Greenbeauty

Naughty And Bubblegum?

2008-06-26T00:46:00.000-07:00

SOAP'S VEGAN LIP BALM

This Esty-ist makes hand made vegan lip balms in different flavors with names like "Naughty" and "Mother Pucker." And "Bubblegum."

I used to be addicted to chapstick until Travis Mcalaster made some lewd comment about my affection for the stuff , in 7th grade, and I had to go underground. But these babies look so good, they could make me come out of the chapstick-loving closet!

www.esty.com

Le Toothpaste is L'Organic

2008-06-17T00:56:00.000-07:00

NATURE PURITY ORGANIC TOOTHPASTE

This organic toothpaste is made out of clay. By French people. The clay makes teeth clean and free of bacteria, which is not clean. Viola!

Plus:

"Gentle witch hazel extract helps to heal bleeding gums, oral wounds, and mouth ulcers and protects against infection. The organic mint, menthol and white clay toothpaste leaves a fresh and clean sensation in the mouth and long lasting cool breath. Clay toothpaste."

www.naturepurity.com

Que Seraph, Seraph

2008-06-09T22:23:00.000-07:00

SERAPH COSMETICS

I just came across this line of organic beauty products and was drawn to their vintage styling and art deco look… like, literally, I was walking past their store and almost hit my face on the window because I’m easily distracted by shiny objects. And they love kids, not in a creepy way! They support KidSave- an organization working to counteract the challenges facing the world’s more than 33 million abandoned children growing up in orphanages and foster care. So, shiny objects and hearts of gold… Seraph is good stuff.

www.seraphcosmetics.com

www.kidsave.com

I Have A (Cupcake) Problem

2008-05-22T13:09:00.000-07:00

Irie Star

I recently had to cut down my cupcake intake from 1-2 a day, to maybe one a week, if I've been good and have remembered to conserve water or save a dolphin or 'tevs. Perhaps this scaling back could have been made easier had I known about these adorable cupcake soaps, made from all natural ingredients like lemongrass and peppermint.

www.iriestar.com

relax, have a cupcake:

www.iriestar.com

www.ecobathroom.com

Help! Just... help!

2008-05-07T22:30:00.000-07:00

HELP BANDAIDS

Fabulous- these band aids are here to assist you in your healing processes. They use eco-friendly, minimalist packaging to cut down on waste- when you think how much trash those bubble-packs create, you can see how this would be a plus for the eco-logically minded. Plus they look cool.

get some help:

www.helpineedhelp.com

Get Rid-itol Of Cellulite

2008-04-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

REVITOL CELLULITE SOLUTION

Nobody likes cellulite, except for the plastic surgeons, and we don't really care about them now, do we? No. We care about you and your butt. So let's take care of that "more to love" crap that is actually more to hate. We want you to appreciate the texture of an orange without it bringing up painful thoughts of your thighs. This all-natural ceam from Revitol just might do the trick. It contains caffeine which is natural, delicious and supposedly helps lessen the look of cellulite. Yay!

www.revitol.com

Look At That Car Go

2008-04-07T00:55:00.000-07:00

CARGO LIPSTICKS

Cargo has a line of lipsticks called "PlantLove" designed by actresses who care (cough), totally, about the planet and stuff. They’ve made natural lipsticks that come in boxes made with seed paper so when you litter on your way from Sephora to your car, you might inadvertently be starting something even more beautiful than your be-lispticked face. And the tubes are made form corn plastic, which is fantastic, and pretty advanced for a brand just starting to turn green.

car-go green:

www.cargocosmetics.com

Foot Cream For Jesus

2008-03-28T00:42:00.000-07:00

DESERT ESSENCE PISTACHIO FOOT REPAIR

Remember that story about walking in the sand and then there was only one set of footprints and then it turned out that Jesus totally let you ride piggy back because you were too drunk/lazy/high to walk yourself? Remember that story? Well, maybe Jesus deserves a little thank you. Maybe you should slip him a little tube of this organic Pistachio Foot Repair Cream to sooth his tired feet. Or if that other set of prints was actually you walking in circles looking for your keys, maybe you could use this stuff yourself. It’s the pistachio-est.

www.desertessence.com

take a walk:

www.greenfeet.com

www.veganstore.com

www.vitapal.com

www.vitamindeal.com

BTW- this company loves the earth more than Jesus loves his pistachio foot cream. They use the power of the wind to make their factories go.

