Green Beauty
Green Light Special
January 15, 2010 by Tonya · Leave a Comment
Just got a tip from one of our readers; thanks Christy! Most of the Organic Wear line of cosmetics is currently 75% off at the Providence CVS in Huntsville, AL. Wahoo!!! I stopped by tonight and picked up eye liner, blush and lip veil all for under $8. Make sure to take your CVS card with you to get this super sale! Now’s a great time to stock-up on this ‘green’ make-up without breaking the bank. Read more…
Quench Dry Winter Skin
January 13, 2010 by Mecca · Leave a Comment
Moisturizers that are healthy for you and the environment.
Is winter skin doing you in? Check out the Moisturizers Buying Guide at thegreenguide.com. Not surprisingly Burts Bees makes an appearance while there’s also plenty of new products to get to know. The Green Guide is put together by the folks at National Geographic and includes a wealth of green info. According to the site using moisturizers and lotions made from natural plant-based (rather than petroleum-based) ingredients is not only healthier for you, but it keeps non-renewable resources out of your medicine cabinet.Be a Natural Beauty
November 23, 2009 by Mecca and Tonya · 2 Comments
While we’re always striving to live the green life at Little Green Bits, there’s one thing we just can’t give up: Our beauty products! But we want them without all the harmful chemicals that you won’t find listed on the labels. And while there are plenty of great all natural and organic products on the market, we would love to find some less costly alternatives. This week Tonya and Mecca and try out simple and inexpensive homemade beauty treatments. Here’s the scoop. Read more…
Green Your Beauty Routine
October 7, 2009 by Tonya · Leave a Comment
Choose Safer Cosmetics for Your Health!
Did you know that beauty products can contain toxic chemicals? Check out the video at Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to learn more about what is actually in your tube of lipstick.
Also, The Environmental Working Group can help you make informed decisions when trying to choose healthy products. Search for various personal care items using their Cosmetic Database. Beauty products are rated by the following: 0-2 low hazard, 3-6 moderate hazard and 7-10 high hazard. Look up your products to see how they fare for your skin!
I try to get products rated six and under, but must admit that I am still using my same old mascara and deodorant. Recently at Green U, Sophie Uliano recommended to use this database as a guide, but not the sole deciding factor on whether to ditch your goodies. If there is a product you really like, do further detective work.
It can be overwhelming to switch everything at once, so green your routine one product at time. I am wearing Organic Wear foundation, eye shadow and powder with hazard scores all under four and it feels good!
