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Simple Detox Tips
March 8th, 2012Detox seems to have a plethora of meanings. For some, it signifies eating only organic foods or eliminating sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. For others, colon cleansing and liquid-only fasts are part of the regimen. Still, others detox by adding regular meditation or yoga to their schedules. Others still use packaged detox products.
Combined with dietary changes, exercise, and proper hydration a detox can be like “spring cleaning” for your body.Gluten-Free Beauty
March 1st, 2012Stomach pains, digestive problems, and headaches are just a few symptoms of what most people would characterize as gluten intolerance. But, did you know that your skin, or even your hair, could be trying to tell you something about a possible food allergy, as well?
You may be surprised that gluten can find its way into your body through your cosmetics.
Love the Skin You're In
February 1st, 2012It’s been said that by a certain age we get the face we deserve. The ravages of bad habits and bad moods, too little sleep, and poor nutrition add up to sags, wrinkles, and age spots we can no longer ignore.
A natural approach to your most beautiful skin.
3rd Annual Beauty with a Conscience Awards
January 1st, 2012Deciding what goes on your body in the form of lotions, potions, perfumes, hair products, cosmetics, and foot creams can be an overwhelming task—especially if you are a health conscious consumer who looks out for tricky ingredients that can actually damage your body rather than enhance it.
The best in natural beauty productsIn The Clear
September 1st, 2009Once puberty had come and gone, I thought my pimples had followed my prom dress into the back closet. But the joke was on me. At 31, days after giving birth, my face began breaking out in a freak show that could rival any teenager’s.
Get rid of adult acne once and for all.Get Glowing!
September 1st, 2009Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but gold, silver, and other gems are her skin’s new go-to pal. Once reserved only for jewelry, precious metals and stones now appear in skin- and haircare products such as garnet exfoliants, 24-karat gold facials, and amethyst-infused scalp oils. These add a touch of luxury to your usual beauty routine and may even help delay signs
Precious metals and stones put sparkle in your 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.Bath-Time Wine
April 1st, 2009Instead of throwing away wine that’s past its prime, add it to your bath, says Vanessa Henderson, spa director of Glad Springs Spa in Cle Elum, Washington. Wine is a natural skin softener that is rich in polyphenols, which help combat free radicals and slow down the aging process. Don’t look good in red? Fear not—cabs or merlots won’t dye your skin or stain your tub.
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?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.
