I simply cannot believe it is November! Where has 2016 gone? While it has flown by even faster than normal, I do feel slightly more prepared for the holidays than prior years. Maybe it's having a little boy to get excited for this time around that really changes things. And while I have been having a blast planning for his first mobile Christmas, I have also been thinking a little about myself … [Read more...] about Green Beauty Wish List: Gift Guide for the health-minded beauty lover
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Five Things You NEED to Know on the Beautycounter Launch at Target
Let's just go ahead and get this out of the way: this post might be controversial. I'm going to talk about some touchy subjects, but I'm trying to bring some transparency and enlightenment into the world. If you're a regular reader, you know I don't normally post like this and pretty soon we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming. If you're new to my blog, stick around and read a few … [Read more...] about Five Things You NEED to Know on the Beautycounter Launch at Target
How I Detoxified My Makeup Routine
During my two year journey to healthier skincare (which is absolutely still a work in progress), I ignored my makeup routine. I thought it was too hard to research new products that would be less toxic and still perform the way I wanted. I also assumed it would be entirely too expensive to invest in them. But all summer long, I have been researching and trying out new products, watching makeup … [Read more...] about How I Detoxified My Makeup Routine
Nourishing & Natural Bronzer Oil
You may be thinking Fall is a weird time to be thinking about bronzing oil. I would respectfully say that you are wrong. Here in Nashville, it's still in the 80's. Much too warm to be rocking tights with my dresses. But that tiny shade of a tan I got from a pool party in June has more than worn off to reveal my pasty, pale legs. At the same time, now that it is much less humid my skin is starting … [Read more...] about Nourishing & Natural Bronzer Oil
How Essential Oils Changed My Beauty Routine (+ My Must-Have Oils)
I started my journey to making healthier green beauty decisions with the discovery of Essential Oils. You see, I have very sensitive skin and no matter what products I tried, some chemical ingredient would flare up my skin. I started reading labels and researching ingredients to find out what was causing my acne, sensitivity and severe dryness. I couldn't find a single product in my local … [Read more...] about How Essential Oils Changed My Beauty Routine (+ My Must-Have Oils)
