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Everyone loves the dentist…right?

OK, let’s be honest here, common phrases such as “it’s like getting teeth pulled” didn’t come from anybody’s “fun” experience in the dentist chair.  Matter of fact, nothing’s quite as unsettling as being tilted back with a stranger’s hands in your mouth, sharp instruments coming at you, and that annoying little sucking tool hooked to the side of your mouth.  But it’s a fact of life, because after all, total body health really does start in the mouth.  And oral hygiene is critical in maintaining a healthy heart, and staying on top of your game.

While we haven’t seen innovation in the oral care space in some time, a company in Oregon has emerged as a real leader in organic and sustainable oral care products.  Since 2003, Tooth Soap® has grown to become the best natural, non-toxic alternative to toothpaste. Tooth Soap®, made with organic whole foods, natural and wildcrafted sustainable ingredients, flawlessly cleans teeth and gums by scrubbing fissures and pits in teeth (the most common place for cavities) to remove oils, residues and other contaminants. Tooth Soap® leaves teeth absolutely clean allowing re-mineralization of teeth to occur naturally.  They offer a complete line of oral and beauty care products, and even have products for pets.  But certified kosher toothpaste?  Who knew!

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has deemed their products to be novel, and will be issuing the patent in the coming months.  Now that’s great news, and quite an accomplishment.  At IzzitGreen, we love innovation, we marvel at thinking outside the box, and we absolutely support and admire the little guys taking it to the big guys.  And we’re here to help.  It’s not only the American Way, it’s the GREEN way!

So check out our friends at Tooth Soap® to purchase their entire line of oral and beauty care products, and ask for them at your local health, beauty, and grocery store.  They stand behind their all natural products 100% and offer a 90-day no-hassle, no-questions-asked guarantee.

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Go! Bamboo Towel, For Eco-People on the Go

Go! Bamboo Towel, For Eco-People on the Go

For people on the go, many times convenience and speed take precedence over sustainability. Disposable and single use products are sadly the norm, but times are changing and soon paper towels like Styrofoam will be a thing of the past.

Bamboo Go! Towel is Useful and Sustainable

The Go! Towel by Luxe Bamboo solves some serious dilemmas for ultra minimalists and tree huggers alike. Before use this tiny towel is super packable and comes as a small disk, about the size of a few stacked Pogs. (For those of you who were never cool enough to play, Pogs are poker chip-sized cardboard disks.) Plus, one towel weighs less than two ounces! But the magic really begins when you introduce a little agua. Just add a few drops of water, or three tablespoons to be exact, and ta-da! Now you have a super strong, ultra absorbent, reusable towel that grows from teeny-tiny all the way to 12 x 20 inches! But wait, there’s more! The Go! Towel is made from 100% organically grown bamboo fiber that is unbleached, dye-free, unscented and naturally antibacterial. Not only does this towel come from a super sustainable source, but it also comes back full circle when you’re done with it. Just throw your Go! Towel into your compost pile or worm-bin and this biodegradable cloth will return to nature in four to six weeks.

How Will You Use Yours?

So how can one use such a magical towel? Oh let me count the ways. . .One, for traveling when every ounce counts. Two, for cooling off after or during exercise. Just wet the Go! Towel and throw it around your neck. It will trap air and cool it against your skin for an instant chill. Three, this bamboo towel dries soft, not crunchy, so it’s great for removing make-up and the fine bamboo fibers are extra  gentle even on sensitive skin.. Four and five, as a coffee filter in a serious must-have-caffeine emergency or as a Swiffer replacement to clean the kitchen floor post spill. The next million ways include: for facials, as a handkerchief, in your golf bag, on a bike ride and the list goes on and on.

Luxe Bamboo is based in Santa Monica, CA and works tirelessly towards their mission of introducing people to the amazing bamboo fiber and its low environmental impact and beneficial properties. Consider their amazing towel for the perfect go-everywhere accessory or impress your guests at your next party or event,  with responsible custom Go! Towels.

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A Safe Zinc Sunscreen for You and the Environment

A Safe Zinc Sunscreen for You and the Environment

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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Lotions to Soothe Dry Winter Skin

Lotions to Soothe Dry Winter Skin

Winter is harsh, especially on your hands. In general, skin and hands are their driest in winter due to temperature and humidity levels being at their lowest. 

And to care for dry hands and skin at home, there’s a vast number of hand lotions and creams on the market, however it’s important to take into account the ingredients in each product. The Environmental Working Group has a database, the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, which provides a search engine for products, ingredients or companies to discern how harsh the products you’re using are.

With that in mind, Izzit has found a few products that are worth checking out, based on their rating from Skin Deep as well as the companies’ green initiatives and goals.

Burt’s Bees Creams

Burt’s Bees Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream ranks as a “moderate” hazard, according to the Skin Deep database, but the company’s goals make it a smart, green purchase.

Burt’s Bees is committed to stick to natural products, its web site says. Besides all their products being 99 percent natural — with over half at 100 percent natural — the company promises to disclose their ingredients and use packaging with post-consumer recycled materials. The company also believes in giving back through The Greater Good Foundation by pledging at least 10 percent of web site sales to their selected partners.

Not only is the company eco-friendly, in addition to their Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream (that includes sesame, macadamia nut and rosehip essential oils), they sell other types of hand moisturizers ranging from Naturally Ageless Skin Soothing Hand Cream (featuring pomegranate extract), to Beeswax and Banana Hand Creme. The Beeswax and Banana cream was called “super rich, all natural hand cream . . . with aloe vera and vitamin E to moisturize dry skin and beeswax to help seal and protect your hands from the elements.” Perfect for after you’ve just had to shovel your driveway clear of snow . . . again.

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The Body Shop’s Queen of Nature Compilation for Mother’s Day

The Body Shop is the perfect place for the last minute Mother’s Day shopper looking for earth friendly cosmetics. In the spirit of helping those last minute shoppers still remain in good standing with the Mrs., The Body Shop has thrown in a free shipping upgrade. No longer will you be punished by your last minute shopping trait – that is if you get to the gift buying by 3pm on May 5th. Plus, their Queen of Nature picks are the embodiment of green cosmetics. Not to mention, on top of their shipping upgrade and eco-conscious ways, they are running some other pretty appealing deals. Phew, that’s a lot of savings and peace of mind all rolled into one shop! Read more »

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LUSH Limited Edition Olympic Inspired Bath Treats

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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Certified Organic Mineral Foundation

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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Bath & Shower Treats For Your Eco Conscious Valentine

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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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Top Rated Eco Friendly Skincare and Cosmetics

Top Rated Eco Friendly Skin Care and Cosmetics

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. Read more »

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