Green Products

While artfully applied makeup can highlight a woman’s most attractive facial features, a botched powder job just looks plain tacky. In light of that fact, it’s important that one only puts on just enough foundation, lipstick and shadow to get the job done. Striking the perfect balance is no easy task, especially when it comes to eye shadow. The goal is to bring out the natural color and vitality of a woman’s eyes, and this can only be accomplished through subtlety.

After the eyebrows have been trimmed and tweaked to one’s liking, it’s time to apply some mineral eye shadow. Begin by covering the eyelid with a light-colored base coat, working from the lash line up toward the brow. Add a slightly darker shade to the lower lash in order to set up a striking contrast. When choosing colors, try to factor in the hues associated with your outfit. Don’t stray far from those general shades.

Hemp, which is distinguished from recreational cannabis by its lack of THC as well as its practical use in an industrial capacity, has been utilized by civilizations all over the world. Since the crop grows in abundance without the need for pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals, those who want to promote green living often turn to hemp whenever possible. Its uses include but are not limited to clothing, plastics, cosmetics derived from its oil and of course ropes and canvas bags.

The cannabis plant has been plagued with an enduring stigma in America, and the hemp industry has struggled to find a firm foothold. Fortunately, a grassroots movement to spread the word about the plant’s legitimacy and usefulness has sprouted in recent years. As a result, hemp hats, purses, handbags and wallets have become more popular. Hemp is known for its durability and its sustainability as a cash crop, and its future appears bright.

Just a few years ago, the mention of recycled clothes and accessories would have garnered giggles or perhaps even puzzled looks. Few people stopped to consider all of the waste that was created by throwing away old garments. After all, thrift stores have space and quality restrictions that prevent them from accepting every last article of clothing. The resulting misfit clothes would just end up taking up space in a landfill.

But this is 2009, when eco-consciousness has become the norm. Recycled clothes have lost their stigma; in fact, they are in high demand in trend-setting circles. Recycled messenger bags balance fashion with function, offering cool kids an excellent means to transport their laptops to and from class. It’s truly amazing that through sheer innovation and creativity we can be a bit kinder to the earth.

Over time, the effects of free trade have become more and more apparent. Critics of free trade label claim that it allows wealthy Western nations and large corporations to exploit producers in developing countries. A resistance movement emerged in the form of “fair trade.” According to this approach, producers are paid enough to live comfortably and make their operations sustainable.

In recent years, globally conscious consumers have turned to fair trade products, which all bear distinctive labels. Coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, cotton clothing and wine are just a few of the most readily available fair trade goods that are widely available. Fair trade has not put a stop to imperialistic exploitation, but it has at least made a few strides in the right direction.

In college, I had a friend whose bath towels smelled awful. I could tell they hadn’t been washed in weeks, maybe even months, and had all kinds of bacteria growing in them. He didn’t realize that leaving his warm, wet towels balled up in the closet caused them to grow microbes and, consequently, stink. “What’s the point of taking a shower if you dry off with disgusting towels?” I asked. He needed a few biology and hygiene lessons to get his act together, and he could have also benefitted from using bamboo bath towels.

Towels made from bamboo fibers are naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and odor resistant. Even if my friend didn’t wash his bamboo towels for a while, they would have been more hygienic and less smelly. On top of that, bamboo bath towels have the softness and silkiness of cashmere, yet are even more absorbent than cotton. They’re even durable enough to go in the washer and dryer – perfect for college kids, like my friend, who can’t be bothered with special washing instructions.

While cotton reigns supreme as the world’s most common choice for clothing, bamboo fiber is becoming more and more recognized for its beneficial properties when made into clothing. It feels and drapes like silk, but is much more durable and less expensive. Because the fiber has a very high soil release value, you can throw it into the washer and dryer like you would cotton. Bamboo is more antibacterial than cotton, and it wicks moisture away, making it great for your circulation and skin in hot weather or during exercise.

Bamboo womens clothing is great for women with sensitive skin because it’s hypoallergenic, meaning its organic fiber properties are non-irritating. Bamboo does not require pesticides or fertilizers, but cotton is one of the most pesticide-sprayed crops in the world. For the eco-minded, this is just another reason to wear bamboo clothing. Animal-lovers, don’t worry about stealing the pandas’ food; there are more than 1,200 species of bamboo in the world and most bamboo clothing is made from a species that pandas do not eat.

As one of the earliest domesticated plant, hemp has many uses in our society. While it is, of course, associated with marijuana, it is therefore on the receiving end of many drug-related jokes. But hemp is always used for industrial, non-drug uses. To that end, hemp often creates products in a much more natural and less carcinogenic manner. One of the major examples is hemp paper. While tree-based paper releases dangerous byproducts, the same cannot be said of hemp paper.

Hemp is also associated with a more eco-friendly plastic, food, fuel, and even textiles. This last category is particularly prevalent. To that end, hemp is used in tee-shirts, shorts, and many other kinds of clothing. There are even hemp purses for the stylish and eco-conscious individual. And these particular individuals can even apply hemp cosmetics after sporting that stylish hemp bag.

When parents buy organic for their children, they almost always have the health and well being of their child in mind. After all, organic cloth is known to not only be softer and more luxurious, but it’s also less likely to harbor allergens. This type of clothing is particularly well suited to babies, because their skin is more sensitive anyway.

But any health benefits from buying organic baby clothing can be nullified if you don’t use the right kind of laundry detergent. Using harsh soap with chemical additives can cause minor or severe irritation to a baby’s skin, which is why the soap you use is just as important as the type of clothing you purchase. So if you don’t want to nullify all the positive effects of buying organic, make sure that your soap is equally eco-friendly.

One of the most important steps to creating an eco-friendly lifestyle is making it fun for everyone involved. This means it can’t all be about sacrifices and conserving. One of the best ways to demonstrate to people what recycling can do is through recycled purses. These purses are often made from products such as the inner tubes of bicycle tires. They can also be made from the fabric of clothing that has long been discarded or forgotten.

A recycled purse can be elaborate or simple, plain or decorative. But whatever the end result ends up looking like, it’s a great lesson that trash can be tailored into something useful and beautiful. Carrying one of these purses is sure to be its own kind of fashion trend. Not only will the specific styles and patterns be considered trendy, but the overall idea of wearing recycled gear can catch on as its own trend.

When it comes to diapers, parents often run to the store and purchase the cheapest, quickest, and most convenient option possible. But parents should slow down for these kinds of purchases and make sure that they’re being careful to select something without harmful products or chemicals. One of those persistently harmful chemicals is chlorine.

Many disposable diapers use chlorine to bleach the pulp into its white color. While this might look nice and desirable when you purchase the product, it can create some very toxic and very harmful byproducts. And not surprisingly, the people that are most susceptible to these kinds of products are infants. That’s why so many parents are turning to chlorine free diapers. These are better for their environment, and they’re better for your baby.