How-To: Handle Chlorinated "Green" Hair


Updated 07/08/08 2:38 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How-To: Handle Chlorinated "Green" Hair

OK, it's time to get something straight right off the bat. The chlorine in pools isn't what is causing your hair to turn green; it's the copper in the water that's making you look like you've just been slimed. Chlorine is a chemical that kills germs, and when mixed with the natural copper in the water, it can turn dark blonde hair yellow, make highlights brassy, or turn light blonde hair green. Read more

Aubrey Organics is 100% Natural


Updated 04/10/07 8:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Aubrey Organics is 100% Natural

I'm sure when you're in your favorite health food store, you've perused through the beauty section once or twice. Have you seen products made by Aubrey Organics? Chances are high you have since they have been making hair, skin and body care products for over 40 years. Aubrey Organics products are 100% natural, and were the first certified organic processor. I love that these body care Read more

Aubrey Organics All Natural Six Scents


Updated 11/07/11 2:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Aubrey Organics All Natural Six Scents

Here's one for all of you organic beauty fans! I've just heard about this awesome new line of organic perfumes called Aubrey Organics Natural Essential Oils Eau de Parfum, $21.50. They make six different scents and totally make me think of something that would look and smell great in a guest bathroom at a beach house. All of the fragrances are created from 100% essential oils and they are Read more

Be Wary of Chemicals: The Safest Sunscreens on the Market


Updated 05/18/12 6:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Safest Sunscreens Recommended by Environmental Working Group

It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more