Organic earrings

Organic online shopping, Organic earrings. Stay fashionably green in organic earrings. Update your wardrobe with this seasons must have accessories and contribute to a greener planet. Gold is the color of the season and we are going back to nature with these fabulous pieces.




Amelia recycled earrings by Laura Elizabeth Jewelry ($80 at Nimli organic online shopping store). These beautiful gold-filled chains slides through the ear and dangles behind. They are made from real leaves and preserved in 24-karat gold. Each leaf is unique and this small Elm leaf is approximately 1 inch long.
 

 Organic handmade earrings by Nashelle Designs. The lucky cluster hoop organic earrings gives the classic hoop shape with a twist. These earrings have Red Chalcedony stones wrapped on the side to give a splash of color in the shape of flowers. They are organic and handmade from recycled materials and are fairly traded in Bend, Oregon. The length of these gorgeous organic earrings is 1.5" and they are available for organic online shopping in Nimlis store for $64.

Summer hair trends 2010 - plait by Alexander Wang

Summer hair style trends. Tousled hair braids at Alexander Wang

The messed-up side plait is a versatile hair style for summer. At the beach, the simple style keeps thick hair in check for carefree daytime glamour. At night, unravel the plait for naturally textured waves.



Get the look with organic hair products


1. Apply a texturising spray like John Masters Organics Sea Mist, Sea Salt Spray ($27.30 at Green Organics), to freshly washed hair and comb through.

2. Then rough-dry with your head upside down to remove moisture from the roots, using your fingers to maintain natural texture and inject body in your organic hair style.

3. Take a low side part and pull hair to the opposite side. Split hair into three sections, taking the outside section into the middle to create a thick plait.

5. To give the plait a more lived-in look, pull at a few of the loops slightly to loosen it up and brush your fingers up the plait to add texture.

Tame stray fly-aways with a de-frizzing balm like John Masters Organics Hair Pomade ($35.50 at Green Organics).

You can buy John Masters organic hair care at

Organics sunscreen

Why use organic sunscreen?

Why use an organic sunscreen as opposed to a normal sunscreen or sunblock? The latest research shows that many of the common ingredients in the average sunscreen are highly toxic and may cause more harm than good to our bodies when exposed to sunlight.

What are the toxic ingredients in common sunscreens?

Octyl-methoxycinnamate. Produces free radicals (single molecular oxygen) known to be toxic to cells.

Titanium dioxide. Causes DNA damage (the cells genetic material) due to superoxide radicals, active oxygen radicals and hydroxyl radicals when exposed to sunlight.

Oxybenzone. Is rapidly oxidised in the presence of light and inactivates important antioxidant systems in the skin (the skins natural protection system).

PABA. Produces free radicals in the presence of light.

Cinoxate. Causes DNA damage (sister chromatid exchanges)

So what does this all mean?

It basically means that the ingredients in common sunsreens are causing more harm to your skin than good. We apply sunscreen to our bodies to protect ourselves from the sun and the damage the UV rays can cause, but what we unknowingly get is a toxic cocktail that can more or less speed up our bodies ageing and cause severe damage to our DNA structure and skin.

Certified organic suncreen

Reflect is a water-free nourishing organics sunscreen with natural minerals that help reflect damaging ultraviolet radiation. Microfine zinc oxide offers protection from harmful rays whilst organic olive oil keeps the skin supple. Potent antioxidants including natural vitamin E, beta carotene and polygonum extract, protect the skin from premature aging and prevent damage caused by the sun. This organic sunscreen is gentle enough to use on babies, organic baby sunscreen.

How do I use Reflect Outdoor Balm organic sunscreen?

Apply generously to skin surfaces exposed to sunlight 20 minutes before exposure. Reapply every two hours. Store below 30oC / 86oF

Where can I buy organic sunscreen?

You can buy the organics sunscreen from miessence in .phy organics online store.

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What is parabens and what is the purpose of parabens in beauty products

Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)

What is the purpose of Parabens in beauty products and cosmetics?

Parabens are used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of beauty products. Basically it is a preservative that is used to protect the products from going rancid. It is widely used even though they are known to be toxic and have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Parabens are highly toxic and have been linked to cancer as a potential carcinogen. It is a cheap synthetic chemical and can therefore keep the cost of the product lower, this is one of many reasons organic products cost more.

A product containing parabens is highly toxic if swallowed or inhaled and can cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. It can also cause allergic skin reactions such as redness, itching, and pain.

What products contain parabens?

Parabens can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, personal lubricants, topical/parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution and toothpaste.

Can Parabens cause cancer?

Scientific research have found Parabens to be a possible carcinogen. One scientific study reports that Parabens were found in samples of breast tumors. The same study also fueled the belief that Parabens and other synthetic chemicals in underarm deodorants and other cosmetics may migrate into breast tissue and contribute to the development of tumors due to it's ability to mimic the female hormone oestrogen.

