Pixi by Petra is about to release some FANTASTIC paraben-free matte lipsticks for Fall 2015 - Check out Mattelustre Lipstick in "Pure Fuschia" below!

Pixi's about-to-be-released Mattelustre Lipsticks are amazing! They are super pigmented, vibrant and moisturizing. They feel velvety upon application and settle into a beautiful matte finish, with a long-lasting stay. The shade "Pure Fuschia", seen in the photos, is a neon fuschia color that also leaves a gorgeous bright pink stain on the lips after hours of wear. The lipstick has no scent to it (not even the crayon-like smell that many fragrance free lipsticks have), so it is also perfect for anyone who is sensitive to fragrance and/or essential oils. 

"Pure Fuschia" is a perfect shade for the end of this summer, and will no-doubt be a favorite lipstick for Pixi lovers as soon as Spring 2016 rolls around! For me, personally, I adore vibrant and neon colors year-round, especially in Southern California's year-round sun! For those of you, like me, who enjoy vibrant and/or neon lipstick shades regardless of the season, apply away, because no one will deny that this is a gorgeous shade!The photos below above were taken in natural sunlight, for a realistic representation of the actual pigment of this lipstick. 

Pixi is a non-toxic, cruelty-free and paraben-free cosmetics company that opened its doors in the UK, and that has quickly developed a presence around the world and in the United States. Pixi is a favorite among beauty bloggers because the company develops safe, quality, non-toxic products that are available at an affordable price. Pixi has partnered with Target, and is one of the few non-toxic and semi-natural brands available at the department store, allowing for access to non-toxic cosmetics to a wider customer base.  Be sure to check out Pixi's Website for more information on this brand! 

 

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Chinese herbs stimulate and energize hair via Peter Lamas' new hair care line!

Check out Peter Lamas’ new Chinese herbs regenerating hair care system, which includes 3 steps of hair-loving goodness:

PETER LAMAS CHINESE HERBS REGENERATING HAIR CARE

Hair care is an important part of my personal routine, simply because I can’t avoid my hair… it’s really long! I love sharing my personal insights about taking care of long hair so that it remains healthy, voluminous and shiny. Besides writing general articles such as this one, with simple tips on keeping long hair healthy, I also love to highlight the all-natural cosmetics brands that formulate truly exceptional, effective and healthy products to give our hair a natural, and – most importantly – toxin-free boost!

Which brings me to my non-toxic hair care option for this month – Peter Lamas’ new Chinese herbs regenerating hair care system, which includes 3 steps of hair-loving goodness – shampooing, conditioning and applying a hair- stimulating scalp serum. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, Peter Lamas partnered with famed holistic expert Dr. Mao, to formulate a natural hair care system, infused with ancient Chinese herbs, which stimulate hair growth, strengthen hair follicles and improve hair’s elasticity.

All of the products in the 3-step Chinese Herbs system are petrochemical, paraben, and sulfate free. The formulas are also vegan and cruelty free. Check out the amazing, non-toxic ingredients in all of these ‘Chinese Herbs’ hair products on the Peter Lamas website, where you can also read more about this fantastic cosmetics brand.

After just one use, I noticed visible shine, vibrancy and volume in my hair. I would certainly agree with the brand’s own claim that these products energize the hair, because that’s the best way to describe it! After a couple weeks using the shampoo, conditioner and scalp serum, I continue to be impressed, and my hair definitely is retaining its elasticity, despite my almost-daily use of a chlorinated pool. The experience of using these products is also very pleasant because of their wonderful minty-herbal scent (like a mint-infused black tea)!

Now, it’s too early to tell if there is actually more hair growing on my head, and I may post an update in a month or two to make my verdict, but there is no doubt, in my personal experience thus far, that Peter Lamas’ hair system assists in producing volume, shine and elasticity in the hair. I have been applying the scalp serum to the scalp area above my temples, where I have always had weaker hair, and I am curious to see if the serum strengthens those particular hair follicles. The lovely thing about the scalp serum, a smooth and light texture, is that you can apply it directly to your scalp and the hair will not begin to look greasy because of it. The scalp serum formula simply absorbs within a few minutes, without affecting the plush, vibrant look of the hair that you get by using the shampoo and conditioner duo!

