Technically there are a lot more than 12 chemicals you should aim to avoid but if you’re new to green living or just need a good place to focus, choosing 12 baddies is a smart way to start being more green with your personal care products.

Skin Deep notes that eight excellent toxic baddies in cosmetics and personal care items to avoid include:

DMDM hydantoin and Imidazolidinyl urea – linked to allergies, toxic contaminants and more
Fragrance and dyes – Skin Deep notes that allergies, cancer, and nervous system issues can arise with use of these, but my major problem is that the …read more

You know, I always mention Skin Deep in beauty product reviews here at Blisstree Green or when I talk about ingredients in beauty and body care products, and it just occurred to me that not everyone knows what Skin Deep is. Here’s a primer…

BASICS:
Skin Deep is a project website database of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Their mission is to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment. Skin Deep is also connected with the nationwide Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, “A coalition of public health, educational, religious, labor, womens, environmental and consumer groups working to protect …read more

When greening your world, your beauty routine may end up costing you. Natural and organic lotions, cleansers, soaps, makeup, and other body care products can be super costly.

That said, it does pay to use greener body care products. Organic beauty is healthier for your body and the planet. An ethical green beauty company won’t test on animals, will use recyclable packaging, and will keep all that chemical junk on the down-low or out of their products entirely. If going green with your body care is a goal, but you don’t want to get a second job to support your habits, …read more

If makeup is part of your daily regimen, there are plenty of ways to green it up. From organic to cruelty-free to minimal packaging – all of the small makeup choices add up. What some people forget though, are the little extras that tend to go along with makeup use. Some items to give some eco-consideration to include brushes, cotton pads and swabs, and specialty applicators.
Following are some eco-smart choices from Eco Tools for your beauty routine…

Bamboo 5 Piece Brush Set – Bamboo handles on all brushes along with 100% cruelty free synthetic taklon bristles, ferrule made from recycled aluminum, …read more