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Tell me Lane, what chemicals do I need to avoid in my beauty products?

Monday, April 20, 2009 Posted in Hot!, Inside Beauty

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There are a ton, I mean thousands of dangerous chemicals in cosmetics today, it’s overwhelming. I’m going to start small, so that you can make simple change in your life. I’ve chosen these top five based on their toxicity, and widespread usage. From here we will grow, but this is to get you started. If you see any of these on your products start tossing, slowly.

1. The ingredient termed, “Fragrance” is a total generic name which can be one or more of 200 chemicals, it’s a catch all. With our FDA regulations, companies here in the States don’t have to disclose the actual components of each fragrance, stating that their fragrances are trade secrets. Fragrance are known allergens causing many side effects, including headaches and skin reactions. Do you really want to put this unknown synthetic chemical on your skin? “Fragrance” receives one of the highest rankings of possible toxicity.

2. Methylparaben, actually anything ending in “paraben.” These are chemical preservatives that act like estrogen in the body, mimicking the function of estrogen, completely disrupting your hormonal balance. They also accumulate in cancerous breast tissue. Yuck!

3. Tetrasodium EDTA is a preservative that’s made from the known carcinogens, formaldehyde and sodium cyanide. It is also a penetration enhancer, it seeps right into your bloodstream. Be aware of the companies who are attempting to be “O’Natural” they will use Tetrasodium EDTA instead of parabens to preserve their products.

4. Sodium Lauryl Sulfite this tiny yet powerful ingredient is derived from coconut oil, sounds good right? Nope, it’s used in brake fluid, antifreeze, toothpaste, shampoo, anything that may be a bit bubbly. It’s a foaming agent. Actually, it has been used in laboratories to irritate skin on animals and humans so that they may then test healing agents to see how effectively they are on the irritated skin. Make no mistake here, this is not only an allergen but it is also affects the brain and nervous system at a moderate dose. (Moderate being washing your hands.)

5. Propelyne Glycol. When the Environmental Working Group does testing with this chemical ingredient they automatically wear heavy duty gloves when handling it. Dead give a way for me to stay away from it, let alone place it on my face. Among other things, is a penetration enhancer, again seeping directly into your skin, and bloodstream. It is a known skin irritant, it has also been shown to cause cancer in lab tests. You will find it in over 3000 products, including lotions, deodorants, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner and body washes. Check your products now.

I want to mention Phthalates as well, but that is worth an entire posting, so be on the look out for it.

When you start reviewing your products please don’t think that the end of the world is coming because you have all of these ingredients, knowledge is the first step towards being more aware. Slowly review, slowly try new, and slowly purchase products that you find that are clean. I reccommend quite a few here so be on the look out as the days pass. I also invite you to inquire for a list of my top ten beauty products!

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Lane, is the makeup I use really dangerous? What should I use instead?

Friday, April 17, 2009 Posted in Hot!, Inside Beauty

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This is the latest question, (well) actually I have been asked this before and when it comes to make up, in my tiny opinion, less is MORE.

While beauty may only be skin deep, the cosmetics you apply to your face aren’t. They’re absorbed into your body, and they don’t stop there: when you wash your face, chemicals in your makeup—including plasticizers, coal tar, and formaldehyde—go down the drain, affecting soil, water, and wildlife. With eco-conscious women everywhere waking up to the fact that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it, sales of natural and organic cosmetics are skyrocketing, with projected revenues of $7 billion in the US in 2008—up from $1 billion in 2007—making it the fastest-growing segment of the cosmetics industry. This is good news!

Often I found that a little lippy or a stroke of eye shadow really makes the world of difference when it comes to needing a bit more self esteem. Now I’m not saying that beauty comes from a product, rather some days it just merely HELPS!

