| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 6, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Creme of the Crop As women, we are always searching for a product to leave our skin looking young and radiant. But only recently have we come to learn that less is more, especially in terms of what we’re putting on our faces. With an overabundance of chemical-laden products on the market, I choose to steer clear and opt instead for a more natural alternative. Royal Creme by Winifred Wikkeling is a paraben-free hydrating balm made from a blend of such natural ingredients as shea butter, wheat protein, and honey and lavender flower extract. Rich yet absorbent, this miracle moisturizer leaves your skin feeling fresh, clean, and chemical-free. Beauty doesn’t come cheap ($95), but if it means eliminating all those other products you would otherwise buy for your skin regimen, you just might break even.  Image (top): Hamed Masoumi – via If it’s hip, it’s here Related Posts ↓ |
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| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 3, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Beauty as a Pain Relief Remedy We’ve all felt that ecstatic rush of wonder as we gaze upon a particularly transcendent piece of art. Art moves us, thrills us, makes us ponder or smile. And now a group of Italian researchers have found that ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 2, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani 7 Tips to Beat Colds and Flu this Fall Cold season. Flu season. Spring cold season. Summer fevers. Are you the kind of person who catches everything that goes around? And do you envy those people who never, ever seem to have a sniffle? Here are some secrets – tried and true – of people who swear they never get sick.  ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Oct 1, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Teens Found Toxic with Hormone Disrupting Cosmetics What is going on here? We’re finding toxic chemicals in everything these days! Young children are especially vulnerable because of their growing bodies and delicate systems, but now teenage girls - with their typically heavy use of lotions, potions and cosmetics - are next on the chemically-tainted list. A recent study by the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 29, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani 5 Simple, Natural Steps to Ease IBS Bloat, burning, and cramps: IBS is the worst. It’s not well understood why Irritable Bowel Syndrome happens, but it sure bugs the heck out of about 15% of the U.S. population. IBS causes abdominal pain and is linked to stress and acidic foods in the diet, but doesn’t seem to be exclusively caused by either of these. Many women suffer worse ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 22, 2008 at 5:00 am by Mike Sowden Stressed, Anxious, Frayed? 24 Simple, Effective Ways to Quiet Your Mind in 24 Hours or Less Modern life fills our minds with a multitude of concerns, every hour of every day. And sometimes, those thoughts just won't go away - nagging away, refusing to stop chattering, creating a wearying din inside our heads. Who wants to endure a long, draining day of that? Luckily, there are simple, proven ways to ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 16, 2008 at 5:00 am by Sarah Irani Thirsty? You Can Eat Your Water, Too. This 8-glasses-of-water-a-day thing makes me feel like I’m drowning. Although water is my quenching beverage of choice, that’s still more than I prefer to guzzle. Good news: you can eat your water, too. Sometimes a juicy nectarine or a few slices of cucumber quench my thirst more than a plain glass of water ever will. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 11, 2008 at 10:50 am by Allison McCarthy A Sustainable Spa Indulgence I’m the first to admit that I love pampering myself, and a tranquil spa experience is the ultimate indulgence. But each time I go, I can’t help feeling a little guilty about the excessive waste generated by my treatments. Lucky for me, Epi Center Medspa in San Francisco, the nation’s ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| WELLNESS / ECOSALON HOME Sep 9, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits A Practical Guide to Identify and Cope with Stress Every season brings a new set of experiences and responsibilities and with that can mean additional pressures. With fall upon us there are new schools to navigate, job positions to secure, and exercise schedules to be addressed. But taking on new tasks or returning to previous ones can be easier and more manageable if you can identify stress ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| LIFESTYLE / ECOSALON HOME Sep 16, 2008 at 5:00 am by Susan Chaityn Lebovits A Clear Vision: Glasses from Reclaimed Plastic and Bamboo Everything becomes clearer when your glasses are on, including a commitment to save the earth. ICU Eyewear has a line of reading glasses made from sustainable bamboo and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |