By the end of the week your entire body is usually in need of a little pick me up. Not to mention the stress you may have put on your skin (and liver) say midweek, you know that one day a year we are all Irish. So with life’s stresses, and fun, reaping a little havoc on your routine, one of the fastest ways to look and feel more awake is to pay a little more attention to your face with an organic and natural face mask. Keep reading →

You might not always think about it this way, but what you put in your body largely affects your body’s largest organ. Any idea where I’m going with this? That fancy organ I speak of is your skin! And sometimes we can be downright mean to it, forgetting how cool this thin veneer we wear really is. Research suggests that a diet rich in antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and water is what really enhances your skin’s natural beauty. So in honor of your largest, and my personal favorite organ, I’ve gathered some info to help you nourish and protect your skin from the inside. Keep reading →

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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