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Sustainable Spring Cleaning [Visual]

April 9April 8Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged cleaning, earth friendly, eco conscious, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, infographic, ingredients, packaging, reusable, spring cleaning, sustainable, tips1 Comment

The spirit behind green cleaning means to be cognizant of the cleaning products you buy and opting for sustainable alternatives that have non-toxic ingredient lists. Green cleaning practices are safer for you, your family (including furry friends), the planet, and in turn, the environment in your home.

To help, Hive created this guide that tackles the challenge of authentic sustainable cleaning for you, so that you can shop easier and clean everyday messes better.

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Is ‘Natural’ Skincare Really Natural? [Visual]

October 5October 4Posted in HealthTagged beauty, ecogreenlove, Health, infographic, ingredients, natural ingredients, natural skincare, skin care, skincare products, synthetic ingredients1 Comment

The demand for natural skincare is ever-increasing with more and more consumers opting for products containing non-synthetic ingredients. But can consumers trust that the products they are purchasing are truly natural or is the word “natural” just a buzzword used to sell more products?

The Derm Review analysed the top 100 best-selling natural products to answer this and the research found that only 42% of “natural skincare products” are truly natural.

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Guide to Sunscreens [Visual]

July 23July 22Posted in Health, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, environment, ewg, fda, Health, infographic, ingredients, oxybenzone, spf, summer, sunscreen1 Comment

The sun’s harmful rays can increase our risk of developing skin cancer, and proper sun-safe behaviors – like wearing hats, clothing and sunglasses, avoiding the sun when it’s at its peak and choosing a safe and effective sunscreen – are our best defense for protection. Before heading out into the sun, read EWG’s sun safety tips and bring along a recommended sunscreen.

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10 Environmentally-Friendly Skin Care Ingredients to look For

June 15June 14Posted in HealthTagged beauty, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, green beauty, Health, ingredients, product label, skin care, skincare, skincare products3 Comments

Helping out the environment is often a top priority in our lives nowadays, from the food we eat to the way we travel. But is it possible to aid the environment through your skin care products?

While it may seem like green beauty and beneficial ingredients for your skin might not coexist easily, there are so many amazing skin care ingredients that are both good for the environment and that can help you get your glow on!

If you’re looking for some new skin care products that are here for your face and the planet, you’re in luck. Here are 10 eco-friendly skin care ingredients you can look for in your products.

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8 Environmentally Destructive Beauty Ingredients [Visual]

January 27January 26Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged beauty, ecogreenlove, environmental, fragrance, Health, infographic, ingredients, microbeads, microplastics, natural ingredients, palm oil, plastic packaging, silicone, sunscreen, swaps6 Comments

There are tons of ingredients in the beauty products we use today, some good, some not so good. The beauty industry has made leaps and bounds when it comes to both personally safe and environmentally safe ingredients and packaging.

However, there are still a few that should be avoided when possible. Some of these are very destructive, like plastics, and a couple that are destructive only under certain circumstances (like sunscreen). Either way, education is key so that you can make an informed decision when purchasing products for your home.

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