I just had to share something that really struck me as true. I came upon this saying this morning, and have not been able to get it out of my mind. Want beautiful skin? Drink lots of water and eat delicious, local, organic foods. Get a little sunshine and plenty of exercise. Give freely, love unconditionally, and don’t forget to breathe. The quality of your skin is a direct reflection of your inner health, and all those pricey, promising creams won’t help if you don’t nourish your whole being. And when you want to treat your body’s largest organ to something yummy, remember this: what you put on it is as important as what you put in it. Your skin is a sponge. It drinks up whatever you offer it. So choose pure plant medicine over petrochemicals,... [Read more]

Pretty by Nature was one of the first ten blogs in the Beauty & Style Channel here at b5media. Since then, the channel has been growing and growing and growing – to a total of 25 blogs now! w00t! I am thrilled to report the following blogs that have just launched in the network: The first is CelebLOOK and you must check this one out. First, because it is written by moi, and there will be no other place on the web like it. I will break down the makeup and fashion looks that the celebs are wearing, like no one else. Then there is Beauty Gizmo. Beauty Gizmo will be the place to go to find out all about the latest and greatest beauty gadgets, where Sophia will answer our number one question – do these gadgets really work? Last... [Read more]

Has yet another month gone by? Seriously, where does the time go? It is that time of the month when the blazin’ Beauty & Style channel here at b5 publishes their “Hot Finds”. Dexie is hosting this month, with all of of the hottest of the Hot Finds from around the channel up over at her newer blog, StyleTots. If you have not had a chance to explore the other blogs in the channel, this is the easiest way to check them out and discover a new one (or two, or twenty . Enjoy! [Read more]

Jane Iredale was the first ”to supply the aesthetics industry with a full-line of makeup based on minerals and the first to see the potential of offering physicians a makeup that was good for the skin.” She is an industry leader in Mineral Makeup and skin care, and could even be considered a pioneer. Jane Iredale products are not to be confused with ordinary makeup or even mineral makeup. These are skin care products that double as makeup products. The product range is complete, and the at first sight, you will notice how elegant the packaging is! From Loose Mineral and Pressed Mineral Bases, a very unique Liquid Mineral Foundation, to blushes, bronzers, eye shadows, liners, pencils, mascaras, lip stick, lip gloss, balms,... [Read more]

I recently received information on a new natural bath and body care line called Brown Olives. I cannot wait to try their Olive Butter products. Doesn’t this Olive Butter Body Polish sound divine? Born of centuries of experience, our Olive Butter Body Scrub quenches and rejuvenates dry skin – leaving your skin feeling soft, supple, and sensual. An exceptional example of a timeless classic, our Olive Butter Body Scrub will instantly transport you to the exotic island regions of the Mediterranean without ever leaving home. The body polish is available in three scent combinations: Cucumber Mint, Balsam & Cedar, and Patchouli Musk. Other Olive Butter products in the Brown Olives line include:Body LotionHair & Body CleanserBody... [Read more]