Lavish baths
These soak-worthy suds get their foaming power from lauric acid (a coconut-oil derivative) rather than harsh synthetics such as sodium lauryl sulfate...
Absolutely gorgeous
These 5 easy changes offer the biggest beauty benefits.
Let's call 2008 what it is: An opportunity to toss out old habits and whisk in new, healthy, enduring ones. But that doesn't mean you have to scrap everything from 2007...
Setting the standard for natural beauty care
How natural does your soap, shampoo, or lipstick have to be to call itself "natural"? Turns out, not very. The FDA doesn't regulate cosmetics and personal-care products, and many that claim to be natural actually contain potentially harmful chemicals and nonrenewable petroleum by-products...
Skin-specific oils
Alba Botanica Kukui Nut Organic Body Oil Rich in essential fatty acids, kukui nut oil repairs and protects skin. Dr. Hauschka Lavender Body Oil...
Choosing and storing oils
Like fruits and vegetables, oils pack the most nutrients when they're unheated and unrefined. "The heating process by which manufacturers develop commercial oils is to about 450 degrees...
Pure and simple
Gone are the days when our grandmothers slathered their faces with Vaseline and Crisco, hoping the fats would keep their skin firm and dewy. Too bad they didn't know that cold-pressed, plant-based oils are far more effective for moisturizing skin than industrial-strength, petroleum-based products...
Polish Up
Normal skin Even normal skin deserves regular rejuvenation, particularly during winter months. But because overprocessing your skin can cause breakouts,...
Natural dyes to try
Natural hair dye Type Active Ingredient Chemical Info. EcoColors Permanent13 shades Antibacterial lavender, lemongrass, and rosemary; castor and flax...
Color correction
What is henna, anyway?A luster-enhancing botanical famously used by Cleopatra, henna is a powder derived from the ground leaves of the Middle Eastern...
Sensitive-skin all-stars
Cleansers Nature's Gate In the Beginning Gentle Cleansing LotionSage and cucumber calm skin while peppermint encourages circulation. Raw Beauty Innocent...
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