Archive for the ‘Natural & Organic’ Category

New Studies Show Danger Lurking In Our Everyday Products – How To Lower Your Risk

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

In the last week, three new reports were released regarding our everyday household products and chemical exposure. As a 4 month pregnant mother of a toddler, I am being extra careful right now regarding the food my family eats and the chemicals that come into contact with our bodies, so these studies really grabbed my [...]

Rise Up! Keeping it Natural & Organic for Earth Day and all the events in between

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

Being green has never been so easy here at glow.com. Our new Natural & Organic category supplies you with all the quick notes on what products are what when it comes to Certified Organic, 100% Natural, Vegan and Cruelty-free (along with some others that you’ll have to see for yourself). With so many options, this [...]

Some of My Favorite Reusable Products in Honor of Earth Day

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

After last week’s frightening discovery of the “great Atlantic garbage patch” (yikes!) I wanted to remind us why it is so important to use natural, reusable products and share a few simple tips that can have a big impact. We have to remember that every time we make a purchase, we are in essence, voting.  [...]

Celebrate Natural Cosmetics on Earth Day!

Monday, April 19th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

In honor of earth day and last week’s introduction of the Safe Chemicals Act to Congress (yay!), I wanted to touch again on why using natural cosmetic products is so important.  Toxic chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects are widespread in beauty products – and in our bodies.  When you combine the fact that [...]

Natural Skincare Products: Focus on Body Care

Monday, April 12th, 2010 by Guy’s Gal - J. Michelle

It’s Earth month and while the countdown to Earth day continues, at glow, we’re implementing “going green” as much as possible. One way that you can start going green is by using natural beauty products. The topic of natural cosmetics is a debatable one and it can be hard to find, lucky for you, I’ll [...]

Best Relief Efforts From Natural Beauty and Beyond

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

At Raw Natural Beauty, we put a lot of focus on giving back and so I am always excited when I see other companies making an extra effort.  It truly makes me feel better buying from companies that care!  Even in these tough economic times, it’s great to see the way people and corporations pulled [...]

Making a difference with sustainable choices

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

Raw Natural Beauty has been a journey, especially coming down to finding ingredients to put make natural cosmetics. In this search I’ve come across the word “Sustainability” and it’s a loaded word to me.  In the green category, you hear this word a lot, defined as “meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs [...]

Chemical Body Burden And The Importance Of Using Natural Cosmetics

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 by Green Goddess- Christina Marcaccini

There are so many different types of mineral makeup these days and you come to the question of: Where did the issue of natural cosmetics come from?  Do you know what the term ‘body burden’ means?  I first heard of this back in 2005, while I was researching the “why” behind the fast-paced growth of [...]

“Green” Skin Care Made Easy

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Deciphering “green” skin care ingredients can be as difficult as taking a Molecular Biology exam. Let’s be honest – who wants to do either?  I certainly don’t!  However, since your skin is your body’s largest organ, protecting it from environmental pollutants and pathogens does make sense.  Here are 3 easy to identify ingredients/preservatives that should [...]

What’s in my makeup bag?

Friday, August 28th, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

That is the exact question I’ve been pondering since I’ve realized that my beauty addiction has move into extreme overload. It’s time to consolidate my skin care and makeup products into one makeup bag. Here are my keepers that will take me from day to night, gym to work and all those last minute events [...]