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DIY Deodorant!
Photo from http://angrychicken.typepad.com/My friend B directed me to this blog post about DIY deodorant. I already posted about my favorite store-bought natural deodorants and although I'm always...
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Sunscreen Application & Protection: 10 Tips!
It is probably no surprise that I do not use chemical sunscreen products. I don't want some of their more toxic ingredients making their way into my body, my children's bodies or the bodies of any...
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Heal Humanity, Heal the Earth!
Photo taken from the New York Times articleThere are two great recent articles about Dr. Hauschka skincare and their manufacturer in Germany, Wala. Here is an article from the New York Times that...
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Whole Foods Video Series: Ingredients to Look For Part 1, John Masters
photo taken from www.johnmasters.com (uh...john? you know it's not really legal to have dogs in salons, right?)The latest video podcast over at Whole Story the Whole Foods Market blog features a tour...
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Weird Product Alert: Play-Doh Is Not For Lovers!
When I was at Whole Foods last night with S I spied this perfume on the shelf with all their other Demeter Fragrances. I couldn't believe it."Play-Doh?? Yuck!" I said as I sprayed it all over myself....
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Fall is in the Air!
I usually re-evaluate my skincare regimen at the beginning of each season. I am so excited for Fall to finally be arriving but even more excited about a new product I've been using: Duchess Marden...
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Martha!
Martha Stewart is having a contest at her blog: simply leave a comment with a link to your blog and then link back to her blog on yours and she will choose several winners to feature. There are a lot...
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Fall Lip Pick!
As the weather cools off, inevitably the lip colors deepen. My very favorite for this season is the brand-new Dr. Hauschka #3 Decoratives lip color. It comes in a beautiful and modern square compact...
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Food for Thought
*From the AOMA newsletter:Foods for Skin Health:What you put on your plate can be more important than what you put on your skin:Carrots and Sweet Potatoes - Healthy skin is directly dependent on the...
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Duchess Marden Damascena Creme Cleanser
I briefly touched on the Duchess Marden Damascena Creme Cleanser in an earlier post but I wanted to dedicate an entire post to this delicious product.I've been using it for several weeks and really,...
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Stress and the Skin
Stress is a part of modern life. Many of us have way more stress than we can ever manage effectively with our busy and hectic schedules especially when you throw in inconsistent exercise and poor...
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The ABC's of Supplements
Have you resolved to take better care of yourself in this new year? Do you want to begin taking supplements but have no idea where to start? Try heading over to the Whole Foods website and checking out...
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How the Recession Affects Beauty Rituals
With most people tightening their belts, I'm wondering how that has affected the beauty industry as a whole. Does the stress causes folks to rush to their closest massage therapist/esthetician/hair...
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Skin Rhythm Spa Tip: Slow Down
I realized recently that I rush through my showers. I have many lovely natural products made with delicious essential oils but I don't usually take the time to enjoy them.I'm always thinking about the...
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Eco*Pretty!
I am now a contributing writer over at Eco*Pretty, one of the very best beauty resources on the web! My first review is up now, let me know what you think!Jen McGuire, Contributing WriterJen is a San...
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Dead Elephant: Elephant Pharmacy Closes After Six Years
In 2002 I decided to rent a space and open a skincare studio. I was in no way ready to do so, but I took the plunge anyway. Painted Ladies Skincare was open for about six months and I learned a lot...
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Be Good to Your Whole Body Podcast: Libido and Medicinal Plants
Just in time for Valentine's day, there is a podcast on the Whole Foods blog covering ways to increase libido using medicinal plants.Mara Fleishman interviews Chris Kilham (aka Medicine Hunter) author...
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My friend Marie did a video for Elephant Pharmacy on how to smooth wrinkles on your neck. There not that many great alternative aging references but Marie is a wealth of information. She was a...
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Review: Pai Skincare Geranium and Thistle Moisturizer
Pai Skincare (Maori for "goodness") is an organic line from England and certified by the Soil Association . I recently tried the Geranium and Thistle moisturizer. From the description, it seemed...
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Hated It: Giovanni Root 66 Max Volume Shampoo
I was in need of a new shampoo and conditioner and saw that my local Whole Foods had Giovanni hair care on sale.( $5.99 for 8.5 oz down from $7.99) I've always loved Giovanni: I like their packaging,...
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