Cutting Back On Hair Washing: A Reader Needs Our Help!
If you read the book, or have been on this blog for a while, you might already know that I almost never wash my hair with shampoo. My hair is super dry and curly, and experimenting with the...
View ArticleFinding A Men’s Cologne: A Reader Needs Our Help!
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Let’s show a little love to the boys today and help this reader out. Have any of you found a clean men’s cologne? Or made one yourself? From our inbox… Hi ladies, I’m...
View ArticleEczema: A Reader Needs Our Help!
Eczema can be one of those real eff-my-life conditions. Sometimes it behaves similarly to an allergy, and even shows up in conjunction with other reactions. Yet in many cases it has no known cause at...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Needs Ideas for Treating Melasma…Without Harmful Chemicals, Of...
Spots, spots, spots. Who doesn’t want perfectly even-toned skin? Why is it so hard to achieve? The culprit for this particular reader is melasma. The word alone sounds scary. When Kathleen wrote to us...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Wonders About Retinols
You see it over and over. Dermatologists and skincare experts tout retinoids (the prescription strength ingredients like tretinoin and tazarotene) as the one true god of anti-aging. Sure, the Vitamin...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Struggles With Teen Skin
Oh the teenage years. The crushes. The battle with authority, limitations, and often—our own skin. If you were anything like me between the ages of twelve and sixteen you struggled with oily skin and...
View ArticleHelp! Hard Water Turned A Reader’s Curls To Frizz!
Do you pay attention to the type of water that streams from your shower? If it’s very soft or very hard water, it’s difficult to ignore the way it affects your skin and hair. One reader discovered...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Seeks Shampoo for Irritated Scalp!
Hair is the theme for reader questions this week (and it gives us an excuse to feature Jared Leto’s locks—so pretty, right?). Sarah wrote in with a question about finding the right shampoo to treat...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Wants the Scoop on French Products!
One of our readers has gone to Paris and wants to explore the clean beauty scene à la française. So help us out with this one because we know you’re worldly and well-informed, or maybe you are reading...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Needs A Travel-Friendly Skincare Routine!
Apparently, it’s time to start planning summer activities! One of our readers wrote in with a great question about skin maintenance while road tripping. We love that Kaitlin is factoring in skincare...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Seeks Makeup For Her Skin Tone
Skin tones. There are so many shades of human. Sometimes you find the perfect makeup formulation for whatever reason—dry skin, sensitive skin, it has SPF, it doesn’t have a certain ingredient—but it...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Seeks A Natural Eyeshadow Primer!
And we’re back after a lovely holiday weekend! Did you take advantage of the CV Skinlabs Friday Deal? Let me tell you, I inadvertently got a little too much sun yesterday and found myself with...
View ArticleHelp! Exercise Blows A Reader’s Good Hair Days
Sometimes our best intentions can complicate life. (Of course I want to get up early, but I also want to stay up late! And I’ve been trying to find the time to make this loaf of bread for weeks, but…...
View ArticleHelp! When Should You Exfoliate Your Face?
Do you exfoliate your face? Do you use a physical exfoliator that scrubs your skin clean with ingredients that grab ahold of and sweep away goop? Or do you use a chemical exfoliator that contains...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite Clean Product For Short Hair?
Time for a little crowdsourcing! Kari wrote to us seeking some recommendations for styling her short pixie-ish cut. Admittedly, we’re stumped. Take a look… I have been searching for a clean hair...
View ArticleHow Do You Treat Keratosis Pilaris Naturally?
Do you have keratosis pilaris or know someone who does? It’s a common skin condition that causes rough patches and acne-like bumps along the arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks. Sometimes the bumps are...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Needs Your Green Beauty Gift Ideas for Her Teenage Daughter!
Take a moment and pretend you are either a) about to turn 16 and have a serious thing for green beauty because you are wise beyond your years, or b) there’s a nearly 16 year old beauty in your life who...
View ArticleHelp! A Reader Needs Prom Worthy Makeup Suggestions!
One thing that thrills us to no end is that our NMDL community includes women of all ages. We believe the topics we discuss are relevant for every stage of life, but it’s particularly touching when you...
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