Which Personal-Care Brands Are Still Polluting the Oceans With Microbeads?
Are you polluting the oceans every time you exfoliate? If you're sloughing off with a product from one of the world's...
This Common Cosmetic Ingredient May Be More Toxic Than We Thought
Butylparaben, a common preservative found in cosmetics and skincare products, could have more severe effects on...
Your Knock-Off Designer Perfume Could Contain Antifreeze, Urine
Buyer beware: Unscrupulous businesses are passing off urine, antifreeze, and other "unpleasant, flammable, or dangerous...
MIT's Stretchy "Second Skin" Reduces Wrinkles, Banishes Eye Bags
An incredible new "face lift in a tube" could dramatically reshape the appearance of eye bags and wrinkles without...
The Body Shop Wants to be the World's Most Sustainable Business
To celebrate their 40th birthday, The Body Shop is launching a new commitment to become the world’s most ethical...
H&M Debuts "Conscious Beauty" Line of Eco-Friendly Skincare
CONSCIOUS BEAUTY All packaging is recyclable, according to H&M. In addition, the plastics in the primary containers...
6 Eco-Friendly Exfoliants That Are More Effective Than Microbeads
Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home (2002, Henry Holt and Company) swears by a simple raw-sugar scrub...
Bask in Gwyneth Paltrow's Organic Makeup Line for Juice Beauty
NATURAL BEAUTY Paltrow isn't just the face of the line. As the firm's creative director of makeup, a role she's...
Fire Retardants Might Be Entering Your Body Through Your Nail Polish
A new study from Duke University and the Environmental Working Group has revealed the presence of endocrine-disrupting...
Inkbox's 100 Percent Organic Temporary Tattoos Support Indigenous Livelihoods
Want to get inked but not ready for a lifelong commitment? Temporary tattoos are not only inexpensive and ouch-free,...
"Flo" Lets Girls in Developing Countries Wash, Dry, Carry Reusable Sanitary Pads
GO WITH IT Designed by Mariko Higaki Iwai, Sohyun Kim, and Tatijana Vasily from California's Art Center College...
Lola's Subscription Service Delivers All-Natural Tampons to Your Door
Feminine hygiene has just become safer and more transparent, thanks to Lola, a sustainable and safe tampon manufacturer....
PETA's Bunny Logo for Cruelty-Free Products Gets a Sleek Update
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' has unveiled a new take on its “cruelty-free bunny” logo. The new...
This Marker Ink Changes Color When Your Sunscreen Stops Working
Piling on the sunscreen is a great habit to get into to protect yourself against harmful ultraviolet rays, but...
Nail Salons of the Future Will Offer Wearable-Tech Manicures
No need to strap a smart watch on your wrist to track activity when you can embed all the necessary sensors on...
Penn. Lawmaker Wants to Ban Axe Body Spray From Schools
Legislators in Pennsylvania schools want allergy-prone kids to experience a fragrance-free educational experience...
Your Feminine-Care Products Might Be Trying to Kill You, Says Study
The Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) have issued a new report that uncovers potentially dangerous chemicals in...
Indonesian Spa Claims "Python Massage" Boosts Metabolism With Fear
SNAKES IN A SPA Pythons, which vary in length from 23 inches to a whopping 33 feet, are part of a group of snakes...
Drinking From Water Bottles Can Cause Premature Wrinkles, Experts Warn
Did you ever think that drinking water can cause wrinkles? Experts are issuing a warning that drinking from water...
Aveda's "Full Circle" Recycling Program Saves Packaging From Landfills
Next week, eco-friendly beauty care giant Aveda will kick off its new Full Circle recycling program. Coinciding...
Restore Dull, Tired Locks With LUSH's DIY Avocado Hair Mask
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 3-4 ripe avocados 2 lemons 3½ tablespoons olive oil 3½ tablespoons honey Handful...
Carly Rae Jepsen Named the Face of Burt's Bees' "GĂĽd" Personal-Care Line
Burt's Bees has called on singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen to be the official face of its GĂĽd line of sustainable...
Oprah Draws Criticism for Endorsing Face Cream Made From Foreskins
Glen Callender and his foreskin have a bone to pick with Oprah Winfrey. The founder of the Canadian Foreskin Awareness...
Edible "Perfume Candy" Promises to Make Your Skin Smell Like Roses
Think of Deo Perfume Candy as a breath mint for your entire body. A collaboration between Beneo, an American nutrition...
Avon Claims to Fight Breast Cancer, But Are Its Products Safe?
As one of the more visible organizers of breast-cancer rallies across the United States, Avon talks a good game...
Next-Generation Camouflage Makeup Shields Soldiers From Bomb Blasts
Camouflage makeup can do more than hide soldiers from their enemies. Scientists have developed a next-generation...
For China's Beach-Goers, Sun-Protection "Ski Masks" Are All the Rage
We've heard of the Chinese expression "saving face," but these photos of a new swimwear trend sweeping the country...
Would You Use a Comb Made from Human Hair?
Now here's a thought that will get your mind into a tangle: Would you comb your hair with another person's mane?...
Strawberries Could Protect Your Skin Against Ultraviolet Radiation
Strawberries aren't just a delicious fruit, they could also protect your skin from the DNA-ravaging effects of...
LUSH Launches Vegan-Friendly "Emotional Brilliance" Makeup Line
LUSH's new "Emotional Brilliance" line of makeup is a conscious coquette's wet dream—at first blush anyway. The...