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Going Green but Thinking Pink…

As you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and marketing focuses on “Think Pink” and I fully support raising awareness for breast cancer and that education is key.  With this in  mind I want to encourage everyone who is thinking pink to go green.  I found a great article today which I want to share with you all, as it has a wonderful and very informative info-graphic about ingredients found in products women use daily that  are contributing to the risk of getting cancer.  What are these cancer-causing ingredients? Lead, aluminum, parabens, phthalates, triclosan and octyl-methoxycinnamate. I implore you ladies to take the time to read the ingredients in products which you use daily such as make-up, deodorant, perfume, lotions, bath products and hair products and check if any of the harmful ingredients listed above are in fact used in the making of that product. Pink Fact:  “Each day, 1 in 13 women are exposed to known or probable human carcinogens through personal care products.” There are  wonderful green alternatives out there that are all …

Eco Beauty: For The Long Weekend

Yay it’s Friday! That can only mean one thing the weekend is almost here! For those of us in Cayman that means we are blessed with yet another long weekend! What better way to kickstart your weekend than with a little eco beauty pampering.  These are some of my favorite eco beauty products, from the Body Shop and Target. Morning Routine 1. Vitamin C Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 Living on an island it is a must to incorporate sunblock into your morning routine.  Even if you are only walking around outside for a few minutes or just in and out of buildings while running errands it doesn’t hurt to protect your face with sunblock.  The Vitamin C boost will help give your skin a radiant glow. (The Body Shop) 2.  Vitamin C Skin Boost This is probably my favorite product by the Body Shop! I use it every day and can tell you it most definitely makes your skin super soft and leaves your complexion glowing radiantly. It is a must have!  The Vitamin C …