Entries tagged Beauty

1. No can do: On aerosols

   By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:34pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra

   

   Spray cans no longer contain chlorofluorocarbons, but does that mean they're a-okay? Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Beauty,
   • Cleaning

2. Teens and makeup, a dangerous mix?

   By Jenn Savedge , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:23pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   Many teens are unknowingly exposing themselves to extremely high levels of toxins from the products that are supposed to make them look beautiful, according to a new study. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Safety,
   • Beauty

3. Guide to pocket guides

   By Huddler's Green Home Posted Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:32am PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   Trying to remember which fish is sustainable, what cosmetic product is safe, or which veggie you should buy organic? Get one of these guides for your wallet or cell phone, and you can be green on the go. Read full post »

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   • Health,
   • Food and Drink,
   • Beauty,
   • How-To,
   • Cleaning,
   • Tips,
   • Fair-Trade,
   • Plastic

4. Which organic shampoos are head and shoulders above the rest?

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:55am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Both salon-quality and drugstore brands promote "green" ingredients. But not all "natural" shampoos are equal. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Beauty,
   • Reviews,
   • Organic

5. Beady little plastic doesn't make your skin smooth

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008 7:52am PDT for greenpicks

   

   Some facial scrubs use teeny beads of polyethylene plastic to help clean out your pores. Eww! Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Beauty,
   • Nature,
   • Pollution

6. Spread the word: Sunscreen safety basics

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue May 27, 2008 10:15pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   The world's coral reefs are being bleached to death by chemicals in sunscreen lotions. Safer choices are available. Read full post »

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   • Health,
   • Science,
   • Beauty,
   • Nature

7. Living lighter with Aveda

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Apr 3, 2008 1:56pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   Support clean water issues and recycle plastic bottle caps, thanks to one beauty company's help. Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Beauty,
   • Recycling,
   • Charity,
   • Water

8. Green girly-girls

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:58pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   All my life, I've vacillated between being a laid-back, T-shirt and jeans kinda gal and a high-maintenance, fancy makeup and dyed-hair lady. Call my closet schizophrenic. Thus, my eco-friendly choice has often been to use no beauty products at all and let Read full post »

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   • Shopping,
   • Beauty