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16
May
2012
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Best Organic Moisturizers

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

We believe that your moisturizer is the most important anti-aging skin care product in your medicine cabinet. Moisturizers help protect our skin from harsh elements. As an added bonus, moisturizers also prevent aging by counteracting dryness and minimizing lines. Depending on your skin’s own condition (dry, normal, oily, combination, sensitive), a lighter or heavier moisturizer may be what you’re looking for. This wonderful product can help hydrate, improve texture, protect, and brighten your skin. Sound to good to be true? Thankfully it isn’t.

So, having said that, here are some of our favorite organic moisturizers–and bestsellers.

Dr. Hauschka Moisturizing Day Cream - Extracts of anthyllis, witch hazel and calendula combine with nurturing oils to balance oil production and replenish the skin.

 

Suki Velvet Moisturizing Cream  - Smoothes away bumps & dryness, soothes redness, irritation & discomfort, creates soft, smooth, sensuous skin all over in a subtle, but luxuriously, fragrant personal aroma

Intelligent Nutrients Anti-Aging Moisturizer - The lightweight anti-aging cream leaves skin soft and glowing. Suitable for all skin types including mature, dry, sensitive, and oily skin.

 

ilike Sour Cherry Whipped Moisturizer - Your skin regains its vitality with this sweet-smelling whipped moisturizer made from hundreds of organically grown red rose petals.

 

Boscia Vital Daily Moisture SPF 15 - Daytime moisturization with broad spectrum sun protection for normal, combination and dry skin types.

 

100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 - Tinted with natural fruit and vegetable pigments to give your complexion a flawless appearance while feeding your skin with nourishing white tea, acai oil, pomegranate oil and vitamins.

 

Suki Pure Facial Moisture – Nourishing - Restores strength & stability, deeply hydrates, locks in moisture without clogging or a greasy feel, promotes elasticity, fights free radicals, signs of aging & external stress.

15
May
2012
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Monica Bellucci Prefers Dr. Hauschka

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

Italian actress, Monica Bellucci, was recently interviewed by Style.com and touted Dr. Hauschka as one of her favorite brands. Since Dr. Hauschka keeps receiving rave reviews, we weren’t surprised to see the organic skin care brand in Monica’s beauty routine. Via Style:

What about the rest of your beauty routine? Are there other products that you swear by?

Dolce & Gabbana mascara. Sometimes, even though you’re tired and you didn’t sleep during the night because of the kids doing something, you have just a bit of mascara and you look less tired. I don’t wear foundation every day, but I could have like a light cream—I like Dr. Hauschka because it’s so simple—or something to protect my face, even though I’m one of those people that sometimes takes sun.” – Monica Belucci

If you’re looking for an organic product to moisturize and protect your skin, we recommend the Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream. Thirty rose flowers go into each tube of Rose Day Cream

14
May
2012
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Model Skin Care Secrets: Dr. Hauschka and Suki

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

 

The truth is out. If you want beautiful flawless model-like skin, turn to Dr. Hauschka and Suki.

Recently, several models spoke to Elle about their skin care secrets. It’s not surprise to us, that the Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream, Cleansing Milk, and Cleansing Cream are favorites of Lakshmi Menon.

Ginta Lapina is a fan of the Suki Cleansing Bar. She credits the organic line for her well-moisturized, beautiful skin.

Read the full article on Elle.com.

10
May
2012
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Sienna Millers Loves Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Body Oil

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

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Sienna Miller has spilled the beans on one of her favorite pregnancy products to Marie Claire.

“My skin definitely looks better since I became pregnant – although not smoking or drinking has probably helped with that. Body-wise I’ve been slathering on Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Body Oil to try to prevent stretch marks, which is gorgeous and certainly seems to have worked so far.” – Sienna Miller

Sienna knows what she’s talking about. Extracts of blackthorn, birch leaf and St. John’s wort in the Blackthron Body oil strengthen, providing warmth and protection for skin while supporting elasticity.

09
May
2012
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Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts – Pet Mom Edition

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Pet

This is part 5 in our week long celebration of Mother’s Day.

We can’t forget the critter moms! Today we celebrate the moms to our 4-legged friends. Below we highlight some great Mother’s Day gifts and supplies for pet moms.

For the Pet Moms:

Aroo Studio Sugar and Spice Collar - Made of 100% soft cotton fabric, this dog collar is gentle on every neck, whether you have a small puppy or a sophisticated senior.

 

Molly Mutt Title Track Dog Bed Cover – Fill a Stuff Sack with old clothes, worn-out blankets and pillows, or the stuffed animal insides that your dog scatters all over the house—then put the Stuff Sack inside the Dog Duvet for a plush bed your dog will love.

 

Potting Shed Growing Pet Grass Bowls – Potting Shed Growing Pet Bowls include organic soil and grass seeds with growing instructions. Simply cut the grass—don’t pull—and it will keep growing. Choose from wheat grass for cats and barley grass for dogs.

 

West Paw Bumi Dog Toy – Scrap materials create new eco-friendly dog and cat toys, and most tags and packaging are 100% recycled paper stock.

 

Past Posts in this series:

For the Mom who values eco-friendly skin care

For the Mom who will use any excuse to throw a good party

For the Mom with a green thumb

For the Mom-to-be

08
May
2012
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Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts: Mommy-To-Be Edition

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Kids

This is part 4 in our week long celebration of Mother’s Day.

On Mother’s Day it’s very important to also remember the Moms-to-be. We’re featuring some of our favorite products from Erbaviva, 3 Sprouts, and Beba Bean. Some of these products will help the Mom-to-be in your life relax a little more during pregnancy or help prep for when the special day finally arrives.