Giovanni, Full Of Moussefulness

2008-03-11T08:55:00.000-07:00

GIOVANNI HAIR MOUSSE

Giovanni makes this all natural, non-animal tested hair mousse that runs on pure air power- not aerosol which is bad. Bad bad bad. It’s funny to think back to when we first figured out what aerosol was doing to are adorable little ozone layer- who knew that there would so much more bad stuff caused by so many of the things we take for granted? Like sending mail… wasting gas for the planes/trains/automobiles it takes to deliver this quaint method of communication. Well, but I digress. The point is, this mousse is made with organic and renewable natural ingredients, and uses good old-fashion air to fluff itself up into usefulness. So go fix your hair- it really looks pretty crazy right now and could use some help.

www.giovannicosmetics.com

make yourself mousseful:

www.veganessentials.com

www.vitamindeal.com

www.mothernature.com

www.kokogm.com

That's Very High-handed Of You

2008-03-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

MERRY HEMPSTERS LOTION

Apparently Merry Hempsters offers “the finest vegan hemp lotion” out there, which implies there are lots of lesser vegan hemp lotions competing with them, and sorely losing. I can believe it though- people use hemp for everything these days. Why, my ex-boyfriend even used it to "feel good" and not take responsibility for our relationship! So versatile... but seriously, it is such a great little plant. We get paper and cloth and "medicine" and now lotion, all from this one little leafy friend. Amazing.

www.merryhempsters.com

get some hemp on your hands:

www.veganessentials.com

www.goodhumans.com

www.globalhempstore.com

www.bodyofgrace.com

Move Over Mariah, Eco-Glitter Is Here

2008-03-07T01:03:00.001-08:00

NEZZA NATURALS BODY GLITTER

I FOUND IT! For you! Eco-friendly body glitter, what you’ve been looking for all your sweet, not-quite-shiny-enough life! This stuff is made with amber scents and bits of real gold taken from sleeping leprechauns, in the far-off land of Canadia., where wearing body-glitter every day is actually required by law, to help fend off seasonal depression disorder. Science! And no animals got hurt making this glittery goodness, ‘cept maybe the leprechauns, whose feelings were hurt when they got all their gold stolen, and who probably don't like being called animals. Why am I still talking? More importantly, why are you still reading this? Go beglitter yourself!

www.nezzanaturals.com

Oh, Boo-Hoo

2008-03-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

ECOGUARD BANDAGES

Who says personal bodily injuries don't care about the environment? Well, they certainly care if their open wounds-ness is exposed to stuff that's even worse than the germs and stuff the bandages are supposed to protect us from, things like toxic plastics and chemicals. These EcoGuard bandages from All Terrain are latex-free and recyclable, which is kinda gross. And they're vegan! Which is also kinda gross. But more importnantly, the are eco-friendly, so they don't hurt the environment while trying to help you not to hurt. Yay!

www.allterrainco.com

lick your wounds:

www.herbspro.com

www.vitanetonline.com

www.veganstore.com

www.enaturallife.com

Blue Tooth... Oil

2008-03-05T06:53:00.001-08:00

GLACIAL BLUE TOOTH OIL

These people have terrified me into writing about their product, with their little "Are you drinking poison?" catch phrase. Now, I don't approve of their intimidation techniques, but I also don't approve of drinking poison. Apparently almost all toothpaste, except theirs, is bad bad bad- for you and for the fish who live in your drains. Is nothing I do good enough? All the horrid-tasting natural toothpastes I've been using to my dentist's chagrin, even they still contain chalk and abrasives that are mean to your teeth and make fun of them behind their backs. But Glacial Blue Tooth Oil would never do that! Glacial Blue Tooth Oil is your friend! For reals! It kills toxins that cause sore throats, ear aches, heartburn, stupidity, and dandruff. It is a miracle potion, and it is all natural and eco-friendly, and possibly made by a cult. But still.

www.perfectwaters.net

get oiled up:

www.earthturns.com

www.appleadayandbeyond.com

www.greenlifesaver.net

www.theenergysecret.com

Kiss My Face- Kiss It!

2008-03-04T07:19:00.000-08:00

KISS MY FACE LOTION

Kiss My Face has been around for a while, pretty much since I was young enough to still be embarassed if anyone actually did kiss my face. But I think they've stood the test of time because they make really solid, pleasantly-scented lotions and soaps, that feel light and natural, prolly cuz they are. They also have large containers, to compete with the Costco-sized tubs of vaseline you find under many a bathroom sink, if you care to look, which I do, because I get bored when I'm in the bathroom.

www.kissmyface.com

get kissed off:

www.kissmyfacewebstore.com

www.vitacost.com

www.herbalremedies.com

www.therootcellar.com

Nvey Say Nvey

2008-03-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

NVEY ECO

Interesting when a company has an eco-section. So they’re admitting that using organic and eco-friendly ingredients is important and marketable, but they’re still selling their other non-eco stuff. Hmm. Well, let’s just see the glass as half eco-full and enjoy the sustainable options offered by non-eco companies.

