You put one skin cream on to hydrate, another to tone and a last one to clean or prevent wrinkles. But what are the skin care ingredients you’re slathering on your face? Are they safe? Because the skin is a direct line to the bloodstream, it’s important to know what you’re using. We’ve listed 12 common skin care ingredients, the risks they may pose…

Trying to maintain a youthful appearance but don’t want to undergo the knife, Botox, or some other invasive procedure? Natural herbs and nutrients can help. Here are 11 of the best ones for anti-aging. 1. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA): ALA is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your body from free radical damage. It also helps to recycle other…

Assuming that most of you out there would be more inclined to purchase a product labeled “environmentally friendly” or “green”, its important to know that the majority of these products use deceptive labeling. According to a CBC study, three major “green” detergent brands came up dirty when…

Green weddings are getting easier than ever. Whether you plan to say ‘I do’ at a church alter or from the overlook of a gorgeous mountain vista, choosing a few green wedding tips will help you ensure that the lasting impression of your wedding is on the hearts of those attending, not on the wildlands you cherish. Planning a wedding yourself? Here are…

Now more than ever, pesticides and herbicides are being used on an industrial-scale which not only damage the surrounding environment but can severely affect human health. Choosing to buy organic food and clothing will reduce control over our food and cotton crops by greedy corporations like Monsanto, protect our well-being and curb harmful emissions at the same time. Unfortunately, for many of us…