Sometimes in our quest to be healthy, we forget the small things—like our fingers and toes. It can’t be a good thing when you’re nails turn yellow after wearing nail polish. And who wants to leave pretty nails just for the summer or that one special event here and there to cover up those yellow [...]

1. Thou Shalt Not buy beauty products that contain phthalates, formaldehyde, phenols, sodium laureth sulfate, coal tar, toxic dyes, and synthetic fragrances. 2. Thou Shalt Not buy cosmetics based solely on advertising claims or celebrity endorsements. Very few celebrities actually use the products they advertise. neither do models whose faces are used in ads, no [...]

The Organic Consumers Association’s Coming Clean Campaign has been working to clean up the “organic” cosmetics industry since 2004. Unlike organic foods, many health and beauty products are falsely labeled as “organic”. The goal of Coming Clean is to limit organic claims to personal care products that are certified to USDA organic standards. Some brands that [...]

Eco conscious couture…and oh so comfortable, yet uniquely stylish. I get compliments every time I wear an article of Linda Wong’s works of art, yet I feel like I’m in my pajamas. And did I mention…the fabrics are all eco-friendly? Style, comfort, and eco conscious all in one garment. More designers need to get in [...]