Lets talk about makeup. Some of us start with a concealer and then we add a foundation, then possibly another layer of concealer. Sometimes we even go for a bronzer, then a stroke of blush, swish. Our eyes are then lined, and blended. Eyeshadow brushed on and layered, then move onto lengthening and darkening our lashes with a rich blend of mascara. We finish it all off, by lining and painting our kissable lips then spritzing it all with a finishing spray.

WHOA. Let’s just think about this entire process for a minute. First there is our time to consider, if you are a person who has logged in your hours in front of the mirror or in the car you may actually have this whole process down to fifteen minutes, but for some it’s a 30 minute deal. That is valuable. This is your time.

Now let’s think about clean skin, raw divine skin with nothing on it. You just stepped out of the shower, where you washed your face, in order to save time and water, you are on the green wagon! Now you are standing in front of the mirror and inspecting. Hmm, looks good, clean! You reach for your toner, your moisturizer, maybe even eye cream and sunblock… Then you start layering your makeup on top of all of that…

I only do this so you, (we) can honestly start to think about all of the components that you, play with, that you adore, that you might possibly use on your beautiful-one of a kind face! The average woman uses at least 15 products a day each containing about 10 different chemicals. Only a small percent of the 10,500 chemicals used in beauty products have ever been tested for safety, however one-third of these are known to cause cancer. Research shows that skin can absorb as much as 60 percent of whatever is applied to it. (I use 9, sometimes 10 and this includes my toothpaste and I am a true minimalist, coming from the modeling world and having my face painted everyday was just too much!) As you begin to paint your face, stroke by stroke with rich and vivid colors it may be wise to consider what is actually in the products that create the LOOK that you are trying to achieve.

Here are a list of products that I once adored, that you may love as well… and some of the ingredients that you may want to look out for:

Ultima II by Revlon (there are about 50 products that are potential hazards to our health.) I have completely eliminated this name from my beauty bag.

Clarins: CLARINS ONE-STEP FACIAL CLEANSER (ALL SKIN TYPES) loaded with methylparabens (Hazards: Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes).

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS CHOCOLATE SHIMMER POWDER: has the methylparabens and titanium dioxide (Hazards: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes).

MAX FACTOR 3 COLOR MAXEYESHADOW, BAJA BRONZE 160: has the methylparabens and silica (Hazards: Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes).

ESTéE LAUDER COLOR INTENSITY QUAD MICROFINE POWDER EYESHADOW: has the methylparabens, silica, titanium dioxide and BHT (Hazards: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs).

Enough with the bad. As you read and learn more you will begin to see what to buy and what to avoid. Here are a list of Eco, clean makeup lines that are shooting close to perfect, but I think progress is better a statement.

Jane Iredale

Josie Maran

Afterglow Cosmetics

Belle’s Botanicals

Nude Skincare (My all time favorite!)

You are beautiful and deserve clean fresh skin. Don’t settle, or buy something compulsivly as the sales girl persuades you with a slogan. Clean skin is worth it, your health is worth it. Start slowly, ask for a sample and then move onto throwing out one product at a time, and then purchase as you go, invest. Again I will say, start slow, make simple change. Once you begin not only will you notice but those around you will as well! Just wait and watch.

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Are manis and pedis inherently un-green?

Monday, April 13, 2009 Posted in Hot!, Inside Beauty

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About six months ago I wandered into my local mani/pedi spa and received a wonderful treatment with the extra massage (I love the extra massage). I walked out an hour and half later feeling pampered, relaxed and painted all pretty. Six months later I look down to my little feet that I love, only to find my toes discolored!!! Terribly disappointed and now waiting for my toenails to grow, grow, grow. Now I’m not necessarliy saying that this happened as a result from the spa, but what I will say is that when I do my own pedicure at home with my products, and my tub of water I have never had this problem. This so called “Fungal” infection is a common thing that happens when our beautiful feet are placed near thriving fungi… pools, gyms, shower rooms and spas…. we often walk around bare foot picking up any germ that lingers. Beware.

