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Get Your Gift On with EcoSalon’s exclusive The Box: Holiday Edition event. With $473+ worth of hand-curated eco-luxe beauty, skincare, fashion, lifestyle, nutrition, and tech-accessories, you can give yourself and your loved ones all the holiday gifts everyone deserves for only $129.00 + free shipping–that’s a 71%+ discount! 

The Box: Holiday Edition has it all, everything from a chic ‘n sleek planet-friendly laptop case to luxurious non-toxic beauty goodies, to chic fashion and accessories with a cause and more!

Starting Monday, November 18th, we will reveal  three to four products per day. The Box goes on sale Thursday, November 21 at 8am Pacific time. Set your alarms, bells or whistles because these will go quick. We only have 40.  Buy one, buy a few—but buy  quick! These are guaranteed to go fast. We’re sure you’ll want to keep it all for yourself, so we highly recommend you stock up! Where else can you save 71% on stylish eco-chic holiday gifts? This offer is only available to the first 40 buyers. Good luck!

Blue Avocado’s xo(eco) Laptop Bag Designed by Lauren Conrad

Vamp around town comfortably tech’d-out with Blue Avocado’s xo(eco) Lauren Conrad-designed laptop bag. This stylish padded computer carrier was engineered for ultimate eco-friendly functionality. Made of 50% post-consumer recycled bottle fabric from REPREVE®, the case even includes an audited impact label, featuring carbon footprint and bottles upcycled. Three interior storage pockets ensure you can tote not just your laptop, but folders and accessories as well. The exterior zippered pocket stores additional accessories. Dual handles and zipper closure make for easy portability. To boot, 1% of profits are donated to ocean research and conservation. Fits up to a 17″ laptop. Non-toxic coated exterior can be wiped clean. PVC, lead and BPA-free. 18” x 5” x 14”h. Color: Green Birds on a Wire.

(Retail value of $49.99)

Tilth’s Sea Origin Serum

As seen on The Doctors, Tilth’s Sea Origin Serum nourishes your skin with the phenomenal healing potential of our Earth’s waters. Replete with eleven marine extracts, this serum effectively protects skin and helps diminish wrinkles–like a life-boat for your skin. As if by magic, a single application of Sea Origin Serum tackles free radicals and UVA/UVB damage. No matter if it’s beach season or blizzard-time, your skin will look and feel more radiant and youthful. Gluten-free. Cruelty-free. No parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petroleum based products, silicones, synthetic fragrances, GMOs, artificial coloring, animal/dairy bi-products. 1.0 oz.

(Retail value of $62)

Scotch Naturals’ Detox Package

Deck out your nails for the holidays in vibrant toxin-free nail color with Scotch Naturals’ Detox Package. All polishes in Scotch Naturals’ line are eco-conscious and vegan, exemplifying THE CLEAN MANICURE™ (Chic, Luxurious, Eco-conscious, Authentic, and Natural), and are 100% free of solvents phthalates, gluten, fragrances and parabens. Ensure you nails stay stylish and healthy with the Detox Package, a luxurious set that includes everything you need to achieve a long-lasting manicure at home, including:

• 1 bottle of Scotch Naturals Kiltlifter: a classic red creme revolutionary water-based polish that delivers salon-quality results without any harmful chemicals

• 1 bottle of Sticky Base Coat: a fortifying base coat that provides the ideal foundation for Scotch Naturals lacquers by enhancing the adhesion and durability of the polish while also conditioning and nourishing the nails
• 1 bottle of On the Rocks Top Coat: a luxurious top coat that protects nails from scratches while imparting a brilliant shine for that “just painted” look

Tallulah Jane Naturals’ Rayen Natural Perfume

No beauty regime would be complete without the perfect perfume. Tallulah Jane Naturals’ Rayen Perfume Concentrate isn’t merely a perfume, it’s an experience: initial hints of mandarin and a citrus-blend give way to exotic florals and white champa leaf, all set against an amber backdrop. Tallulah Jane creates masterfully formulated fragrances that embrace the centuries-old craft of Bourbon perfumeries, but with a bold, modern sensibility. Organic and wild-crafted oils are mixed with botanical essences, resins and balsams in certified organic grape alcohol, then hand-poured in small batches. Each Tallulah Jane scent is unique–no two vintages are exactly alike. The company uses only 100% natural ingredients in all its perfumes and oils, always sourced from sustainably harvested plants and trees. No synthetic ingredients are ever used. Free of parabens, phthalates, and petrochemicals.  All products in its line are vegan, Leaping Bunny certified, and cruelty free. 4ml bottle.

