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Feb
11

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted by: Robin Adler | Comments (0)

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Happy Valentines Day everyone! I hope your day is full of love and light.

In this month of love, I am feeling so grateful for the supportive readers of Toxic Beauty Blog and I want to share with you the special events that are upcoming.

Mark your calenders! I will be appearing on the Stretch Your Mind and Body radio show on Blog Talk Radio on February 23! On the show, I will be discussing many aspects of toxic beauty so be sure not to miss it. Check out the details here: blogtalkradio

Also look for reviews for really incredible products, including Real Purity, who you all know I am passionate about! In fact, you will be able to win your own set of Real Purity products, so stay tuned to Toxic Beauty Blog for all the details!

Have a great Valentine’s Day!

Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!

Robin

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Jan
27

Stressed Skin

Posted by: Robin Adler | Comments (5)

Are you stressed? Millions of men and women all over the world are feeling the heat….whether it be from jobs, families, or just because of the current economic climate. Stress can affect your mental well being, your waistline, and your skin! I have a friend who develops acne every time she is “stressed out.” If your skin appears dull or lifeless, stress may be the cause. Stress is something that many times we cannot control…or can we? Maybe we can’t control it but we can find many ways to deal with it.

In my other life I am a school teacher and I deal with stress on a daily basis (18 5 year-old’s calling my name at once…..help!!) I combat this in many ways. One terrific solution is deep breathing. Stress causes fast, shallow breathing which doesn’t allow you to get enough oxygen. Deep breathing really does relax you and has other benefits as well, such as increased metabolism and greater release of stale air and toxins. Yoga is a great way to focus on your breath while gently stretching the body in a variety of poses as well.

Meditation also can help you get away from life’s stresses. It doesn’t have to be for an hour a day….but for at least 15 minutes find a quiet place and let your mind relax. You can chant a calming phrase, such as “relax” out loud or mentally. With practice, you can achieve that “higher level.” After meditating, the side effects may be deeper sleep, a calmer mind, and feeling of well-being.

One thing I highly recommend is massage. I know that if I go more than a few months without one, my body is in knots! It’s pretty affordable lately with all these Massage Envy stores popping up everywhere. They even have packages available. I have found a fantastic masseur who gives discounts to people who are in public service positions. Massage gets the lymphatic fluid moving throughout your body, releasing toxins and tension.

A final solution I have for you to relieve stress might be one you have never heard of…so read carefully! Green tea contains a special amino acid called L-Theanine. This amino acid has been found to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase creativity. Incredible, right? If you don’t have time to drink 5 cups of green tea a day, I highly recommend taking L-Theanine in supplement form. It can be taken 3 times a day, 2 with breakfast, 2 with lunch, and 2 before bed (it lets you get great sleep!) As someone who has been taking this for over a year now, I absolutely love it and feel a difference when I don’t take it. I get mine from Lucky Vitamin. Check it out here.

When you make the effort to reduce stress in your life, you can see magical results such as glowing skin and healthy looking hair. Also, don’t forget to eat right and use safe natural beauty products. I hope this post has helped you in some way and if you put any of the suggestions into place, I would love to hear about it.

Stay natural…stay beautiful (and stress free)…go green!

Robin

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Oct
15

Beauty and the Beast

Posted by: Robin Adler | Comments (0)

Makeup is something most women use on a daily basis. Do we realize just how much harm we may be causing ourselves by doing this? Many people do not know about the chemicals they are putting into their bloodstream via the skin on a daily basis, year after year and believe that because it is on the shelf, it is safe. This is far from the truth. Many commercial makeup brands contain dangerous carcinogens such as lead, formaldehyde, mineral oil, and talc. You might call them the “beasts” of makeup. Watch this video to learn more about the toxins in makeup and what you can do to become a more educated beauty consumer! Take special note of how more advanced Europe is than the US in recognizing toxic substances. Also check out skindeep.org for further information.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog to enter the My Lip Stuff Giveaway!

Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!

-Robin

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Catch all the Fall fun at ToxicBeautyBlog.com

Catch all the Fall fun at ToxicBeautyBlog.com

Hey Toxic Beauty cuties!

I just wanted to post something quick to let you know things are brewin’ on Toxic Beauty Blog! There are some very exciting things coming to the blog in the witching month of October. I will be adding personalized video to the blog so you can get to know your friendly Toxic Beauty Blogger a little better. :-)

Also, I have been blessed to be able to try many new products and will be sharing the product reviews (and in some cases the actual products!) with you. Yes, that’s right!  I am announcing product giveaways for some of these great new products! And of course, they are safe and organic so you get the best of both worlds!

The only way you can be sure to not miss a thing on the blog is to subscribe to free e-mail or RSS updates. You can receive convenient e-mails whenever the blog is updated and not have to worry about missing that new promotion, giveaway, or video! So if you are not already subscribed, simply click on the subscribe button on the upper right sidebar.

Have you downloaded your free ebook yet? Just click on the “Beautify Naturally” ebook to the right to get instant access to the best in nontoxic beauty tips.

So stay with me to keep up with all the “spooktacular” October goings on on Toxic Beauty Blog!

Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!

-Robin

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Sep
29

Go Greeeeeen Tea!

Posted by: Robin Adler | Comments (2)
Green tea is not only great for your heart, but for your skin and hair too.

Green tea is not only great for your heart, but for your skin and hair too.

Did the title catch your attention? I hope so…The benefits of drinking green tea are many: weight loss, increased metabolism, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, and improving the immune system to name a few. Green tea contains EGCG, a powerful  antioxidant which kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. If green tea is not part of your daily diet, it should be.

Green tea is so healthy in our diet but what can it do in our beauty products?  There are times when your hair needs a break from regular shampoo and needs a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup of styling products. Enter Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo.

It deep cleans and rinses well leaving the hair healthy and manageable. It contains herbal extracts and nutrients which make the hair easy to style and cuts down on dry time (who doesn’t need more time in their beauty routine??) Green tea and nettle extract protect hair and tone the scalp. Aloe replenishes moisture while almond protein strengthens hair fiber, fullness, and manageability. You will be so pleased when you use this shampoo as it contains so sulfates, parabens, or chemicals. It’s also vegan and is not tested on animals. Here are the complete ingredients:

INGREDIENTS: Deionized Water, Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap, Organic Green Tea Extract (Organic Green Tea, Organic Nettle, Natural Grain Alcohol), Organic Aloe Vera, Carrageenan, Organic Lemon Peel Oil, Almond Protein, Organic Blue Camomile Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).

You can explore the entire line of green tea products at Aubrey Organics.

Another company who have tapped into the power of green tea is Burt’s Bees. They make a collection of products utilizing this wonder ingredient. I was able to find a Green Tea set at Marshall’s (I am always looking for deals!) It contained a 12 oz. shampoo, 12 oz. conditioner, 8 oz. hand soap, and a soap bar. Burt’s Bees Color Keeper Shampoo and Conditioner uses green tea and fennel seed to help preserve color. This is a good shampoo, but when compared with Aubrey, I definitely like the results from the Aubrey collection better. My hair seems to stay cleaner longer than when I use the Burt’s Bees. If you decide to try both lines, it is up to you to decide which you like better. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the benefits of green tea or what is has done for you. Please leave me a comment.

Until next time, stay natural… stay beautiful… go green(tea!) -Robin :-)

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