Edelbio Skin Care Blog

Eco Fashion From the Land Down Under

2008-10-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

If you've picked up an issue of Lucky Magazine then you may have seen the illustrated skirts and dresses from Gorman's eco collection.

As the magazine mentioned, they aren't available in the US, but your purchase can be shipped to you in about two weeks.

Gorman also offer an entire line of clothing that is strictly organic. The clothes are stylish, trendy, and of course eco-savvy. Here's what EcoChic had to say about it:

"Based in Melbourne, where there are 4 Gorman stores and very much a Melbourne designer Gorman opened a shop in Sydney on Oxford St earlier this year."

Gorman is planning on being carbon neutral by the of 2008, according to Vogue Australia.

Inspired by Design, Comforted by Nature

2008-10-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

Are you trying to find more eco-friendly, green-style boutiques to shop at? Well look no further because Beklina is a boutique "inspired by design and comforted by nature."

The boutique is a three-woman family-run operation and we at Edelbio love that. They believe clothing and design can be precious, radical, nurturing, healing and wonderful.

You can find a wide selection and a variety of Earth-friendly women's attire, accessories, and even a few home decor items are offered at Beklina. Lina Loudermilk dresses and Mociun tops are just a few things they have in stock.

Tinker Bell Wants You To Save Energy

2008-10-06T08:31:00.000-07:00

Disney’s best known and favorite fairy Tinker Bell is now in a series of PSAs that are urging you to participate in energy conservation.

The PSAs are viewable at EERE Kids and while also there you can check out the tips to using energy wisely at home, games to increase your knowledge about energy and conservation, and more information about renewable energy.

Another Green Celebrity Mom

2008-10-03T08:35:00.000-07:00

Jennie Garth from the utterly popular Beverly Hills 90210 is now a mother of three beautiful girls. Her latest project - aside from being a full-time mother - has been designing and promoting new environmentally friendly 100% recycled cotton bags. She teamed up with Green Works natural cleaners for the project and when you purchase a bag Green Works will donate $3.65 to the Sierra Club .

“Like many moms, I’m on a journey to living a more natural lifestyle without sacrificing quality and convenience,” said Garth. “Working with the Green Works team to design this bag is another opportunity to share the message about natural cleaning, while supporting a deserving organization like the Sierra Club.”

We admire a woman who strives to live a greener life style.

It's Time to Snuggle Up

2008-09-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

The weather outside is slowly getting cooler and this means more layers of clothing and evenings spent cuddled up under warm blankets. Check out these organic blankets by Yumi & Laurie. They're lightweight and plush as well as 50% organic and 50% bamboo.

They offer several collections in various colors, prints, patterns, and textures. They also offer sheets, pillowcases, and towels under their Spa Collection, which will provide the perfect setting for your own mini at-home spa.

New Ingredient in Products and On the Shelves

2008-09-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

Lately several products have been popping on the shelves with a new ingredient: Tiger Grass.

Tiger Grass is an antiseptic herb, also known as gotu kola and centella asiatica. It is supposed to soothe wounds and lessen skin irritation.

If you want to read more about the herb, check it out on Organic India.

FREE mini-facials @ Ecologique in San Francisco THIS SATURDAY!

2008-09-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Everyone is heading back to school and summer vacation is over. Its easy to get yourself in a rut about having to go back to school and work, but honestly the best way to go back is in style.

On September 27th Ecologique and Edelbio are inviting you to a day all about you at Ecologique Boutique at 141 Gough St (at Oak) in the trendy Hayes Valley shopping district.

Our mini-spa escape includes one half-hour complimentary mini-facial. --The treatment starts off with a deep cleanse, a gentle exfoliation, a fresh wake-up mask, and then given a healthy vitamin boost from our signature raspberry serum. Finish off with a moisturizer customized for your skin type.

So, before you get all stressed out, treat yourself to a day of relaxation and pampering! Space is limited, so reserve your time by calling Lela at 415.621.2431.

ShopLeap at Grasshopper 510

2008-09-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

In Chicago there is a boutique that is "eco-concious without a hint of hippie." Have a look for yourself! Grasshopper 510 may not sound like a trendy eco-boutique, but it is indeed.

The name was chosen because grasshoppers symbolize prosperity, wisdom, as well as a leap of faith. The 510 at the end represents the wavelength measurement in nanometers for the color green. The name suggests an environmental movement without being obvious.

They will soon offer online shopping so until then you'll have to make a special trip to Chicago to check them out.

Ashley Watson recyled leather bags, Earthworks Products for Bath & Body, Toby Pomeroy recycled jewelry, and children's gifts from Lilipad Studio and Little Lark, are just a few of the products offered at Grasshopper 510.