(Retail value of $35)

LA Indulgence’s Sequin Shimmer Showercap

Go glam for the holidays and say bye-bye to bad hair days. LA Indulgence’s shower caps are not only the latest trend but the must-have accessory. With the opening of blow-dry bars, the recent powder dry-shampoo trend, along with regular curling and flat iron styling, women are no longer washing their hair every day. Flat irons, blow dryers, coloring, you name it–our hair feels the abuse! Now you can feel confident about skipping another hair wash with this fashionable new bathing mate, perfect for the days you need to protect your hair from another harsh wash. LA Indulgence is not your mother’s or even your grandmother’s plain shower cap. The line features 15 fun colors of bouffant-size caps, decked out with LA Indulgence’s signature rose. Whether for home, a spa day, the locker room, hot tub or pool, every fashionable female needs these luxurious bathing caps. Indulge your hair and your sense of style.

(Retail value of $24.95)

BioElixia’s BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème 

Say bye-bye to cellulite with BioElixia’s BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème. Something like a miracle, BioElixia’s formulation has been scientifically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite by an average of 57%, increase skin hydration by 53 %, and increase skin elasticity by 10%–all with only eight weeks of use.  With just four weeks of use, you will notice cellulite becomes remarkably less apparent, as skin appears noticeably smoother and firmer. What’s the secret behind BioElixia BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème? A combination of key ingredients and their patented TPM® Dermal Delivery Technology, a non-irritant delivery system developed from natural vitamin E.  The result of over 12 years of scientific research and development, this revolutionary delivery system is proven to increase the absorption of key ingredients like caffeine, Vitamin A and Forskolin by up to five times. Features natural additional active ingredients like rice bran oil, green tea and resveratrol. Free of parabens, formaldehydes, sulphates, phthalates, paraffins, artificial colors and dyes, SLS and SLESs and DEAs. Talk about a holiday miracle!

(Retail value of $49.95)

Waveborn’s $40 Gift Card

Looking for stylish gifts with a cause? Look no further than Waveborn, a sunglasses and accessories company that unifies the cool of fashion with the soul of giving. For each pair of sunglasses sold, Waveborn donates a new pair of prescription eyeglasses to someone that needs them, or partially funds a sight-restoring surgery in the developing world through Waveborn’s charity partners, Unite for Sight, and Surgical Eye Expeditions International. Nine models of sunglasses in over 25 colors are handcrafted in Milan, Italy. Made for both women and men, each of these high-quality must-have shades comes with a custom microfiber pouch to prevent scratches and frame damage. Waveborn also designs and sells a range of accessories like fanny packs and trucker caps to help you “find the sun” (even in the winter months!) and live the Waveborn lifestyle. Waveborn’s good-karma motto embodies the generous spirit of the holiday season: “buy some shades, give the gift of sight.”

(Retail value of $40)

Epicuren’s Cinnamon Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub

Amp up your holiday indulgences this year: pumpkin pie for your taste buds–and Epicuren’s Cinnamon Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub for your body.  Maker of pure, non-toxic performance-based skin care products since 1982, Epicuren has formulated an indulgent experience, akin to dessert for your skin. This natural blend of brown sugar and honey has unparalleled humectant properties that soften and smooth the skin. The formula’s effectiveness, combined with its light aroma of vanilla and cinnamon make this scrub a treat for all of the senses. 16 fl oz.

(Retail value of $50)

GREENOLA Style’s $25 eGift Card + free shipping

Vogue-up your closet the humanitarian way this holiday season with GREENOLA Style. A purpose-driven, women’s clothing and accessories brand, GREENOLA Style features art-driven, travel-inspired designs that celebrate artisan skill while respecting cultural heritage and the earth. Your GREENOLA purchase transforms a woman’s life, directly empowering her and her family to rise above poverty. This fair-trade-conscious company builds and sustains personal relationships with its artisans, valuing them as  the key to success. All GREENOLA Style artisans are paid a living wage set by the true cost of production, which is higher than their respective countries’ minimum wage.  Through GREENOLA’s partnership with Solidarity Bridge, the fashion company’s Bolivian artisans have access to quality healthcare. As GREENOLA likes to say, “change your look, change a life.”

