Kezia
Slim Down the Sassy Way
For the past few years I’ve tried to maintain a carefree, non-judgmental attitude towards food and weight. Unfortunately, I’ve gotten lax about exercise and watching what I eat. The result? I’m 20 pounds heavier that I was 2 years ago and none of my pants fit.
To me, not fitting into clothes that were loose on [...]
I Love Walgreens
I miss seeing Jennine in the real world. Sure, she’s but a click or call (with Skype) away, but still… Without Jennine, my trips to Walgreens just aren’t the same. Our love of Walgreens was so intense that sometimes we’d net 15+ visits a week between us. As Jennine says, fondling beauty products alone [...]
Green Your Routine and Save
I stopped by the SF Library on Saturday to attend an event sponsored by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. And I’m so glad I did. It was energizing and gratifying to see women (and men) of all ages come together for such an important issue. And while the subject of toxic beauty products [...]
Green Makeovers and Non-Toxic Manicures!
Lead in lipstick? Dioxane in baby shampoo? The beauty industry needs a makeover!
Did you know: Popular brands of shampoo, lotion and make-up contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility and skin damage. Find out what’s in your favorite products and discover the secret to safer alternatives at a free event Saturday, July 19, 12-2 at the [...]
3 Ways to Stay Cool When the Heat is ON
We’re having another heat wave here in the Bay Area. Yesterday was ridiculously hot– and the (lack of) AC in my office didn’t help. I sure picked a great time to shun conventional deodorant/antiperspirant for the natural stuff. I can turn into a rashy, sweaty mess when the temperature rises. Here’s how I [...]
Dangerous Beauty
An Interview with Stacy Malkan
Phthalates scare me. They’re linked to infertility and genital abnormalities in baby boys. Phthalates (a slippery hiss of a word) are many products we use every day, including baby powders, shampoos, lotions, some cosmetics and vinyl shower curtains and more. I learned this and much more in “Not Just a [...]
The Goji Berry Glow
I’ll admit it, I’m not above spending (too much) money on products. However, I’m more likely to buy a pricey serum or moisturizer than, say, a cleanser or mask. My experience with masks is that the results rarely match the claims. And really, my motivation for masking is always relaxation, hydration and glowification . When [...]
Green Wishing
The more I learn about the chemicals in conventional cosmetics, the less I want to use them. No problem – I can just “go green,” right? I wish it were that easy.
Greenwashing is rampant in the beauty industry. TerraChoice, an environmental marketing firm, defines greenwashing as “the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental [...]
Be Wary: 5 Un-Pretty Beauty Ingredients
Last week I wrote about the woeful state of regulation in the cosmetics and personal care industry. That got me thinking about the potential toxicity of all the cosmetics, skincare and hair care products (not to mention cleaning products) in my apartment.
I decided to finish the products I have and be more mindful of what [...]
Beauty Politics
Parabens, phalates, mercury, lead, neurotoxins. . . when it comes to cosmetic and personal care products, these ingredients are just the tip of the iceberg. There are thousands of chemicals and chemical compounds in the products we use everyday that haven’t been evaluated for safety by the FDA. Last month the Environmental Working Group (EWG) [...]
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