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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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DIY Body Scrubs using Fruits & Veggies [Recipes]

February 18February 17Posted in HealthTagged beauty, body scrub, diy, ecogreenlove, facial, Health, natural ingredients, organic, recipe, skin care, tips1 Comment

The market is flooded with skin products loaded with unhealthy chemicals, so it can be tricky to find products for the healthy-conscious consumer. Skin care manufacturers are forced to add artificial flavors, dyes, chemicals, and preservatives to prolong shelf life of their products. Many of these ingredients may cause irritation, inflammation, and allergic reactions.

This visual shows you lesser-known scrub recipes with organic ingredients that you may already have in your fridge. Each ingredient has four recipes you can try that will do absolute wonders for your skin.

These proven recipes are effective for any skin type, and the components were given to us by nature itself! You don’t have to head to the beauty superstore or go online to get your hands on these scrubs; you can make them yourself at home.

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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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