(Retail value of $25 + free shipping)

Giovanni’s Ultra-Moist Super Potion & Ultra-Volume Super Potion Hair Volumizing Booster

Giovanni’s 2chic line of hair-care products means no winter blues for your locks. Outsmart wintertime frizz with Giovanni’s 2chic Ultra-Moist Super Potion. Featuring avocado and olive oils, this anti-frizz binding serum for dry, damaged hair does it all: tames frizz and flyaways, re-bonds ends to help prevent splits, prevents future breakage (which causes frizz), and protects hair from heat styling and humidity. The result: maximum shine with a flawless finish. Can be used on dry or wet hair to smooth and defrizz. 1.8 oz.

Turn fine, limp hair up ten notches with the 2chic Ultra-Volume Super Potion Hair Volumizing Booster. This tangerine butter and papaya formula works synergystically with other 2chic products to provide ultimate volume, fierce fullness and humidity-resistance, while preventing frizz and breakage. Can be used with other 2chic products, or used alone–it’s that powerful. 1.8 oz

(Retail value of $7.99 each)
(Total retail value of: $15.98)

Certificate for one ebook copy of Erika Herman’s Eat Like a Fatass, Look Like a Goddess: The Untold Story of Healthy Foods

Ensure sustainable–and delicious–health and weight loss for the New Year and beyond with Erika Herman’s provocative, counterintuitive book that’s been hailed “the anti-Skinny Bitch.” Eat Like a Fatass, Look Like a Goddess cuts through countless popular myths about nutrition, weight loss, disease-prevention, sustainability and planetary health with razor-sharp wit, hardcore research, and a whole lot of heart. Herman, an out-of-the-box board-certified Nutritional Consultant, Holistic Health Expert, author, speaker, incisive researcher and food-lover inspires us to question if everything we think we know about health isn’t true. What if

• most food cravings have nothing to do with lack of willpower
• calorie-counting isn’t an accurate tool for weight loss
• dietary fat doesn’t make you fat
• saturated fat is actually healthy and you should be eating a lot more of it
• women with higher cholesterol live longer than women with low cholesterol
• salt consumption doesn’t give you high blood pressure
• the real Mediterranean Diet is very different from what you think it is
• the Glycemic Index is flawed and inaccurate
• plant foods can’t do many important things for your body that animal foods can
• no culture in the history of humanity has been able to continue its line on a diet entirely devoid of animal foods
• ecological sustainability depends on non-commercial animal husbandry?

What if science indicates these what-ifs are reality? Herman shows us it does. What if we could lose weight, feel vitalized, nix cravings, and save the planet–all while indulging in taboo foods we love? Herman shows us we can. Eat Like a Fatass, Look Like a Goddess shows us how. SPECIAL FOR ALL ECOSALON READERS: receive INSTANT FREE DOWNLOAD of 1/2 of Eat Like a Fatass, Look Like a Goddess when you register for Erika’s FREE info-rich updates here.

(Retail value of $15)

UNA Fashion Organic Cotton Manifesto Tote 

Whether you need to carry groceries, or all your holiday swag, UNA Fashion’s Manifesto Tote is your chic carry all to inspire freedom and positivity. As if its eye-catching design isn’t enough, the bag is crafted from organic cotton by women once trapped in the sex trade of Sonagachi, Kolkata. With over 11,000 sex workers, Sonagatchi is one of the largest red light districts in the world. The social enterprise operates in the same neighborhood, sewing freedom to create change from within. You can be a force of change every time you wear the Manifesto Tote.

(Retail value of $23)

Eco Nuts’ 100 Load Box + Liquid Detergent

Care for your stylish wardrobe the eco-conscious way with Eco Nuts. As Seen on Shark Tank, the 100 Load Box contains odd-looking “nuts” that are actually dried berries from a tree native to the Himalayas. When agitated in water, the “nuts” produce the naturally-occurring surfactant saponin, which gently cleanses laundry. Great for those sensitive to conventional laundry detergents. Easy to use: just place 4-5 Eco Nuts in the provided cloth bag, toss in the washer with your clothes, and natural sudsy wonders will go to town on your duds. Berries are super-affordable to boot: they can be re-used up to 10 times. Multiple award-winning, and certified USDA Organic by Oregon Tilth.
(Retail value of $11.99)