Let’s take a look at the process of the manicure and pedicure a bit more closely. We walk in wanting to be pampered, we aren’t necessarily thinking of the toxic, chemical soltuion that was just used to clean the tools and basin that we are now soaking in as we relax, NO. Nail care products—a market worth $951.2 million in 2004—can contain substances like toluene, ethyl acetate, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and formaldehyde, which are harmful to the earth during production and disposal, and can harm us as we use them!

What you are smelling as your nail tech covers her face with that mask:

Conventional nail polish and removers are made of about 70 percent chemical solvents, which, when applied, evaporate into the air and give off chemical fumes which the you then inhale. Many of these solvents, used to aid in the drying and hardening of nail polish, are petroleum-derived. Petroleum is a non-sustainable resource, the extraction and production of which has caused major environmental damage to soil, surface and ground waters, and local ecosystems, and contributes to global warming! Petroleum-based products support the hazards of the petroleum industry, which include about 2.6 million gallons of oil spilled every month during transportation and about 71 million pounds of toxins released into the air and water during refinement. Is all of this worth it? I have to ask myself this over and over, I’ve now come to this conculsion, “NO.”

If you are planning to make the switch (I have) to indulge in the luxury of your own home giving yourself a pedicure please be aware of the following earth threatening chemicals: (Try an alternative, please.)

Acetone: A solvent used in nail polish, nail polish removers, and astringents that can cause nausea, ear, nose, and throat irritation, and dermatitis. Can contaminate waterways in production and pollutes indoor air: its presence tends to be higher inside homes than outside due to the use of chemical products.
Benzophenone-1: Can lead to hormone disruption.
Benzoyl peroxide: Inhalation of this plastics additive can irritate mucous membranes and has been shown to promote cancer in animal studies.
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): A specific phthalate, common in nail polish to prevent chipping and add shine, that studies have shown can interfere with normal hormone balance, can cause severe birth defects, and is a suspected carcinogen. Phthalates have also been shown to cause liver, kidney, lung, and reproductive system damage, and the production of phthalates pollutes the air, water, and soil.
Ethyl lactate or Ethyl alcohol: Can lead to neurological damage and irritate the eyes and mucous membranes.
Formaldehyde: Used as a preservative in some nail polishes, formaldehyde is one of the world’s most hazardous compounds to both ecosystems and health, according to the Environmental Defense Scorecard, and is a known carcinogen.
Toluene: Used to give nail polish its fluid quality and improve drying time, this solvent is absorbed easily by the body through the skin or inhalation, affecting the nervous system and causing depression, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and eye, nose, and throat irritation. Toluene has also been found to be toxic to the kidneys and liver and possibly a reproductive disruptor. Toluene is petroleum-based, so its production supports the pollution and greenhouse gases associated with petroleum production.
Xylene: Like toluene, this chemical solvent is petroleum-derived, toxic, and may be linked to cancer.

So now that you know what to watch out for at home use, I also suggest asking your nail tech/salon/spa to switch to the alternatives. There are Eco-friendly nail polishes and removers that have replaced some or all of these chemical solvents with natural ingredients. Polishes and removers that are labeled as water-, plant-, or mineral-based contain fewer petrochemicals.

The post started with the question: Are manis and pedis inherently un-green? If I have to answer concisely I would have to raise the red flag, not green! There is a transition, a movement of spas that are catching on, but it takes time. Maybe if we all start practicing our eco habits and suggesting to our spas, our girlfriends, moms and salons that we want green, we want safety, we want our spa treatment to be divinely clean we will get there.

Here are a few eco savvy nail products you may want to rave about:

Acquarella’s line of water-based polishes are vegan and free of stinky solvents.

Sante’s line of natural polishes are perfect for those with chemical sensitivities, like me. The color pallet is beautiful and the polish is free of formaldehyde, phthalates, toluene, and other synthetics.

Honeybee Gardens is a nails triple-threat: horsetail root strengthens nails, vitamin E and aloe soothe cuticles, and acetone-free ingredients are better for you and the environment and it doesn’t stink!

