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Attention All Organic Glamazons :: Organic Glam Makeup Has Arrived!

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:22:32 +0000

I’m a self-confessed organic glamazon (in fact, that’s my blogging alias) and I looooove all things beauty, but I’m also a trained makeup artist who has used practically every cosmetic brand you can think of over the years, organic & not. As a discerning makeup user I’m extremely picky about quality, efficacy and application, so it was with a wary kind of excitement that I tried the new Organic Glam makeup collection from The Organic Pharmacy. The glossy black packaging is indeed glam (though I can’t help be a little disappointed that it isn’t more environmentally sensitive), and the makeup… let’s just say ‘impressive’ is a word that springs to mind.

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Oh Baby :: Haircare From Nine Naturals For Mama’s-to-be

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:28 +0000

I’m one of those label-reading, ingredient poring, information seeking obsessives who needs to know everything there is to know before making a purchase, whether it’s my beauty products or what I eat. How could I have known that obsession would reach a whole new level of pedantic a while back when I became pregnant with twin boys, but it did with a vengeance! While I could write a whole post on the baby industry and it’s unbelievable lack of organic & natural products, not to mention its mind-boggling lack of knowledge by supposed industry experts, the purpose of this post is to bring to your attention a new natural & organic hair care collection by Nine Naturals, specifically targeted to pregnant mothers.

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New Dessert Essence Organics Coconut Haircare :: Ancient Meets Modern.

Emma Pezzack — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:13 +0000

It seems as though every day I get news of another ‘great new this’ or ‘fabulous new that’, and I’ll be the first to put my hand up & gleefully admit it makes me just as excited as the rest of you to be in the know, to hear of things first, and to be updated on the latest & greatest - however, there’s something to be said for the ancient, the stoic, the classic, the tried & tested. Known and used for thousands of years by island cultures, coconut oil is one such legendary ingredient that falls squarely in that category. Not only has it properties that make it a staple in most organic beauty products as well as most natural skin & haircare collections,

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Give Your Skin Some Life :: Dermavibe Energy-Infusion Technology.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:26:49 +0000

If you know anything at all about physics, you’ll know that every living thing is suffused with energy and each individual plant & animal resonates with its own unique vibrational pattern. These energy frequencies are said to contain healing elements that when harnessed in the right way and instilled in a carrier of some kind, can infuse their restorative effects into your skin. Much like the way Homeopathy works, this new skincare line from SKINAGAIN uses state-of-the-art computerized technology called Dermavibe, to capture over 300+ energy frequencies ranging from bach flowers to aloe vera to crystals, which are then transferred into a metallic conductor at the bottom of a healing serum.

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Amla Fruit + Anokha Skincare - A Potent New Combo In Skin Brightening.

Emma Pezzack — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:09:23 +0000

Hardly as obssessive as the Japanese or Michael Jackson when it comes to lightening skin, I am definitely a sucker for anything that promises to ‘brighten’ and even the tone of my not bright, and definitely not even, skin tone. It may sound like a genius marketing ploy but here’s where that old adage that ‘if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is’, actually doesn’t apply. Nature holds a vast treasure trove of spectacularly potent ingredients from plants & fruits that are being discovered and isolated every day. One of the newest to hit the market is the Amla Fruit in the form of a new Skin Brightening Lotion by Anokha.

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Sustainable Youth Skincare :: Facelift In A Bottle?

Emma Pezzack — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:47:10 +0000

There was a time when conversations surrounding elasticity, loss of collagen, sagging and lack of tone, were for me like hearing someone speak in a foreign language. Convinced I’d somehow and miraculously been blessed with ever youthful skin, I never paid much attention - until now that is. Whether you’re there already or you think this is something that doesn’t apply to you, it’s never too early or late to start using skincare that addresses these very issues. Now, let it be said I’m a total skeptic (and more than a little jaded) when it comes to product claims, having worked with and tried just about everything. My latest discovery however, more than lives up to its rep and having used it for the last six wks, I can verify that my skin feels noticeably smoother, firmer and more radiant.

