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How Safe is Your Sunscreen?

images1Tis the season… to lather up on the sunscreen before heading out and fight off sun damage.

We’ve heard the major health risks of going unprotected in the sun (skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkles.)
But despite sunblocks major health benefits, many leading brands are still made with ingredients that are potentially harmful to the environment.

What should you watch out for?

Continue 1 Comment April 21, 2009

Beauty Goes Green

Like many women (and some dudes), I make a decent amount of hair, cosmetic and skincare purchases. I try to choose products that are made from recycled goods or from natural ingredients.

It can be difficult to make the ‘green choice’ when staring at seemingly endless options at the store. But if you familiarize yourself with some of the greener cosmetic companies, you’ll find there’s a good array of affordable, environmentally conscious selections out there.

Here’s the rundown on a few of my favorite eco-friendly cosmetic lines:

Continue 2 Comments August 19, 2008


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