SpaRitual’s vegan, Leaping Bunny-certified polish remover uses essential oils and sugar in place of acetone to remove nail color while moisturizing nails and cuticles, can’t beat that.

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Your Shower Curtain

Thursday, April 9, 2009 Posted in the home

Shower curtains… the dirty.

I know some are so cute, and if you are using it to decorate your kids bathroom I totally get it…but here is news. A new analysis conducted by two independent laboratories found that 6 hours after opening a common vinyl shower curtain, it would load a typical bathroom with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) over 16 times the guidelines for indoor air quality established by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Washington State Indoor Air Quality Program, and would continue to violate these guidelines for another week. This is totally overwhelming to me.

This new study, Volatile Vinyl - The New Shower Curtain’s Chemical Smell, found that one new PVC shower curtain can release into the air over 100 different VOCs — chemicals that can cause cancer; damage the liver and central nervous, respiratory, and reproductive systems. The US EPA classifies seven of the chemicals released as hazardous air pollutants.

The results are consistent with previous testing conducted by the U.S. EPA, which found that one new vinyl shower curtain can release “elevated indoor air toxins concentrations…for more than a month”. They also reinforce a study by the California Air Resources Board analyzing forty target compounds off-gassing from PVC flooring. Some of the chemicals detected were the very same chemicals to off-gas from PVC shower curtains in the new Volatile Vinyl study. I’m concerned and I don’t even have these in my house, but my friend do!

According to Dr. David Carpenter, M.D., of the Institute for Health & the Environment at the University at Albany, “The brain is a major target for VOCs, causing everything from headache and loss of concentration to learning disabilities in children whose mothers were exposed before their birth, as shown in a recent Canadian study. Since there are safer alternatives to vinyl shower curtains, such exposures should always be avoided.”

This study contributes to the growing body of evidence linking PVC building products and negative health impacts. A number of studies have suggested a correlation between PVC building products containing phthalates and asthma. Most recently, a study published in 2008 found an association between concentrations of the phthalate DEHP in indoor dust and wheezing among preschool children. Another study found that adults working in rooms with plastic wall coverings were more than twice as likely to develop asthma.

The U.S. Green Building Council’s final report on PVC found, “When we add end of life with accidental landfill fires and backyard burning, the additional risk of dioxin emissions puts PVC consistently among the worst materials for human health impacts…”

The good news is safer products are widely available — leading retailers including Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, JCPenneys, Sears Holdings (Sears and Kmart), and Macy’s are transitioning out of PVC to safer products such as EVA plastic, just like Ikea did over 10 years ago.

Of course, the Vinyl Institute has argued PVC shower curtains are perfectly safe, stating, “Decades of research and use prove that shower curtains made of vinyl are safe,” but interestingly have yet to publicly disclose their “decades of research” conducted on PVC shower curtains.

Being eco chic for me means taking care of my house, my body, and helping others. I hope you are doing your part — if you have a plastic shower curtain it may be long overtime to throw it out, take it to a waste station now.

I’m here to help contact me for your Eco Chic Consultation today.

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6 cleaning products you may want to reconsider.

Monday, April 6, 2009 Posted in the home

The Air has kicked up and the pollen is a blowin’ ~

Spring is here! Which also means, Spring Cleaning!

For me being eco chic is also about using household cleaning products that are toxic free!

Have you wondered what exactly is in any of your cleaners? What gives them their cleaning POWERS? Are there any risks involved with using them? Why can’t we understand what the ingredients are, let alone pronounce some of them? Well, you might be surprised with what toxic ingredients may be found in household cleaners and the effects they could have on you, your family and your pets.

For the most part many of today’s home cleaning products contain chlorine or amines (think ammonia) bound to other molecules. Chlorine and amines, in some forms may not be bad, but when bound to other molecules, the resulting by-products may actually be harmful to us. To help rid your household of these and other toxins, I have investigated the ingredients of common cleaners.