How to avoid Parabens?

Stay safe using only natural certified organic paraben free skin care and cosmetics. Always read the labels and look out for the words Paraben, Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, and Ethyl.

Use of plant & essential oils instead of Parabens

Some plant and essential oils, heral extracts and vitamins are natural preservatives and can replace parabens, however, they are more expensive which is the reason why you might pay more for a paraben free product.

Use safe organic cosmetics, hair care and beauty products for your health and environment like the misessence certified organic beauty care products..


Source:

Dangerous Beauty by Toni Brown and Peter Dingle

Wikipedia

Organic online shopping

Find your best organic online shopping in America right here!

Nimli is the ultimate online fashion shopping spot and stocks everything you need to become a green, organic and natural fashionista. This week they have 50% off Doie, natural American made fashion.



For great organic beauty online shopping visit Skinbotanicas organic US online store to shop organic skin care, cosmetics and organic hair care.

Right now you will receive a free travel kit from Kaeline when you spend $40 or more on organic Kaeline products.

Organic fashion

Natural fashion, organic fashion labels. Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen! A handwoven colorblock clutch by Mad Imports available in two different color combinations. It is naturally handmade of sustainable materials. The beautiful clutch is also fairly traded which means that everyone in the process from harvesting the material to creating the clutch are paid a fair price for their labour.

Available at Nimlis natural, organic and green lifestyle online store for $85.

 

Natural organic skin care

Eco friendly, natural and organic skincare for timeless beauty and style. A rich natural organic moisturizing face cream by miessence with significant and lasting effects on hydration and softness. 

Naturally safe and no synthetic chemicals to care for your skin. Formulated with plant phospholipids, organic herbs, organic fruit and seed oils and butters, and organic flower extracts to nourish and revitalize the complexion. The eco friendly face cream also contains nourishing organic avocado, rosehip seed oil, gotu kola, horsetail and nettle with the beautiful aroma of organic Roman chamomile and Rose essential oils. 

Certified organic to international food standards with Australian Certified Organic, the products does not arrive in packaging to minimize the impact on our planet and the bottles are completely recyclable. The shipping as well as the company including production is carbon neutral.

To shop for your perfect certified organic miessence moisturizer visit the miessence shop

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Toxic ingredients in cosmetics - Paraben

Paraben free cosmetics. Find out the purpose of using parabens in cosmetics and beauty products in this great article at myphyorganics.com

Find a natural hair salon

Natural beauty hair styles. Are you looking for a natural hair salon using only natural and organic treatments, hair colour, bleach and hair care products? Finding a hair salon using and stocking only natural products for your hairstyle can be difficult but not impossible. In this article you will find tips on how to locate your best organic salon.

The mainstream and more visible salons will most commonly use the larger brands such as Wella, Goldwell and Schwarzkopf to name a few and none of these companies are taking any noticeable steps towards a sustainable business operation or creating hair care products, color and other treatments that are better and healthier for you and the environment.

Online directory for natural hair and beauty salons

Here are a few online directories to help you find your best earth friendly natural hair and beauty salon for your best hair style.

The Green Pages is an Australian organic directory where you can find a listing of natural hair and beauty salons all over Australia.

Ecovian is an American listing of salons including natural nail salons and day spas.


The Organic Style Directory eco friendly salon directory includes USA and Australia.

Many of the best natural and organic product companies are still fairly small and may not have the budget to spend on large marketing campaigns as Wella and Schwarzkopf and thus remains unknown to the general public and many beauty salons. This really is a shame in todays eco conscious society but by you committing to make a conscious choice of what products you use you are promoting the organic beauty industry and in the long run you are creating a better planet for us all.

How to find a natural hair salon

If you can't find an organic hair salon in any of the listings above or anywhere else you have been searching contact the distributors of organic products. You can usually find their contact details on their website and simply send them an email telling them where you live and ask them if you can find their products around there. Even if they don't have them around your email might be the trigger that gets a sales representative taking a trip there to expand their market.

"The wings of a butterfly..."

List of organic and natural in salon hair treatments, color, bleach and perm



Jeval Hair Color is an low ammonia colour system.


Organic Color Systems is ammonia, paraben, and SLS free and contains no thioglycolates or plastic.

Original & Mineral is still only available in Australia and Hongkong and is ammonia free.

Yo. Coloring is an Italian hair colour by Kemon and is ammonia and PPD free using yoghurt as an active ingredient to nourish and strengthen the hair.

List of natural and organic hair color for home use 

If you are an enthusiastic green at home do it yourself colorist the following brands are well known throughout the world and can usually be found in organic and health shops as well as in many organic and natural online stores.


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