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Acorelle Organic Eau De Parfum :: Your New Addiction.

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:19:37 +0000

Going through the day without being enveloped in a beautiful fragrance is as unthinkable as having no music, no coffee and god forbid… no food – that’s how seriously I take my obsession with scent. Smell is one of the most powerful of the senses and has the ability to directly impact your mood & emotional wellbeing, stimulating our emotions and awakening our senses. Once in a blue moon, a new brand comes along that blows me away with sophistication, effectiveness, a great price point, fantastic brand philosophy and overall sheer beauty. Acorelle Organic Eau de Parfum is one such line. Made by a French fragrance house who know what a fine fragrance is, there isn’t a single note lavender, patchouli or rose among this gorgeous collection. Instead what you’ll find are scents that have depth, flair, unique personality, and that meld into your skin for an olfactory experience that’s simply blissful and beautiful – not to mention good for you & good for the planet.

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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.

Pomegranate and Chocolate Love Kit from Shea Terra: A Green Gift with Heart

Wenona Napolitano — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:35:46 +0000

Looking for the perfect green gift for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or perhaps an upcoming anniversary? The eco-goddess in your life may love Shea Terra’s Pomegranate and Chocolate Love Kit. This delightful in the pink love kit contains three bath and body products containing organic shea butter, pomegranate oil, and fair trade African herbs and oils and scented with the sweet fragrance of natural pink guava. To play into every girl’s chocolate cravings the kit also contains a box of fair trade dark chocolate or milk chocolate hearts. Hmmm…yummy. And the whole kit is packaged in a pretty pink handmade sinamay bag that can be reused.

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Nylon Magazine Declares Futurenatural Their :: “Favorite New Store”.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:48:28 +0000

Futurenatural have been featured before on Feelgood Style and I couldn’t agree more with the peeps over at Nylon Magazine. Here’s some scoop in case you haven’t yet heard of Futurenatural and some reasons why Nylon got all starry-eyed, saying “Our new favorite store let’s you be an Earth angel. How much time can you really spend in Sephora sifting through beauty labels? How much stuff should you trash to be “eco friendly? It’s a tough situation, but we’ve found something to make it easier: Futurenatural, a modern organic beauty boutique.”

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OBV :: Shopping Is Costing The Earth - Spoil Those You Love, Not The Planet.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:32:02 +0000

Shopping is costing the earth, literally, and at this time of year even more so. The idea is to spoil the ones you love not the planet, and a great way to do that is by purchasing organic & natural products. There are gorgeous gift ideas in abundance this year and no shortage of special offers to help lighten the load on your wallet. But for those who don’t mind spending a little extra to get something absolutely beautiful and special for someone you love, this Four Fragrance Miniature Organic Fragrance Set from Tsi-La is TDF (to-die-for).

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Basking In Afterglow Cosmetics :: Genius New Organic Aloe Concealer.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:07:08 +0000

If there’s one must-have product you’re going to add to your beauty arsenal with the looming onlslaught of party & holiday season, make it a concealer. This will become your new BFF when it comes to keeping you looking fresh and radiant in the face of one too many martini’s, too many events to attend and weeks of sleep deprivation! This amazing new organic concealer from Afterglow acts on all levels to brighten under eye circles, cover skin issues and deflect attention away from where you don’t want it. Aloe is legendary for healing and soothing inflammation and is the ideal ingredient to address delicate under eye skin.

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Organic Beauty View :: Futurenatural Launch Some Exciting New Brands.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:50:29 +0000

Futurenatural is the ultimate modern-cool-stylish beauty emporium. Hailed as the new ‘Sephora’ for the savvy organic and natural set, they represent everything from cult classics to boutique lines. The product selection is perfectly edited, beautifully curated and most are thoughtfully designed to consider the environment. I’m excited because they’ve just unveiled some exciting new additions to their line-up including Baby Bear Shop (the gorgeous go-to organic brand for mama’s & babies), 100% Pure Fruit Pigment Lip Gloss (a cult fave), Yes (the first and only certified organic personal lubricant), Shobha (hair removal based on ancient indian rituals) Jimmyjane Porcelain Massage Stones, Suki Skincare-To-Go (now in handy travel or trial sizes) and more.

