Life is so much more enjoyable with a few indulgences every once in a while, and what a better way to indulge than to to enjoy a luxe (vegan) skin care treatment? You don’t need a lot of money nor do you need to spend an entire day at a spa. Just purchase a few of your favorite vegan spa products and use them at least once a week(preferably on a weekend evening when you have time). Here are a few must-have vegan spa products to get you started!
08.27.2010
08.19.2010
Shopping for vegan skincare and beauty products just got easier, particularly for those with an iPhone or iPod Touch. A quick search on iTunes will yield dozens of vegan friendly applications (or “apps”) that make your vegan lifestyle that much easier. From consolidated shopping lists to recipe apps to green lifestyle guides, you’ll find it all. And the best part here is that many of these apps are acutally free! Lets take a better look at some of the vegan apps you need now.
Cruelty-Free App for iPhone/iPod Touch.
08.17.2010
One hard thing about being vegan is not being able to use certain types of material or cloth. This includes makeup brushes, which is something you can argue as one the most important parts of vegan beauty or eco-friendly products for skin care. You may feel limited and to be honest, it can be tough finding soft man-made brushes that can stand up to traditional brushes, but it can be done. So what vegan products are out there, in the market, to pamper vegan skin that can stand up to regular makeup brushes.
Taklon is an animal-friendly kind of brush to use. Not only are they soft, but they also blend very well. The material is 100% man made fiber, yet maintains softness. It is very good choice for those who prefer soft brushes and are willing to pay a little more money for a quality.
Nylon is another option, and while they are not as soft as Taklon they still do the job well and usually can be purchased for a cheaper price.
These two are the most common types of vegan beauty makeup brushes, but you may also find a few rarer types as well.
Never trust a company that does not state what the bristles are made of. Even if the company says their brushes are synthetic, the keywords are “100% synthetic” and “not tested on animals”. This is important. So always double check labels for more info or do your research online.
08.13.2010
Garlic is one of Mother Nature’s most powerful healing herbs. It is a very wise idea to have a bounty of garlic on hand for any given situation– any illness or health challenge. Many health experts agree that garlic is multi-purpose and provides many healing medicinal benefits, a great plant-based vegan skin choice. Fresh raw garlic is a natural antibiotic and anti-microbial. Eaten and juiced raw, it’s powerful benefits are boundless.
08.05.2010
Even though we’ve still got quite a few months before we start our holiday shopping, its never too early to start thinking about gift ideas. As a matter of fact, many of us buy a few gifts from time to time at least several times a year. Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduation are usually the occasions in which we give and receive gifts. Of course this may create a slight problem for those of us who are searching for that vegan friendly gift but it also gives us the opportunity to be a little creative. So here are some smart tips and ideas!
Vegan Beauty Products: Your friends will thank you when you send them luxurious bath sets, skincare regimen kits, and scentsational fragrances. As a bonus, wrap up your gifts in pretty recycled wrapping paper.
Make Your Own Soaps: If you’ve got serious soap making skills then why not make your own soaps and give them as gifts? As for the rest of us, there are online stores where you can buy products you can trust. Lush is a beauty retailer that specializes in handmade vegan soaps. Lush also sells a wide variety of vegan skin care products, fragrances, and cosmetics. Foreue is a natural and vegan skin care retailer that specializes in handmade vegan soaps and many other products that clean, hydrate and relieve skin problems well.
Vegan Gifts For The Home: Who wouldn’t love a vegan candle? These make great small gifts for anyone you want to express your appreciation to! You’ll find a wide range of vegan candles on Etsy.
Other Gift Ideas: If none of the above ideas sound appealing enough, you might look at other options like a gift certificate to a spa that specializes in vegan skincare or holistic methods of beauty and relaxation. You can find a list of these spas at the Green Earth Travel website. For other smart vegan gift ideas, think recycled stationary, bamboo sheets, or canvas tote bags. There are lots of great options, so check these out and keep on looking for more.
07.27.2010
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Benjamin Franklin had said. This was actually advice for fire protection against economic loss due to house fires. Wisdom here can also be applied to our health by choosing vegan and organic foods plus a healthy lifestyle.
Undoubtedly, organic foods cost a little more than the average. At the same time, think about what vegan and organic nutrition gives to your health: no pesticides, no chemicals, no preservatives, no GMO (genetically-modified organisms). Over time, the investment is worth the abundant return. Think organic in it’s wholistic offerings: food, clothing, makeup, beauty skin care products and even cookcare.
07.22.2010
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Natural Handmade Soap, Natural Skin Care, Vegan Skin, natural health foods |
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Summer is the most common time for traveling, but don’t let that vacation cause you to neglect your vegan skincare and beauty routines. While it completely impossible to bring your entire routine of products with you on the airplane, it is possible to replace a few products with smaller sized versions and learn to adjust to the temporary changes. Before you start packing for your journey, check out this pre-travel vegan beauty list for tips and products you can use!
Stock Up On Travel Essentials: What are your favorite vegan skincare products? Can you find travel-sized versions? If not, then buy a few travel sized containers and fill them up with your favorite products.
Don’t Pack A Lot: A vacation is a vacation, and you don’t need to stuff your luggage with a bunch of bottles are just going to spill out and get all over your clothes and other personal belongings. Pack the minimal and keep it light.
Keep A Separate Bag of Cosmetics: Keep the same minimalist approach when selecting items for your cosmetics case. Bring the basics(mineral foundation, lip balm, moisturizer with SPF, natural vegan soap) and add some extras(lip gloss, mascara).
Prepare For Climate and Environmental Changes: This is crucial especially if you’re traveling far away from home. Check the weather at least a few days in advance so you can prepare accordingly. Traveling to an exotic island? Bring a natural sun-block product and hat!
