I haven't forgotten about you! The Cheeky Peach's job (the moneymaker) has become all-consuming. I shall return, peaches. :)
xo TCP
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Gellin'
Hi there! Check out this nice cleanser:
Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel
Never before have I used such an inviting facial cleanser. The luxurious, cushiony gel makes cleansing enjoyable, gently gliding over skin – never pulling. Furthermore, the soft floral scent encourages application. I found it best to remove makeup prior to washing – my mascara and concealer were nearly unaffected. Enjoy hydrangea leaf as it helps purify skin and refine pores while Willowherb and Green Tea combat free radicals and calm skin. Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel is best for sensitive and normal skin.
Bosciaskincare.com, $21
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo TCP
Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel
Never before have I used such an inviting facial cleanser. The luxurious, cushiony gel makes cleansing enjoyable, gently gliding over skin – never pulling. Furthermore, the soft floral scent encourages application. I found it best to remove makeup prior to washing – my mascara and concealer were nearly unaffected. Enjoy hydrangea leaf as it helps purify skin and refine pores while Willowherb and Green Tea combat free radicals and calm skin. Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel is best for sensitive and normal skin.
Bosciaskincare.com, $21
Happy Thanksgiving!
xo TCP
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
On Firm Ground
Hi there! No time for your usual makeup routine? Consider switching foundations.
Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder Foundation
Foundation can make or break an entire “look.” It is, in fact, the foundation – the root of your daily art project. For that natural “I woke up like this!” face, try Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder Foundation. Application is a breeze – half the time of previous makeup use, plus Everyday Minerals has incredible lasting power, morning to night. Quite important, as I refuse to reapply makeup throughout the day – if a product disappears by COB, it is garbage. Golden fair worked best for my skin tone and beautifully covered under-eye circles. Still skeptical? Read the never-ending amount of love letters on the Web site…
Application tip: Minerals love oily skin – beats that chalky look left by some mineral foundations. Therefore, if skin is dry, slather on the moisturizer and keep a hydrating mist nearby.
Everydayminerals.com, $12
Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder Foundation
Foundation can make or break an entire “look.” It is, in fact, the foundation – the root of your daily art project. For that natural “I woke up like this!” face, try Everyday Minerals Pressed Powder Foundation. Application is a breeze – half the time of previous makeup use, plus Everyday Minerals has incredible lasting power, morning to night. Quite important, as I refuse to reapply makeup throughout the day – if a product disappears by COB, it is garbage. Golden fair worked best for my skin tone and beautifully covered under-eye circles. Still skeptical? Read the never-ending amount of love letters on the Web site…
Application tip: Minerals love oily skin – beats that chalky look left by some mineral foundations. Therefore, if skin is dry, slather on the moisturizer and keep a hydrating mist nearby.
Everydayminerals.com, $12
xo TCP
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Salon Scoop
Hello there! See below for an inside scoop of the John Masters Organics Salon in New York City.
John Masters Organics' Eco-Conscious Salon in SoHo, New York
by Emma Grady, New York, NY 10.4.09
TreeHugger.com
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/john-masters-organics-eco-conscious-salon-in-soho-new-york.php
I met John Masters during New York Fashion Week -- his green team mastered the hairstyle looks on the GreenShows Spring 2010 runway -- and he invited me down to his 100% wind-powered salon on Sullivan St. in SoHo for complimentary luxury organic treatment. This past week I took him up on the offer and visited his "clean air" salon -- which uses only herbal-based and ammonia-free colors, and does not offer any other chemical services, i.e., no perms, bleaches, or their awful odors -- and hopped into the barber's chair for the sake of research. Click through photos of my new 'do and the salon's interior -- packed with reclaimed furniture.
Salon Interior: Reclaimed and Refurbished Furniture
The salon is 100% wind powered -- through Community Energy Inc. and the Con Edison Solutions program -- antique mirrors are reclaimed and refurbished, shelves are reclaimed from 18th century buildings in Brooklyn -- keeping it local -- and the front desk is from an old
country store in the Catskills.