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Organic Fragrance Mists :: A Bottle Of Olfactory Bliss.

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:58:25 +0000

Made with sustainably farmed ingredients grown exlusively in Hawaii, these Malie Organic Aroma Mists are to-die-for. The scents are all steam-distilled directly from indigenous plants and flowers to produce a hydrosol that is the very essence of the source. Plumeria smells exactly like burying your face in a franjipani bloom; the coconut is fresh; the vanilla is local and indigenous; mango nectar smells juicy and freshly peeled; Koke’e is straight out of the rain forest. Because the mists don’t contain any of the chemical binders that make the scent last a long time on your skin, you do have to spray more often. Small price to pay if you think about it for not spritzing yourself with endocrine disruptors and petrochemicals. Designed for use around the home, for freshening linens, and you. The best thing about them? You can spray liberally and often … DELICIOUS.

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Beauty Spotlight :: Jo Wood Organics.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:23:19 +0000

Unless you were born in the last ten years and never listen to music, you’ve no doubt heard of legendary Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood - but how many of you know of his wife Jo Wood, organic maven and legend in her own right?

Used to traveling to far-flung, global locales while touring with the band and long a fan of an organic lifestyle, Wood created this line to offer a collection of super luxurious body products that captures the spirit of the exotic places she’s been. Using only the highest grade & rare organic essential oils, plant extracts and essences, all the ingredients are wild-harvested, organic and sustainably sourced, with over 90% certified organic content. The products contain no water but instead use ultra filtered orange juice as a base to deliver extra antioxidant benefits to skin. She says, “My aim has always been to create something organic that’s also exquisitely beautiful. Every product has been made with love & care.” The entire collection is packaged in beautiful 1930’s style etched glass bottles that are eco-friendly as well as gorgeous.

Loaded with some of the world’s most rare, exotic and beautiful oils, the products reveal a depth and sophistication normally reserved for conventional body products & fragrances not to mention their product descriptions read like a great bottle of wine. “With a heart of Iranian Rose Otto, Egyptian Jasmine, Neroli & Bergamot, this is a fragrance of energy and spontaneity. Green Mandarin and sweet orange add a fresh, vibrant layer and the whole combination is grounded in a soft, spicy base of cedarwood.” Mmmmm … Bottle of Amka Body Dew, anyone?

Natural, Organic, Biodynamic - What’s the Difference?

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:49:33 +0000

The organic & natural beauty market is increasingly saturated with new brands and products, and growing confusion about what’s ok for you and what’s not. Now seems like a good a time to provide a basic outline of what you need to know. In the posts to follow I’ll cover these in more depth but here’s a good starting point:

Natural: Widely defined as any substance harvested or derived from nature and then isolated, processed or purified by a variety of environmentally sound techniques including filtration, fermentation, distillation, expressing and other like processes.

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Organic Skin Care, Natural Cosmetics: The Future is Now

Deb Hiett — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:48:39 +0000

Finally, A One-Stop Shop That “Gets It”

You eat organically and locally and sustainably. You clean your home with vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda. So why are you still using makeup, moisturizer, and shampoo that contains known carcinogenic chemicals?

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and its critical jobs include keeping moisture in, excreting waste, regulating body temperature, compensating for the harsh UV sun rays, and creating vitamin D. And think of its powerful connection with the mind and body — you blush when shy, perspire when nervous, and inexplicably, those little hairs on the back of your neck stand straight up when you realize you’re not alone in a dark room.

Especially during these harsh summer months, you owe it to your skin to read every label and understand every ingredient of every product you use on it. And now, going organic and natural has never been easier — or more luxurious.