Eco Nuts Liquid Detergent is made from soapberry extract with just three ingredients: soapberry extract, vegetable glycerin, and potassium sorbate (a food-grade preservative). Only one single teaspoon is required of this highly effective cleaner for a regular load of laundry. Packaged in lightweight recyclable aluminum. 4oz. Yields: 96 hand washes, 48 HE cycle washes, 24 Regular Cycle washes. Contains no dyes, fragrances, fillers, enzymes or optical brighteners. 100% SLS (sodium laurel sulfate) and phosphate-free.
(Retail value of $9.49)

(Total retail value of $21.48)

Woolzies’ 3-Pack Dryer Balls

Follow up your eco-conscious laundering with eco-conscious drying. Woolzies is your perfect alternative to chemical-ridden regular fabric softeners (whether liquid or sheet). Conventional fabric softeners have a dirty track-record, as they’re linked to countless allergic reactions, including skin irritations. But with Woolzies, you can rest easy, draped in eco-friendly non-toxic softness. Woolzies bounce around in your dryer, naturally separating laundry, and enabling hot air to circulate, cutting down on drying time by approximately 25% in large loads, and up to 35-40% in small loads–saving you time, money, and saving the planet precious resources. Woolzies are so effective, they’re guaranteed to last for 1,000 loads or your money back–yes, 1,000 loads! Even safe for those with allergies to wool.

(Retail value of $17.49)

Total retail value of The Box: $474.84

Sale price: $129.00 + free shipping. That’s a 71%+ discount!

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How to get it + the fine print:

The Box is available until supplies last and can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. (International shipping is not available at this time.) Please allow up to three weeks for shipping. All sales are final. Due to the nature of this exclusive one-time sale, we cannot accept any returns. Any inquiries or concerns regarding purchased Boxes must be submitted via Customer Service within 30 days from date of purchase. 

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With the increased popularity of natural and organic skincare and cosmetic ranges fueled by some well known celebrities even launching their own lines, there has been more attention drawn to the many harmful ingredients in everyday personal care products like nail polish, and the benefits of going ‘chemical free’.

Most of us are becoming more mindful of what we are putting on our faces each morning, but one cosmetic item that’s gaining more attention for it’s toxic chemical cocktail, is nail polish. With summer soon upon us (which means it’s time for a pop of color for the pedicure!) it’s a good time to review what some of the more natural and less toxic options are for nails. Here are four brands leading the charge.

1. Scotch Naturals

Scotch Naturals describe themselves as smart, fun and forward thinking. They offer a revolutionary water-based formula and are free from many of the common toxins found in conventional nail polish such as ethyl acetate, acetone and heavy metals. The color range is quite extensive and come with quirky names like Hot Toddy, To Hell With Swords and Garter and Balmoral Punch. Scotch Naturals also offer a kids range called Hopscotch, with a range of ‘kidcentric’ cosmetics for mini beauty buffs.

2. Butter London

Butter London is perhaps one of the best known brands in the beauty world, made famous by being one of the pioneers of carcinogen free nail care. It was founded in 2005 by British entrepreneur Sasha Muir and says it is synonymous with all things Rock ‘n’ Roll, Great Britain and fashion. The line has become a fixture at fashion weeks and is a cult celebrity favorite. Interestingly, they have recently launched a range of lip glosses, to really a pack a punch.

3. Zoya

Zoya is named for one of its founders, Zoya Reyzis, a traditionally trained pianist from Russia, turned household beauty icon. She earned her cosmetology license after migrating to the United States in the late ’70s and began a pursuit of quality, natural ingredients. Her husband, a trained chemist, developed and patented a range of beauty products including a fast drying nail topcoat and a natural polish, which is how Zoya was born. The brand was recently awarded the ‘longest wearing natural polish’ award by Women’s Health Magazine. The best thing about Zoya is that it offers over 300 colors, plus four seasonal collections of polish, released every year.

4. Keeki

Natalie Bauss started Keeki as a simple kitchen experiment for her children and friends, but within a few short years, it has taken off as an international brand. Residing on an organic farm in West Michigan, Natalie started using local and homegrown ingredients, to create wholesome and natural products. All products in the range are gluten free, cruelty free and devoid of many of the nasty toxins found in conventional cosmetics. A number of products in the range, including the nail polish are also 100 percent vegan. Cute colors like Sour Apple Slushie, Midnight Snack and Glazed Donut, keep the range cute, accessible and creative.

