Natural & Organic Beauty Blog
Naturtint is a popular brand in the hair care industry, renowned for its natural and organic hair coloring products. The brand is committed to delivering high-quality products that are not only effective but also safe and gentle on the hair and scalp. Naturtint products are made without ammonia, parabens, and other harmful chemicals commonly found in conventional hair dyes, but does still have to include essential chemical ingredients like PPD…
This post is dedicated to my ultra sensitive skin girlies (and guys)! While we tend to lump everyone into one category, sensitive skin actually varies in severity. On the milder end of sensitive skin you may suffer from redness and irritation every once in a while. But on the other end, you may have skin that reacts to just about everything, be recovering from a severe skin reaction like contact…
For many of us it’s difficult to not be mesmerized by a good set of acrylic nails. There’s something about the perfectly smooth shininess of acrylics and how polished you look when donning them. There was a brief month in my life when I worked in marketing for an acrylic nails startup for the Max Azria family. LA is such a funny place. One moment I’m applying to a LinkedIn…
Looking for inspiration for long hairstyles and long haircuts? I’ve rounded up the latest 2023 best haircuts for long hair along with long hairstyles for you to peruse through. These fresh pics of long layers, face framing curtain bangs, wispy cuts, stunning balayage and avant-garde long hair cuts are far from boring. So if you’re lost on how to style your long hair or you’re looking for an updated new…
Do you wake up in the morning with creases and lines etched across your face? You might be surprised to know that these sleep wrinkles aren’t just a result of aging or genetics. The position you sleep in could be the culprit. In today’s post, we’ll delve into the science of sleep wrinkles and share tips on how to prevent them. From the best sleeping positions for your skin to…
I’m so excited to share Siam Seas with you today – it’s a green beauty brand that embodies everything I fell in love with about this niche. It is soo tough for a small, indie beauty brand to succeed in today’s landscape where every brand is now “clean beauty,” and I want brands like Siam Seas, that are the pioneers for what clean beauty was meant to be, to continue…
So excited for my Cozy Earth review as I think everyone should experience the feeling of bamboo viscose. Cozy Earth offers sheets and pajamas plus Cozy Earth clothing comes in flowy neutrals perfect for summer – all of which I’ve been using / wearing. Bamboo is by far the softest fabric I’ve had experienced in the world of natural and eco-friendly textiles and Cozy Earth is probably the go-to brand…
Fable and Mane is a luxury hair care brand inspired by ancient Indian beauty rituals and Ayurvedic principles that has taken over social media. The brand was founded by siblings Akash and Nikita Mehta, who were deeply influenced by their grandmother’s traditional Indian hair care remedies. They aimed to share this part of their heritage with the world through their range of holistic and natural hair products. Fable and Mane’s…
Founded by a sister duo, up-and-coming organic makeup brand Araza Beauty creates healthy, nutrient-dense beauty products that are nearly 100% organic. Araza is also focused on making products with high fat content that heal skin. While still small, Araza’s product line includes everything from foundations, concealers, and lip products to blushes, bronzers, and eye makeup. Each product is designed to enhance natural beauty without compromising the health of the skin. The brand…
The fashion industry has long been criticized for its environmental impact, but times are changing. Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable fashion, and with good reason. The rise of sustainable fabrics means that clothes made from harmful materials are becoming a thing of the past. If you’re interested in making a positive impact on the planet while still looking stylish, then you need to know about these ten sustainable fabrics.…
Swiss brand Nazan Schnapp Skincare is touted for its 100% natural, high-quality ingredients and reputation among celebrity circles. They position themselves as not just a luxury brand but an ultra-luxury brand. With the rise of hyper-luxury or “stealth wealth” this positioning is a smart move. Hyper-luxury includes (skincare) products that are exclusive, extremely high quality and unapologetically expensive – all of which describes Nazan Schnapp Skincare accurately. Nazan Schnapp prides…
Happsy Mattress is a certified organic mattress that’s non toxic, allowing you to sleep exactly as nature intended. Happsy uses certified organic, sustainably harvested and environmentally-friendly materials, while eliminating the harsh chemicals, foams and adhesives used by conventional mattress brands. We spend so much of our lives sleeping, so we want to not only make sure the quality of our sleep is good but that we’re also minimizing our exposure to…
If you’ve ever wondered what the most powerful LED system for at-home use is, it’s the Dermalux Flex MD. It’s medically CE certified for psoriasis, wound healing, acne and pain relief and is powered by Tri-Wave MD technology. The more precise the wavelength the more effective the man and the Flex delivers clinically proven Blue 415nm, Red 633nm and Near Infrared 830nm via single wavelength LED’s to ensure precision and optimum…
