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10 Quick and Easy Dry Winter Skin Remedies

Some of us deal with dry winter skin, the humidity is low and the environment is harsh. I don’t get dry skin on my face but my hands feel the effects of the cold weather.

Some of you probably deal with skin dryness through these winter months so I thought I would share some quick and easy tips for keeping your skin hydrated.

8 Need-to-Know Benefits of Organic Hair Care Products

You’ll appreciate knowing the benefits of the lifestyle choices you make. Every small choice can have big effects, so choose wisely. Here are 8 Need-to-Know benefits of choosing organic hair care, you couldn’t ask for better reasons to make the choices you do. 1. Avoiding Toxic Ingredients When you buy quality organic hair care you […]

ILIA Lipstick Review

I recently did an organic beauty splurge, and I tacked on some samples. I wanted to give some makeup a try. I like getting samples of makeup because then you can see if you like a color before you buy it. This is especially helpful when buying online. The sample I ordered was a lovely […]

The Best Avocado Face Mask Recipe

Want to know what the best avocado face mask recipe is? I will give it to you: Take a ripe avocado cut it in quarters mash a quarter of it with a fork apply it to your face let sit for a few minutes rinse off Super simple right? I believe that simple is the […]

9 Potent Anti-Aging Ingredients You Didn’t Know Existed

Anti-Aging Ingredients As we age the skin becomes less effective in its functioning. It gets dryer, and its ability to repair itself decreases. The skin becomes thinner, leading to wrinkles. Omega 3’s and 6’s are vital to healthy skin. Applying these essential fatty acids topically improves the texture of the skin and allows our skin […]

Odacite Deep Hydration Masque Review

Recently I had a terrible wind burn on my face. I had been to a tobogganing party, getting snow and cold wind blown on my face for a good couple hours. When I got home my face was itchy and burning. The next day, my chin and lower face were dry and flaking. This was […]

The Best Organic Sweet Almond Oil

Organic almond oil is a versatile oil to add to your beauty stash. If you want to read more about almond oil and its uses, check out my post on the amazing benefits of almond oil for the skin. My recommendation for the best organic sweet almond oil is by Sweet Essentials. I have chosen […]

Amazing Organic Almond Oil for Skin Health

Almond Oil is a popular oil for the skin, and for good reason. This multi-tasker is light; it doesn’t leave a greasy feeling; it is affordable and easy to find, making it a great staple in your beauty cupboard; and it is sustainable, the oil is extracted from the nuts, leaving the trees intact. It […]

rms Beauty vs. La Bella Figura - Cream Eye Shadows

2 organic cream eye shadows, which one is the best? I will let you decide RMS Beauty Eye Polish Ingredients Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol (non-GMO), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract*, and may contain [+/- Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491, […]

The Best Organic Toner for Dry Skin

Toners should definitely be a part of your daily skin care routine, regardless of your skin type. A good facial toner can help provide your skin with what it needs to look younger, fresher and smoother. You may be wondering why you should use a toner and how to find the right one for your […]

$100 Organic Beauty Splurge - Unboxing

I received my package from Fresh Faced, in case you haven’t been following, you can get caught up here and here.   I am really excited to try our these products and let you all know how well they work. I am pumped to try May Lindstom’s Blue Cocoon, I have heard rave reviews. I […]

Buyers Guide to The Best Organic Anti-Aging Serums

You want to keep your youthful skin, we all do. If we could stop the aging clock, I am sure we would. We can’t stop the clock, but we can nourish our skin and help it to stay more youthful for longer. We know what leads to wrinkles and fine lines, and organic skin care […]

Best Eyeshadow - Brown Eyes

What are the Best Eyeshadow Colors for Brown Eyes? Because brown is a neutral color, brown-eyed ladies are lucky; they have a lot of color options. As with all eye colors, the best color for brown eyes is going to be a complimentary color; they will make your eyes pop. Complimentary colors; teals, blues, purples, […]

Best Organic Massage Oils for a Sensual Valentines Day

Want to Give Your Honey a Sweet Massage for Valentines Day? What better way to say I love you then a massage? You don’t need much to give a great massage, you just need a space to do it and some massage oils so your hands glide effortlessly over the skin and muscles. If you […]

Marvelous Jojoba Oil Skin Benefits

What is Jojoba Oil and How Does it Work with our Skin? Jojoba oil is a labor-intensive oil to harvest (just like argan oil and marula oil). It grows in Mexico, Arizona and California. It isn’t technically an oil, but is actually a a liquid wax ester. This liquid wax ester is similar to human […]

Spreading tha Blog Love

I was reading some of my fave organic beauty blogs and I wanted to share some of the posts I am loving this week Spreading tha blog love: 6 Ways to Shimmer and Glow @ Well Beauty Blog 9 Tips for Eating Healthy When on a Budget @ Organic Beauty Blogger La Bella Figura NEW […]

We Have Been Featured on Links A La Mode!

We Have Been Featured on Links A La Mode!

In With The New How’s your first week of 2015 going? The first week back to work, still bulging from the holidays? Hitting the January Sales like there’s no tomorrow? Cleaning out your closet? Planning your life for the next year? Even though it’s just another day like any other, the turn of a new […]

Affordable Organic Makeup - Find Beauty Without Breaking the Bank

Cost Some of us want to use organic makeup, but we feel that we can’t really afford it. What are we to do? We want healthy products on our skin, but we don’t want to pay through the roof for them. Organic makeup can seem really expensive; in reality, it’s really no more expensive then […]

$100 Organic Beauty Splurge - Purchases

$100 Organic Beauty Splurge – Purchases

So we have done it! We have spent our $100 each on organic beauty products. Maria and I are excited to try them out and let you know in our reviews what we think. What Were our Purchases? Andrea: ILIA Beauty Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer SPF20 ($50) Odacite Jojoba and Lavender Clogged Pores Serum ($31) a […]

$100 Organic Beauty Splurge

I got 100 bucks for Christmas and I am using it to buy organic beauty products (squee)! Now the question is, what to buy? I would love a tinted spf moisturizer, or just an oil-free moisturizer; A mascara would be awesome and maybe some eyeshadow. I know that $100 ain’t gonna go far, but that […]

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