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You like to think you live a pretty green life. You get your electricity through Direct Energy Houston or anywhere else where you know you can get green energy, you drive a hybrid, you purchase biodegradable products and you make an effort to minimize your driving, but what about your beauty products? Are you as environmentally conscious when it comes to what shampoo or lip liner to use? Do you make it a point to stay away from the products that are tested on animals and focus on the natural, organic products? The fact is that while there are many different green beauty products on the market there are dozens, perhaps, in your own home and we’re here to talk about a few of them.

Baking Soda
Mix in just a little baking soda with your soap or face wash, and your skin will feel both smooth and healthy.

Vinegar
Just a bit of vinegar during a good rinse will leave it with that healthy shine.

Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has all the natural enzymes necessary to enter your pours and really clear things up.

These are just a few green beauty tips. So remember, the next time you think about seeing what’s on the market in terms of beauty products, you might consider taking a look online and in the kitchen cupboard.

We all want to help our environment in any way we can. A large way in which women can help is by choosing “green” beauty products. There are so many different products out there, how do we know which ones are the best for the environment? I will give you a few pointers on this subject.
My first tip is to make whatever beauty products you can at home, using all-natural ingredients from your kitchen. This not only helps the environment, but also can save you lots of money. Some of the easiest (more…)

So many people over the past thirty years have taken a step or two toward green living. For some it is a way to do their part and for others a way to be healthier. It is easy to see why recycling an aluminum can or plastic shopping bag can help the environment. Though many do not realize the impact something like facial cleanser or lipstick could have on the earth. Many mainstream beauty products have been scrutinized lately over having controversial ingredients or uneconomical packaging. Many ingredients are not that (more…)

Many commercial beauty products contain extremely harmful chemicals and materials that are not only bad for the wearer, but bad for the environment as well. For those who lead a green lifestyle, here are some of the best natural beauty products available today.

Burt’s Bees
Burt’s Bees is an entire line of beauty and skin care products that are guaranteed 100 natural. The product packaging is also eco-friendly. Products offered by Burt’s Bees include lip balms and lip colors, moisturizers, body washes and soaps, shampoos, toners and even toothpaste.

Klorane Shine Enhancing Spray with Magnolia
Klorane is a plant (more…)

Beginning with the containers in which the makeup is kept, it is far better to use glass than plastic. It takes a lot more energy to produce plastic than glass. Avoiding synthetic makeup brushes will also be better for the skin and eyelashes. Animal hair brushes will last much longer and can be washed on a weekly basis to reduce any risk of bacteria infection. Containers too can be produced so that they just need to be refilled rather than replaced.
The benefits of using green living makeup help provide your skin with non-allergy producing ingredients. (more…)