Futurenatural.com is the place for “responsible hedonism.” A new Sephora for the savvy organic and natural consumer, Futurenatural offers the best organic skin and hair care, makeup, fragrances, and body-loving basics. Owner/”natural beauty junkie”/writer (and former Australian farmer girl) Emma Pezzack has searched the world for organic/natural cosmetics and goodies that are as effective as they are lush. They are also fair-trade and environmentally conscious.

“You can get something that works as well as Estee Lauder, for example, but is 100% organic,” states Pezzack. “All the products we sell are sustainably harvested, consider the environment, and contribute not only to the health of the consumer but the health of the planet.” What’s not to love?!

Futurenatural.com has chosen the brands they sell very carefully, and will soon include some exciting new brand additions such as L’Occitane, ThisWorks, Alaska Glacial Mud Co., Bamford, Stella McCartney, Patyka, Shobha, Jurlique and more. They list full ingredients for each of the products they sell. Don’t recognize what a certain ingredient is?

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Glowing & Gorgeous In One Easy Step.

Emma Pezzack — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:39:07 +0000

It’s a well-known fact that I’m an organic & natural beauty junkie, not to mention lip balm addict, scented candle guru, and total body polish freak. So how do you get glowing and gorgeous in one easy step? Body Polish, body scrubs, body exofliants! In my opinion body polish is underrated and under-appreciated as one of the great beauty products of all time.

Body polish or scrubs are usually comprised of sugar or salt grains (but there are various options available) and a gorgeous assortment of base oils, butters, flower essences, herbs and essential oils. By using a body exfoliant a few times a week you stimulate circulation, encourage cell renewal, get rid of toxins & dead skin cells, plus the grains buff your skin into super smooooooth. Organic oils and butters leave your skin ultra soft and glowing to the point where you don’t need moisturizer - and the whole thing happens in the shower in about 30 seconds flat - a bonus if you’re as time challenged as I am!

I have several favorites but this is one of my current obsessions - Lilikoi (passionfruit) & Lemongrass Body Polish from Malie. With organic virgin coconut oil, cocoa & mango butters, Lilikoi has a deliciously tart and delicate scent, while lemongrass has a bright citrus fragrance that’s full of life, zest and vitality. Let me tell you, these two scents will kick start your day faster than a double espresso! You’ll be uplifted, invigorated, exfoliated and softened all in a state of tropical bliss. Ahhhhhh … perfect for Summer. Writer :: Emma Pezzack - www.futurenatural.com: the best organic beauty products in the world.

Some other faves: Nature Girl Organic Sugar & Lemon Peel Scrub, Eminence Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub, Sheaterra Bourbon Vanilla Shea Butter Salt Scrub

Farmaesthetics Cool Aloe Vera Mist.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:47:46 +0000

If you’re the kind of person that likes their skincare straight up with no whizz, bangs, whistles or frills, you’ll love this collection of skincare from Farmaesthetics. Combining the best of organic flowers & herbs from local farms and packaged in chic apothecary style, there’s nothing impure in this line - just the freshest of ingredients.

The Farmaesthetics Cool Aloe Mist in particular is a brilliant multi-tasker for these Summer months. Scientifically known to draw oxygen to skin, aloe vera is revered for its potent healing and anti-inflammatory properties. This mist can be used to relieve the discomfort associated with sunburn, laser surgery, over exposure to the elements, and reduces skin dehydration. Lavender reduces irritation while bergamot disinfects and provides a further ‘cooling down’ effect.

Carry your bottle around and spritz at any time on the face or body to simply relax and refresh, or use as an antidote to what ails your skin. If you are treating sunburn, your skin actually burns for hours after you’re no longer in the sun so keep in the fridge during summer to give your skin a deliciously cooling treat and help stop the burn. Writer :: Emma Pezzack - www.futurenatural.com: the best organic beauty products in the world.