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Great article!

HipMom — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:35:20 -0500

Excellent intro to natural cosmetics for newbies, Liz! Lots of great info.

I have hardly any "conventional" makeup/beauty items. I use Pangea Organics and John Masters Organics for face creams, cleansers and toners; Gabriel for foundation and concealer (free of synthetic ingredients); Alima Pure mineral makeup for blushes, eyeshadows and powder eyeliners and Jane Iredale for lipglosses. I have to admit I haven't found a natural macara I like yet, so I still use conventional ones, and I have a weakness for lipgloss so I do own a couple that aren't natural nor organic, namely Lancome Juicy Tubes and Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips.

I firmly believe thatthe amount of synthetic ingredients in the products we put on our skin influences us just as much as the ones we consume in food, drinks, etc - so I think healthy eating is not enough, "health" is a lifestyle thing, everything should fall in. Any effort in that direction is better than none at all, IMO.

Awesome

MissStacyD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:19:01 -0500

My skin hates me, this I have decided. Exfoliation and caution is perhaps the best advice. Thanks for the morning insight!

Stacy

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missbritt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:49:47 -0500

Exfoliate the crap out of yourself beforehand.

MOISTURIZE before hand. That orangey look comes from too much stuff seeping into dry skin.

SHAVE beforehand.

And - well, if it was me and I was going to be in a wedding, I would exfoliate and stuff after the tan and before the wedding to help even everything out a bit. It's going to lessen the color a little, but I think it's also a little more natural looking afterwards. And sluffs off some of the color that you might otherwise sweat off. :-)

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andreaj003 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:57:07 -0500

Wow! you seem like great beauty expert. Can you help me out here. I have been noticing some dark areas just a little below my eyes. How to get rid of it, any products you can suggest.

why do people prefer herbal

Make up artist — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:31:51 -0500

why do people prefer herbal skin care products nowadays very much?

Make up artist

Not surprised at all

Mom101 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:01:03 -0500

Thanks so much for that fact Ron. I've done some consulting for an organic skin care company and discovered that indeed, there's a perception that something "natural" might not perform as well. It's funny that somehow chemical = effective, especially with so many amazing brands out there (some of which have been around for decades, as a testament to their efficacy) that do offer all-natural formulations.

I look forward to spending some time on your site.

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Natural, organic and eco-friendly does not mean better

Ron Robinson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:41:30 -0500

Hi Liz,

This subject has come up quite a bit on my website, BeautyStat.com. We have surveyed hundreds of women and they have told us that although they like the fact that products are now offered in natural or organic varieties, first and foremost they want their beauty products to perform.

However if their favorite product was offered in a natural, organic or eco-friendly formula, they would be willing to pay slightly more for it.

Thanks for posting this article.

Ron Robinson, Cosmetic Chemist, Founder http://www.beautystat.com

How informative

Tina Lane — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:39:20 -0500

LOL! Thank you for the handy tips. Yard work will never be the same. www.floridagirlmidwest.blogspot.com

Yes, the "tulips" line makes

miguelina — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:28:21 -0500

Yes, the "tulips" line makes me giggle every time. I can't help it!

Wax on, wax off

humanbeing — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:21:18 -0500

Regardless of your hair removal method, here are some rules of thumb for avoiding the dreaded rash, razor bumps and ingrowns:

1) gently exfoliate that area every day. I use my Clariisonic face brush, and since I've started, I rarely get an ingrown--and I used to be plagued by them.

2) use an astringent such as Tend Skin (salycylic acid) or benzoyl peroxide when you start getting some grow in.

Also, another great hair removal technique: laser hair removal. It's expensive, about $1200 depending on whether you do American, French or Brazilian. It may not remove all hair permanently, and it's not suitable for people with lighter body hair. However, if you extrapolate how much money you will spend on waxing, shavers, astringent, shaving cream, etc. for the next three years or so, you'll see that you'll spend that anyway. I know many women who've had this done and swear by it. However, it is permanent, so if the 70's full bush ever comes back, you'll be out of luck.

Lynn @ human, being

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No, No, and NO on the waxing

tsjohnson5 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:12:21 -0500

I waed my eyebrows once. I broke out in a rash across my forehead/face and hurt like a b*tch. I was scheduled for a bikini wax that day and promptly cnaceled. Never again.

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Erin White — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:47:41 -0500

Only the British could get away with a commercial extolling the virtues of "mowing the lawn" - right down to the woman obsessively petting her, um, cat, and "tulips" on the mound!

Thanks for the giggles this morning :)

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I keep hearing that!

Kelly Wickham — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:00:41 -0500

Hey Vered! I have heard SO much about Laura Mercier and now that you've mentioned her I am just going to have to bite the bullet and get some. Thanks for adding the link.

(The bonus here? I've seen your lips before so I can already imagine how great it's gonna look!)

Laura Mercier, of course

Vered — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:43:22 -0500

Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Scarlet.

It's perfect.

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Found it!

Kelly Wickham — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:17:58 -0500

It was the Seaweed Cleansing Lotion (it's basically a toner) and it smells so delicious that I feel extra scrubbed clean when I use it. But I'm out right now so I have to order more.

Here's the link for that if you're interested. Happy shopping!