Nvey makes a pretty extensive line organic make-up, made without the use of parabens, petrochemicals, and synthetic fragrances. The one advantage for non eco-friendly companies doing some eco-stuff is that they can raise the standards for organic products, by working to emulate their regular products while using alternative materials- because people what their bright green eye-shadow, and they’re gonna have it even if it’s made from uranium. But all other things being equal, most people will opt for the eco-friendly version of things if given a choice. And now Nvey is giving them a choice, so choose right people. Do good.

www.nveymakeup.com

hey hey nvey:

www.holisticbeauty.net

www.nimli.com

www.ecobathroom.com

www.saffronrouge.com

www.tobi.com

www.bloftincosmetics.com

Hamadi Pomadi

2008-02-29T00:19:00.000-08:00

HAMADI POMADE

Hamadi products are 100% organic, completely biodegradable, with no artificial ingredients, and no perfumes or colors. And they make pomade. In ballet we used that blue gel stuff called “Dippity-Doo” or something and I think it was a formula from the 20’s. Seriously. Totally toxic. But here pomade is making a comeback in a beautiful new form, so you can slick it down or stick it up to your hearts content w/o damaging your hair or the environment! Yay! Bring back the duck tail!

www.hamadibeauty.com

become a Hamadi hottie:

www.tobi.com

www.shopsagebeauty.com

www.beautysak.com

www.amirahg.com

www.curlmart.com

That's Very Inarant Of You

2008-02-28T08:50:00.000-08:00

INARA BODY CRÈME

Is there some new rule where we’re switching over to using the word “crème” instead of cream? I mean, it’s okay if we are, but it is still just cream right? Good ol’ American cream, for the skin, or hair, or nails, or feet…

Either way, Inara Organic skin care uses a secret ingredient that isn’t a secret since it’s all over their website, called Babassu- an oil made from the kernels of the Babassu palms of Amazonian Brazil. And it smells rich, like how I imagine the palms of Amazonian Brazil smell.

www.inaraorganic.com

Go ahead, try to Inara me:

www.inaraorganic.com

www.drugstore.com

Alba Sure To Tell You If You Stink

2008-02-27T00:11:00.000-08:00

ABLA BOTANICA DEODORANT

Bad things don’t just come out of our armpits- they can get into aour body from those little hot spots too. Which is why putting toxic chemicals up in there is not such a good idea. The aluminum found in most anti-perspirant deodorants is thought to lead to Alzheimer’s, and if you’ve ever seen the movie Deep Blue Sea, you know what a disaster that can lead to (namely, Samuel L. Jackson getting eaten by a giant shark).

Thankfully Alba Botonica makes a sweet little line of all natural deodorants, so we can all avoid getting eaten by giant sharks.

Also, they have cute lil’ travel-sized ones, so you don’t have to stink it up when you’re out of town.

www.albabotanica.com

alba your friend forever more:

www.smartbomb.com

www.beautydeals.com

www.vitanetonline.com

Walk On Down To Aveda Avenue

2008-02-25T10:08:00.001-08:00

AVEDA

Aveda is so cool, like everything else from the 70’s except polyester. They are the first 100% wind-powered beauty company, they use all natural ingredients in their hair care products and they have worked to reduce the size and weight of their packaging, which incorporates recycled plastic - and all without compromising the professional quality of their products.

I started using this stuff when I was thirteen, and the smell of the Rosemary Mint shampoo still brings back fond memories of listening to Young MC and thinking about Ryan Stillman, who was totally the cutest boy at my middle school, and who totally didn't appreciate how shiny, healthy, and minty-fresh my hair was.

www.aveda.com

have a aveda:

www.aveda.com

www.amazon.com

Eat, Drink And Be Berry

2008-02-25T09:41:00.000-08:00

ORGANIC GOJI BERRIES

These are the latest antioxidant berries, and they’re pretty good. Sweeter than those mean old cranberries y’all have been chewing on for the past two years. Or those hard-to-get-at pomegranate seeds you have to dig at for hours to get even a spoonful, which I know is half the fun but can get old when you’re anxious to start detoxifying your body from all the terrible things you did to it the night before.

