For most of the population deodorant is a regular part of our daily personal hygiene and skin care routine.  Everyone wants to smell great all day, but for those who don’t like using products with lots of chemical ingredients the mainstream brands of deodorants are not a very desirable option.
I just received samples of Crystal deodorants from The Vitamin Shoppe, and I am excited to share information about this natural skin care option!  If you value keeping your body in tune with nature, you are probably opposed to the idea of an antiperspirant (do you think that sweating is a …read more

Demeter Fragrance Library has a series of Vintage Naturals that are made without synthetic fragrances, dyes, or phthalates.  They are a limited edition product.
Demeter Vintage Naturals are truly unique, limited-edition, handcrafted fragrances made with all-natural ingredients and packaged in cartons made from recycled materials. Like fine wines, fragrances made from 100% Natural Essential Oils are best defined by time, or vintage, as well as varietal. Each scent in this collection will change from year to year according to the character of its signature oil. No two years will be alike.
Geranium has notes of: Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Cedar
Lavender has notes of: …read more

A lot of celebrities come out with makeup and skin care lines – but former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Josie Maran’s cosmetics collection, embraces all natural ingredients and Josie’s renewed commitment to everything earthy since becoming a mom and setting aside her partying ways. Her products, like the Finger Paints below (shown in Lovely and also available in the perky Sweet) are paraben, sulfate, petro-chemical, phthalates and fragrance free – and present a beautiful palette of soft, neutral shades for everyday wear.
Each color works with a variety of skin tones and can be used to complement your eyes, cheekbones and lips. …read more

Bare Escentuals is well known for their amazing mineral makeup formulas – but what you might not know is that they also make some seriously fantastic lip color collections. The new 100% Natural Lip Trios are three piece sets that come complete with lip liner, lip color, and lip gloss (to be applied in that order).
Bare Escentuals has designed each color to compliment many different skin tones. The creamy, all natural formula, infused with natural oils and Cupuacu Butter, will leave your lips feeling smooth and inviting…ready for that date night kiss.You can choose from three different colors – mauve …read more

Intelligent Nutrients has come out with a new line of organic anti-aging skin care products. This is part of an expansion plan for the company that will also include maternal care, pet care, and love therapy. Unlike many skin care lines, Intelligent Nutrients has focused on the basic essential ingredients and created a formula for all skin types – not just one set of symptoms or concerns.

The company was founded by Horst Rechelbacher, a name you might not recognize…but you probably have heard of a little company he sold in the 90’s called Aveda. After a brief retirement, Rechelbacher is …read more

For the last couple of weeks, I have been trying out Korres White Tea Gel Cleanser. At first it was just a little sample tube…but that quickly progressed to the full size bottle after I realized just how fantastic and gentle this cleanser really is for my skin.
My face may be prone to breakouts, but it doesn’t tend to be terribly finicky. However, I do find that soap residue can be a major problem. The key indicator that there is still some film on your skin? It feels dry and almost cracked – both symptoms can be fixed with moisturizer, …read more

Every morning I have the same face washing, tooth brushing, makeup routine – which now always includes a quick pass of berry flavored C Me Smile Lip Butter. I can’t stand it when chapstick feels great, tastes good…then lasts for ten minutes. If you are not familiar with Yes To Carrots, all of their products are paraben free and contain organic fruit and vegetable ingredients.
Each of the C Me Smile Lip Butter flavors also contain coconut and olive oils for super a ultra-moisturizing impact – as well as Vitamin E to protect your lips from the daily environmental elements we …read more

You take care of your body by eating the best foods and watching your weight – so why don’t we give it a second thought when considering the types of ingredients found in our skin care products? When you’re on the hunt for a new moisturizer or cleanser, look for more than what just smells delicious and chock full of natural goodies…make sure it actually includes the best all-natural ingredients for your skin’s particular needs.
Here are three tasty ingredients you should consider adding to your skin care recipe…I mean, routine.
Acai Berry
Acai Berry contains a high antioxidant value, which helps prevent …read more