Considered the “OG” of “Seventeen-Free” brands, ella+mila is formulated to specifically leave out dangerous and harsh ingredients such as Formaldehyde, Xylene, Triphenyl Phosphate and more.

Soon you will be able to browse your local drug stores for their healthier options in nail color. Look for ella+mila to launch in Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS.

Coming to a store shelf near you:

 – Walgreens Sept. 1

 – Rite Aid Sept. 15

 – CVS Nov. 1

You can find ella+mila in more places you shop. The nail polish line is currently available in all Target stores across the country. You can also find this brand online at ellamila.com, Target.com, Amazon, and Ulta.com.

With So Many Beauty Brands Out There, Why Choose ella+mila?

There are over 220 on-trend nail polish shades to choose from featuring chip-resistant, quick-dry and high-shine formulas. Additional products include a full line of nail care: soy polish remover, cuticle oil & remover, quick dry serum, nail strengthener, and base & top coat (matte option available).

Keep this brand on your radar as it continues to take retail by storm and introduce more consumers to non-toxic practices in nail care.

About ella+mila: A passion for color and principles in clean beauty make ella+mila one of the most sought-after nail polish brands. The company named after one of the founder’s twin daughters is taking the cosmetics industry by storm applying its vegan, cruelty-free, PETA-certified, non-toxic, and chemical-free principles to other makeup and beauty products as the brand continues to grow.

Gelo Hand Soap

Gelo is the sustainable hand wash you have been dreaming of. Drop two pods in your hand soap bottle, fill with water, and, in seconds, you will experience a deep, nourishing clean. The Gelo Hand Soap Starter Kit includes a reusable, foaming dispenser and super-concentrated soap pods, formulated with plant-based ingredients, that makes FOUR bottles of hand soap. Saving time, money and the planet!

geloproducts.com, $7.00

            florence by mills Eye Pads

florence by mills Swimming Under the Eye Gel Pads are patches that sit under the eyes to help keep you energized and feeling refreshed. No matter if you use them in between online classes, or to help you relax after school, these adorable whale are sure to do the trick, in only 15 minutes!

florencebymills.com, $34.00

MOON Dust

MOON Dust is the easiest and greatest boost to your day and night time routine. This sparkling dust uses White Turmeric and other ingredients that will exfoliate, and brush stains away. By adding MOON Dust on to your toothpaste, you are exfoliating and polishing your teeth, leaving you with a brighter and whiter smile that can be seen beyond the computer screen.

Moonoralcare.com, $14.99

 

 

Natural Vitality Calm Gummies

Natural Calm Gummies are the best and tastiest way to help relax your mind, body, and soul for a long school day ahead. Promoting healthy magnesium levels  and balancing your calcium levels, the Calm Gummies work to help keep you relaxed and focused. Calm Gummies are approved for all ages, so everyone can enjoy an anti-stressful day.

Naturalvitality.com, $19.95

I have some wonderful news! If you need a little foundation with sunscreen and don’t like the heavy feeling of liquid foundations,  Aú Natural SkinfoodSkin is a winner.  Aú Natural Skinfood Mineral Powder Foundation offers a brush on Mineral powder foundation with sunscreen. You will never have to apply foundation with your fingers or clean a makeup sponge again.

Aú Natural Skinfood is a clean line from New Zealand and is a FANTASTIC On the Go Brush On Foundation with broad spectrum SPF 25 .  Since I’ve been dealing with COVID-19, I haven’t been wearing foundation because of the masks constantly getting dirty. On the Go Brush On Foundation has been a life saver. The light powder covers up small imperfections and redness on my skin and doesn’t stain the fabric in the mask.  Its slimline applicator allows me to reapply as needed while fitting conveniently in my purse.

What I love about this unique product is that you can use it anywhere on your body. Brush it over makeup,  your lip gloss,  even on your hands to help slow down age spots.

 Aú Natural SkinfoodSkin is a foundation, concealer and sunscreen all in one.  As you know, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and long-term changes in the skin’s structure. This is why it’s so important to use sunscreen especially on your face as it is the most exposed part of your body, especially in the winter months.  On the Go Brush On Foundation  is chemical-free and water resistant.

Whether I am swimming, walking my dog. exercising or just  relaxing outdoors, I don’t have to worry about reapplying for over an hour . Au Natural’s ‘On The Go Brush on Foundation  is made of naturally derived ingredients and protects from both UVA and UVB rays.

Unlike chemical sunscreens, whose ingredients are absorbed into the skin causing damage before the protective element starts to work, On The Go Brush on Foundation  contains non-nano particles of titanium oxide which, by acting as a mirror, reflect the sun’s rays without penetrating the skin.

