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Decorating easter eggs can actually be a really fun, creative and de-stressing activity no matter how old you are or how you’ll be celebrating the holiday. You can keep things safe (and thrifty) by making your own natural Easter egg dyes from things you probably already have in your kitchen. More
Eco-friendly on-the-go: Green beauty solutions and personal care products in travel friendly sizes, so they won’t weigh your body or your bag down. More
Last week, Hanna wrote about how to make your own insect repellant without DEET or any of the other irritating ingredients found in commercial bug sprays. Today, we tackle natural ways to fight bugs around your house or apartment. It’s surprisingly easy to ward off ants, flies, spiders and roaches without resorting to toxic commercial bug killers, which can be harmful to you, pets, kids and the environment. Instead of reaching for the Raid next time you see these pests indoors, try one of these nontoxic, DIY solutions using citronella, neem oil, catnip and other natural ingredients. More
I was reading an article on ‘eco-friendly laundry tips’ this morning (yep) when I came across this gem: To quickly freshen clothes in between washings, spray them with a 50/50 mixture of water and vodka. Vodka? I’ve heard of a lot of green-cleaning alternatives in my time, but vodka is a new one. Which got me wondering … what other types of household chores could use a little Popoff or Absolut? Turns out, quite a few. More
A recent California study found many salon nail polishes advertised as free of ingredients known as ‘the toxic trio‘—toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde—actually contained one or more of these chemicals. While there is no chemical-free nail polish on the market, you can find brands free of the toxic-trio and other potentially dangerous ingredients (including some that are 100% vegan). Here are 9 reasonably-priced ($8-$16), relatively non-toxic brands to try. More
A recent FDA study found lead in 400 different types of lipstick. The worst offenders were common drugstore brands like Maybelline, Cover Girl and L’Oreal. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wants lead banned from makeup, but the FDA says lead, a neurotoxin, is only dangerous to children (women, don’t let your daughters near the Caboodle …). But there are reasons to be concerned about lead exposure yourself, especially if you’re pregnant. So why take chances? There are plenty of non-toxic, natural lipsticks that cost no more than your average drugstore or Sephora brand. Here are six, recommended by Spirit Demerson (founder of online organic beauty boutique Spirit Beauty Lounge) and your Blisstree editors. More
Treating breakouts naturally is confusing: Some say you can’t touch oily products or even foods with a ten-foot poll if you have acne; others tell you to stay away from a lot of the (dermatologist-approved) products and toxins, in favor of slathering your face with herbal extracts and oils. I’ve tried both options, and honestly: Neither worked for me. So what’s the deal, is oil-free really the only way to treat acne? More
It wasn’t until the early 1900s that synthetic perfumes began to replace natural fragrance blends, the likes of which had been used by doctors, priests and the upper classes for millenniums. These days, though, it’s hard to find anything but synthetic perfumes. After writing about the pesticides in Bath & Body Works’ products last week, I asked a friend of mine who works in an New York perfume lab for tips on choosing a non-toxic fragrance. Here’s what she had to say… More
Yesterday, our friends over at Well+Good NYC rounded up eco-friendly nail polish company Priti’s newest line from recently wrapped New York Fashion Week. But while those featured colors sure are pretty, they likely won’t be in style until the fall. So we went hunting for some nail and toe polish shades that are on-trend right now – including pale blue and leafy green. Plus, all ten finds are eco-friendly and non-toxic. As always, you can use the Cosmetics Database to see whether or not your favorite beauty product brand is free of the “toxic trio” (toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate), camphor, and other potential carcinogens and harsh or toxic chemicals. In the meantime, we can’t wait til spring has sprung. More
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Boo. We assume the most dangerous part about Halloween is all the high-calorie candy we stuff our faces with — but what about the crap we put on our faces? Face paints contain a lot of spooky heavy metals (like lead), plus other harsh, harmful chemicals. So what to do about your (or your kid’s) genius costume that demands a full mug of makeup? Luckily, we found 10 natural, non-toxic face paints on the market. And, while we’re on the subject, let’s make a solemn pact with each other to never, ever dress up as “cougars” on October 31st. More
Kick back and relax at home in your living room — just not in a pleather recliner in front of a plasma TV with the A/C blasting. Here are 10 natural selections that will liven up your living room in … More
Spring officially arrives tomorrow, which means it’s time roll up your sleeves and scrub. But before you go out and stock up on expensive, harsh chemical cleaners, look in your kitchen. Plenty of items in your cupboard clean up just … More