The one thing I will mention, for those of you who want to try these fabulous products, is to follow Peter Lamas’ suggestion to allow the conditioner to sit on the hair, prior to rinsing, for 5 minutes. I found this to be necessary to keep my hair easy to brush through once it dries (especially since blow drying is a big no-no for me). Peter Lamas products do not use sulfates, and therefore, need that extra minute or two to absorb into the hair. The shampoo also does not lather like crazy, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that it’s not cleaning your hair. Most popular brand name shampoos mask the toxic chemicals they throw into hair care products with the disguise of chemical lathering substances, which make us think the product must work fine since they lather so well! Instead, most non-natural brands will strip the hair of natural oils, coat it with fake and toxic chemicals, and pollute our bodies with unnecessary and often carcinogenic toxins.

I would like to extend a giant thumbs up to the Peter Lamas brand for being a part of the toxin-free cosmetics band wagon, giving us luxury beauty options that are effective and safe for us and for the planet! Check out the HAIR section of this blog for other favorite, tried-and-true, natural and non-toxic hair care options, ranging from luxury brands like Peter Lamas to economical brands.

A cooling and refreshing body lotion by Peter Lamas perfect for the hot weather!

Check out Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals Energizing Antioxidant Body Lotion:

Peter Lamas Spa Sensuals Energizing Antioxidant Body Lotion

Sometimes super hot weather can make it hard to apply body lotions and face creams, simply because our skin begins to sweat any cream barriers off almost immediately in extreme heat conditions. I’m excited to have discovered Peter Lamas’ new Spa Sensuals Energizing Antioxidant Body Lotion, which is an all-natural, vegan, environmentally friendly, cruelty free, paraben free and petrochemical free option for our body moisturizing needs! It also happens to be one of the best light-weight body lotions I have ever tried specifically in hot weather conditions; this lotion produces a slight cooling sensation on the skin right after application. It’s so wonderfully refreshing, smells like sweet cucumbers, and absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving it silky smooth, despite the cream’s light texture. This body lotion is packed with nourishing, anti-aging and anti-oxidant ingredients, many of which are certified organic. Check out the list of ingredients below:

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,** Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,*** Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract,* Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract,* Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract,* Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract,* Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Caprylyl Glycol & Phenoxyethanol & Hexylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter),*** Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Algae Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Fragrance with Essential Oils, Allantoin.

* Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).
** Certified Organic by Agricert.
*** Certified Organic by Quality Certification Services (QCS).

The Peter Lamas' Spa Sensuals body lotion is surely one to try for those who are seeking an absorbent, effective, spa-quality body lotion, especially as a refreshing and cooling skin treat for the summer months. Check out the Peter Lamas website for more information on this natural brand’s luxurious products.

I was previously extremely impressed with the PeterLamas hand scrub and cream (click this link to see that review), and I cannot wait to see what else this wonderful brand will formulate for all green beauty lovers!

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post positive reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are non-toxic and all-natural!

Get lips like a red velvet cupcake with The Organic Face's Addiction Lip Gloss

Presenting The Organic Face Addiction Lip Gloss in "Velvet":

Get lips like a red velvet cupcake with The Organic Face's Addiction Lip Gloss in "Velvet"

The Organic Face is a natural cosmetics company that is consistently being rated very highly by consumers. Created by Noreen Diani, a makeup artist, The Organic Face was founded because of Noreen’s desire to offer people toxin-free, irritant-free and yet effective cosmetics options. She began formulating makeup and skincare products that were free from potentially harmful chemicals like talc, synthetic dyes, parabens, and bismuth oxychloride – but that were also light-weight and healthy for the body, inside and out! The company also prides itself in being cruelty-free, gluten-free, and made in the USA.

