Juice Beauty ColorCare makeup line

I just started wearing the Perfecting Foundation (when I'm not wearing their SPF 30 Mineral Light Moisturizer) daily and it is fabulous. Here's the full line that has launched so far (blush and lips just came out and eye makeup to come in September).

Correcting Concealer, Perfecting Foundation, Refining Finishing Powder, and a Blemish Clearing Powder.

Blemish Clearing Powder-($29) treatment powder meant to calm inflammation, clear blemishes, and reduce future breakouts. Contains minerals, aloe, and bamboo powder which all having soothing elements to them.

Correcting Concealer- ($18) Aloe and fruit extracts correct skin imperfections, while minerals create a beautiful finish. Available in 2 colors: Ivory and Sand.

Refining Finishing Powder- ($22) Gives a light-feeling matte finish to complete any makeup look. Can be worn on its own or over foundation. Available in 3 colors: Ivory, Sand, and Tan.

Perfecting Foundation- ($35) Uses fruit extracts and minerals to balance skin and correct imperfections. Has a cream-to-powder finish to give an airbrushed-type feelings to the skin. Available in 3 colors: Ivory, Sand, and Tan.

All product is available on the Juice Beauty website.

Organics to Clear Skin: Juice Beauty launches Clear Skin Kit

I've been using the Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel for 5 years and it is a must have staple for any women fighting aging, acne or both. Juice Beauty is launching a special Clear Skin kit to help their customers fight acne with non-harsh, organic ingredients. Click on the link below to watch the infomercial featuring Jennifer Siebal Newsom.

Organics to Clear Skin

20 Great uses for Tea Tree Oil

Planet Green Sep 29, 2009

20 Great Ways to Use Tea Tree Oil

For Health

1. Use a dab to treat acne.
2. An anti-fungal for treating Athlete’s Foot, eczema, various yeast infections, etc.
3. An antiseptic to be used on cuts and burns.
4. An anti-viral: it may lessen the symptoms of colds and flu. Try using a few drops in the bath.
5. Add to a vaporizer to loosen chest congestion.
6. Add a small amount to shampoo to destroy head lice.
7. A small amount added to your bath can help with persistent body odor.
8. Treating sinus infection.
9. For dandruff and dry scalp.
10. In the form of aromatherapy, tea tree oil is used to treat colds, persistent coughs, acne, toothaches, and sunburn.

For Cleaning

11. To create an all-purpose cleaner, combine 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil in 2 cups of water in a spray bottle.
12. Another version would be 14 ounces of water with 1 ounce of Murphy’s oil soap and 10 drops of tea tree oil.
13. Mix the above solution with kosher salt to scrub bathtub and bathroom tiles.
14. Add a few drops to dishwasher dispenser, then fill with a green dishwashing soap.
15. A few drops added to each load of laundry leave your clothes smelling cleaner.
16. Control mold with a tea tree oil/water spray.
17. Remove mustiness with that same tea tree oil/water spray.
18. To keep germs at bay, spray it on high chairs, car seats, and other high traffic spots.
19. 15 drops in a quart of water can be an effective insect repellent.
20. Be sure to take some with you when hiking and camping to put directly on insect bites or blisters.

New Green Hotel in London: One Aldwych

For a review on this new beauty that just opened in London, click here.

Back to School - PVC Free Style

It's that time again....getting ready for Back to School. Here's a great article I found from the people over at care2.com:
Parents across the country are stocking up on the latest binders and lunchboxes over the next few weeks. But while it’s easy to know the healthiest foods to pack in those lunchboxes, many parents are not aware of the toxic plastic used to make them. In fact, the average child’s character-themed backpack is filled with supplies and materials made from one of the most toxic plastics, polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl). That’s why we at the Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) have released our 2nd annual Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies to help you make healthy shopping choices that are safer for your kids, your community and the environment. More>>

EcoMom Alliance Green Goods Back to School Shopping

EcoMom Green Goods Back to School Shopping
One Day Sale and Fundraiser Hosted By Stretch the Imagination

Saturday, August 15^th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Stretch the Imagination
47 A Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925

All products and companies are environmentally friendly and promote sustainable manufacturing practices and goods. From backpacks to clothes, school supplies and even products for around the home, and some that are just for mom, shoppers will enjoy selections from upcoming collections and discounts on past season items. To learn more and preview stores, please visit the shop section at www.ecomomalliance.org or call 415 271-9603.

Lime.com's new Organic Living Blog

Lime.com launched a new Organic Living blog. Learn about what the beauty industry doesn't want you to know in "Beauty Kitchen Confidential" Enjoy!