Mr. Clean Top Job All-Purpose Cleaner: This cleaner contains ammonia, a chemical that is highly irritating to the lungs when inhaled and can irritate the skin.
Pine Sol Brand Cleaner: This cleaner contains triethanolamine, which is a severe irritant to the eyes, skin and lungs. Long exposure to this chemical can lead to liver and kidney damage as well as ulcers.
Windex Multi-Surface Kitchen and Glass Cleaner: This cleaner contains glycol ethers, a substance known to irritate the skin and cause liver and kidney damage. It may also cause nerve damage when absorbed through the skin. It is also classified as a hazardous air pollutant.
Ajax Scouring Powder: This cleaner was given a rating of 2 on a scale ranging 0 to 4, where 0 is no health impact and 4 is severe health impact. Its moderate toxicity can lead to skin and eye irritation and more long-term health impacts.
Tide Laundry Detergent Powder: This cleaner contains a well-known group of toxic chemicals: phosphates. These are often found in dishwater detergent and as a water softener in some laundry detergents. They can promote algae growth in water streams, hurting marine aquatic ecosystems. This cleaner also contains sulfates and silicates that can be corrosive and can irritate the lungs.
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap (with light moisturizers): This product contains a chemical known as diethanolamine. This chemical can be absorbed through the skin, causing irritation. Chronic exposure to it may affect blood formation, the liver and the kidneys.

Hmm, not a great list of ingredients. The general theme is that many conventional cleaners contain substances that could potentially lead to harmful effects on us! They can irritate our skin, cause liver and kidney damage and affect our nervous system. You might now be wondering, “What can I do to reduce exposure to these chemicals?”

I always suggest checking with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Household Database, it contains extensive information about most mainstream cleaners. In the database, you can learn more about what these cleaners contain and potential risks associated with certain ingredients.

If this all seems overwhelming and you just don’t have the time, you may want to contact me to come over and begin a SPRING cleaning on your house of toxins. I am also thrilled to suggest many, proven CLEAN toxic free products that are less expensive and will not harm or leave your house smelling like a chemical plant.

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Any business can go Green and Be ECO.

Friday, April 3, 2009 Posted in it's business

Recently I had the opportunity to go over to El Rio, an old time favorite among local San Franciscan’s. This is not your average nightclub, it’s more like a community center, or a non-profits dream for holding events. The owner, Dawn Huston has decided to change out their light bulbs, use toxic free cleaning supplies and go totally green! Here we meet up with her to discover why.

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If you are a business here in San Francisco and you are looking to go green and it seems daunting to take on the LONG LIST of tasks we are here to HELP~

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Eco Chic Dining–love to eat out?

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Posted in it's business

I LOVE to eat out…

Dining out may give us a night off from washing dishes, but our environmental impact could be working overtime. Restaurants consume more energy per square foot than any other US industry—over 2.5 times the average commercial building; use large amounts of water; and produce an average of 50,000 pounds of trash a piece per year. Almost half of the money spent on food in the US is spent in restaurants.

Let’s save water!

The average restaurant uses 5,800 gallons of water every day, more than half of which is used in kitchen operations. One study found that depending on size and popularity, a single restaurant meal requires anywhere from 6 to 29 gallons of water, meaning most restaurants use anywhere from 1 million to 13 million gallons per year. WOW!

What if they recycled and composted~

Sixty-four percent of the waste created by fast food restaurants is paper and plastic from the packaging. Recycling paper and plastic from restaurants can have a large environmental impact.

Most of the waste generated by full-service, sit-down restaurants, (the ones you have to tip the most at) is food waste (60 to 80 percent of their total trash). Almost 30 percent of all waste that ends up in landfills is food-related waste. A 2006 survey by the American Restaurant Association found that only 20 percent of fine dining restaurants recycle food waste, and casual and family restaurants’ rates were even lower. As an alternative fate to landfills, some restaurants have begun to compost biodegradable and organic waste: Local organizations pick up the food waste and convert it to compost, which can then be sold for use in home gardens at home improvement stores in as little as eight days.