Images: Zitona, Scotch Naturals, Butter London, Keeki Pure and Simple, Zoya

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Art and fashion picks to green your Saint Patrick’s Day 2011

March 17^th might be the only day out of the year when head-to-toe ‘greenwashing’ is universally accepted. As an Irish American lass born on Saint Patrick’s Day, I have been bathed in green since my stint in the womb. I also had a mother who resorted to drops of emerald food coloring to tint the raw milk on our dairy farm in honor of my birthdays. It is perhaps no coincidence that I now write about sustainable fashion and design, as my rural upbringing also found me crawling around on hands and knees in our alfalfa fields searching for the elusive and perfectly formed four-leafed clover. As a means of honoring all shades of green this Saint Patrick’s Day, here are a few of my favorite art and fashion finds to help you create some good green sheen, now and into the future.

Izzy Lane Cable Roll Neck Sweater £259.00

Awarding winning ethical fashion label Izzy Lane is an alluring example of how to responsibly pull the wool over your eyes for Saint Patrick’s Day with this luxe ‘Emerald Green’ hand-knitted cable rollneck sweater. Lane is an outspoken voice in the campaign for animal welfare and also an advocate for rare breed preservation and the use of British Wool in the British Textile Industry. This specific knitwear piece is made from Wensleydale yarn from rescued sheep.

The Andean Collection’s Açaí Cluster Chain Earrings $29.00

Amanda Judge and her amazing team of artisans in the Andean regions of South America have been unstoppable as as a force in the fair trade fashion and accessories movement. The Andean Collection’s jewelry and textile designs just keep getting more stunning with each season. This is not a function of simply getting lucky but of dedicated team work and genuine talent of several local artisans: Nancy, Olga, Viviana, Carlos, Cesar, and Christian. These naturally dyed açaí seeds and loops of metal chains are strung together to create a pair of one-of-a-kind cascading earrings.

JADEtribe Nina Clutch with Charm $85 from Juno and Jove

Kimberly Hartman of JADEtribe always knows how to sprinkle the textile goodness around with her ethically crafted handbags and clutches fairly made by women in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Unique details such as the hand-braided beads and jewelry that jingles on this Nina Clutch or the incorporation of organically dyed and hand loomed traditional textiles makes each design a timeless expression of colorful, cultural storytelling.

LeAF Shimla Dress from Kaight $108

One cannot celebrate any holiday on the calendar without checking in to see what Kate McGregor at Kaight is offering as the truly green alternative to innovative and chic downtown dressing. This LeAF (Love The Earth Fashion) Shimla Dress is cool and versatile, and as Kate describes, “Can be worn either loose and breezy for hot days or cinched with a belt for a pulled together look.” Ethically made out of 100% organic cotton voile in India, it is a smart summer staple with year round layering possibilities.

A Perfume Organic GREEN perfume $65

On the beauty front, Saint Patrick’s Day would not be complete without the certified organic perfumery of Amanda Walker. A Perfume Organic‘s new signature perfume, GREEN, is an intoxicating herbal mixture of rose (New York’s state flower), black truffle, blue, Roman Chamomile, and an overdose of ylang ylang with a smooth woody finish. Ingredients are certified USDA organic. Now that’s something to get intoxicated on.

Scotch Naturals ‘Leprechaun Lynch’ polish $14.99

Just released in time for March 17th is this latest installment in the Scotch Naturals palette, ‘Leprechaun Lynch’. These non-toxic, water-based formulas contains none of the tongue-twisting chemicals found in typical nail polish: toluene, dibutyl phthelate, formaldehyde, acetone, and heavy metals. This cool mint creme color might be just the right way to don a hint of green without having to wear the entire head-to-toe shamrock get up.

Sculpture by Audrey Lavallée & Chloé B. Fortin, of BJIOS collective

But in all honesty, in addition to some dark ale and a possible pedicure for my winter weary feet, I will most likely spend Saint Patrick’s Day and my birthday dreaming about art, wild landscapes, and ways to green my life for the entire year, not just on one solitary day. With that in mind, I wanted to share these magical fiber, scrap textile, and rock sculpture forms handmade by my friends the French Canadian artists, Audrey Lavallée & Chloé B. Fortin, of BJIOS collective. I find these simple expressions to be wondrous in the identifying of green in the small things that we often trample underfoot or cast off like stones in well that has no bottom.  This represents the best of respectfully fashioning the future with resources at arm’s length and with a delicacy that demonstrates strength.

Image: Jennipenni

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