Looking for the best 100% natural makeup brands that are non toxic? Natural makeup has come a long way since the days when “natural makeup” conjured up images of DIY lip balms and black charcoal mascara. You now get performance that’s on par with the biggest Sephora makeup brands and safer, clean ingredients. If it’s going on your face, why wouldn’t you want nothing but the best skin-beneficial ingredients? Organic…
LILYSILK is a sustainable silk clothing brand with a stylish selection that’s celeb-approved. They’re OEKO-TEX certified so you can be rest assured there aren’t any toxins lurking and they’re packaging materials are entirely sustainable. Being zero waste is also important to them, so they repurpose all scraps leftover into other items in their store and only make as many items as they sell. Read on for my thoughts on LILYSILK…
My Green Mattress was started by a mattress craftsman who needed to make the healthiest mattress possible for his daughter. And their Kiwi Organic Mattress just won 2022 Good Housekeeping Parenting Award! My Green Mattress is a small family owned, certified organic, made in the USA company based out of Illinois. Harmful materials flame retardants and polyurethane foams and toxins are strictly kept out of their products. Check out my…
Is Maelove The Glow Maker as good as Skinceuticals? AI powered skincare is nothing new, but Maelove was one of the few brands who didn’t make it look gimmicky. Instead, they used AI to analyze three million plus online product reviews to create customer-focused products and create their hero product The Glow Maker. One major reason why Maelove Skincare rose in popularity is they’re passionate about shunning outdated industry practices of…
Reviewing Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins’ favorite LED mask by CurrentBody! I’ve used quite a few LED Light Therapy Masks (not all though!) and I love that my CurrentBody mask is slightly more powerful than my others. It combines Red (633nm) and Near-Infrared (830nm) light wavelengths to boost skin’s collagen production. One thing to note is that CurrentBody has only one LED light therapy mode of collagen production and…
WelleCo is a global wellness company founded in 2014 by Australian supermodel and entrepreneur, Elle Macpherson, and Andrea Bux. The company is committed to creating high-quality, all-natural, plant-based health supplements and products that focus on nourishing the body from the inside out. With a philosophy rooted in the belief that good health is the ultimate beauty secret, WelleCo aims to empower individuals to embrace a holistic approach to wellness and…
Jessica Alba uses these Grace & Stella eye masks and they’re actually quite affordable – just $20 for nearly 24 pairs of eye masks. After having tried three different Grace & Stella eye masks the winner is the golden energy drink eye masks. The others don’t have as strong of an effect as these golden saviors. Let’s dive into today’s Grace & Stella review. These are hydrogel masks that have…
Illness and injury can hit us at any time despite our best wellness efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. Conventional first aid products like Neosporin for scrapes and Calamine lotion for those itchy bug bites you can’t stop scratching are household staples you can find in almost every home. In fact, you might already have natural first aid remedies sitting in your kitchen like cayenne powder, ginger and honey or…
I’m trying out the ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Cleanse and am writing this while in the middle of my fast so I can document each day as I go. While I can’t speak to the results yet, this is for accountability and diary-writing purposes. The ProLon 5-Day Fasting Cleanse isn’t actually a diet – it’s a fast, but one in which you’re not starving yourself or drinking cayenne pepper lemon…
The ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturising Sun Cream is one of the current K-beauty sunscreens in my arsenal so I thought I would share my thoughts. This is the most popular sunscreen at the moment in Korea and has won a number of awards, so I had to buy it off Amazon and see what the hype was all about. Round Lab is a chemical sunscreen using UV filters that…
Do you want to go from flat to fabulous with the spritz of a bottle? Texturizing sprays are the hair product of the moment and the perfect way to add body and volume to your tresses. If you’re looking to upgrade your hairstyle with texturizing sprays made of clean ingredients, you’ve come to the right place. Say hello to beautiful beachy waves just in time for summer! Briogeo Soft Wave Texture…
It’s time for another roundup of the newest clean and natural sunscreens that have launched in 2023. While the number of sunscreen launches has certainly slowed down this year compared to previous years, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a handful of exciting new products to keep on your radar (or try). Disclaimer, I haven’t gotten around to trying all of these yet! Odacite SPF 50 Flex-Perfecting Mineral Drops Tinted…
Le Prunier shot to fame in November 2020 thanks to Chrissy Tiegen raving about the brand’s hero product, Plum Beauty Oil, but Le Prunier’s history actually spans over a century. The story of this heritage brand begins in 1916 when the founders’ great-grandfather started the Le Prunier family farm in Northern California. Two generations later, sisters and co-founders Jacqueline, Allison, and Elaine Taylor decided to harness the beauty benefits of…
Today I’m sharing a Naturium review of their best skincare products. Naturium is a line for those of you who want an affordable but effective line and don’t need the purest of ingredients lists. The Naturium Niacinamide Serum, Alpha Arbutin Essence, Marine Hyaluronic Water Cream, Vitamin C Complex Serum, and PHA Resurfacing Night Serum are some of their most popular products and most of the pricing ranges from $15-$30. Organic Beauty…
