Why Go Green
With all of the “going green” hoopla over the past few years, it is important to understand this basic truth: a few small changes in our approach to daily life can have a huge impact on the health of the planet. Going green is not only a way to make healthier choices with the products...
My Mission
The good news is that makeup has finally gotten a makeover! It is now possible to find a great selection of green and gorgeous natural beauty brands that offer new...
How to shop green
It seems like it should be simple. If you want to shop for truly natural and organic beauty products, they should be easy to find. But sometimes it feels like...
Ingredients to Avoid
The skin is our largest organ, and it absorbs over 60 percent of what we put on it. For most Americans, that means between nine and 15 personal-care products, with...
Skin
On a daily basis, we wash, scrub, condition, depilate, deodorize, and moisturize our skin. We rely on a wide range of products to keep it looking soft, smooth, and radiant....
Makeup
Going green just got a lot more glamorous. These days, you couldn’t pick a green girl out of a crowd, even if you tried. That’s because the sleek, chic, eco-friendly...
Hair
From aerosol sprays to color, bleach, and perm solutions, the hair-care industry has received a bad rap for years, and here’s why. The FDA does not regulate the chemicals in...
Nails
Take a whiff of any traditional nail polish and it is obvious that the ingredients are up to no good. Most polish is formulated with toluene, DBP, and formaldehyde–known to...
Sunscreen
Sun damage is the number one cause of premature aging in women. It’s also the one cause of aging that you can control—if you wear sunscreen daily. Since we apply...
Water
The best way to keep your skin hydrated is to moisturize from the inside out. Since the human body, like the earth, is made up of approximately 70 percent water,...
Food
Face it: You are what you eat. Food is your daily medicine, the fuel for your mind and body, a source of comfort that soothes your soul. The foods we...
Household
Home may be our little slice of heaven. But it’s also the place where we come in constant contact with chemical-laden cleansers, laundry detergents, air fresheners, and sanitizers that we...
Green Baby
Go green by starting with your kids! We’ve come a long way, by providing safer environments, better nutrition, and improved health-care services for our children, but certain childhood illnesses, over...
Pets
If your pet is anything like my dog Rider, she’s a great friend and constant companion. As you transition to a greener lifestyle for yourself and your family, please don’t...














