Shooting The NY Project with Fashion Me Green. Sustainable Style at it's best!

Non-toxic makeup, sustainable fashion,  Eleanor Banco of Teen Vogue/Style.com, Greta Egan and Jamie of From Me To You.

Making Sense of What is SAFE

Understanding what products to use and ingredients are safe can be VERY confusing.
The  Skin Deep Database is an invaluable resource for learning more about different brands, products and ingredients.

Here are two articles that you might find helpful as you navigate the Skin Deep Database.
Navigating the EWG Skin Deep Database by Bubble and Bee
Tip #1 for using the Skin Deep Database: Choose natural over synthetic
Tip #2: Look for errors
Tip #3: Use common sense

 Terri Bly’s Guide to the Skin Deep Database 
Tip #1: First, search by brand
Tip #2: Look at the Data Gap
Tip #3: Understand the contamination issue
Tip #4: Understand the fragrance issue
Tip #5: Don’t put too much weight on whether a company has signed the Compact
Tip #6: Use the Skin Deep Database as a guide, not a Bible

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It is finally Flip Flop time!
Which means- it is also time for nail polish.
When looking for a non-toxic nail polish- make sure to find one that is "3 Free"
Free of-  Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBT) and Formaldehyde.

Here are a couple of my favorite brands and colors for summer.

 Charisma by Zoya

Plasma by Acquarella 

Butter LONDON in Branwen's Feather

And to remove your polish- be sure to check out-  Priti Soy Polish Remover- this one smells great, leaves your cuticles moisturized and doesn't  burn your nose!