vegan skin care
Knock off some years with Holistic Serums
The number of “FDA approved” beautifying products on the market are burgeoning… but unfortunately so many of them are chemical-laden and animal tested. Holistic Serums has taken the business of beauty treatments into their own...
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Blooming Lotus Giveaway winner!
I’m so happy about the number of people who participated in this giveaway. I wish I could hook everybody up. All I can say is there will be many more giveaways to come. The winner of the Blooming Lotus Pedi to Go Kit is… Monica H!...
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The answer to all of your sticky situations…
The other day, while on my way to meet a friend, I scarffed down some take-out Mexican food in my car, and subsequently I had some seriously potent-smelling burrito fingers. Luckily, I keep a stash of Giovanni’s organic, antibacterial travel...
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Smooth, sexy toesie wosies? Um, yes please! *Giveaway*
It’s flip flop season – are your toesies beggin’ for a makeover? Even if you aren’t a flip flop aficionado, I’m sure you spend long hours on your feet and your footsies are in need of some TLC too! Now I need to preface...
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Sunny raves about another scrub-a-dub-dub
Portland, Oregon is on my list of places to visit a.s.a.p. Why? ‘Cause those Portlanders (Portlandinos? Portlandians?) sure know a lot about veganism… vegan food, vegan treats, vegan beauty products, etc. Alexandra Avery Body Botanicals...
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Beat the heat with mood lifting misters
Dropwise Essentials is a San Francisco-based manufacturer of cruelty-free, all-natural aromatherapy body products. They use pure essential oils, organic herbs and hydrosols to make hand-crafted, mood enhancing goodies. I want to focus on their...
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Kazam – straight from Mother Nature
Kazam Natural Body Care is a family based business that manufactures natural, organic, handmade health and beauty products like lotions, soaps, natural perfumes, shampoos, conditioners, as well as products for men and babies. Marjorie Moutari,...
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Homage to my affinity of mintity
Cactus & Ivy makes natural spa and body products (i.e. lotions, body scrubs, body washes, lip balms, soaps), all created by hand, and they’re all 100% cruelty-free and vegan. I love it when companies like Cactus & Ivy rock the leaping...
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A rose by any other name…
Weleda is a pretty well known eco-friendly skincare company; you can walk in any health food store and find an array of Weleda products in the beauty aisle. Weleda has an awesome philosophy and their history of being green dates back to the...
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I heart EO (sounds like a good band name)
It never ceases to amaze me how many organic, natural, eco-friendly beauty products are on the market. Vegan bath and body lines are ubiquitous! EO is amongst the many amazing brands that fit the bill. EO is a small, family owned and operated...
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Does non-toxic sunscreen really exist?
The temperature is rising… it’s getting muy caliente and with global warming taking it’s course, it’s vital that we protect ourselves with sunscreen. Most sunscreens are chemical based and are extremely toxic. It’s...
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I’m channeling Oprah for my Earthworks post
To all my beloved VBR readers, I’ve decided to go Oprah on you all. You know how she always graces the cover of her own magazine every month? Well, I’ve decided to get more interactive with my blog. If I’m reviewing a hot new...
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