Eating from the local farm

Some big brains over at Carnegie Mellon University (also known as scientists) found that eating less meat will reduce carbon emissions even more than purchasing food locally. The study found that transporting food is responsible for only 4 percent of food-associated greenhouse gas emissions, while production contributes 83 percent; researchers say that means if we buy all local food it’s like driving 1,000 fewer miles in your car annually, which is what you get cutting dairy and meat one day a week. Go totally veggie and you’ll slash a whopping 8,000 miles in vehicle emissions. In fact, researchers say that delivery to the consumer accounts for only 1 percent of total red meat-associated emissions.

I bet you don’t really think about this: production of meat and dairy products creates a high amount of nitrous oxide and methane emissions, from fertilizers, manure management, and animal digestion. Methane, which is much more potent than carbon dioxide, is produced both during digestion in cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels, as well as during the anaerobic decomposition of livestock manure. Nitrous oxide results from the nitrification and denitrification of nitrogen in livestock (most commonly of cattle) manure and urine. Stinky.

Our Air

I’m not quite sure how many restaurants clean out their grease trap regularly or dispose of grease properly. This is a leading contributor to stormwater pollution, which can kill plants and animals in nearby waterways. Waters clouded with oils and grease do not provide the light needed for plant survival and deplete water oxygen levels for fish. Here is something interesting, restaurants using deep-fat fryers are known to produce nine times more smoke than buses, contributing to smog and air pollution. I love my french fries but may have to reconsider, shoot, sometimes it is hard to be eco chic!

Part of what I do is to educate and help others find ways to go green and be more eco minded, if you are a business who is looking for simple solutions, please contact me.

Together we can make simple change!

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all about Splenda…

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Posted in Hot!, eco cents

I came across this and thought, AHA…

you may want to take a look at it if you indulge in the little yellow packets…

I have simple soulutions for you, stay tuned! Contact me anytime.

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Cosmetics Database honestly the best place!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Posted in Hot!, Inside Beauty

I really get upset about this… but the solution is always near.

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make simple change. good for you. good for the planet.

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Green B Corporation.

Monday, March 23, 2009 Posted in it's business

B Certified.

I have to bring this up because I want to make sure that we are in the know and you can take small steps to simple change with a B Corp. certification! Everyone is pushing, almost racing to be “Green” well here is a great way besides hiring me to become more eco minded… I want you to consider and think about this if you are indeed in a position at a company where you make critical and important decisions.

Can you actually differentiate between companies that are doing the green walking and those simply doing the talking? While many companies are jumping onto the sustainability bandwagon with hollow words and vague claims such as “recycled contents”, few truly have sustainability woven into their culture, values, and core mission.

Along comes B Corporation. B Corp certifies companies based on their social andenvironmental impact and the processes and practices companies have put in place to mitigate any negative environmental impact. In addition, B Corp evaluates how a company is generating a positive impact across its stockholders and the environment. Once certified, companies join a high-visibility network of enterprises promoted by the B Lab - a non-profit run by B Corporation founders. (Make sure to see all of the companies here).

As of now, 170 small, medium, and large enterprises have become B Corps this is a good beginning, leading the pact are the biggies… Method, Seventh Generation, and Nau - then there are the smaller, yet giant innovative enterprises like Bikestation, The Hub, and Mantria.

I think it may be a good idea to check them out, why not, what do you have to lose?

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simply eco chic lane kennedy » make simple change.

Little ol' me

Tell me Lane, what chemicals do I need to avoid in my beauty products?

Lane, is the makeup I use really dangerous? What should I use instead?

Here are a list of products that I once adored, that you may love as well… and some of the ingredients that you may want to look out for:

Are manis and pedis inherently un-green?

What you are smelling as your nail tech covers her face with that mask:

Here are a few eco savvy nail products you may want to rave about: