Homemade Shampoo Update: Winter Hair Care

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Homemade, sulfate-free shampoos might need a little recipe-tweaking in the dry winter months.
Back in August we talked about going no ‘poo. If you missed the first post about it, no ‘poo is a hair care regiment that’s shampoo free. The most common practice is to wash your hair with a baking soda solution [...]

Handy Guide to Essential Oils

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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Whether you’re making your own deodorant, bath products, or home made cleaning supplies, essential oils are…well…essential! Have you ever stumbled upon a recipe that called for “your favorite essential oil” and been a little stumped? Never fear! Here are some common essential oils that home brewed recipes call for and their properties.

Etsy Finds to Keep Your Home Clean and Green

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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Conventional household cleaners can be full of nasty stuff. They’re even linked to poor indoor air quality. Not only are there harsh chemicals involved, there’s a certain amount of waste — from disposable sponges to paper towels — that’s not so eco-friendly.
Don’t despair! Here are six products from Etsy to help [...]

What the Heck is No ‘Poo Anyway?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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Whenever I mention to someone that I’m doing the no ‘poo thing, it gets quite the reaction! Despite its confusing name, no ‘poo has nothing to do with fecal matter. Though I have to admit I sort of enjoy that it sounds like maybe it does.
So what is this no ‘poo business about? [...]

Green Your Routine: The Deodorant Guide

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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We’re used to smelly hippie jokes around these parts, but living a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to mean letting hygiene suffer. It does, however, mean making some informed decisions.
A Journal of Applied Toxicology study recently linked the aluminum in traditional antiperspirants to breast lumps, and that’s not all that stinks in conventional deodorants. [...]

Manly and natural with Every Man Jack

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Cristina Foung .

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There are tons of different natural skin care and natural hair care lines targeted at the eco-ladies of the world. But what about the guys? Every Man Jack brings you grooming products made with natural ingredients and at a good price. Sold at your local Target or online, you can find a great variety of shave, skin, hair, body, and sun production products from Every Man Jack. The products contain no parabens, no sodium lauryl sufate, no dyes, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrances, no tetrasodium EDTA, and are never tested on animals. They’re also served up in 100% recyclable packaging that’s not only better for the environment, it also looks pretty cool in your shower.

Save Some Water with a Dry Shampoo

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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A girlfriend was showing me this Fekkai Au Naturel Dry Shampoo from Sephora. You can fight greasy hair without washing it, and that means without water! The dry shampoo is free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petro-chemicals, and phthalates. It does still have a few unpronounceable ingredients, though. It [...]

Choose Recycled Content Toilet Paper: Save Ancient Forests

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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What’s your choice for taking care of business? Is it ultra-quilted? Made from virgin paper? If it is, you may be wiping out ancient forests with each swipe of the hand.

(Shea) Butter Up for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Cristina Foung .

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It’s been a rough year: the economy’s in bad shape, scammers are using kittens to pull on your heart strings, Valentine’s Day is coming up. But whether or not you’ll have a Valentine this year, there’s no time like the present to take a minute and do something nice and relaxing for yourself. Enter Shea [...]

Isn’t It Time You Changed Your Oil?

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Not the oil in your crankcase, the stuff in your bathroom cupboard. Even the most natural of moisturizers and skin care products have multiple ingredients, some which I can’t even pronounce. Read the labels of your lotions and potions, your lip balm and conditioner, and see for yourself. Of course, just because I can’t pronounce [...]