For the Mom-to-be:

Erbaviva Pregnancy Gift Set - Set includes three pampering pregnancy products in a natural-fiber gift bag. The luxurious, relaxing Mommy-to-be Milk Bath eases dry skin, while the luscious Stretch Mark Oil promotes skin elasticity to reduce stretch marks. The fragrant, smooth Back Rub Oil relaxes and calms pregnancy nerves and tired muscles.

 

Beba Bean Bambu Swaddling Blanket – The soft and sustainable bamboo blanket is naturally UV protective, insulated, and antibacterial—ideal for delicate infants.

 

Erbaviva Relax Body Wash – Lavender, Rose, and Neroli are blended into a mild, natural surfactant derived from olive oil.

 

3 Sprouts Hooded Towel - Ideal for baths or dips in the pool our hooded towel is perfect for newborns to age 18 months.

 

Erbaviva Mommy to Be Gift Box – Mommy will appreciate Quease-Ease Lip Balm with peppermint and ginger for those mornings that she’s not feeling well. She’ll love soaking in our Mommy-to-Be Milk Bath to ease her tired muscles and the itchiness of her growing belly. Erbaviva’s Refreshing Foot Balm pampers her aching and swollen feet. The rich, luxurious Stretch Mark Cream is a real treat and helps the belly grow with the pregnancy.

 

Past Posts in this series:

For the Mom who values eco-friendly skin care

For the Mom who will use any excuse to throw a good party

For the Mom with a green thumb

07
May
2012
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Eco Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts – Gardener Edition

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Home

This is part 3 in our week long celebration of Mother’s Day. If you’re just now tuning in, last week we covered eco-friendly gifts for the mom who values skin care, and the mom who loves to throw a party.

Today we’re featuring the perfect gifts for the mom who loves to be outdoors and in her garden. Growing your own food is already an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, but you can take it a step further with organic gardening.

For the Mom with a green thumb:

Potting Shed – Garden in a Bag - organic gardening is easy and convenient in the eco-friendly, leakproof bag. With organic-certified soil, seeds, and coconut husks for drainage, this eco-friendly garden gift provides an easy, fun way to start a year-round organic garden.

 

Coolibar Wide Brim Sun Hat – Made with a revolutionary polyester that looks like straw, the lightweight wide brim sun hat blocks 98% UV rays and offers a look of natural fiber.

 

Achla Designs Wire Mesh Bird Feeders - Hand-woven from steel wire mesh, these iron bird feeders from Achla Designs are coated with black powder and are best suited for sunflower seeds.

 

Achla Designs Herb Marker - Hand-wrought aluminum makes these markers lightweight and portable, and the black powder-coated stems add a traditional European look to your herb garden.

 

Potting Shed Creations Rice Hull Grower’s Pots - Rice Hull Grower’s Pots are all-natural, eco-friendly pots made from rice hulls, renewable grain husks, and organic pigments.

04
May
2012
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Eco Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts – Hostess Edition

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Home

This is part 2 in our week long celebration of Mother’s Day. Yesterday we blogged about great gifts for moms who value eco friendly skin care.

Today we’re focusing on the hostess with the mostest. Most of our items today focus on re-usable serve ware. Make the switch from traditional disposable plates and utensils to items that you can reuse time and time again. Also, if you’re throwing an outdoor party, look for solar LED lights and organic bug repellant.

For the Mom who will use any excuse to throw a good party:

Home Port Sula Dishware - created from materials and processes that are both socially and environmentally responsible.

 

Core Bamboo Large Bucket Bowls - Created with 100% naturally grown bamboo and socially responsible practices.

 

Bambu – Give it a Rest Utensils - Made from single renewable bamboo shoots, each certified organic bamboo kitchen utensil is handcrafted from sustainably harvested bamboo in China.

 

Core Bamboo Salad Hands - Created with 100% naturally grown bamboo and socially responsible practices, each of these certified organic bamboo salad hands are hand-crafted by highly talented artisans from locations around the world.

 

Allsop Soji Pod Solar Lanterns - Place solar lanterns in light all day to activate the LED for nighttime. Lanterns will glow naturally throughout the night.

 

Amazon Lights Garden Incense Cones - Enjoy organic gardening without pests or bugs with these pleasantly scented garden incense cones. Made from concentrated essential oils of Brazilian andiroba, citronella, rosemary, and thyme, these cones don’t have the typically pungent aroma of other citronella natural insect repellents.

 

03
May
2012
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Eco Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts – Skin Care Edition

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, so don’t delay – it’s time to get a jump start on your gifts. To help out, every day for the next week we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite eco-friendly products. Each day will have a theme. So whether your mom loves to throw parties or is obsessed with her skin care routine, we’ll have you covered. Today we’re starting with skin care.

For the Mom that values eco-friendly skin care  We believe the best skin care products are those that contain the most simple ingredients. You don’t need to overwork your skin care routine. A few natural, safe products will result in a beautiful, glowing complexion.

Here are a few of our customers’ favorites:

Suki Creamy Foaming Cleanser

 

Dr. Hausckha Clarifying Toner

 

Intelligent Nutrients Anti-Aging Moisturizer

02
May
2012
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Sea of Shoes Shares Her Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Routine

Author: carly  |  Category: Eco-Friendly Beauty

Fashion blogger, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes, has recently shared her skin care routine to achieve a glowing complexion and it includes a couple Dr. Haushka favorites. Jane uses both the Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Milk and Melissa Day Cream daily to maintain a beautiful, fresh glow.

Stop by Sea of Shoes to read more about Jane’s morning beauty routine.