Many times in a post I will give you a list of ingredients that are not used in a product. Why do I do that?  What are these ingredients and why is helpful to avoid them? 
Here are a few of these ingredients and the risks attached to them:
* Parabens – Parabens are used in many cosmetic products as preservative. They also have bacteriocidal and fungicidial properties. Parabens can irritate the skin, especially in individuals who have Rosacea. Some reports have linked parabens to cancer, but no causal link has been proven so far. They’ve also been linked to endocrine and …read more

FREE lip color! FREE lip color!  Today, August 18, 2009, at Origins, you can get a free Once Upon a Shine or Smileage Plus full-size lip color for free, with any order.
The Once Upon a Shine is subtle gloss that is described as “barely-there,” and it carries a bit of mint. The offer is available in the following colors; Sheer Ruby, Sheer Fig, Sheer Crystal, and Sheer Fruit Punch.  Once Upon A Shine is normally available for $14.50.

The Smileage Plus Lip Gloss is light lip tint that is full of lip-smoothing organic ingredients like Beeswax, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Aloe, and Cocoa …read more

I talk a lot about natural makeup and skincare, but not a lot about natural makeup remover. Here are a few choices that I found at Drugstore.com:

Beauty Without Cruelty Eye Makeup Remover
$6.89 – 4 ounces
Very easy to use – apply a little to closed eyelid with a cotton ball, wipe off. Simple. It’s made with a gentle botanical formula containing calendula, chamomile, witch hazel, and vegetable glycerin. Completely vegetarian – no animal ingredients, no animal testing.

Jason Pure, Natural & Organic Makeup Remover Pads
$8.59 for 75 pads
Skip the cotton balls, these gentle pads come pre-moistened with makeup remover. They are safe …read more

Natural cosmetics are not limited to mineral makeup or botanical skincare. There are a number of good fragrance lines out there, too. Intelligent Nutrients, Certified Organic Health and Beauty, has a scent they call Awaken. Awaken is a “…Multi-function aroma designed to stimulate and uplift…”  Intelligent Nutrients is a company that strives to meld health and beauty.
Based on the belief that everything we put in – and on – our bodies must be nutritious and safe, Intelligent Nutrients® is the first complete range of truly certified-organic products designed to support both your health and beauty.
From nutritional supplements to anti-aging skin …read more

This afternoon, I went to the creek for an hour with my oldest daughter. While there I thought about what I might write this afternoon, I thought about what “natural beauty” means to me.
I write a lot about products and I do love products – love to try them, love to talk about them, and I really love to share them, but natural beauty actually starts before the products. It starts with eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, getting exercise, and finding a way to relax, because stress and the effects of stress are not pretty on anybody.
The …read more

Dashing Diva, “the world’s first nail spa and boutique,” as you probably already know, is a great treat for fans of fun and luxurious nail treatments. 
Did you know that in addition to spa manicures, Dashing Diva also carries a wide array of lovely nail enamels and nail care products. 
I love the variety and I appreciate that they carry a couple of natural nail products that are great for natural beauty fans, like us.
Cuticle Nectar is an orange-scented oil that nourishes and conditions both cuticles and nails.
Cuti-Peel is a cuticle remover made with glycerin, almond oil, and Allantoin. It smells …read more

It’s always great to hear about new mineral makeup lines. Recently I was introduced to MyChelle.

MyChelle uses only natural ingredients, which is ideal for those with sensitive skin and acne. Their mineral cosmetic line features:
Cream Foundation
Blush stick
Eye Shimmer
Lip balm/lipstick
Lip gloss
They also have a line of skin products and other items. Their gift sets are terrific bargains because you get multiple products for one low price.

Key ingredients include:
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil: Antioxidant and skin brightener; a deeply penetrating light oil which gives skin a beautiful texture and glow; helps reduce appearance of wrinkles, spots, freckles, and acne.
Silica: Helps reduce the …read more

Hi everyone! My name is Aly Walansky and I’m so excited to be a part of PrettybyNature.com! I write about a half dozen beauty and style related blogs, but natural beauty has always been a passion of mine. I’m so excited to learn more, together with you!
As the holiday season winds down, just about all us are feeling the pains of wearing way too much festive attire. Those strappy heels may be gorgeous…but they leave our feet feeling anything but!
Many foot conditions can be easily treated by using Epsom Salt, a naturally occurring mineral available for purchase at supermarket or …read more

 
When I was younger my mother used to swear by using baking soda as a toothpaste. I rebelled and bought some conventional toothpaste as soon as I could and never looked back. However recently a dentist recommended my husband try it out to lighten his teeth since all of the over-the- counter stuff caused him tooth and gum pain. She said that it would not produce immediate or dramatic results but it does in fact work for lightening and plaque. She did say that we probably should not use it on a long term basis but maybe a month or …read more

 
Of course I was at LUSH today…of course I was. Of course I couldn’t leave the store without buying something…of course. Even though I broke my own “30 Day no non-essentials” rule to get it. Except for really soap is an essential if you think about it. Also I love pumpkin, so it had to happen. Their limited edition Great Pumpkin Soap is AWESOME. I know I say that a lot but no really it is. The scent is amazing but not overpowering. It’s not that artificial scratch ‘n sniff sticker pumpkin scent but like a real pie is baking …read more