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Cosmetic Detox  Putting on a Green face She's back! Lindsay's recipes and tips on safe cosmetics Which plastics are reusable (and which are toxic)? The Green Room (keeping the conversation going) Some things you can do right now Share this newsletter!Read the ingredients list on your deodorant, shampoo and other cosmetics lately? Lots of multi-syllable words you’ve never heard of? Be wary of those. We smear and spray ourselves daily with concoctions that contain potentially harmful chemicals, some of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other major health problems. Not to worry, help is here! Come on in to Lindsay Coulter’s Green Spa, for a  demonstration on how to pamper yourself (and your friends) the safe and healthy way! When it comes to greening our cosmetic lives, there are two routes to go – store bought and make-it-yourself. In the first installment of The Green Spa, Lindsay demonstrates how to mix up shampoo, hair conditioner and a beauty mask right in your kitchen. (Sign up here if you want follow-up recipes for toothpaste, edible shaving cream, aftershave, hairspray and deodorant.) For more tips and green cosmetics recipes, check out these links. Don’t have time to make your own? No problem. There are plenty of companies competing for your cosmetic dollars who are trying to clean up their acts. Supply comes from demand, so the more you ask for greener products, the more likely innovations will arise. Let staff at health food stores, pharmacies, spas and salons know what you want. More importantly, tell them what you are trying to avoid. Do your best to steer clear of these ingredients (names or relatives appear in brackets):
As in all things, perfection is impossible. The idea is to do your best to lighten your personal toxic load. Want more details? Go here. Next >> Which plastics are reusable (and which are toxic)? Share this newsletter
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