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Brand Profile and Interview with Lindsey McCoy of Plaine Products

July 24, 2017

Have you ever stopped to think about how much plastic is in your home at this very moment?  What about in your kitchen and bathroom?  Now think about how many of those plastic products are a single use item.  I’d venture a guess to say that most of them are.  I think we can all … Read more

Meet the green beauty pioneer who is celebrating 25 years in the industry

June 30, 2017

Meet Gabriel De Santino – Green Beauty Industry Pioneer Gabriel De Santino is the founder and CEO of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc., a global natural beauty empire whose brands include Gabriel, Zuzu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally. Born from Latin descent and raised off the coast of Mexico, Gabriel at an early age was naturally drawn … Read more

The buzz on bees with Marin Bee Company

June 23, 2017

With a longtime mission for educating and helping people to better understand the role of the honeybee, it should come as no surprise that founder of Marin Bee Company, Debra Tomaszewski, has turned her passion into not only a thriving skincare company, but a nonprofit foundation as well.  As backyard beekeepers, Debra and Bill Tomaszewski felt … Read more

Greenly Basics: What’s the deal with PHTHALATES?

June 19, 2017

  Written by Marie of And The Color Green for The Greenly Guide   Marie was raised by hippies so a natural perspective towards living has always been a no-brainer. Her philosophy towards green living is to seek knowledge and just do the best you can. She can be found on You Tube where she … Read more

Brand Profile and Interview with Manon von Csiky-Sessoms of Back to Basics Skincare

June 14, 2017

When looking for a facial oil, requirements such as cruelty free, uses organic ingredients, and made in small batches all may be boxes you are trying to check off on your personal list.  Once you have found a product that fits your needs and specifications, you may see that the price tag is upwards of … Read more

Guest Post: How A.S Apothecary is crafting slow skincare rituals

May 25, 2017

ABOUT AMANDA Amanda Saurin is the founder and a plant grower and gatherer, distiller and maker at A.S APOTHECARY. She is a traditional Apothecary. Amanda has worked with herbs and homeopathy for many years, developing effective, gentle, bespoke products. Through A.S APOTHECARY she brings together her love of plants, growing, making, healing and collaboration to … Read more

Brand Profile and Interview with Stephanie Greenwood of Bubble & Bee Organic

May 15, 2017

In the fast-growing green marketplace, it is becoming common to see products stamped with popular buzz words such as “100% Natural” or “Non-Toxic”, but how can you be sure which ones to trust, and which are guilty of greenwashing?  With a company like Bubble & Bee Organic, who is featured on the blog today, all it … Read more

Greenly Basics: What’s the deal with PARABENS?

April 19, 2017

Written by Marie of And The Color Green for The Greenly Guide   Marie was raised by hippies so a natural perspective towards living has always been a no-brainer. Her philosophy towards green living is to seek knowledge and just do the best you can. She can be found on You Tube where she creates … Read more

Guest Post: Discovering a world of natural perfumes with Trish of Scent Hive

April 13, 2017

Scents are very powerful.  They can evoke powerful memories and bring us back to a very specific moment in our lives.  As a young girl, I can remember the smell of my mother and grandmother’s perfume and waiting for the day when I could choose my very own fragrances to wear.  Sadly though, many of the … Read more

Exploring Etsy: Florida Scrub

April 5, 2017

From a civil engineer to a stay at home mom, Marci, owner of the Etsy shop Florida Scrub, always had an interest in ingredients and the process of soap making.  After realizing that her red and irritated skin was the result of the harsh hand washes she had been using, Marci began experimenting with her … Read more