non-toxic Archives - Sensitive Skin Care Guide, Clean Makeup Geek and Melasma Treatment Tips

I used Drunk Elephant, Marie Veronique lightening serum and Maya Chia the super couple to almost cure my upper lip melasma mustache! This is an incredible melasma treatment system I found after almost 15 years of living with melasma.

Spring 2020 Update: don't miss my updated glow guide to heal hyperpigmentation on any budget! I'm giddy with excitement. This is only the tip of the iceberg. This past winter I've…

Pictures and reviews of non-toxic and organic tropical and Hawaiian Skin Care from Honua, Mahalo, Teri Miyahira, Kopari, Herbivore and Alaffia

Natural Non-Toxic Hawaiian and Tropical Inspired Skin Care: Honua, Mahalo, Teri Miyahira and More

It may technically be fall, but I have enough tropical inspired skin care products to feel like it’s…

by Maggie

Cacao Antioxidant Face Mask Reviews: Josh Rosebrook, Mahalo and Birchrose Co for Dark Spots, Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

So many face masks, so little time! This year I’ve amassed 3 superb cacao based antioxidant face masks.…

Thread + Seed Opens in San Diego: All Natural Skin Care, Gourmet Gifts and More in Banker’s Hill

A few weeks ago my husband and I went to visit the new James Coffee Co. location in…

Pictures and reviews of my awesome haul from SeaMakers & Co sustainable gifts and beauty in La Jolla California. I love my Wander wet bag, Erbaviva baby products, Noniko natural deodorant, Coola Liplux and Etta + Billie.

Nautical Gifts + Organic Beauty: SeaMakers & Co in La Jolla, CA is Too Much Fun!

Two weeks ago I did something I’ve always wanted to do: I took a staycation! I had originally…

by Maggie

Pictures, review and swatches of Kjaer Weis organic cream foundation in Silken. I love this organic cream foundation - it actually does cover my melasma, dark spots, hyperpigmentation and vitiligo. Also featured: awesome samples like Vintner's Daughter serum from the Detox Market in Santa Monica

Kjaer Weis Organic Foundation & Organic Beauty Sample Fun at The Detox Market

I visited the Detox Market in Santa Monica specifically to test out Kjaer Weis organic foundation, and of…

by Maggie

Picture, swatches and reviews of Kjaer Weis organic lipstick in Believe and Kjaer Weis organic lip tints. Most days I use my Kjaer Weis lip brush to apply a mix of both Sensuous Plum and Bliss Full lip tints.

Fun with Kjaer Weis Organic Lipstick and Lip Tints: Review

Yep, more lipstick! Nothing makes me feel more confident in hiding my melasma mustache than a good organic…

by Maggie

Blue Tansy Blues: How a Scent-sitive Girl Handles Josh Rosebrook, May Lindstrom & Scented Organic Skin Care

I couldn’t wait to get home from work 3 Thursdays ago. Obviously I was excited to hug and…

Picture FitGlow Beauty Organic Vita Active Foundation in VF2 and Organic Vitamin C Cream - Super C Cream. Both are excellent for treating dark spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation.

FitGlow Beauty Vita Active Foundation and Super C Cream Review: Do they Help Dark Spots and Melasma?

FitGlow Beauty is a Canadian company that makes some pretty rockin’ fragrance free (hallelujah!) natural and organic skin…

by Maggie

Cleaning Up Our Household Cleaners: Non-Toxic, Plant Based and Unscented Healthy Home Cleaner Reviews

When we moved to California 5 years ago, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to clean up…

Picture of kumquats (my new obsession) and 2 Drunk Elephant mini sets: Rise+Glow and Night Bright featuring Drunk Elephant C-Firma, B-Hydra, TLC Framboos Glycolic night serums and virgina marula luxury facial oil.

Drunk Elephant Minis + The Green/Eco/Clean/Non-Toxic/Cruelty-Free/Vegan Beauty Debate

What motivates you for better beauty? Are you passionate about vegan products? Are you only interested in cruelty-free beauty?…

by Maggie

Urban Decay Naked Palette Eyeshadow Dupes from Prisma Palette

Yes, another post about Mother Bear’s Handmade (Now Prisma Palette) small batch vegan, phthalate, talc and paraben-free eyeshadow…

by Maggie