Vanity Beauty Lounge

2008-09-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

A new spa just opened in San Francisco in the Financial district and it's causing quite a buzz. Vanity Beauty Lounge are beauty experts and offer some very exciting mani-pedi's as well as facials.

They also offer a variety of products in the spa. Perhaps on your next lunch break at work or your day off you can treat yourself to a day of relaxation and pampering.

Cosmetics Consumer More Likely to Stick With Their Faves

2008-09-16T18:15:00.000-07:00

Just 30% of women are willing to switch their cosmetics brands, and nearly half (48%) would change what they use for personal care, like deodorant and shampoo.

In contrast, nearly 7 in 10 women said they would be okay with changing their over-the-counter medicine choice.

Brand loyalty is also weak in the food category, according to the ShopSmart survey - via Cosmetics Design. The majority of women would change their purchase habits for products like milk and eggs.

Of course, they said they would do this if it meant a cut for their household spending bill. How long will it be before the economic stress will cause them to change which cosmetics they buy?

Gorgeously Green

2008-09-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

Visit Gorgeously Green to get the answers you need in order to change your lifestyle to easy, simple, and fun. The site offers tips and resources for beauty questions, travel inquiries, and even exclusive coupons.

I personally recommend visiting their Ecolicious portion of the site for gourmet recipes! And for all you eco-inspired moms out there check out Eco-Mom. There they have posted several products and items for your leisure, pleasure, and just for fun.

Not yet convinced? Perhaps if you watch Sophie Uliano, she could change your mind. To see the video click here.

Green Mom: Julia Roberts

2008-09-09T10:38:00.000-07:00

Julia Robert's is America's Sweetheart, a loving mother of three, and an example to all mother's that living green is possible.

She is making her own eco-friendly cleaning spray, so be expecting to see that out soon. She also keeps a journal on her environmental concerns, checks labels, and plants an organic garden.

For much of her lifestyle changes, she credits her yoga instructor Sophie Uliano.

Dance to Save Our World

2008-09-08T10:27:00.000-07:00

Club4Climate is a dance brand that is making its own contribution to saving our environment. It's essentially your typical night out dancing, but all the music and money contributions go to Friends of the Earth. So "all you really have to do is dance to save the world."

Stay tuned because they plan to have an island destination of serious luxury and relaxation that doesn't sacrifice the environment at any expense. It should be opened in 2010.

We Add Up

2008-09-05T10:07:00.000-07:00

We Add Up - "is a tremendous marketing tool to promote the important message about the climate crisis." - Al Gore

They use organic T-shirts to make a statement. When you purchase a shirt you're literally counted in the fight against global warming. The number printed on your shirt represents your place in the sequential global count of all the people who are taking steps to help stop climate change.

Along with the T-shirts they offer tote bags, mugs and water bottles. Make a difference and prove that every single person counts!

Vanity Fair Picks the Top 100 Most Influential People

2008-09-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Be sure to pick up the October issue of Vanity Fair. Inside the issue they have released their “Top 100 Most Influential People In The World” list. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Al Gore are in the top 10. Number one is Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin, according to Vanity Fair, "represents a global, moveable band of thinkers, owners, creators, and buyers who are the tastemakers, trendsetters, opinion formers and agenda creators in the worlds of politics, entertainment, media, business, technology, and fashion". He was ranked "based on a number of factors: wealth and influence, as well as such intangibles as vision, philanthropy, and the x factor."

Look to these 100 influential people for inspiration and motivation.

Be Eco Chic

2008-09-02T09:35:00.000-07:00

"It's not just about 'Who' you're wearing anymore. It's about 'What' you're wearing."

Be Eco Chic launched last night with a full on fashion show. The greenest celebrities strutted their stuff on the catwalk and the most fashionable designers were in attendance.

Be Eco Chic it thriving to keep fashion alive and responsible at the same time. They want to make an example and show that you can live green without giving up your stylish identity.

Keep up with their site for other eco resources, tips, and events!

Ethics On Par with Price When It Comes to Purchase Decisions

2008-08-27T14:32:00.000-07:00

Despite growing concerns about prices, consumers are still putting placing importance on the ethics of the company they are buying from: 34% said that they consider ethics, while 35% used a product's price and value as their main consideration.

The survey was conducted by The Body Shop - for whom it probably makes sense to publish results that lean towards ethical choices - and it is lacking one major statistic: what consumer actually decide. As we all know, it is much easier to say than it is to do.

When asked how often they actually made purchasing decisions based on ethical values, 40% said they did so weekly. Okay, we'll take it.

Keep Your Summers By Saving Our Oceans

2008-08-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

Many of us spend at least some of our summer time at the beach. With the way that global warming is quickly affecting our world, we need to take an active part in saving our summers and indefinitely our oceans.

