tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post8226525081790404955..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Ridding the chains of beautyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15637312064105366272012-01-24T06:03:42.327-08:002012-01-24T06:03:42.327-08:00good for you! glad to hear you are getting rid of ...good for you! glad to hear you are getting rid of it. I myself switched to Arbonne skin care and cosmetics. they are certified organic, vegan certified,contain no mineral oils phalates or petroleum products. and use only plant oils (which for the skin care, etc are steam distilled and for the healthy living products, like vitamins, are cold pressed) hope this helps! good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86168970657825920282011-11-03T12:52:32.900-07:002011-11-03T12:52:32.900-07:00I never cared that much about make up - I just bor...I never cared that much about make up - I just borrow some when I have to go to a wedding or something.Ecodeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14104005276329217802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-9355934106837801922010-04-29T04:50:25.189-07:002010-04-29T04:50:25.189-07:00I only wear makeup for special occasions, which me...I only wear makeup for special occasions, which means once or twice a year. I was lucky enough to get the "looks a decade younger than actual age" genes on both sides and always thought makeup made me look older. Plus, I never liked the feel of it on my skin. I did move from a cheap skin care regime (Noxzema & Oil of Olay) in my late twenties to using Clinique (winter) and Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05916093181682129047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-77260438023199733162010-04-27T09:45:10.195-07:002010-04-27T09:45:10.195-07:00I'm experiencing similar challenges in letting...I'm experiencing similar challenges in letting go, or minimizing cosmetics.<br /><br />I have swapped my shampoo to Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. Nicely, it has many uses beyond that of just washing my hair----I use it for body soap, washing my dishes, and regular liquid handsoap. It washes my hair as well as any shampoo I have ever tried and I don't worry about any toxins with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-3513289465477594932010-03-17T19:11:49.471-07:002010-03-17T19:11:49.471-07:00I use all Joppa stuff, by Joppa Minerals. I would ...I use all Joppa stuff, by Joppa Minerals. I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I tried it when my skin went crazy with my second pregnancy. I loved it so much that I didn't miss any of the old stuff. It could be a complete dump site of chemicals. It wouldn't be the first time I fell for false advertising. lol.-Meleah-https://www.blogger.com/profile/01252993188972876452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-72138610869790197692010-03-17T19:09:08.351-07:002010-03-17T19:09:08.351-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.-Meleah-https://www.blogger.com/profile/01252993188972876452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70629789004593783912010-03-11T11:00:53.513-08:002010-03-11T11:00:53.513-08:00Oh, Crunchy, this is my nemesis too. I will happi...Oh, Crunchy, this is my nemesis too. I will happily make my own soap, lotion, shampoo, laundry soap, etc.; can, dry, preserve, hang laundry, and garden...but giving up makeup is just not on my list. <br /><br />I've tried several different 'natural' products and they just don't perform like the more expensive products do. <br /><br />You're right, we ARE judged by our looksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70784606491476921452010-03-11T00:42:47.574-08:002010-03-11T00:42:47.574-08:00This is a constant battle for me. I am 95% of the ...This is a constant battle for me. I am 95% of the way there ... but things always creep in. Like the gorgeous Elizabeth Arden tinted moisturiser I wear once in a blue moon and just can't throw out. I am half way through a post about this, as here in New Zealand we have some amazing local companies (mainly one woman bands) making beautiful stuff with local ingredients. After all, NZ started Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14507297241750333316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-5188712461663374492010-03-10T19:29:59.512-08:002010-03-10T19:29:59.512-08:00Late to the party, and I can't really answer f...Late to the party, and I can't really answer for makeup, but I *love* <a href="http://www.gothrosary.com" rel="nofollow">The Goth Rosary</a> for personal care products! I've used her lotion, shampoo, conditioner, hot oil treatment, and fragrances--love them. They're vegan and natural and the scents are amazing (my personal favorites are Death By Chocolate, Can't Wait Demeter, and roxannarussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707154749404537287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14170874838732388782010-03-08T16:07:37.168-08:002010-03-08T16:07:37.168-08:00I am terrible at a LOT of eco things but the makeu...I am terrible at a LOT of eco things but the makeup and personal care products, I think I'm doing quite well. And I found it a lot easier to do that I would foregoing the TP.<br /><br />I'm still no saint whatsoever but I get a great satisfaction from knowing that my mascara is petro/pthalate/garbage-free, my makeup remover pads are machine-washable, my shampoo didn't kill a bunny CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-59325887519350697002010-03-08T11:28:12.036-08:002010-03-08T11:28:12.036-08:00Uhm so count me as the freak who uses make-up. Hon...Uhm so count me as the freak who uses make-up. Honestly, I don't use that much, just foundation and lose powder. If I put on eye shodow or even lip gloss I'm getting fancy.<br /><br />That said, my mom used to work for a department store cosmic line so I got all my make-up for free. She has recently retired and the freebys are almost used up. I'd be happy to hear if there are any goodKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610117543051640146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53926486660921247772010-03-08T10:41:10.858-08:002010-03-08T10:41:10.858-08:00I wish you luck, it's a hard one and took me y...I wish you luck, it's a hard one and took me years to get over the beauty indoctrination. If I have to be on TV or at a special event I still wear some out of convention. So I keep it around for those times. It's bare minerals brand. <br />I also quite dying or hennaing my hair about 2 years ago. That was the hardest because two tone hair drives me nuts. I had very short hair for about a Kristijoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790510053995458172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-68183244822635442572010-03-08T08:02:30.125-08:002010-03-08T08:02:30.125-08:00Really intriguing topic. I'm looking forward t...Really intriguing topic. I'm looking forward to hearing more. I can't survive without sunscreen unless I hide in the house (and gardening is just too hard to do at night). I would love to know what my alternatives might be. and because of almost terminally dry skin, I go through tons of moisturizers. I'll give coconut oil a try.