Ways To Go Green

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
Look for natural, organic and ecocert skincare and make-up like Physicians Formula or Josie Maran Cosmetics.  Avoid products derived from petroleum, such as mineral oil, and petroleum jelly as well as sodium laurel sulfates, parabens and perfumes and dyes.  Take a few moments to read the back of labels.  If it's full of chemicals you cannot pronounce, don't put them on your skin or in your hair.  Remember, everything you put on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream and if it's not a natural substance, it will be stored in the fatty tissue because your body doesn't recognize it.

Green your commute
Ride or walk on your next errand. You'll save the planet from toxic fossil fuels and add cardio, fat burning to your day. Bring a bag for your groceries. You'll save a tree and build some nice biceps on the way home.

Green your homeOur homes are filled with electricity that wears down the body, kills cells and exhausts the immune systems. At least when sleeping, reduce the emissions from electricity in your environment. Turn off all lights that are not in use, and unplug appliances that are not running, like the toaster, hair dryer, electric can opener, television. This saves energy and improves your sleep.

Also turn off your computer and especially your wireless modem. Do not keep your cell phone near your body as you sleep. Move the charger far from your bedroom, and especially far from your head. These electrical impulses are hard to measure, but scientists are now concluding that prolonged exposure can be damaging to your health.

Use non-toxic cleaners.  Scrub the wood floor with water and vinegar.  The residuals of chemicals used to clean your home end up on your plate and in your body. To clean the air, burn a candle. This will clean smells from the air without adding toxins from artificial scents. Use a candle that burns clean, like beeswax or soy.

Reduce pollution in your home, in your city and in your body.  The planet you save may be your own.  So celebrate earthday everyday and start going green today!

Learn more at Natural News: http://www.naturalnews.com/026117_green_home_healthy.html#ixzz1KJ1awxAj

Clarisea Clarifying Salt Treatment Review

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 made 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 soaking in the ocean itself. But the only types of sea salt she could find were too harsh for her sensitive complexion so she set out on a mission to find the perfect skin clarifying salt for both face and body. Five years and dozens of sea salts later, she found the solution to her acne and started a company to help other acne sufferers.  Allison sent me this wonderful clarifying treatment and here is my review.

Clarisea Clarifying Salt Treatment  $18 for 38 oz.

Clear your skin with the power of the sea.  A specially formulated fine grain blend of Pacific and Himalayan sea salts that naturally combats breakouts without over-drying or irritating skin. While you soak, sodium chloride deeply cleanses and exfoliates clogged pores. Existing blemishes heal more quickly and emerging breakouts are brought to the surface and flushed out. Essential sea minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium work to tone, soften and smooth out skin while minimizing redness and re-balancing moisture. With regular use this cycle repeats and skin is returned to its most natural state. 

I was really amazed by this natural acne treatment.  My skin felt very clean, soft, smooth and refined after the very first use!  With this treatment you can either use a few grains to wash and exfoliate or you can use the face soak method to soak your face in a bowl ($6 add on accessory) in water for a few minutes several times a week.  

My skin looked much clearer after just a few uses and any blemishes, dried up with no irritation or peeling.  I also noticed a big improvement in the appearance of my skintone as well.  I highly recommend you try this all natural treatment if you suffer from acne prone / oily skin or if your just looking for an all natural exfoliant that won't irritate your skin.  They have an amazing line of products for all skin types.  To get yours or learn more, please visit www.clarisea.com.

Fake a Rosey, Flushed Glow

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.

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Spring Beauty Trend: Pretty Nails

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!




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Do It Yourself Natural Beauty Tips

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 face
- Problem skin? March suggests letting the face absorb the vapors from a steaming pot of 3 tablespoons of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar combined with a quart of filtered water. Raw apple cider vinegar can also be used as a tonic for oily skin when mixed with distilled water at a 1:1 ratio (not steamed).

- To combat puffy eyes, apply used black teabags to the swollen area.

- If slightly sunburned, apply cucumber slices to the face. Dry skin will draw moisture from the slices, in addition to being nourished by the many vitamins in cucumbers.

- For hydration and a radiant glow, March recommends applying a facial mask of raw honey and plain, full fat yogurt for 15- 20 minutes. The fats in the dairy and honey will moisturize and nourish the skin.

For smooth skin
- To exfoliate the body effectively and inexpensively, create a DIY body scrub with olive oil and sea salt. Pay special attention to rough areas like elbows, knees and feet. March notes that a few drops of lavender extract add a nice and soothing scent to this homemade concoction.

- All out of bath foam and in need of a luxurious bath? Adding a quart of full cream milk to bath water will help restore and calm skin’s lipids while milk proteins help maintain skin’s elasticity.

- For hard and white nails, spoil fingers with a lemon bath. Dip nails into one half of a lemon and turn them, squeezing out the juice. Let them soak for a minute.

For whiter teeth
- As a cheap alternative to whitening teeth, mix a teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt with a small glass of water until mixture is paste-like. Brush teeth as usual and rinse well. It is proven that baking soda will help lighten stains, but be careful not to use too often. Once every two weeks should be enough, as baking soda can be abrasive and erode tooth enamel.


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