Jack Johnson is one man behind the cause. He is not only a pro-surfer and singer, but a strong supporter of The Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans. The mission is to raise some much-needed funds for our beaches and oceans. The foundation is offering a $45 donation deal which lands you a membership plus Jack’s new CD Sleep Through the Static, a hot Rise Above Plastics (RAP) SIGG bottle, and a chic RAP tote bag.

Donatations to the Surfrider Foundation are also greatly appreciated and free through the YouthNoise Just 1 Click program throughout the month of August. Just click–as many times as you want–and YN will donate up to $1,000.

A Busy Woman

2008-08-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

Angelina Jolie may have recently given birth to her twins Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline, filmed the movie WANTED and be raising four other children, but that hasn't stopped her from world projects.

She plans to travel to her daughter Zahara's native country, Ethiopia, and build a medical center and an AIDS clinic for the residents. This is just one of the many projects that are part of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

Jolie told Britain’s Hello magazine, “We will be building a TB (tuberculosis)/AIDS clinic in Ethiopia. One we plan for Zahara to take over when she is older.” Adding, “the next trip for our foundation will most likely to be Asia to follow up on the situation in Burma and our work in Cambodia.”

Another Influential Woman

2008-08-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

Gina La Morte, is Editor-in-Chief of Boho, the founder of the award-winning website TheStyleDoctor.com, and one of the country's most sought-after style gurus. She is the first U.S. stylist to create her own American magazine.

Her expertise on fashion and style has been seen broad casted world wide and viewed by millions on national television shows, including but not limited to ABC's The View, Bravo, and MTV. She has styled celebrities for various clients such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and more.

This fashionista graduated from NYC's Fashion Institute of Technology and studied fashion in the headquarters of fasion i.e. Paris, London and Milan. La Morte has a happy home in New Jersey with her son and husband. When this woman of several talents and tasks isn't working, she can be found at the beach.

Get Up & Do Something

2008-08-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

For most of you, summer by now has become a bit dull. Well it's time to get up and do something. Check out this website which will definitely inspire you to get up and do something. Do Something is a website which believes that individuals have the power to make a difference. They provide tools and resources to help convert your ideas and energy into positive action.

Just a few of the celebrity supporters are Kristen Bell, The Jonas Brothers, and Rhianna.

Click here to watch the cool video!

Boho Lauches Today!

2008-08-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

Seed Media launched Boho today, a green fashion magazine that is strictly dedicated to the eco-conscious woman. The magazine itself is an eco-friendly publication, it is made with 100% recycled paper, packaging and inks.

Their websites currently features tips on how to go eco, how to recycle and reuse clothing, and even a contest searching for a reader with the best boho style.

EPA Studies Cosmetics Waste in Our Waterways

2008-08-08T22:43:00.000-07:00

So, we know that chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products are bad for people, but we can't forget that they're bad for the environment, too!

The Environmental Protection Agency is digging in on research into fish tissue to determine how cosmetics waste is affecting American waters. Along the way, they're developing important methodology that is going to allow them to detect steroids and hormones related to personal care products and pharmaceuticals, which are also included in the study.

Hormones, you say? In the Bay Area? Not in our town... Well, think again. Apparently, 95% of San Francisco's waterways are contaminated with "hormone-disrupting substances" traced to personal care products. Eighteen of the 19 samples collected contained trace levels of at least one of the following: phthalates, bisphenol A, and triclosan, according to a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group.

Eco-Conscious Hair Treatment

2008-08-07T08:06:00.000-07:00

Beverly Hills' Nelson J Salon is best known for its eco-conscious hair treatments. They offer natural haircare products to provide the best results for you and our environment.

So if you're feeling like your hair needs a pick-me-up or you're just in need of a little change, feel good about it and visit them. They'll make you feel and look beautiful, all while knowing its good for you and the environment too!

No Love For Cosmetics "Superbrands"

2008-08-04T08:17:00.000-07:00

The UK's top 500 Superbrands* list is out - and there's not a single cosmetics or toiletries brand in the top 100, reports Cosmetics Design.

Luxury brands performed the best: Estée Lauder was the closest at 120, followed by Chanel (No. 142) and Clinique (No. 195). Next came toiletries: Gillette, Wilkinson Sword and Colgate, followed by big personal care players, including Dove at 294th and Nivea at 300th. Still, a poor showing from the industry! --What's up with that?

According to a Stephen Cheliotis, the chief executive at the Centre for Brand Analysis, it is because there is a "lack of heritage and emotional attachment" that consumers hold for brands in the category. Most consumers do not associate big cosmetics brands with their childhood (like Kellogg's) or believe that they represent any kind of value system.

*A superbrand is defined as brand that has established the finest reputation in its field, offering customers significant emotional and tangible advantages over other brands, which (consciously or sub-consciously) they want and recognize.