The shampoo bowls and client chairs were bought new to accommodate raising and lowering. The salon boasts a garden in the back with a deck and planting boxes, built with reclaimed wood. No pesticides or herbicides are used in the garden which was designed by landscape architect Simon Martinez. During summer months the door to the garden is left open -- unfortunately it was a very cold day when I was there and only open a crack -- for clients to enjoy.
Salon Treatment: Scalp Treatment and Cut Before I hopped into the barber chair, I had my hair washed with John Masters Organics zinc & sage shampoo and conditioner (2 in 1), and rinsed with herbal cider hair clarifier and color sealer, which is used to eliminate residue and buildup. Brian Wallis took care of my scalp and hair conditioning treatment, which included a scalp massage. He recommends having a scalp treatment every 6-8 weeks -- much like a facial -- which encourages cell growth, softens hair, and gives it a shiny quality.
The conditioning treatment includes a mix of John Masters products; lavender and avocado intensive conditioner, dry hair nourishment & defrizzer, honey & hibiscus hair reconstructor, pomegranate facial nourishing oil, and essential cedar and jasmin oils. My hair has retained the fragrance for days -- albeit I couldn't shampoo for two of them. John Masters Organics products do not contain GMOs, parabens, petro chemicals, artificial color or fragrance, and are all made in the USA.
Visit John Masters Organics for more, and read a New York Times article on Mr. Masters green initiatives in restoring his historic stone home in Rosendale, N.Y.
How fantastic!!
xo TCP
John Masters Organics' Eco-Conscious Salon in SoHo, New York
by Emma Grady, New York, NY 10.4.09
TreeHugger.com
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/john-masters-organics-eco-conscious-salon-in-soho-new-york.php
I met John Masters during New York Fashion Week -- his green team mastered the hairstyle looks on the GreenShows Spring 2010 runway -- and he invited me down to his 100% wind-powered salon on Sullivan St. in SoHo for complimentary luxury organic treatment. This past week I took him up on the offer and visited his "clean air" salon -- which uses only herbal-based and ammonia-free colors, and does not offer any other chemical services, i.e., no perms, bleaches, or their awful odors -- and hopped into the barber's chair for the sake of research. Click through photos of my new 'do and the salon's interior -- packed with reclaimed furniture.
Salon Interior: Reclaimed and Refurbished Furniture
The salon is 100% wind powered -- through Community Energy Inc. and the Con Edison Solutions program -- antique mirrors are reclaimed and refurbished, shelves are reclaimed from 18th century buildings in Brooklyn -- keeping it local -- and the front desk is from an old
country store in the Catskills.The shampoo bowls and client chairs were bought new to accommodate raising and lowering. The salon boasts a garden in the back with a deck and planting boxes, built with reclaimed wood. No pesticides or herbicides are used in the garden which was designed by landscape architect Simon Martinez. During summer months the door to the garden is left open -- unfortunately it was a very cold day when I was there and only open a crack -- for clients to enjoy.
Salon Treatment: Scalp Treatment and Cut Before I hopped into the barber chair, I had my hair washed with John Masters Organics zinc & sage shampoo and conditioner (2 in 1), and rinsed with herbal cider hair clarifier and color sealer, which is used to eliminate residue and buildup. Brian Wallis took care of my scalp and hair conditioning treatment, which included a scalp massage. He recommends having a scalp treatment every 6-8 weeks -- much like a facial -- which encourages cell growth, softens hair, and gives it a shiny quality.
The conditioning treatment includes a mix of John Masters products; lavender and avocado intensive conditioner, dry hair nourishment & defrizzer, honey & hibiscus hair reconstructor, pomegranate facial nourishing oil, and essential cedar and jasmin oils. My hair has retained the fragrance for days -- albeit I couldn't shampoo for two of them. John Masters Organics products do not contain GMOs, parabens, petro chemicals, artificial color or fragrance, and are all made in the USA.
Visit John Masters Organics for more, and read a New York Times article on Mr. Masters green initiatives in restoring his historic stone home in Rosendale, N.Y.
How fantastic!!
xo TCP
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wash it all away
Mid-October already, not too soon to dream of summer...
