Two-Minute Guide to Green Beauty
Simple little regimen tweaks you can make to help save the planet
Going green. It's a trend, sure, but not a "what-was-I-thinking" one (ahem, '80s big-hair bangs?). Following this trend means clean air, big green trees -- good stuff that makes us all better human beings. So, ready to hop on the eco-friendly bus? Start here. First, take a quiz to reveal how green your beauty routine is, then check out what beauty brands and A-listers are helping make the planet a healthier place to live.
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Quiz: Are Your Products Killing the Planet?
Eco-trashy is out. Find out how to green your routine
By Sarah CarrilloWhen you're done blow-drying your hair, you:
24 Celebs Who Will Save The Earth
Move over Birkenstock wearers. These stars are making green ultra-chic
By Charli SchulerIf Cameron and Gwyneth do it, will you do it too? Yes, celebs have millions of dollars at their disposal (to offset those travel emissions, for one) but many of these green beauties show that it doesn't always take a lot of dough to put in a little effort. Find out which celebrity activists are making green more than just a trend with inspiring eco-friendly choices, from the clothes they wear to the causes they support.
Green celebs
Top Toxin-Free Beauty Brands
Save Mama Earth without sacrificing gorgeousness
By Andrea ManitsasNow's prime time to green up your beauty product stash. Why bother? Start by taking a look at the ingredient lists on your current faves ... see unrecognizable scientific names? Parabens? Sulfates? Switching to cleaner, purer options means a cleaner, purer you (60 percent of what you apply gets absorbed). The following products and brands will help you do just that. br> br>
Andrea Manitsas is the co-editor of Ecofabulous.blogs.com
Eco-friendly brands
Are Natural Products Better?
Buyer beware! Don't get suckered by dodgy labels on beauty products
By Colleen RushAdmit it: When you buy a product labeled "organic" or "natural" you get a warm, fuzzy feeling -- even if it costs twice as much. Well, it's our job to bring you down to earth: Organic and natural beauty products are often twisted on labels to the point that they're virtually meaningless terms.
Find out the truth
Sponsor: Ecofabulous Green Guide
If your products' ingredient lists contain hundreds of unrecognizable names, it may be time to swap them for more natural options
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Sponsor: Natural Solutions: Vibrant Health – Balanced Living
Many people who drink organic soy milk 'til the cows come home get surprisingly verklempt about perceived threats to their high-tech wrinkle creams. Why the disconnect?
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Sponsor: The Organic Beauty Expert
10 reasons for organic fruits & veggies -- Earth Day and beyond
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Sponsor: A Mom in Red High Heels
You are hearing a lot about “organics” and “Going Green” this month. What does it all mean?
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Sponsor: All About the Pretty
I first saw Josie Maran Cosmetics last December and was really moved by the eyeshadow in Divine.
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Sponsor: Makeup Bag
April is Earth Month and Tweezerman is raising awareness by planting a tree for every Tweezerman Go Green Mini Tweezers purchased.
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