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Green Girl Disposes of Endocrine Disrupters

posted by Lily Berthold-Bond Oct 2, 2008 5:00 pm
Green Girl Disposes of Endocrine Disrupters

I know how it goes, ladies. You wake up for your 10:30 class (so early!), roll out of bed, throw on some clothes, brush your teeth, and glance in the mirror--only to be horrified. You think, "I'll just put on a little makeup so that I look at least presentable." You brus… more »

Top 15 Dangerous Ingredients in Skin Care

posted by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Oct 2, 2008 12:00 pm
Top 15 Dangerous Ingredients in Skin Care

Isn't it astonishing that cosmetics do not require approval before they hit the market's shelves? I had a hard time swallowin… more »

Natural Ways to Revitalize Eyes

posted by Melissa Breyer Sep 30, 2008 11:00 am
Natural Ways to Revitalize Eyes

Nothing can make you feel more tired than less-than-perky eyes. My favorite organic beauty formula book, Organic Body Care Re… more »

Quick Fix for Tired Eyes

posted by Melissa Breyer Sep 8, 2008 2:00 pm
Quick Fix for Tired Eyes

Oh the tired eyes. I have known some people rather addicted to commercial eye drops in an effort to combat strained eyes--and… more »

How to Dry Flowers and Botanicals

posted by Melissa Breyer Aug 28, 2008 1:00 pm
How to Dry Flowers and Botanicals

There's a crafty chemist in me who delights in mixing potions for beauty and the bath. When Annie showed me this mad scientis… more »

Erasing Dark Circles Under the Eyes

posted by Melissa Breyer Aug 5, 2008 5:00 am
Erasing Dark Circles Under the Eyes

An article in The New York Times last month spelled bad news for women in search of gentle treatment for dark circles under t… more »

Homemade Aromatic Body Powder

posted by Melissa Breyer Jul 24, 2008 1:00 pm
Homemade Aromatic Body Powder

Hello sweaty weather. Boy is it hot! In New York City the crowds are lethargically mulling around, dripping and smelling like… more »

Skin Deeper: Nanotechnology and Cosmetics

posted by Melissa Breyer Jul 14, 2008 7:00 am
Skin Deeper: Nanotechnology and Cosmetics

Deeper, faster, further. As if there weren’t enough concerns about the toxicity of cosmetic chemicals, manufacturers are rush… more »

Buyer Beware of Organic Labels

posted by Andrew Peterson Jul 11, 2008 11:00 am
Buyer Beware of Organic Labels

A few years ago I was in Shanghai, and I bought my wife a "Louis Vuitton" purse from a street vendor for an incredibly low pr… more »

Easy Greening: Hair Removal

posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 26, 2008 7:00 am
Easy Greening: Hair Removal

It's bathing suit and tank top season and that means unsightly-hair awareness. Unfortunately most salon waxes are petroleum-b… more »

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