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Remember when we used to be obsessed with all the Bath and Body Work Antibacterial Soaps? Well, On Sep 2, 2016 the FDA officially banned 19 chemicals from hand and body soaps including Triclosan. Triclosan was first introduced in products in 1979 and its usage was questioned but allowed. In 2009 the Food and Water Watch along with other environmental groups petitioned the FDA to ban Triclosan in consumer products and finally the FDA is taking action. Companies now have 1 year to remove the banned ingredients from their products or take them off the market. (This ban doesn’t affect hand saniziters or wipes – odd)

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Over the weekend I went to Mallorca for a quick getaway and because I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. While it’s been cooling down everywhere else, it was hot and toasty on the Spanish island. Whether you’re looking for a romantic vacation to get away from it all or an exciting nightlife-filled getaway, Mallorca has everything.

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I’m a huge fan of K-beauty. Skincare is a way of life in South Korea and the skincare technology is known to be the most advanced in the world – American companies even go there to learn from them. Korea is also developing some of the most innovative and unique skincare products out there. I’ve been trying 2 of these innovations curated by the online natural K-beauty store Glow Recipe – the splash mask and jelly pack – and can’t wait to share my experiences with you.

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I’m very excited to review 100 Percent Pure’s new pressed eyeshadow shades, satin eyeshadow shades & blushes today. I’m a 100% Pure Approved Blogger which means that I have the opportunity to test their newest products and share my personal opinion with you all. A big thank you to 100% Pure and of course, you, for reading. Here’s what I love about these compact little gems:

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I’m very excited to review 100 Percent Pure’s new pressed eyeshadow shades, satin eyeshadow shades & blushes today. I’m a 100% Pure Approved Blogger which means that I have the opportunity to test their newest products and share my personal opinion with you all. A big thank you to 100% Pure and of course, you, for reading. Here’s what I love about these compact little gems:

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Very late but here goes – July’s Goodbeing box is full of well-known brands in the green beauty world & is a $75 value for $21. Here’s what I received:

derma e Microdermabrasian Scrub ($10 value)
The derma e Microdermabrasian Scrub definitely reminds me of traditional microdermabrasian scrubs. It’s got Dead Sea Salt & Volcanic Sand to buff away dead skin cells and help to retexturize dull skin. I’m an advocate of frequent exfoliation so that your skincare products can get to work rather than sit outside on a layer of dead skin cells. The creaminess of this scrub also makes it a pleasant scrubbing experience that also nourishes skin.

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Petal & Post may be the chicest e-boutique out there for organic & green beauty. Here you’ll find a wide range of the best brands out there that have passed Petal & Post’s rigorous quality standards.

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Petal & Post may be the chicest e-boutique out there for organic & green beauty. Here you’ll find a wide range of the best brands out there that have passed Petal & Post’s rigorous quality standards.

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The highly anticipated 100% Pure Naked II Palette has finally launched! I’ve been using this for the past month or 2 and it is a huge improvement from the NAKED I palette which I also love. Not only is the packaging design more sophisticated but so are the colors and pigmentation. I enjoy dark eyeshadow shades with a cool tone so this palette is really to my liking.

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Just an hour from Geneva, Samoens is a village in the French Alps in the southeastern region of France. It’s known for being a popular ski resort, but during the summer Samoens becomes a different kind of pristine paradise with its epic mountains and floral displays. A bit of history, this village was famous for its talented stone masons who were even called upon by Napoleon to work for him. Below is part what I did, where I stayed and what (organic beauty) products I used:

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Lalogy is a Los Angeles based organic skincare company that uses effective, natural & 100% organic ingredients. They work with a broad range of  master formulators, chemists, estheticians, herbalists and natural & organic farms from all over North America to bring you the best possible products. Currently they have 4 standout products: Alert Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream, Hangover Nano-Peptide Cream, Lullaby Corrective Night Cream & Sunkissed Antioxidant Cream.
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Hair coloring is one of the last things I have switched to cleaner alternatives for and I’m not sure highlighting is something I can ever give up. If you color your hair or are interested in coloring your hair, Naturigin is an award-winning safer alternative with organic ingredients and fewer chemicals. A Danish brand that’s committed to excellence, Naturigin is 100% SLS-free, Ammonia-free, Parabens-free and contains lemon peel extract, orange peel essential oil, shea tree butter extract, aloe leaf extract, grapeseed oil and Jojoba oil.

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florapothecarie is a line of vegan bath & body products made of 100% natural, organic & fair trade ingredients. The founder Sami Jo Jensen in Connecticut handcrafts these products herself in small batches, and without any artificial colorants, fragrances, parabens, preservatives, or other toxic chemicals. I tried a variety of the line’s most popular products and really enjoyed & recommend this line.

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