On The Organic Face website, the company makes the broad claim that their lip gloss is “the best lip gloss you’ve ever owned!” So, with the exceptionally positive reviews submitted by consumers online, with the company’s awesome and inspirational story, and with the company’s claim about their lip gloss being “the best”, I was especially excited to try out The Organic Face’s Addiction Lip Gloss in "Velvet".

“Velvet” is a smooth, non-sticky, gorgeous lip color that is best described as a neutral, shiny wash of red, much like the frosting on a red velvet cupcake. It even smells just like a red velvet cupcake, and just how the company managed to do this without adding any synthetic perfumes or flavors is beyond me. But, this lip gloss does taste and smell absolutely delicious! And, true to the company’s claims, it’s an extremely light-weight product, but with a great staying power, which is sometimes difficult with all-natural products. And, just check out these amazing, lip-nourishing ingredients in this lip gloss:

Ricinus Communis (Castor ) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Cera Alba (Bees Wax), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme)Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Root Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grape Fruit) Seed Extract * Preservative * May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI- 77891), Iron Oxides (Cl-77499), (CI-77491), (CI- 77492), Tumeric Powder, Carrot Oil, Kaolin, Mica.

The Organic Face Addiction Lip Gloss is definitely a lip gloss to add to anyone's lip gloss collection, and I would agree with the company that is it definitely one of the best lip glosses I have ever used. The Organic Face currently offers 11 different shades of lip gloss, which can be browsed via this link. Check out the LIPS section of this blog for some recommended reviews of other natural, toxin-free lip glosses and lipsticks available from other wonderful natural cosmetics brands. The Organic Face certainly falls into the same category of greatness as the other favorite natural brands recommended via those links.

Follow this blog to keep up to date with various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post positive reviews and articles about products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers in helping them choose makeup and skincare that are non-toxic and all-natural!

A great less-toxic option for a nail polish remover by Mineral Fusion!

Check out a review of Mineral Fusion's Nail Polish Remover below:

Many people are on a search nowadays for non-toxic nail polishes and removers, and rightly so, since the ingredients in most of these products are horrible for your health. Although it's practically impossible to even create a nail polish or polish remover that is completely free of synthetic chemicals, there are options that are certainly less toxic than others. Most popular brand name nail polish removers are quite toxic, and so I decided to once-and-for-all switch to a more trusted natural cosmetics brand - Mineral Fusion, for my nail polish removal needs.

I was so surprised how well this nail polish remover works! It's better than any other brand I have ever tried (those were usually Sally Hansen nail polish remover or the CVS brand nail polish remover) and it's not packed with carcinogenic chemicals. Seriously, this stuff works so easily and removes the nail polish almost instantly, without having to use a lot of product.

The ingredients consist of Methyl Acetate (rated a 2 on the EWG Skin Deep database), Isopropyl Myristate (rated a 1 on the EWG Skin Deep Database), and Fragrance. Now, I am not happy with the fact that this product contains fragrance. "Fragrance" is a very loose term and customers are left in the dark as to what makes up the actual fragrance ingredients. The fragrance present in this nail polish remover, even though it does make this remover smell nice compared to other nail polish removers I've used, is the only reason why I took one star away from this extremely effective polish remover. If Mineral Fusion can replace the artificial fragrance with a natural one, or remove it altogether, I would certainly give them 5 stars for creating a fantastic product free of carcinogenic chemicals.

Be sure to follow this blog for various natural beauty and healthy lifestyle tips and reviews. This blog is meant to be a helpful tool for people who are looking to switch to natural cosmetics, but who don't know where to start. I post do-it-yourself natural remedy tips, as well as positive reviews and articles about toxin-free products that have worked well for me personally. Hopefully these articles are helpful to my readers, helping them choose makeup and skincare that are healthier both outside our bodies and inside!