Beauty

In the Hair Tonight

tmeronek — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Been waiting for greener hair styling tools all your li-ife? Oh lord, yes. From low-energy dryers to sustainable wood brushes, get your Phil right here.

Mascarade Ball

tmeronek — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna dress up your lashes? Be the belle of the ball with a few strokes of our fave eco-mascaras, which forgo typical nongreen ingredients like

Rubbing It In

tmeronek — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Want massage oil so amazing, you'll wanna rub it in your face? Lay it on thick - an organic version, that is. These are produced with few to no pesticides and are so soothing, we just can't shut up about 'em.

Summer of Love

bdisylvester — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Sunshine, I love. Smelly sweat, not so much. Try Rich Hippie, an organic line that uses real (not synthetic) flower and plant extracts and contains alcohol distilled from grapes rather than chem-laden, cancer-linked petroleum.

Toning Exercise

tmeronek — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Want a skin balancer with some real muscle? No sweat: Try our top facial toner picks, made with planet-friendly ingredients. They'll workout.

Free Kittens!

jmorgan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This weekend, I overheard a lady talking about how she'd gone makeup shopping and as she was checking out, the salesperson convinced her to spend an extra $50 on products she hadn't already selected. In exchange, she reportedly got a pink plastic compact with a glittery kitty-cat on it (aww)…and a whole lot of extra makeup.

This Is Not a Test

tmeronek — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

What's more alarming than that emergency broadcast beep from the TV? Not knowing which companies test on animals. Decipher the claims on the back of your shampoo bottle, and sleep more sound-ly.

Presents for Papas...and Mamas

alara — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

We’re coming up on Father’s Day and for once I’ve squared away my gifts well beforehand. This holiday isn’t optional, IMHO, and especially this year when my husband, Roland, celebrates it for the first time. (Our daughter Roxie, 10 months, may get away with a toothless grin as her present, but I’ve got to be a bit more creative.)

About Face

jharper — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Wanting to avoid the potentially gnarly chems in some facial cleansers, I asked my pal LA Editor Molly for an eco-facial cleanser suggestion that wouldn't wreak havoc on my sensitive skin.

Golden Girls (and Boys)

tmeronek — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Skin looking a bit Blanche(d)? Since it's almost time for your swimsuit to come out of its retirement home, you might wanna do something. Get gorgeous in three steps (exfoliate, de-hair, and tan) with eco-products that won't hurt your skin or the planet.