The Natural Beauty & Health Blog

In honor of Earth Day, I thought it would be good to post about some ways we can all go green.  After all, going green isn't just for the planet, it's for you and those around you too.  Here are some tips from Natural News for improving your health, as well as the health of the planet. Start out by making small changes like removing chemicals from your diet and your skin care regimen.  Every little bit counts and not only benefits you and those around you, but our beautiful planet too! Eat green food Organic food, or food that has not been sprayed with pesticides, will keep your insides clean. Fruits and vegetables contain anti-oxidants that fight the free radical cells that cause cancer.  Most experts agree that eating five to fifteen servings of vegetables is needed to give the body enough anti-oxidant fuel. Or eat foods known to be high in anti-oxidants, such as green tea, acai berries, blueberries, chocolate, and broccoli. Green your make-up and skincare...

I recently discovered a great natural solution for oily/acne prone skin from Clarisea.  It's called Clarisea Clarifying Salt Treatment and it's an all natural alternative to trying to clear up acne with harsh chemicals that strip and dry skin out.  It's m ade with 100% natural sea salts and minerals from the ocean that work naturally with the pH balance of your skin to return it to its purest state.   Allison, the founder of Clarisea suffered from acne since high school but after countless visits to the dermatologist and endless spending on topical treatments, she was completely frustrated and wasn't sure what to do.  Then she found hope.  The summer after college she was staying at the beach for a month and the ocean water was unusually warm so she was swimming a couple times every day.  She started noticing her skin was clearing up from the sea salt. She found that soaking in dissolved sea salt water had the exact same affect on her acne as did...

Fake the perfect rosy, natural flush with Benefit's Benetint.   A  rose-tinted lip and cheek stain containing rosewater.  This award winning lip and cheek stain is waterproof, kissproof, and will give you a sheer wash of color that looks natural and lasts for hours.  It contains just four natural ingredients and leaves you with that perfect, natural looking, rosey glow!   Not into the rosey look?  Try a lighter version,  Posietint , which gives you a beautiful, see through, lit from within, poppy-pink glow that brightens cheeks and lips!  Or  if you want to highlight your best features, try their illuminating highlighters, High Beam  and   Moon Beam . Bookmark or share

This season's nail colors work together to create a palette that's fresh, colorful, and just pretty!  Spring is the perfect time to get rid of the old and start with new.  Spring colors from pastels to brights are in and rocking the runways. E.l.f. ( eyeslipsface ), is affordable for any girl's beauty budget.   Nail polish  starts at just a $1 and collections are only $3-$5!  They have gorgeous neutral, bright and dark shades to flatter any outfit and fab new colors for spring and summer! They've taken out the toxic ingredients like Toluene, Formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) so you don't have to worry about the toxic ingredients and you can induldge in your favorite nail colors! Visit e.l.f. cosmetics at:  www.eyeslipsface.com   for more info! Bookmark or share

If your wallet isn’t agreeing with everyday beauty budgets, start searching your kitchen cabinets because you can find ingredients to create fresh, homemade, and even organic beauty solutions! Their more effective and cheaper then those expensive drugstore products and your skin and hair will thank you later! Do you have any natural beauty tips? If so, leave me a comment below :) For Brilliant hair - To mend split ends rub olive oil into the ends of hair. Leave in for 30 minutes and then shampoo as usual. The oil nourishes hair and adds moisture. - To add brightness and a shiny gloss to hair, Julia March, owner and specialist at Julia March Skincare, recommends combining 2-3 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar with a cup of water. Use this mixture after shampooing, and be sure to rinse to avoid a lingering vinegar aroma! - Done with that beer? Put it aside for the shower. After shampooing, rinse wet hair with a tepid beer for added volume and shine. For a radiant f...