<br />And regarding hair dye - I'm convinced there iseverydayfrugaleverydaygreenhttp://everydayfrugaleverydaygreen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-85106492252212586072010-03-08T06:32:55.074-08:002010-03-08T06:32:55.074-08:00I stopped using make-up the day my husband said I ...I stopped using make-up the day my husband said I look beautiful without it! I do use a moisturizer, I confess probably no eco friendly. I guess I should look into this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-53360008493798507422010-03-08T05:03:18.371-08:002010-03-08T05:03:18.371-08:00I don't use a lot of make-up and products like...I don't use a lot of make-up and products like that, but I did recently go out and buy some small containers to put my shampoo/conditioner in for the gym. I was originally just going to buy samples or travel sized shampoos, but then I decided I'd buy one small container for each product I need and refill them from the jumbo sized containers I buy.<br /><br />I've thought about makingJen (emsun.org)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15262746716973961624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-91626036812213452992010-03-08T05:02:01.167-08:002010-03-08T05:02:01.167-08:00I have heard about Coconut oil before, but where d...I have heard about Coconut oil before, but where do you buy it?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797848232724838947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14709098205056201112010-03-07T18:31:55.013-08:002010-03-07T18:31:55.013-08:00Good luck! I wouldn't even know where to star...Good luck! I wouldn't even know where to start, and I don't even use it regularly! I'll bet telling other women how to green their beauty and health was coming to bite you in the bum, eh?Dea-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140404243041621186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36347270190319093692010-03-07T17:40:30.689-08:002010-03-07T17:40:30.689-08:00If you are dumping empty or close to empty cosmeti...If you are dumping empty or close to empty cosmetics and toiletries, Origins will accept the packaging- no matter what brand- for recycling: http://www.origins.com/about/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1&page=recprogram<br /><br />...they say "products will be recycled or used for energy recovery", so I suppose that means some things get incinerated. Better than a landfill?<br /><br />I am Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324301829009063658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-92073834692749858512010-03-07T14:55:08.388-08:002010-03-07T14:55:08.388-08:00This has been a concern of mine for awhile. I tri...This has been a concern of mine for awhile. I tried mineral make-up, even the expensive stuff, and it made my face itch.<br /><br />Then I read about 100percentpure.com on someone's blog and have been using their products ever since. When you read the list of ingredients, it really is pure, you could just about eat the stuff. It is expensive, but I use very little make-up and store it in Sense of Home Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670637532208860258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44535381954636820672010-03-07T11:42:24.448-08:002010-03-07T11:42:24.448-08:00It may not be the most virtuous solution, but the ...It may not be the most virtuous solution, but the thing I've found that's tempting me to give up conventional beauty products the most is finding natural alternatives that draw me in. Etsy has some amazing stuff...and the temptation to use rose petal lotion on my face is easily enough to make me want to dump by conventional products!Ivyhttp://www.quirkyknitgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-74497321077597923422010-03-07T11:21:46.535-08:002010-03-07T11:21:46.535-08:00I quit using most conventional cosmetics when I st...I quit using most conventional cosmetics when I started having allergic reactions randomly, all over my face. That made it super-easy. Some things I struggle to live without are moisturizers - lip balm, lotion, extra-tough skin lotion, etc. I've finally started making my own. I get to control what goes into the mix, I know where it's from (or I don't buy it!), and it solves my Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273431755984995387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15399719889988081482010-03-07T11:10:01.090-08:002010-03-07T11:10:01.090-08:00Freecycle ratherthan tossing out your stuff. Yeah ...Freecycle ratherthan tossing out your stuff. Yeah downsizing is always good. For moisturizer I use olive oil and stuff that I can find in my kitchen pantry.Rpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-24352339857426544622010-03-07T10:38:46.525-08:002010-03-07T10:38:46.525-08:00So now I've taken a second look at the ingredi...So now I've taken a second look at the ingredients in some of my natural make ups. What's the problem with mica? I just assumed it was a ground mineral, so not a big deal... Now I need to know :)Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-47426370004610240012010-03-07T10:08:15.904-08:002010-03-07T10:08:15.904-08:00Have you tried using AVEDA? They just reformulated...Have you tried using AVEDA? They just reformulated all of their products, getting rid of all parabens. They have pressed dual foundation powder that I love! An added bonus is that they work really hard to use recycled materials and every April they donate a ton of money to make clean water available to people worldwide. This year they are trying to raise $3.5 million dollars!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-79873707538898752822010-03-07T09:53:18.262-08:002010-03-07T09:53:18.262-08:00anti-aging? why would you not want to age?
Readin...anti-aging? why would you not want to age?<br /><br />Reading this I realize how profoundly I just sidestepped the whole "beauty" business. Never used any of it: make up, hair dyes (yes I do have bits of grey), nail polish or creams. Figured that anyone who needed those props to accept people weren't worth the effort.<br /><br />PS just learned that Burts Bees no longer is a small Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com