Ola Hawaii Hawaiian Enzyme Face Wash Cooler weather tends to dry skin, unless, of course, you use the right products. Thwart the elements with Ola Hawaii’s Hawaiian Enzyme Face Wash. Papaya and pineapple mildly cleanse, revealing clean skin without stripping necessary oils. Few and sporadic exfoliating beads make this superior for daily use. If skin is on the oily side, steer clear or use occasionally (paired with a wash designed for oily skin). So, enjoy the sweet summer scent and drift away to warmer weather. Well, while washing at least.
This product contains Phenoxyethanol, a controversial ingredient according to cosmeticdatabase.com.
xo
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Get The Lead Out
Good morning! Below, find a press release from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics discussing a recent FDA lipstick analysis. Bad news: lead was found in all 20 lipsticks. Good news: Lavera is currently offering a lipstick switch. Send an old lipstick and receive $10 off a new lipstick - http://www.lavera.com/special-offers for more details. Sounds good to me, I plan to participate soon. I have yet to test Lavera lipsticks, however, I have used Lavera sunscreen - reviewed in June.
FDA Study: Lead Levels in Lipstick Much Higher than Previously Reported
FDA won’t say which brands had most lead; still has no standard for lead in lipstick
San Francisco – A new study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found lead in lipstick at levels much higher than those detected by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) in a 2007 study that received international attention.
FDA found lead in all 20 lipsticks it tested, at levels ranging from 0.09 parts per million (ppm) to 3.06 ppm – more than four times higher than the highest lead level of 0.65 reported in the 2007 CSC study. FDA used a new testing method to analyze lipstick and concluded that earlier methods likely underestimated the amount of lead in lipstick.
FDA noted that three manufacturers had the highest levels of lead, but they did not name those brands. In 2007, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report also found that a few brands had consistently higher lead levels, including L’Oreal, Maybelline and Cover Girl.
Health experts say lead in lipstick is a health concern in any amount.
“Since recent science suggests that there is truly no safe lead exposure for children and pregnant women, it is disturbing that manufacturers are allowed to continue to sell lead-containing lipsticks," said Sean Palfrey, M.D., a professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston University and the medical director of Boston's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
“Lead is a proven neurotoxin that can cause learning, language and behavioral problems such as lowered IQ, reduced school performance and increased aggression. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure, because lead easily crosses the placenta and enters the fetal brain where it can interfere with normal development,” said Dr. Palfrey.
“Lead builds up in the body over time and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels,” said Mark Mitchell, M.D., MPH, president of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states: “No safe blood lead level has been identified.” The agency suggests avoiding all sources of lead exposure.
Yet FDA has no standard for lead in lipstick. “Pregnant women using lipstick are unknowingly exposing their fetuses to unknown and unregulated levels of lead. FDA should immediately set standards to require manufacturers to make lipstick as safe as possible,” said Lisa Archer, national coordinator for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics at the Breast Cancer Fund.
The FDA study found an average level of lead in lipsticks of 1.07 ppm – more than 10 times higher than its own standard for lead in candy. FDA’s standard for candy is based on the lowest lead level that can be achieved. A similar standard should be applied to lipstick.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics also urged FDA to release the names of the brands tested in the study and lead levels found in each. “The public deserves to know which lipsticks contain the most lead. FDA used taxpayer money to conduct this study and the results should be fully and readily available to the public,” Archer said.
Sens. Kerry, Feinstein and Boxer demanded that FDA take action on lead in lipstick, following the release of the CSC report. Nearly two years later, the FDA study was released in the July/August issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Science, and made available at a cost of $35.
http://safecosmetics.org//article.php?id=548
Will you test Lavera's lipsticks?
xo TCP
FDA Study: Lead Levels in Lipstick Much Higher than Previously Reported
FDA won’t say which brands had most lead; still has no standard for lead in lipstick
San Francisco – A new study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found lead in lipstick at levels much higher than those detected by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) in a 2007 study that received international attention.
