Being so caught up in face products as of late, I’ve completely neglected the other 90% of my skin. No doubt this is due to an attempt to cover and forget about every last bit of exposed skin these winter months. I can’t promise this mistake won’t happen again, but I do promise to point out some pretty spectacular, earth friendly body moisturizers from a few green cosmetic companies.

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In the words of Dr. Seuss, whose birthday happens to be today, “It is fun to have fun, But you have to know how.” What great advice! And even better, what great logic to apply to one’s shopping habits. Personally I like fun stuff, simple as that, but what I really, really enjoy is fun, sustainable stuff! So in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and his rather thought provoking writings, I’ve put together a little list of fun, bold and sustainable make-up for you to check out. Keep reading →

I’m guessing a few Canadian hockey fans were out celebrating last night (hint, hint: Sunday’s gold medal game). And if you throw in the Canadian Women’s Hockey team also taking the gold, that’s some solid partying time. So for those of you that barely slept a wink as the Olympic games game to a close, I have a few green tricks up my sleeve that will get you back in work mode, well looking like you are in work mode anyways…

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With the Olympic games coming to an end, it seems appropriate to close them out with a few handmade bath products from Canada. And seeing how at Izzit we are huge fans of LUSH, who happen to make all of their North American products by hand in Canada, I want to highlight a few of their limited edition, Olympic inspired bath products.

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Like the negative affects from outdoors elements aren’t enough, dry air from furnaces and other heating sources also sucks the moisture out of skin all winter. So to combat not only the elements, but also some other nasty moisture stealers, I propose some super sweet, super green, super fun winter hydrators for your face. Wow, what a mouthful… the steps for keeping your skin healthy, hydrated and protected will be much easier than reading that again… promise!

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First Up, The Lowdown:

The word ‘pajama’ (or ‘pyjama’) was imported from the Hindustani language and comes from the word Payjama, which literally translates as ‘leg garment’. Pajamas first became popular in the West during the British colonial era in the 19^th Century. Although men started wearing pajamas as nightwear, it wasn’t long before more elegant examples- made from silk and richly coloured cotton, were worn as general loungewear.

It took until about 1920 for the trend to catch on with women. Coco Chanel’s lounging pajamas transformed popular opinion and the fashion took off in a big way. These days, pajamas are used to describe just about anything from full length jacket and trouser nightwear through to clothes for relaxing. Keep reading →

It is official, Olympic fever is in full swing. So appropriately timed, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say a few of those outdoor Olympic types have felt the havoc the winter elements can reap on exposed skin. Lets face it – nothing burns the heck out of your face like a sunny day on the slopes. Living in upstate New York, I find myself relating with treks down the drive to retrieve the mail (with Olympic like speed of course!), and sliding down my very own steps luge style.

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If there is one thing I have learned during my time spent searching for the perfect organic foundation is that once you’ve found the brand and tint for you, you are golden (well hopefully not golden per se, I would hope for more of a beige or ivory…). All joking aside, it’s hard to find the perfect foundation for your skin, especially when you want to take your eco conscious beauty side to the next level with an organic product. With this in mind, I hope the organic mineral foundations I came across are your dream products, and if not, I hope it helps you get one step closer.

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That’s right, I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day, and on top of that I’m a sucker for cheesy presents, and on top of that I love trying new health and beauty products. Although this could be seen as a somewhat dangerous combination to the masses, I’ll hold back a little with your interest in mind. Maybe it’s the girl in me.  Maybe I’m really just cheesy.  Either way, I put together a list of some fabo bath and shower gifts for your green conscious Valentine, or for lets say, just you…

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Looking for top rated eco friendly skin care and cosmetics?  Trying to find the organic makeup line that’s right for you, your budget and your skin?  There are a lot of choices out there, and with new brands jumping into the green beauty business every day, it’s hard to figure which products are rated the best by the experts and consumers alike.

In your quest to find the best eco friendly skin care or cosmetics brands, you can’t go wrong with the old adage:  ‘If you wouldn’t want to eat it, don’t put it on your skin.’ After all it’s estimated 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our body.  Yikes!  And with so many options to buy green, organic, or natural, and with many brands claiming to be pure blessings, I’ll bet you quickly decided there was too much out there to trek through alone.

To help make your organic beautification just a little easier, here’s a starter list of some great eco-sensitive and organic beauty brands you’re sure to find irresistible. Keep reading →