These actually grow in the ziplock bags they come in, right off the tree, so they’re even easier to get at than a banana. And they come in drink form, too, so you don't have to tire out your poor mouth with all that chewing.

And their original name is Wolfberry, which sounds so much cooler than Goji berry, which is totally a wussy name for a berry.

www.wikipedia.org/wolfberry

berry yourself:

www.purcellmountainfarms.com

www.basementshaman.com

www.essentiallivingfoods.com

www.smallflower.com

www.livesuperfoods.com

also available at Wholefoods.

Sunday morning, you sure look fine

2008-02-22T10:08:00.000-08:00

THE GREENBEAUTY IN REVIEW

Because attention spans are short, and work is hard so I don't like to do it, here is a recap of this week's blogtastic organic beauty tips.

I covered Burt’s Bees Cuticle crème, which is a waxy substance that smells like lemons, so when you’re biting your nails, you can also curb your appetite. Then I moved on to the ridiculous(ly awesome) personalized nail files that you can have custom made with your photo on it, and which last forever. Then I made some half-assed Cyndi Lauper reference while discussing the benefits of rainbow-colored make-up from True Colours.

Hmm. What else… Uhma Nagri Indian body scrub that I originally got excited about because for some reason I thought it didn’t involve getting wet but then I read the instructions and realized I was on crack and that of course it involves water. But it’s still cool.

And lastly, Nourish organic hand sanitizer- god’s green gift to Monk fans everywhere. Smells like vanilla mint- which probably sounds worse than it is.

Ok. Now you’re pretty (and clean), go out and work it.

Sanitarian Of The Year

2008-02-22T00:36:00.001-08:00

NOURISH ORGANIC HAND SANITIZER

I have a hand washing problem, which is funny because you'd never know it from looking at my apartment, which is pretty much a sty right now... Maybe that’s why I feel the need to wash my hands fifty times a day. What a waste of water tho! But not if you use hand sanitizer, which I do, even though I shouldn’t b/c it’s pretty toxic. But this stuff isn’t, so finally my OCD is going green! Thank god for this organic germ-zapper from Nourish.*

*This brand was called Sensibility Soaps, and now goes by Nourish instead.

www.sensibilitysoaps.com

make a sensible decision:

www.herbspro.com

www.vitapal.com

www.greencradle.com

Uhma Nagri, Nahasapeemapetilon

2008-02-21T00:48:00.000-08:00

UHMA NAGRI UBTAN SCRUB

How cool is this brand of natural beauty products that blends Amazonian, Indian and European techniques with their patented 100% natural preservative systems? Ubtan is a dry powder scrub traditionally used in Ayurveda instead of traditional soap. You just add water and scrub on, then wait for it to dry and rinse it off. Or don’t rinse it off- feel free to walk around with mud on your face and be proud.

Very cool. Amazonianly cool.

www.uhmanagri.com

scrub on:

www.uhmanagri.com

www.oriontreasures.com

www.amazon.com

I See Your True Colours, With A U

2008-02-20T00:28:00.000-08:00

TRUE COLOURS MAKE-UP

Here is a rainbow of natural colors for your face. The colors have names like “Freedom,” “Destiny,” and “Luck”- none of which exist, except perhaps at the end of the rainbow, next to the pot of gold-tone coins from the set of Pirates Of The You Know Where. But really- these are truly magical colors, and they look amazing- on your eyes and cheeks or in the little glass bottles they come in.

From Nature, the brand, not the actual thing that we come from and are hopefully trying to protect and get back to.

Shine thru, like a rainbow:

www.organicselections.com

OMG OMG

2008-02-19T08:24:00.000-08:00

BLUE PALMS OF ARIZONA NAIL FILES

Custom made glass "forever" nail files! You can put your picture on a nail file and give it to someone you love or someone you want to make uncomfortable by forcing them to think of you whenever they file their nails! Or you could put a picture of whatever! And it will last FOREVER. Eco-friendly, yet lasting forever? Well, in the future we will no longer have nails. Instead we will tap our alien tentacles on the consoles of our hovercrafts when we’re bored, or run them over our computer screens when we want to irritate people. So these files only need to last for the next hundred years or so, and by then they will have been ground down into biodegradable space-dust.

And they plant a tree with every purchase. Its all very weird but seriously, how cool would it be to have a nail file with your face on it? Or your cat’s? Or somebody else's cat?

www.bravisa.com