Always On: Going Green Conference 2009 - September 14th - 16th

I went last year to this even as a member of the press and it is a fabulous conference. If you or your business is at all related to the Green tech, Clean Tech industry,this the event for you!

GoingGreen is where cutting-edge greentech CEOs meet the movers and shakers from the biggest industries on earth. Green technology innovators are transforming trillion dollar industries - and the solutions they are delivering not only promise to clean up pollution and restore ecosystems, but also to bring abundance and prosperity to everyone on earth. In fundamental areas, water, energy and land, resource abundance is just around the corner, through the power of technology and free markets. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. At GoingGreen, our editors will also honor the GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies. Fifty top CEOs will also pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in our "CEO Showcase." For more information and tickets, click here.

Soapopular - Wash your hands anywhere, anytime!

How many times have you used a public restroom only to learn there is no more soap at the sink? Or had to use a porta-potty with your child and the same thing, no running water and soap? Well, here's your answer!
I have been using this brand ever since I became a mother. I found those alcohol-based hand sanitizers to be stinky and drying. Soapopular® is a hand sanitizer that is alcohol free and rinse free. No more cracked/dry hands and its SAFER4KIDS. No irritation to sensitive skin, and no risk of flammability issues associated with typical, alcohol-based hand sanitizing products. Soapopular's fragrance-free, dye-free formula is applied using a convenient foaming applicator that does not leave the "sticky residue" that is common to alcohol-based products. I buy the "carry size" it by the case so I can put one in my purse, office desk drawer, kitchen counter, everywhere! It's so simple and easy! For more info, click here.

Laloo's Bambinis are a hit!

We've enjoyed Laloo's goat milk ice cream for years. Now Laura, the creator of this fabulous ice cream line has surprised and delighted us with her newest creation: the Bambini ice cream sandwich. This delicious 90 calorie treat is created using Laloo's® award-winning Vanilla Snowflake ice cream in between two soft dark chocolate cookies. Best of all, Bambinis are both good for the body (nutritious and lactose-friendly) and good for the planet (goats are eco-friendly). Bambinis are the first ever ice cream sandwich made with goat's milk! Now at Northern California Costco stores: $8.50 for a box of 16 sandwiches. click here for detailed nutritional information.

Kashi Joins TerraCycle, Inc. in National Upcycling Program to Reduce Landfill Waste

TerraCycle to Repurpose Kashi Natural Foods Packaging Into Eco-Friendly, Affordable Accessories

LA JOLLA, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Kashi Company, the premier natural food company, announced that it has partnered with TerraCycle(TM), the eco-friendly pioneer, to create the Kashi Brigade(TM) a program in which Kashi fans in any city nationwide can join together to collect and mail in their used Kashi boxes and wrappers to TerraCycle, which together with other Kashi packaging will be repurposed into eco-friendly, affordable products. As part of the program, which is of no cost to consumers, fans sign up to create local Brigades. For each Kashi package returned to TerraCycle, the company will donate $.02 cents to the Brigade's charity of choice. Kashi is the largest natural food company committed to this program. Read more.

Rainforest Project Video

In case you haven't seen this great new video to re-launch Prince Charles' Rainforest Project, click here.

An array of celebrities have appeared alongside Prince Charles and an animated frog in a film to highlight the dangers of deforestation.

The stars, including actor Harrison Ford and football legend Pele, appear in the video to pledge their support to the Prince's Rainforest Project (PRP).

Viewers of the online 90-second film are being encouraged to sign-up to the project's "rainforest SOS" campaign.

The prince said he hoped it would build an online community calling for action.

Other famous faces appearing in the film include James Bond actor Daniel Craig, comedian Robin Williams, as well as the Prince of Wales's sons, Princes William and Harry. To read the complete story on BBC news, click here.

Caldrea Offers Free Shipping in Celebration of Earth Day!

There's nothing I love more than a house cleaned or my clothes washed with the gentle, beautifully scented Caldrea products. Having used their kitchen, laundry and bathroom products for years, I'm excited about their new scent: Sea Salt Neroli. Now you can try it by getting as small of an order you want with free shipping through April 22nd. Click here to start shopping!

No More Dull Razor Blades

If you are tired of spending the money to buy blades for your razor or to buy disposable razors, look no more. Razor Mate offers a simple, efficient way to keep your razor blades sharp. Using a magnetic draw to remove the small contours in your blade, it keeps it sharp week after week. By simply placing your razor on the Razor Mate and letting the electro-magnetic pull go to work, your average blade life will increase by up to twenty times, keeping it straight and irritation free! You can save up to $120 per year in razor blades. For more information or to purchase, click here.

