The Body Shop’s doing refills
Following the heels of the popular refillable, zero-waste shops cropping up in Brooklyn, Montreal, and all around Europe, the Body Shop is starting to market a new refillable program for its products.
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How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Wedding
Getting married should be one of the happiest days of your life. Hopefully, it starts a shared life journey between you and the person that you love. Having said that, it should also be a chance to demonstrate your shared values, and knowing how to plan an eco-friendly wedding is an opportunity you can't pass up.
4 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your GoPro
A GoPro camera takes a photo of a yacht. And a rare island in Saudi Arabia.
Why should one opt for Hair Transplant Turkey?
Most great woman won't care if you have hair or not, especially ones that love the planet, but if nothing will stop you, try making a vacation of it in Turkey.
Reimagining your oral hygiene
Have you always wished for a smarter and easier way to brush your teeth? What if you were told that it could be done automatically?
1 in 7 cosmetics products contain asbestos?
If you or a girlfriend is using cosmetics there is a significant chance they are being exposed to a deadly carcinogen –– asbestos. About one in 7 products tested contained asbestos.
Estée Lauder shows the planet beauty is more than skin deep
The niece of a Hungarian chemist, Estée Lauder, nee Mentzer, was trained in the art of face creams at an early age. She founded what is today a global brand, still run by the family. And now, carbon neutral.
Dubai Henna Artist Puts a Modern Mark on an Ancient Stain
This is not your mother’s henna.
Bedouin folk medicine
The Bedouin have an ancient and fascinating history of life hacks. Here is one: crushed scorpion paste for your baby to keep the sting at bay. Recipe inside.
Bedazzled fruits twist your perception of decay
New York-based artist Kathleen Ryan creates small glittering sculptures that conjure up conflicting emotional responses. Stay with me on this.
Healthy Hair As You Travel: Our Guide To Amazing Looking Hair
Do you shampoo or do no poo? Some countries have soft water, others hard. How can you keep your eco "poo" regimen while you travel?
Essential Oils to Aid in Healthy Hair
Lots of tips for oils to use on all your body's hair!
11 Essential Oils Your Medicine Cabinet Needs
Ten essential oils for everyday use - from the kitchen to the bedroom.
Organic Muslim prayer mat inspires us to get closer to The One
We think it’s always good to give attention to an important cause, like finding more sustainable ways to help us at prayer. See our story on the sustainable prayer mat that is taking over the internet! And of course something is more sustainable if there is simply fewer or less of the thing, but we […]
Muslim prayer mat designed to use 50% less material
The Bahraini design office Shepherd Design Studio has tongue-in-cheek reinterpreted the traditional Islamic prayer mat to make it more sustainable. Their solution? Use 50% less material but removing the bits y9ou don’t need. Featuring an unusual form, the rug will certainly catch the eyes of your neighbors during your call to prayer. “When Muslims are in prostration […]
Mother of the Eco Bride: Roles and Responsibilities
As a blushing (green!) bride to be, you’re probably incredibly familiar with all of the roles and responsibilities of your bridal party. You’ve probably already figured out which bridesmaid will hold your bouquet, which is responsible for a speech, and what your flower girl will dole out as you walk down the aisle. But do […]
Reasons to get your eyes tested
It is a common saying that “eyes are the window to your soul”. Even, in reality, they act as an exceptional window to our general wellbeing. In case you’re somebody who don’t wear glasses or contact lens, you presumably think that you don’t have to get your eyes checked until you face some problem. But […]
10 Enchanting Shades of Purple Hair You Will Flip Over
If you can’t choose green or don’t want to go red or auburn with a natural henna, purple hair is perhaps the most trendy shade of hair color these days. Elle magazine says you can find an eco version of purple too. Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, it is also one of the few […]
Sailing around the beauty of Croatia
Not so long ago the dream vacation included a sail around Italy or a cruise around the Greek Isles. As adventurers become better travelled they look to novel destinations not covered widely in travel books or in Hollywood movies. One of those secret places, unspoilt nature, lovely locals, with a European vibe is Croatia. There […]
Pearl Earrings: Wear Them Sustainably and Love Them
Looking for a pair of jewelry that won’t go out of style? Pieces that will make you stand out from the rest? Then quality pearl earrings might be just what you’re looking for. Although classic – they’ve been worn for hundreds of years, even by ancient civilizations – pearls are still kicking and will continuously […]
Uri Geller predicted it: An ancient, kosher natural soap factory found in Jaffa
Mentalist Uri Geller is building a museum in the world’s most ancient port city, Jaffa. When they start digging, an ancient olive soap factory is unearthed. The impressive masbena – or soap-manufacturing factory – dates back to the nineteenth century was discovered along with several large underground chambers. “Our work on the museum required, among […]
How Remineralizing Tooth Powder Fights Cavities
We all have those nights of eating sugary junk food before bed and not brushing our teeth. Life happens, right? But, sometimes we fall into our habits too often. In turn, we find ourselves dealing with pain and sensitivity, two well-known symptoms of a cavity. Most people make an immediate trip to the dentist when […]
Saudi Arabia wants to be the new Ibiza
You can get thrown in jail in Saudi Arabia for making out on the beach, but with its new leader’s mission to modernize the ultra-conservative Islamic society, Saudi Arabia may become one of the top 10 beach destinations in the world. Maybe even topless? Well, let’s not go that far. But it is located on […]
Methods to make coconut oil at home
Coconut oil is an important component of numerous hair and body beauty care goods, but you can also use it for your food cooking purposes. You can buy this oil everywhere, yet, what if you could make it on your own, in the comfort of your home and without heat? Here it is – a […]
“Penis facials”made from baby foreskin make Hollywood starlets glow
Actress Cate Blanchett caused a social media tsunami when she revealed that she and actress Sandra Bullock indulged in an unusual beauty treatment while in New York City. Blanchett, the current face of Giorgio Armani’s new fragrance Si Passione, was in Sydney on a press junket. In an interview with Vogue Australia, she attributed her facial glow to […]