Monthly Archives: February 2012

The good, the bad and the nasty: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

Not to be confused with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLF), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is one of the safe synthetic foaming agents available.   Formula: C14H27NaO5S   Systematic name: sodium 2-dodecanoyloxyethanesulfonate   Also listed as: sodium lauroyl isethionate sodim lauroyl isethionate; … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: Lipstick Icons in Dahlia is your bee-stung beauty

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

Like your lips with a subtle sting of color à la Anne and Julia? Then we guarantee you’ll LOVE Lipstick Icons in Dahlia. Dress her up, dress her down, Dahlia is one friend you can rely on to put some pep in your … Continue reading →

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Behind the Mirror: Spring Cleaning with Hollywood Stylist Davee Troublefield

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

Let’s face it, we are either product junkies or we just don’t have a clue. When it comes to skin care, our cupboards are either overflowing or bare, depending on our level of knowledge when it comes to skin. The … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad and the nasty: Coco-glucoside

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

As its name suggests, Coco-glucoside is naturally derived from coconut is a natural alternative to synthetic detergents deemed safe for use in natural skincare.   Formula: C16H32O6   Systematic name: coco-glucoside   Also listed as: D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, C8-16-alkyl glycosides:APG0810; D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: Lipstick Icons in Rosie is your Demure Damsel pink

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

  Like to add a touch of natural elegance to your day-to-night look? Then you’ll LOVE our all-carmine-free Lipstick Icons in Rosie COMING SOON!   Lipstick Icons in Rosie contains soothing aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, as well as antioxidants rooibos tea, red grape extract, olive … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: Lipstick Icons in Bizzy Lizzy is your sweet, dusky pink

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

Like Jennifer Aniston’s signature sweet pink pout? Then we guarantee you’ll LOVE Lipstick Icons in Bizzy Lizzy.   Lipstick Icons are part of the natural makeup range Color Actives Cosmetics, which combines the anti-aging, nourishing benefits of natural skincare with the coverage and color of mineral and fruit-based … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad and the nasty: Cocamidopropyl betaine

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

Since Cocamidopropyl betaine is widely considered permissible for use in organic and natural skin care and hair care, we thought it was safe. However, I used this ‘natural’ detergent last week in a hair care treatment and experienced a very … Continue reading →

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Get the Look: Lipstick Icons in Joy is your playful, punchy pink

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Elspeth Waters

  Like Michelle Williams’ juicy reddy-pink lips in her recent ‘Marilyn’ photo shoot for GQ Magazine? Then you’ll LOVE Lipstick Icons in Joy, ladies.   Lipstick Icons are part of the natural makeup range Color Actives Cosmetics, which combines the anti-aging, nourishing benefits of natural … Continue reading →

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