Clorox Cleaners Takes a Bite Out of the Green Market

www.sfgate.com 10/12/08: Last winter, the Clorox Co. gambled that its famous name would translate well from the world of bleach into the world of environmentally friendly cleaning products. So far, that bet is looking like a winner. Just eight months after its introduction, Clorox's Green Works line is on track to generate first-year sales of well over $40 million. It's already outselling all other brands in the green cleaning products niche.And perhaps most significantly, Green Works seems to be luring customers away from traditional cleaning products rather than from green rivals - expanding the overall market for green cleaners. For the full article, click here.

Ed Ring's Observations on Clean Technology

When asked for the Top 3 Observations in the Clean Tech Industry in the past year, Ed Ring, Editor and Founder of EcoWorld.com stated the following:

1. Biofuel Got Busted: Overreaction to biofuel technology. 1^st Generation biofuel is here, but the 2nd generation biofuel (cellulose) will give us much higher outputs with less carbon emissions and less water use.
   
2. Solar – Growth was exponential in 2007 and 2008. There is still incredible growth to be seen by leading solar companies.
   
3. Investors discovered water as an investment sector. The treatment, preservation and reuse of water is key to all human life and is now garnering the attention from the investment community.
   

Ed's 3 Predictions for the coming year:

1. (Efficient) Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Power will get a more serious look by both investors and consumers. Fossil fuel can be more efficient and clean.
2. Wind Power and Natural Gas - A natural partnership providing alternative sources of power.
3. Genomics – Overlays on all clean tech industry segments and will have a huge potential in the next year and years to come. For more information on genomics, click here.
   

Reporting from the Always On Going Green Conference in Sausalito, CA

Beginning tomorrow, I will reporting live from the 2nd Annual Always On Going Green event. For the next two days, you will get to be part of this incredible event where dozens of clean tech companies make presentations for the venture capital and private equity investment community while the press and blogging community listen in. Tonight's opening remarks were inspiring and enlightening, made by: Tony Perkins (Founder of Always On), Ed Ring (Editor of EcoWorld) and David Chen (VP & Head of Morgan Stanley's West Coast Clean Technology Investment Banking Division). Join me over the next two days in learning about how companies in California and all over the country are creating solutions that will help everyone to reduce the amount of energy and water we use, reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and use alternative building materials to build our homes and offices. Think about this fact: 70% of the energy consumed in the U.S. is for heating and cooling buildings and homes. This problem alone is what is currently spurring one of the fastest growing segments within the Clean Tech Industry: Energy Storage.
Tomorrow's topics will include: Solar Energy Breakthroughs, Abundant Clean Green Water, The Agricultural Revolution, Next Generation Biofuel, The Carbon Offset Windfall, Next Generation Fossil Fuel, The Smart Green Mega City and The New Automotive DNA. Take a break from your work day or just listen as you work, click here for a live stream and video.

Always On: GOING GREEN - Cavallo Point - September 15-17, 2008

GoingGreen is where cutting-edge greentech CEOs meet the movers and shakers from the biggest industries on earth. Green technology innovators are transforming the global energy, water, agriculture, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and resource recovery establishments. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on the most promising emerging green technologies and new entrepreneurial opportunities. At GoingGreen our editors will also honor the GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies.  Fifty of the top CEOs from the GoingGreen 100 will pitch their market strategies to a panel of industry experts in our “CEO Showcase.”

Who Attends
Seven hundred greentech CEOs, business development officers, eminent researchers, venture capital and private-equity investors, and leading members of the press and blogging community will attend GoingGreen Thousands of webcast viewers from over 100 countries will also tune in and interact with the program. Executives attend GoingGreen to identify and debate emerging trends, build high-level relationships and create new business opportunities. For tickets, click here.

Still Looking For That Perfect Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Bag?

Mike Chino of Inhabitat.com has put together some incredible choices. Click here for details of what they are and where to buy.

Laundry Done Right

Ever since I became a parent, I feel like my laundry loads have grown exponentially. In an attempt to be more energy efficient and cut down on dry cleaning costs, we invested in a front loading energy efficient washer and dryer (the LG set). There are lots of wonderful non-petroleum based detergents to choose from today. However, my favorites are Seventh Generation in Blue Eucalyptus and Lavender and for my work and delicate clothes, I only use the Caldrea brand. With scents like Ginger Pomelo, Sweet Pea, Citrus Mint Ylang Ylang, there is something for everyone. Their line of cleaning products are fabulous too. Seventh Generation can be found at Whole Foods and other natural stores. However, if you don't live near one, you can find them and the Caldrea products at Drugstore.com. With free shipping on orders over $50, drugstore.com is the way to go!