Brazilian skin care line Vo2 Skincare is offering a special discount on their fabulous Creme da Vovó to help Splendicity readers treat their dry winter skin.  Winter weather brings low temperatures and dry air from indoor heating, which can wreak havoc on skin that has been healthy and glowing all summer.  Vo2 Skincare offers their  Creme da Vovó as a solution to the problem of sensitive and irritated winter skin.

The phrase “creme da vovó” actually means “grandmother’s cream” in Brazilian culture.  Katia Ribeiro chose this name for her “heaven in a bottle” because of the traditional recipe for the cream …read more

Despite what many may think, the Fashion Week mayhem does not limit itself to the overcrowded tents of Bryant Park – excitement, style, and fashion are brewing all over the place this week.
Keen’s Steakhouse hosted the John Patrick Organic show one that reflected a fun bohemian style both in the designs – and in the hair design.
“I wanted to dig deep below the surface of Bohemian style and create a free-spirited look that’s chic, pretty, and fresh,” says designer John Patrick.
The hair for this show was styled by Odile Gilbert for Aveda. “I call this chic-bohemian look ‘the wave,” …read more

I am interested in ways to become more “green” and Linda Loudermilk has convinced me that I must start wearing organic clothing. She is a true revolutionary in the green movement and lives and breathes organic clothing. She believes that organic fabrics can create a product that is both beautiful and soul-nourishing!

Loudermilk’s passionate ideas about creating clothing from sustainable materials have led her to pursue scientific research to discover plants and harvesting techniques that can create new fabrics for making clothing.

As the world moves towards green living, it’s exciting to see more industries develop environmentally-conscious technology for their products.  Dragon has teamed up with one of the world’s greatest surfers, Rob Machado, to create the first ever sunglasses made from 100% renewable materials.  All of the materials used for the sunglasses, including ink and packaging materials, is created from materials that are replenished at the same rate that they are consumed.
The new environmental line is called Environmentally Conscious Optics, or ECO.  Machado is an active environmentalist and has used his success in surfing to spread awareness of environmental issues and …read more

I’ve long been a fan of the Organix body products, and so I was excited to give it a try up on high and recently sampled their new Revitalizing Pomegranate Green Tea styling products.
These new products are sulfate-free styling treatments that contain pomegranate extracts and green tea. Antioxidants aren’t just good for the inside of your body, it also is a godsend for dry or damaged hair follicles. Since I’ve started using products regularly that includes them, I’ve instantly seen a world of difference in the health and manageability of my hair – please give it a try and …read more

We all know – or are – that person who every few weeks goes to the local drugstore chain to buy a box of hair dye.
Did you ever stop to think for a second what sort of gunk is in that box? You may not want to know, and probably assume the results are worth the risk.
Maybe you no longer have to choose! Introducing the industry’s first and only 100% plant based permanent hair dye, ACT (Advanced Cosmetic Technologies) uses super-pure botanical extracts to make natural products that are as effective as over-the-counter brands.
It’s also vegan-friendly and in no way …read more

Another weekend, another Etsy post….. Today I’ve got Aurora Perfume from Illuminated Perfume’s shop. Aurora is a pure perfume with essences of Amber, Jasmine, Rose, Spice, and Mandarin. Doesn’t that sound like a lovely combination? 

Aurora is a natural organic perfume that is handmade and sealed within a 1 gram size bottle that is sealed with wax. Here’s an excerpt from a review that is up with the perfume:
Divina at the Fragrance Bouquet Blog states: “What beautiful, twinkling magic has been weaved in this amazing, heart-moving fragrance? Because it is surely magic, or at the very least the magic of art …read more

What a cool idea this product is…
You know how you have discovered the benefits of dry shampoo, but may have not yet discovered HOW to use it, and thus, end up with weird spaces of powdery residue? Well, aside from being completely vegan and organic, Jonathan Product Green Rootine Dry Shampoo comes with a cool brush-on applicator. You just brush it on where you need it!
Why does dry shampoo NEED to be a part of your life? Quite obviously, it will change it. A good one will help you refresh and rev up your hair – without a drop of …read more

Mother’s Day is is May 10th, have you thought about what to get your mom?  If your mom is into natural and/or organic skincare and cosmetics, Sephora has a wonderful selection to choose from. Here are a few worthy picks!

Take your pick or get her one of everything! Pacifica Malibu Lemon Blossom Collection has everything she needs to feel fresh, invigorated and smelling great! All products are 100% vegan and not tested on animals. Choose from the solid perfume, body lotion, body butter, body wash and soy candle. Prices range from $9 to $22 each

Get her this cute reusable tote …read more

A few years back, I wrote for a small vegetarian publication. I was the recipe editor and I covered features on kids and yoga or how to maintain a container garden. I also reviewed many, many cookbooks (I love cookbooks) and food products.
One time, I was approached about reviewing some Hemp Oil. Hhmm, I thought, interesting. I reviewed the oil and found it to be tasty – kind of like sesame oil, plus it was full of good-for-you fatty acids. I used it in salad dressing and stirred it into my son’s yogurt, stuff like that.
After the review ran, I …read more