & eye makeup removal, it is naturally antimicrobial and antifungal, requiring no pesticides to grow. Formulated to bring convenience to our lives with essentially three products in one cloth, these are great for eye makeup removal, facial cleansing & toning. Infused with 8 pure citrus essential oils, organic Canadian honey, sunflower seed oil, oat amino acids, and fatty alcohol that won’t dry skin. Leaves skin feeling velvety soft, non-irritated, no sticky residue & no need to rinse with water. Made from 100% sustainable bamboo, Kaia Facial Cleansing Cloths are natural, non-harmful, unbleached, biodegradable and recyclable. The container snaps shut to keep the cloths fresh & ready for use, anywhere & anytime you need them. At only $18 for a pack of 30, toss out those MAC wipes & go for the healthy version instead! Available exclusively at www.futurenatural.com: the best organic beauty products in the world.

Organic Beauty View Giveaway :: Who Wants To Be Enbrightened?

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:51:22 +0000

As a sun worshipper many years ago, who giddily slapped on coconut oil and eagerly awaited the burn I’d get after hours of baking, I’m now suffering the effects of too much exposure. The greatest cause of skin damage including premature aging, discoloration, fine lines, pigmentation, is the sun. Period. Free-radicals are formed with over exposure which run rampant, cause havoc and breakdown the very structure of skin, which leads to all of the above. Ah, if only I’d listened to my mother admonishing my bad sun habits! Too late for hindsight, but not too late for some enlightenment. Aveda are about to release a new skincare line called Enbrightenment, an entire line containing a plant-powered, skin brightening blend.

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Good For You Girls :: New Skincare Targeting Teens.

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:17:00 +0000

With 800 new beauty products launched last year and a market with increasing value in the billions, I’ve been consistently floored at the glaring gap in products targeted toward young girls & teens. The choices for women have become saturated along with products for babies, not a bad thing when you consider how much impact natural & organic beauty brands are having in the market. However, the category aimed at anyone in between is usually the realm of glittery, plastic, petrochemical, artificial color & flavor, toxic makeup POISON. It’s a nightmare to find something not too adult and not too young with cool design and completely natural formulation. Not anymore! New brand on the block, ‘Good For You Girls’ is 100% natural with no toxic chemicals and nothing harmful. Plus the packaging is sooooooo cute. Designed specifically for young skin, the complete starter kit contains everything your daughter or BFF needs to put her best face forward! Good, clean, honest skincare and at only $24.99 for the set that includes Gel Cleanser, Toner & Moisturizer, you know what I’m thinking… just in time for xmas! Writer :: Emma Pezzack - www.futurenatural.com: the best organic beauty products in the world.
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OBV :: Hip Not Hippie Beauty Set For Modern Girls

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:36:17 +0000

I’m usually dragged into the colder months with resignation and resolve… a kind of grin and bear it mantra firmly planted in my psyche to get me through. I’ve decided that this year I need to change my paradigm to one that embraces the change of seasons and welcomes all the good things about chilly weather! So while it might seem like early days, with holiday season upon us it seems appropriate to start reviewing some gorgeous gift ideas that will keep your spirit warm & cosy over the next few months.

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Q+A with EcoStiletto’s Amazingly EcoChic Rachel Sarnoff

Courtney Carlisle — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:41:30 +0000

In the short time since she has launched the haute green newsletter and site, EcoStiletto, which encourages all the ladies to stiletto-size their carbon footprint from an Ugg Boot to a tiny Manolo, Rachel Sarnoff has made a huge impact of her own.

I got a chance to get the scoop on her inspiration and objectives and couldn’t wait to share them with the FGS readers. Keep reading to hear about her Fashion Week eco-find and what gets her going to inspire other green fashion mavens.

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