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A Safe Zinc Sunscreen for You and the Environment

A Safe Zinc Sunscreen for You and the Environment
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Alina Jesien
Posted in Health & Beauty, Kids & Babies, Sports & Fitness, Uncategorized Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Just when you thought that sunscreen was your knight in shinning armor and faithful protector against harmful UVB and UVA rays, researchers everywhere are uncovering toxic-chemicals and environmentally degrading substances in the creams that are supposed to keep us safer. A recent study from the US Center for Disease Control found that almost 97% of Americans are contaminated by the harmful chemical oxybenzone found in many sunscreens. Yuk!

ECO Logical Skin Care has challenged the norm and taken advantage of extensive studies performed in Australia, where skin cancer rates per capita are the highest in the world,  and where incredibly advanced research on sun exposure is heavily promoted. The result is one of the safest sunscreens around for you, your children and the environment.

ECO Sunscreen Protects You

ECO Sunscreen was given the highest overall score of 1 by the Environmental Working Group. The EWG is an independent research and information provider in the public health and environment sectors that works to expose threats to our health and the environment. ECO Sunscreen received this prestigious rating by keeping their sunscreen free of chemical UV absorbers, artificial preservatives and fragrances. ECO Logical uses only naturally and organically sourced, chemical-free ingredients that contribute to a sunscreen that is safe, balanced, antioxidant-rich, hypoallergenic and filled with nutritious support for your family’s skin. ECO Sunscreen uses non-whitening zinc to cut sun exposures as opposed to harmful chemicals found in many other sunscreens. ECO Logical offers this sun-blocker in three distinct formulas. The Face version is great under make-up and the non-greasy, non-comedogenic formula won’t clog your pores or weigh you down. ECO Sunscreen Body is best for all over protection and nourishment with antioxidants like green tea and grape seed. Finally, ECO Sunscreen Baby is filled with extra gentle moisturizers like shea butter and jojoba perfect for little ones or anyone with sensitive skin plus it has a no-sting eye benefit.

ECO Sunscreen Protects the Environment

While you’re slathering on protection you can also be helping to protect fragile marine life. ECO Sunscreen is the official sunscreen of the Surfrider Foundation, a powerful activist network committed to the protection of our oceans and beaches. ECO Sunscreen is biodegradable and lacks toxic UV absorbing chemicals that threaten marine life, including fragile corals. Plus, this zinc sunblock’s superior water resistance makes it a top choice for wave surfers everywhere. There is a lot of marine life out there, and it just happens to be maybe a little important in how things run around here. Do your part and choose a sunblock like ECO Sunscreen that is safe for you and the environment.

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Organics with Class for Your Fine Irish Lass

Organics with Class for Your Fine Irish Lass
Posted on March 7, 2011 by Kent Shanklin
Posted in Health & Beauty, Kids & Babies, Pets, Sports & Fitness, Style Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

While IzzitGreen is hitting the pavement to spread awareness about the environment, sustainability and everything GREEN, we always take time to care for our skin. And one company that we find too legit to quit, is Indigo Wild® in Kansas City. 

These guys are on fire. Not only do we absolutely love and support their 100 percent natural and organic products, but their marketing department is genius. Not only do they share a similar sense of humor as our beloved mascot Izzit, but any company that makes outrageously good products AND makes us all laugh, is a company we want to work with.

This author happened to purchase the extra large Peppermint Zumbo Kiss Stick along with some mint soap as a Christmas gift. Needless to say, they were a SMASH hit! 

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Back to the Basics with a Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Alina Jesien
Posted in Food & Drink, Kids & Babies, Sports & Fitness Tagged , , , , , ,

OK, so we know that disposable water bottles are the devil’s work. And we’ve made our choice to not drink bottled water because we know that bottled water is 2,000 times more energy intensive than tap water. But with all of the water bottles out there, aren’t you tired of hearing about BPA-this and cancer-causing-that? Maybe it’s time that we look back to an enduring and recyclable friend. Today, this friend comes in the form of a beautifully designed, 22oz, Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle. Read more »

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Sustainable Baby Products for your Newborn

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Renee Cornett
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Not that I’m saying pink and blue are a thing of the past, but a green newborn, the organic sustainable green that is, is getting easier every day. And on track with you and your little ones sustainable lifestyle, BuyGreen has some pretty cool, very green, baby products.

