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The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2023

August 6, 2023 by Admin Leave a Comment

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This master guide to the 100 best pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products on the market today combines scientific research, beauty editor tips, EWG and environmental advocacy recommendations, and other holistic health insight into the coolest, safest products every mom-to-be needs to try.   When shopping for pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products, always remember: What goes on […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin

6 Best Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreens of 2023 (Most Effective + Elegant Formulas)

July 2, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Reef-safe zinc sunscreen– which always contains physical UV blockers rather than chemical SPF– is better for coral reefs because these formulas don’t contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, or homosalate– six active chemicals that are known to be toxic to coral reefs. (And they’re not great for the human endocrine system, either!)   It’s important to […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: advocacy, airplane travel, beauty, environment, skincare

How to Use a Gua Sha Tool To Release Facial Tension

May 16, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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I love doing a DIY gua sha facial whenever my skin/face/upper body is feeling stressed. It’s a lovely relaxing ritual that eases facial tension and restores a beautiful glow to tired, over-worked skin. Plus, the slow, methodical movements require you to slow down, which produces a sort of meditative healing effect.  Gua sha is a […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: beauty, skincare, spa, tension, video

The 5 Best Clean Beauty Stores in NYC

April 11, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s clean beauty and natural skincare game– while this may at first pass seem to be a very “California” thing– is actually quite excellent. The Big Apple is the fashion capital of the world, after all, and what would a fashion capital be without a copious number of places to explore the world […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: american cities, beauty, environment, nyc, skincare, stressed out skin

The 9 Best Natural Eczema Creams of 2023

March 1, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Suffering from itchy skin? This mild stress response typically happens when your immune system overcorrects itself. Fortunately, these research-backed all natural, steroid-free eczema creams will tone down itch and calm inflammation without using harsh chemicals or steroids. Ultimately, you’ll need a “barrier cream” that protects the skin barrier– which usually means a lotion or cream […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, skincare, stressed out skin

3 Breast Milk Facial Recipes (Yes, Seriously: It’s Great for Skin + Using Leftover Supply)

February 7, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

When I was in my mid-twenties and traveling like crazy in pursuit of unique wellness treatments, a beauty bar in Chicago started offering breast milk facials for $40 a pop at their hip facial spa in River North. As a skincare junkie obsessed with trying new things, I immediately flagged this treatment as something I […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, DIY, parenting, pregnancy, self care

The 7 Best Natural Eczema Shampoos of 2023

February 1, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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It’s hard to find an all-natural eczema shampoo that works to calm itch and inflammation without chemicals. Luckily, natural anti-itch shampoos are becoming more of “a thing”, especially among online shoppers. Accordingly, natural beauty brands are responding with earth-friendly and pregnancy-safe natural eczema remedies that get better every day. Unfortunately, most over-the-counter anti-itch and anti-dandruff […]

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Easy Calming DIY Lavender Body Butter

January 7, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin 6 Comments

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This homemade DIY body butter is perfect for giving your driest parts a little extra love during the coldest months of the year, and for sunburnt skin during the hottest months. Comfort and self-care is extremely important for mental wellbeing in the winter and the heat. Thus, this calming DIY lavender body butter can be […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: beauty, calming, gifts for stressed people, recipe, vegan

The 10 Best Cruelty-Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish Brands of 2023

December 1, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 10 Comments

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So, you’re in the market for cruelty-free, non-toxic nail polish. And if you aren’t, here’s why you should be: new studies from Duke University and Environmental Working Group show that nail polish chemicals can seep into the bloodstream even through the nail bed. Ah!  For that reason, and the fact that traditional nail polish has […]

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7 Great Natural, Pregnancy-Safe Retinol Alternatives

May 4, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Looking for pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives was, until very recently, a challenge for expecting skin-care addicts– even amid the nascent clean beauty and skincare revolution. More and more people, however, are requesting powerful, effective, and safe alternatives to chemical-filled skincare products of yore, especially during pregnancy. Thus, after years of searching and researching during our own […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare

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