There is something that most women do on a regular basis to improve their appearance that is very dangerous to their health. Its easy to overlook the hidden dangers that lurk inside most at-home hair dye kits. But its not just the easy-to-use ammonia based hair-dyes, its also the products that many hair colorists use on a regular basis. It’s not only a danger to you, your colorist, and even your offspring. According to various statistics, many hair-dyes are linked to diseases such as bladder cancer or non-Hodgkins lymphoma, and leukemia. The scarier fact is that long-term use will increase your lifetime risk of getting these diseases.

In an effort to go natural with our makeup and skin care products, we should not neglect our hair and scalp. What we put on our heads is just as important as what we put into our mouths and on our skin. This is where natural hair care products like henna can work her magic.

Everyone has issues with their image, whether its dry skin, wrinkles, acne, or brittle hair. The first place that most people start looking for solutions is a drugstore or chain store, but most often you’ll only find toxic “remedies” that may seem to solve this issue for now, but cause other health problems later in life. The beauty of nature is that it has a purpose, and many of our bath and beauty qualms can be solved with natural solutions. Here are just a few fantastic natural remedies waiting for you to try.

Vegan cosmetic products are becoming easier to find, however, finding vegan cosmetic tools are a bit harder. Sure, you can use those synthetic brushes that they sell at your drugstore for a about a dollar. But after repeated use, they could fall apart. Then there are many expensive cosmetic tools and hair brushes that are made with animal fur, and we could never use those after understanding about animal cruelty. So what are you supposed to do? Read below for where to find quality cruelty free synthetic brushes.

There is no doubt that global warming is affecting the environment that we all share. And if we’re all causing this, then shouldn’t we do something about it? There are so many ways to get involved to make the Earth a better place to live. There are ways that we all can help, and here are just some of the many ways to get involved.

Generally acne is considered an adolescent problem. But adults are not immune to acne and other skin infections. There is not a singular cause of adult acne, instead acne is usually caused by a variety of conditions including hormone imbalances, free radicals, clogged pores due to over production of sebum, stress, and even foods that cause acne, along with many other factors. Examples include high Vitamin K intake and synthetic hydrated vegetable oils.

There are many facets to being a responsible Earth Steward. An Earth Steward is someone who demonstrates complete integrity and mutual respect; self-respect and respect for all beings and creatures of Mother Earth.

Ahimsa, which in ancient Hindu Sanskrit, means “reverence for life,” is an important integral facet of being an Earth Steward; in other words, ahimsa emphasizes compassion.  As a responsible Earth Steward, Ahimsa should be extended to include all beings; two-legged, four-legged, winged, and finned.