Baby Clothing:

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Traveling With a Toddler: The Essential Green Kit

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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Eco-friendly travel accessories for traveling with a toddler

Traveling with a toddler is not the easiest thing in the world. You need lightweight, versatile gear, plenty of snacks, and LOTS of distractions. In your haste to prevent airport and airplane freakouts, you might forget to make eco-conscious choices. We’re here to help, with the essential green kit for traveling with toddlers. Read more »

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Grossology: Green Remedies for Head Lice and More

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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Kids' and babies' products for cradle cap, head lice, and colds

Cradle cap. Snot. Head lice. (Ew.) If you have kids, chances are you’re going to have to deal with one or more of these ick-inducing afflictions, probably multiple times. If you don’t like the idea of lathering your child’s head with pesticides or coal tar, here are some natural, eco-friendly alternative products you can use. Read more »

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Eco-Friendly Kids’ Party Favors

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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You know the drill: You go to a kid’s birthday party, you leave with a swag bag. Often, though, the party favors inside aren’t particularly eco-friendly. You might get a couple of dodgy plastic bath toys, a board book, and some candy, which your child will probably shove in his or her mouth quicker than you can say “High fructose corn syrup!” Here are some ideas for greener party favors – and they’re all under $10, so you can buy one for each of the little guests at your kid’s next get-together.

Bud takes the traditional rubber duckie bath toy and puts a fun twist on it. Give kids a Space Duck, complete with a clear plastic space helmet and orange NASA jumpsuit. Darling Duck is turquoise with cute white polka dots; Rock Duck is black with red skull-and-crossbone logos; Love Duck has hot pink hearts on a bright pink background; and, for little ghouls, Horror Duck has gory red blood splatters on his smiling face. All Bud bath ducks are made of phthalate-free plastic. Read more »

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Naturepedic: Healthy Crib Mattresses

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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When Barry Cik learned he was going to be a grandfather, he went out looking for the perfect organic crib mattress. Strange choice of baby gift? Not for Cik: he’d been an environmental engineer for the past 25 years. He knew all about the dangerous chemicals in conventional crib mattresses, and he wanted a healthy alternative for his family’s new arrival.

What Cik found disappointed him. Most of the organic mattresses were made with wool or latex, both of which can cause allergic reactions. The mattresses also weren’t waterproof: one leaky diaper or spit-up episode, and mold would begin to grow on or in the mattress, with no way to clean it properly. Cik decided to take matters into his own hands. He and his two sons founded Naturepedic, a company that makes organic, non-toxic crib mattresses. The company’s now so successful that it’s branched out into changing pads, adult-size mattresses, pillows and sheets.

Green mattresses are important, especially for babies. Conventional mattresses are often treated with flame-retardant chemicals called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs. These chemicals can have a significant negative impact on a baby’s growing brain, possibly causing developmental delays and behavioral changes. They’ve also been linked to SIDS. While states like California and Maine have begun prohibiting the use of PBDEs as flame retardants, plenty of mattresses still contain them. Naturepedic’s No Compromise crib mattress uses a nontoxic fire retardant instead. It’s a GreenGuard-certified piece of baby furniture, meaning it doesn’t release chemicals that affect indoor air quality, and it’s safe for children and schools to use. It won’t harm your baby or the environment. Read more »

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Recycled Cashmere Sweaters Turned Toys at TeddyLux

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
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Fashion lovers with money to spend may search far and wide for the for the trendiest sweater designs that are made from what is said to be one of the softest and most luxurious products on earth. But let’s face it, many of those with money to spend on fashion, discard their clothing picks with the seasons without even thinking about those poor sheep that took all the effort to grow their undercoat, and the factory workers that spent hours upon hours to spool the pricey wool.

TeddyLux is an eco-friendly company that doesn’t let the hard work of the sheep and the factory workers’ hard work go to waste by letting the cashmere sweaters end up in the cashmere graveyard. Instead, they recycle the discarded fashion items and turn them into some of the most luxurious and soft and cuddly toys available for children; and the knowledge that they’re eco-friendly through their use of recycled materials doesn’t hurt either. Read more »

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Knu To You Kiddo

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Kris
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This recently reintroduced reproduction red rocker is ragin’?  If your toddler could alliterate, this is what she’d say.  Seriously.

Knu, a sustainably-focused modern furniture manufacturer in Michigan, has indeed introduced a reproduction of the 60′s classic kids rocker (predictably) called the Red Ball Rocker.  Which is to say they’ve restarted production of a very cool rocking-horse substitute that eschews the long horse face and faux fur for a gleaming red ball and chic design.  They’ve also replaced the potential ‘made for children by children’ vibe with ‘made in the USA from FSC certified materials by a company that geniunely cares about the environment’ vibe.  So how ’bout that pardner. Pretty nice indeed ma’am. Read more »

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