I’ve been using the JOVS laser device called Blacken DPL Laser Photorejuvenation, and while I’ve done plenty of reviews on skincare tools and devices, I’m really excited for this JOVS DPL laser device review. Other than the LYMA laser, I haven’t really come across at-home laser devices. It’s always been more commonly used skin tools like microcurrent, radiofrequency, and red light therapy. At-home laser isn’t talked about as much and I…
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift can be a daunting task. It’s easy to fall into the trap of buying yet another tie or coffee mug that will inevitably end up collecting dust at the back of his closet. I’ve rounded up some ideas for Father’s Day this year to shower dad with all the love! Read on for a list of unique Father’s Day gifts that he’ll actually use…
I first came across Zuma Nutrition in the press and was immediately intrigued by their Parasite Detox, something I’ve had on my to-do list for a while but never prioritized. Having just come back from extensive traveling and experiencing a bunch of stomach issues, I really wanted to cleanse my system. Zuma Nutrition is an all natural & holistic supplement brand with, you guessed it, a focus on detoxification. Whether…
HoldOn Compostable Bags Review There’s finally a plastic-free, non-toxic and 100% compostable ziploc bag alternative and it’s made by HoldOn Bags. These are heavy duty and sturdy bags that easily replace your single-use plastic bags. HoldOn Bags are totally brand new and offer trash, kitchen, and storage bags made from compostable and plant based materials. Did you know 100 BILLION trash bags are tossed every year in American alone? That’s a…
Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare line that draws on traditional Korean ingredients and caters to a largely Western fan base. If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re wondering why Beauty of Joseon is so popular. First, some basic facts about it – their sunscreen has 30% rice extract along with Niacinamide and extracts of pumpkin ferment, soybean ferment, ginseng root, kelp, rice ferment, coconut fruit and more. While…
Los Angeles based Moon Juice is a cult favorite in the wellness community with a shop on Sunset Blvd selling all sorts of brewy concoctions and a line of bioactive and bioavailable supplements. Moon Juice rose to initial fame with their infamous Sex Dust along with their Brain Dust, Spirit Dust and Beauty Dust. Today, they have a wide array of capsules, powder supplements and skincare. Moon Juice supplements are…
Periods. They happen to half the population, yet talking about them often induces shame and embarrassment. But what if we told you there’s an alternative to traditional period products like pads and tampons? One that’s not only reusable and eco-friendly, but can also save you money in the long run. Enter menstrual cups. Despite their increasing popularity, menstrual cups, also known as period cups, can still be a mysterious and…
Step aside clean skincare, it’s time to shine the light on clean body care! If you’re applying body wash (and lotion) daily over every inch of your skin, it feels like the logical next step to want to switch to a safer and more natural option. There’s more organic body wash product choices than ever, including an option no matter your body concern, lifestyle, budget or age. Read on for…
Earth’s favorite clothing, Pact makes 100% organic cotton clothes. I’ll be honest, I did NOT enjoy my first Pact experience as a customer. This was in 2019 about three or four years ago, and there were two reasons I wasn’t a fan of Pact. 1) Their designs were limited to basics while I was looking for more stylish pieces. 2) Shipping was embarrassingly slow. I must have received my order…
Huella 10-Free Nail Polish offers high shine, chip-resistance and low-tax formulas in girly bottles. One thing to note is that the brush is a wider flat fan. Huella offers a wide variety of chic colors and the bottles are on the smaller side retailing for $14 each. Read on for my thoughts on Huella and save 10% with discount code OBL sitewide. Better Off Nail Polish Remover I haven’t extensively…
Clean skincare carries a stigma of being ineffective because people imagine ingredients like aloe vera and jojoba oil without understanding how much green science has advanced. You can have the best of every world, both natural and lab-made with today’s clean beauty brands. These brands are also stringent about excluding harmful or questionable ingredients to varying degrees. Most clean beauty brands launching these days are focused on targeting Gen Z…
Nutrafol is perhaps the top natural hair growth supplement available today and a brand I got to discover at Indie Beauty Expo 2020. Since then, the hair wellness brand went from one supplement product to an entire line of hair growth supplements for every stage of life and even a hair care line. Nutrafol is considered better because they use an all natural and holistic approach and are clinically backed…
Bored at night while at home or in your room alone? Whether you’re a teenager or adult, I’m here to solve your bored nights one idea at a time! Here you’ll find a variety of creative things to do when bored, relaxing activities, self-care, self-improvement, healthy and more! Each day can start to feel no different from the one before and the one before if we’re doing the same thing…
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