FDA found lead in all 20 lipsticks it tested, at levels ranging from 0.09 parts per million (ppm) to 3.06 ppm – more than four times higher than the highest lead level of 0.65 reported in the 2007 CSC study. FDA used a new testing method to analyze lipstick and concluded that earlier methods likely underestimated the amount of lead in lipstick.
FDA noted that three manufacturers had the highest levels of lead, but they did not name those brands. In 2007, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report also found that a few brands had consistently higher lead levels, including L’Oreal, Maybelline and Cover Girl.
Health experts say lead in lipstick is a health concern in any amount.
“Since recent science suggests that there is truly no safe lead exposure for children and pregnant women, it is disturbing that manufacturers are allowed to continue to sell lead-containing lipsticks," said Sean Palfrey, M.D., a professor of pediatrics and public health at Boston University and the medical director of Boston's Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
“Lead is a proven neurotoxin that can cause learning, language and behavioral problems such as lowered IQ, reduced school performance and increased aggression. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure, because lead easily crosses the placenta and enters the fetal brain where it can interfere with normal development,” said Dr. Palfrey.
“Lead builds up in the body over time and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels,” said Mark Mitchell, M.D., MPH, president of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states: “No safe blood lead level has been identified.” The agency suggests avoiding all sources of lead exposure.
Yet FDA has no standard for lead in lipstick. “Pregnant women using lipstick are unknowingly exposing their fetuses to unknown and unregulated levels of lead. FDA should immediately set standards to require manufacturers to make lipstick as safe as possible,” said Lisa Archer, national coordinator for the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics at the Breast Cancer Fund.
The FDA study found an average level of lead in lipsticks of 1.07 ppm – more than 10 times higher than its own standard for lead in candy. FDA’s standard for candy is based on the lowest lead level that can be achieved. A similar standard should be applied to lipstick.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics also urged FDA to release the names of the brands tested in the study and lead levels found in each. “The public deserves to know which lipsticks contain the most lead. FDA used taxpayer money to conduct this study and the results should be fully and readily available to the public,” Archer said.
Sens. Kerry, Feinstein and Boxer demanded that FDA take action on lead in lipstick, following the release of the CSC report. Nearly two years later, the FDA study was released in the July/August issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Science, and made available at a cost of $35.
http://safecosmetics.org//article.php?id=548
Will you test Lavera's lipsticks?
xo TCP
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Easy Come, Easy Go
Good morning! Do you often "pick" your nail polish even though it damages nails? Well, the following product claims that picking will not harm nails. In fact, peeling in encouraged.
Sula Paint & Peel Polish
Looking for a nail polish that takes the same amount of time to remove as it does to apply and dry? Sula creator Susanne Lang best describes her polish as “makeup for your nails.” Apply two thin layers and allow two minutes to dry – wait 30 minutes before removing. Bored with that color? Perfect, simply start peeling at one corner to remove the entire piece. Durable – if accompanied by Sula’s Top and Base Coat – and shiny, no one will see the difference between a chemical polish and this “3-Free” polish. (“3-Free” describes nail polish free of harmful chemicals found in many nail polishes – Formaldehyde, Toluene and Phthalates.) Furthermore, find no nasty nail polish scent here.
Application tip: Nails tend to be a little dry after peeling off polish. Use a cuticle cream to moisturize nails after removing Paint & Peel.
Sulabeauty.com, $10
xo TCP
Sula Paint & Peel Polish
Looking for a nail polish that takes the same amount of time to remove as it does to apply and dry? Sula creator Susanne Lang best describes her polish as “makeup for your nails.” Apply two thin layers and allow two minutes to dry – wait 30 minutes before removing. Bored with that color? Perfect, simply start peeling at one corner to remove the entire piece. Durable – if accompanied by Sula’s Top and Base Coat – and shiny, no one will see the difference between a chemical polish and this “3-Free” polish. (“3-Free” describes nail polish free of harmful chemicals found in many nail polishes – Formaldehyde, Toluene and Phthalates.) Furthermore, find no nasty nail polish scent here.
Application tip: Nails tend to be a little dry after peeling off polish. Use a cuticle cream to moisturize nails after removing Paint & Peel.
Sulabeauty.com, $10
xo TCP
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