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Kiss of Lead
February 1st, 2010You’ve likely heard lipstick can contain lead, a neurotoxin linked to learning problems, miscarriages, and kidney damage, among other health issues. Now a recent FDA study of 20 lipsticks (brands not released) detected lead levels up to four times higher than those found by a 2007 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) review of 33 tubes.
Faux Naturale?
December 1st, 2009The green revolution has hit the beauty aisle: Sales of natural and organic skincare topped $600 million in 2008, according to market research firm Mintel. Now many mainstream cosmetic companies want a piece of the green pie—and several have begun to dig in.
As Big Beauty goes green, here’s how to tell who’s really cleaning up their act.Faux Naturale?
October 1st, 2009The green revolution has hit the beauty aisle: Sales of natural and organic skincare topped $600 million in 2008, according to market research firm Mintel. Now many mainstream cosmetic companies want a piece of the green pie—and several have begun to dig in.
As Big Beauty goes green, here’s how to tell who’s really cleaning up their act.Gluten-Free Glamour
April 1st, 2009Kristen Campbell was sensitive to most eye makeup. Nevertheless, she persisted valiantly in her quest for smoky eyes, but even 100 percent hypoallergenic mascaras and liners would leave her eyes puffy. Each time she had a bad reaction, the 29-year-old switched brands, but nonirritating makeup eluded her.
Weed wheat out of your beauty routine for better skin.The Beauty Pantry
April 1st, 2009It’s getting easier every day to find clean and green skin- and haircare products as more and more brands introduce sophisticated formulations that feature the best of nature’s bounty with minimal chemical residue. You can now go organic with virtually anything you choose to spray on, rub in, or lather up with.
Look no further than your kitchen for indulgent (and budget-friendly) skin savers.Hairspray Horrors
April 1st, 2009Fight the urge to spray away your bad hair days. A recent study shows that boys born to women who frequently used hairspray have double the risk of birth defects caused by chemicals called phthalates.
Readers' Choice Awards
March 1st, 2009The first-ever Natural Solutions’ Beauty With a Conscience awards last October had everyone buzzing with excitement.
From old faves to new finds, you told us what rocks your natural beauty world.Glow Local
March 1st, 2009You try to buy food from your local farmers’ market and support local businesses as much as you can, so why not do the same with your beauty products? All you need to do is follow the lead of spas across the country.
What beauty secrets might be hiding in your backyard?Poison-Free Perfumes
March 1st, 2009Consumers scrutinize labels as carefully as they examine their discretionary income statements these days, and it’s paying off—beauty companies have begun to reduce their toxic load because of customer demands. The negative press surrounding phthalates has forced mainstream perfume makers to begin removing these damaging chemicals from their fragrances.
Emu Oil
March 1st, 2009Treating any skin condition—psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, burns, wounds, or scars—just got easier with the beauty world’s latest darling, emu oil. Rich in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, the oil from this Australian bird offers an anti-inflammatory, cell-regenerating solution. What makes emu oil so potent?
