we've been worshipping KAHINA GIVING BEAUTY since our first dab.
and can hardly recover from the design crush we've had on KJAER WEIS for this sculpture of a compact - let alone the divine perfection of this cream blush.
A Lot To Say, Inc. offers a line of lifestyle products with something for everyone in the family! Everything in the line retails for under $100 and is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (helping to eliminate one of the largest environmental faux pas around!) while using a no water dye process. On top of that, a large portion of all proceeds goes back to several of their philanthropic partners (which include: Stand Up to Cancer, Heal the Bay, Animal Rescue Foundation and Global Green)! Talk about the ultimate do-gooder!
www.alottosay.com
Marty Casey Silver Elements Collection fuses music and fashion into their line of accessories. Their contemporary pieces are inspired by nature with proceeds supporting Marty Casey’s Elements of Nature Fund, where every dollar plants a tree in conjunction with American Forests ‘Global Releaf’ Ecosystem Restoration Projects, which helps people improve the environment through tree and forest conservation.
www.silverelementscollection.com.
Own Skincare – Own is a clinically-proven anti-aging line that offers effective, pure, safe formulations. The rejuvenating line offers 5 products for a complete and easy skincare routine (all eco-friendly!) – Own Rejuvenating Cleanser, Own Lifting Eye Cream, Own Firming Silk Concentrate, Own Dual Protecting Day Lotion SPF 30 and Own Refining Moisturizing Nigh Cream. Of particular note is that the line features an interesting ingredient story as it is the only brand in the US that has a patent to use Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), a clinically-tested natural compound derived from the safflower plant in formulations. CLA has been proven to help skin retain moisture, activate cell renewal and repair collagen structure. All products retail for under $25 and are available at Ulta locations throughout the country andwww.ownproducts.com
OSEA Malibu skincare founder Jenefer Palmer is a beauty expert and an advocate for safe, healthy, environmentally friendly cosmetic ingredients. She shares why it’s important to be green.
Be Natural
When synthetic ingredients are created there is also waste created. The cosmetics industry is introducing new synthetic ingredients at an alarming rate. The Earth is full of nutrients, minerals, enzymes, and vitamins, which provide everything we need to feed our skin!
Go Simple
Your best bet is to keep your beauty routine simple and beneficial, for yourself and our planet.
I’m a minimalist. I cleanse with OSEA’s Ocean Cleanser and then hydrate with our Atmosphere Protection Cream.
How To Start
I understand it’s often not practical to completely replace all of your cosmetics. I would first toss out most of your lipsticks because you’re ingesting those synthetic ingredients into your body. Get a cleaner brand that has a natural base. Purchasing a multi-use product acting as a tint for both your lips and cheeks is a great way to save money and reduce your environmental footprint.
Choosing more natural beauty products will keep our internal and external beauty ecologies flourishing.
Get In The Know
Make sure to read all labels carefully. Beware of companies that use deceptive language known as “Green Washing.” Because there is little FDA oversight of the cosmetics industry, a company may take advantage of one or more of the many loopholes in Federal oversight in order to slap the words natural or organic on a label when in reality, the product might contain little or no organic or natural ingredients.
OSEA skin and body care products restore skin to its highest level of health and appearance with natural, marine-based, technically advanced formulations that bring together the abundant vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids derived from earth and sea.
OSEA skincare is made with USDA organic seaweed and is free of synthetic fragrance, genetically modified ingredients, petrochemicals, parabens, and sulfates. All products are certified vegan and biodegradable.
OSEA Malibu Skincare is available at select luxury spas worldwide and online at oseamalibu.com.
for the ultimate in nesting luxury –
TRADE UP TO NATURAL THIS SPRING WITH A NEW HÄSTENS LUXURY BED
THINK: Trade in your old bed for the finest nature can offer just in time for Earth Day.
WHAT IT IS: Welcome the spring season by trading in your old, tired bed for a Hästens. Now through May 31st, Hästens “Let Nature In” campaign offers customers up to a $3,690 credit towards an all-natural, handcrafted luxury bed.
After a long and cold winter spent indoors, it’s time to reconnect with nature. That’s why Hästens is encouraging you to refresh your sleep and your life with a bed made only of the finest layers of premium cotton, luxurious flax, soft wool, and hypoallergenic horsehair in every handcrafted bed.
Hästens materials are not only discerningly selected for theirunmatched breathability to keep you cool, the all-natural materials also make every bed as ecologically sound as it is comfortable so you can enjoy deep, energizing sleep while preserving the beauty of our earth.
The “ingredients” for a Hästens bed include:
- Horsehair: An essential component of the stuffing material that goes into each Hästensbed, ultra-soft horsehair helps make you feel as though you’re sleeping on air. Each strand of horsehair acts like a mini-ventilation system, eliminating moisture and allowing fresh air in for a comfortable night’s rest. Hästens’ horsehair is hypoallergenic and has been tested by several independent European research institutions to confirm that it is completely free of allergens.
- Flax: The finest flax available enhances your comfort at night, due to its durability, flexibility and ability to divert static electricity.
- Pine: The Hästens team carefully selects the highest quality pine from the forests of northern Sweden, which is used to build a frame that is unparalleled in its strength and stability.
- Wool/Cotton: The combination of pure wool and cotton ensure your Hästens bed is always at the ideal temperature, acting as its own personal climate control unit, wicking away perspiration to keep you dry and comfortable all night long.
