Clean non-toxic makeup, my favorite topic! I’ve talked and written about RMS, Kosas, W3LL People and a slew of others in various pieces throughout my site but I haven’t posted an updated clean non-toxic makeup brand list since last year (here). I figured, it was time! Plus, there are three […]
The Newest Manicure Trends to Try ASAP
It’s been since like 2004 since I was this excited by nail trends, but 2019 is bringing in some ideas that are blowing up on Pinterest and Instagram – and I’m here for it. From multi-color to minimal, scroll down to see 7 styles to try ASAP. You into any […]
3 Clean Non-Toxic Foundations That Actually Work
I haven’t been a foundation girl for a VERY long time. I like skin to look like skin and after heavily investing time, energy and money into my skincare regimen, I didn’t need it. I was able to accomplish the makeup look I wanted by concealing in the right places […]
What Are Sulfates And Parabens Anyway?
People are woke to the clean movement in a real way. Turn over any beauty product and you’ll find a list of what the product doesn’t have. At a minimum, you want to see no synthetic fragrances, sulfates and parabens – and if you want to take it a step […]
Clean Beauty: How to Shop Clean for Hair Care
This post was written by BIA contributor Ashley Rubell We’ve seen a lot of lists when it comes to what to avoid in our hair products. Seeing hair products advertised as “sulfate free” or “paraben free” has become as trendy as grocery shopping for foods labeled gluten-free or organic. It’s […]
My Hands Are Aging, Here’s What I’m Doing About It
My grandmother always had the most beautiful hands. Her nails well manicured, fingers long and beautiful, and a diamond ‘G’ ring adorned her pinky. They were covered in brown spots which I would examine and admire as a little girl. I called them ‘beauty marks’ and counted them one at […]
Clean Beauty: Non-Toxic Self Tanner Edition
Who doesn’t love having a little color during the summer? You generally look healthier, muscles appear more toned, and it just feels right! However, I’m not super keen on the potential skin damage, so I don’t bake in the sun. Instead, I get a liiiittle color from outside exposure naturally, […]
Your 2019 Guide To Non-Toxic Mineral Sunscreen
In a recent study by the US Food & Drug Administration, they found that chemicals found in common sunscreens – avobenzone, oxybenzone, ecamsule and octocrylene – are absorbed into the bloodstream after just one day of sunblock use. Why is this a problem? They are packed with toxic chemicals known […]
Have You Taken An Olive Oil Bath? Here’s Why You Should
Spring has sprung! And so has dress season, which means it’s time to get your epidermis in order. Enter an olive oil bath. An easy way to nourish your entire body in one sitting. Here’s how to do it: 1. After you do a nice little skin brushing routine (optional […]