Drink Plenty of Water: And no, cocktails don’t count! Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day just like you do at home.
Maintain A Health Diet: If you want to come home feeling happy and healthy, then please don’t neglect your healthy food habits during the vacation.
Relax and Enjoy Yourself: This is the whole purpose of the vacation.
07.16.2010
Two of the most commonly known natural moisturizers are shea butter and olive oil. Both shea butter and olive oil have been around for centuries, they are both safe to use and vegan friendly. You can use either product in pure form, in soaps, or other skin care products. But with all the similarities, one is left to wonder what are the differences between shea butter and olive oil.
Shea butter is a natural fat that is used to moisturize skin, fade unsightly scars and stretch marks, diminish wrinkles, and more. You can even eat shea butter as sometimes its used in chocolate based products. What is more amazing is that this multi-purpose beauty and health remedy is actually derived from the seeds of the African shea tree. To produce the butter, The flesh of the karite nut is removed and the seed or nut is dried, roasted, pounded into a paste, mixed with water and then customarily kneaded by hand. The thick mass is boiled to separate the natural oils that later yield beige or yellow shea butter in various qualities. Note: Unrefined shea has the real natural healing and moisturizing properties. Refined shea is bleached (white) , deordorized and heated to over 400 degrees.
Olive oil is derived from the olive plant. Making this is a rather complex process as the oil is extracted after the olives are milled until a paste is formed . Then it goes into a press that separates the liquid from the paste. Like shea butter, olive oil has many useful purposes in beauty, skin care, and food preparation. There are many different types and grades of olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil has the highest quality, therefore in food consumption, of course it is best to choose extra virgin olive oil and organic when you can. For beauty needs also use the best quality olive oil that you can find when formulating your own skincare recipes. Olive oil can be use as a moisturizer, bath oil, lip balm, or for treatment of minor skin wounds.
In the end it is important to know that both shea butter and olive oil based products have a place in your vegan skin care routine. Both are natural based moisturizing remedies that have worked for ages, so you know that they work. There are even a few vegan beauty products on the market that contain both ingredients, so if you decide to give them a try in your own formula try them together to get the benefits of both all natural carrier oils.
06.07.2010
The biggest concern every parent have for their children is their health and well-being. That is why its so important to use vegan skin care products specifically designed for babies and small children. Use products that are all natural and safe.
All babies have delicate and sometimes sensitive skin, so what is good for you won’t always be a smart choice for your child. It’s good to know that there are a lot of great vegan skin care brands and products that are safe for baby. To get you started, read below for a small list of vegan skin care products that are good for you baby.
California Baby Calming Massage Oil Aromatherapy : Calm your baby down with this relaxing blend of aromatherapy herbs including French Lavender and Clary Sage. It is important to note that this product does not have nuts, oil, gluten, soy , or dairy. Use this moisturizing oil to soothe and calm your baby before bedtime. You can purchase this at Amazon.com
Little Twig Tangerine Baby Bath: Free from parabens and phthalates , this citrus-rosemary scented bubble bath contains the essential Vitamin E, Shea Butter, and Aloe Vera to moisturize and soothe. This bubble bath is dermatologist tested and pH balanced. You can purchase this at A Much Better Store.com
Cradle Clear Lotion for Dry Scalp: Sensitive babies sometimes suffer from dry scalp and cradle’s cap. Alleviate this problem with CradleClear Lotion. This product was made with pure ingredients that soothe, condition, and nourish dry skin. You can also purchase this at A Much Better Store.com.
Angel Baby Lotion: This hypoallergenic lotion is organically preserved and free from toxins. Its also clinically tested so you know that it’s safe enough to use on your baby’s delicate skin. Enhanced with organic rooibos to alleviate diaper rash, eczema, and other skin conditions. You can purchase this lotion at EarthMamaangelbaby.com
06.04.2010
Facebook is so much more than a social network to catch up with your friends latest adventures, its also a great web tool to discover websites to discover, products, for buying stuff, and for joining organizations–the ones you believe in.
Its also a great way to learn about and share your vegan skin care knowledge. These days, everyone is on Facebook or some other form of social media like Twitter. Companies use it to promote and people use it to research and connect directly with the company. What is in it for you? Find out now, look below for some of the best Facebook pages to follow.
Chic Vegan is a smart blog that keeps you up to date on everything important including vegan skin care, fashion, food, and more. Don’t miss the “Making of a Perfect Face” series for step by step tips for beautiful skin. Follow their FB page but don’t forget to read the Chic Vegan blog for more.
05.06.2010
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The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and you know its time of the year to start wearing sunscreen. Although sun safety is something we should think about year-round, most of us don’t really start wearing sunscreen until the start of early summer. But the smartest rule of thumb is to wear sunscreen year round, and just switch to a natural skin care product with a higher SPF(sun-protection factor) during the summer.
Of course, you may not find vegan sunscreens or vegan skin care products with a form of SPF, you may have to look for these types of vegan products in specialty stores or online. Here are a few vegan skin care sun essentials to look for:
- Moisturizer Your Face With SPF- You should always select a moisturizer with SPF, which is not only your best defense in anti-aging, it will also protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays. Try Alba Botanica Sea Moss Moisturizer SPF 15.
04.28.2010
Now that spring is officially here, we have a whole new set of skin issues to deal with. For many people, spring is the season of allergies and this includes skin care allergies. The most important thing to know about finding the right cure is to find the type of skin allergy and the cause because the more you know about it, the easier it will be to find the appropriate vegan skin care remedy. Read below for the most common types of skin allergies and the natural remedies for them.