Application is simple:

Creating a collection that is as classic as it is cool, Gemma prioritized sustainability by selecting an energy conscious factory that generates at least 80% of electricity from solar panels. In addition, Kenmark orders each style in low quantity runs to minimize any waste and have chosen shipping materials that can be recycled or will break down. As an added bonus the case can be converted into a jewelry box.

www.perfectimage.com

Throughout ancient history, clay has been used topically in skincare and internal medicine for its powerful anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Not to mention, it is 100% natural, making it an effective all-natural way to detoxify, cleanse, purify, exfoliate, and beautify your skin. Rich in beautifying minerals including magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium, your skin will feel purified from the inside out. Benefits of clay masks, backed by science include:

• Healing Eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis symptoms
• Detoxifying and purifying the skin
• Oxygenates cells
• Shrinks and unclogs pores
• Helps to regulate sebum production
• Promotes softer, smoother, and glowing skin
• Improves skin tone and hyperpigmentation 
• Rejunivates and regenerates skin cells
  

Most clay-based products on the market contain the more commonly used, Kaolin clay as its main ingredient. However, Perfect Image combines both Kaolin and Bentonite clay, which is created from volcanic ash to reveal visibly smoother silkier skin in its two clinical strength clay masks. Bentonite is highly absorbent and is particularly helpful in the extraction of acne-producing toxins due to its potent astringent properties that shrink and tighten inflamed pores. Kaolin compliments bentonite in this mask to gently help purify, nourish, and heal all skin types. 

• Anti-Aging Peptide MegaMUDTM , $29.95 

Other key ingredients:

• Hyaluronic acid: locks in moisture and replenishes the skin
• Matrixyl® 3000: promotes collagen production, stimulates fibroblast cells (cells that help generate connective tissue and promotes healing) within the skin
• Argireline®: relaxes facial muscle tension and reduces the appearance of
• wrinkles and fine lines.
• Aloe Vera: anti-inflammatory, skin-repairing, and tightening

• Exfoliating & Clarifying UltraMUDTM, $29.95

For a deeper cleanser, this clay mask doubles as both an exfoliant and deep cleanser thanks to its use of salicylic, mandelic, and glycolic. The formulation of these acids in combinations with kaolin and bentonite clay allows for penetration to various levels of the skin to unclog pores, target fine lines, and promote collagen appearance. 

Other key ingredients:

• Glycolic acid – improves your skin’s texture, tone, and appearance

• Salicylic acid – gently exfoliates, unclog pores, decreases sebum production and rebalances oily skin without irritating acne flare-ups

• Mandelic acid – accelerates cell turnover and boosts collagen production

• Tea Tree Oil – helps soothe skin and prevents dryness

HOW TO APPLY (applicable to both masks)

Tips: Read the instructions on the package before using and stir mud before each use/

Application: Start with cleansed, dry skin. Apply a thin layer evenly to the face and leave on for 2-3 minutes, avoiding the eyes and lips. Then, begging to neutralize the mask by gently rinsing with water in circular motions for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly rinsed. Follow up with a moisturizer, like the Hydra-RepairTM Super Moisturizer, and repeated 1-2 times per week. 

The “beauty” of Perfect Image products is how they are made: 

Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Phthalate-Free

Cruelty-Free

Made in The USA

Sports are coming back but fans are not – at least not yet in the grandstands of most stadiums and arenas. Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League all are returning to play after shutting down in March, but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic prevents fans from attending those games.

Fans undoubtedly long for the day they can again, in person, voice their love for their favorite teams. Until then, whenever they can get out and safely social distance, fans will be likely to show their team spirit in their attire and fashion accessories, just as they proudly did before the pandemic at stadiums, restaurants, bars and shopping malls. Perhaps now, given the enforced silence of stadiums and arenas, their team colors worn in public will speak even louder, adding to the human connection sports often provide.

These days, avid sports fans literally can be covered from head to toe with their favorite team’s outfitting. But a few years ago, Deni Sciano, an entrepreneur and sports fan, noticed something was missing from women’s game-day apparel.

Attending a Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs NBA game, she was stuck in the long security line as every handbag was searched. Like many, she missed the start of the game.

“Then it hit me,” Sciano says. “An idea to manufacture clear bags, which could be checked quicker by security officials than traditional-style purses or handbags.

“At the same time, a clear bag could also be a fashion statement and a sign of team loyalty, as well as a convenient way to help move along the security line.”

The result of Sciano’s “A-ha!” moment is SCORE!: The Official Game Day Bag (www.scoregamedaybag.com). Sciano, whose product line is sold in all 50 states, has designed 12 styles with up to 44 color options. The purses feature six stadium-compliant styles, machine stitching, rhinestone bling and durable metal hardware.

More than ever, women are making their sports passion part of their fashion. Studies show that over 40% of the fan base for the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and NASCAR are women. As a result, the leagues are making more team apparel and related items for women.

Sciano wanted fashionable designer quality, style, and vibrant colors to reflect the team spirit so synonymous with sports. And her innovation turned out to be ahead of the game; in recent years, many sports stadiums/arenas have enacted clear-bag policies, as have movie theatres, concert venues, golf resorts, theme parks, and many workplace environments and other entities. Sciano expanded her product line to include totes, satchels and backpacks.

“Many women wear their team colors proudly at work, when shopping or dining, travelling, or running errands,” she says. “While times are different now and we don’t know when fans can safely be back in the stands at higher capacities, one thing about sports fans and loyalty hasn’t changed: fashion and team passion go hand-in-hand.”

Do you Reuse, Recycle or Reduce?  Are you a fan of composting. If you do all of those things like we do at our house,  allow me to introduce you to bottle none.  Just the fact that the entire packaging of this shampoo and conditioner bar is compostable was enough for me to try it out.

“Bottle None is a growing sustainable beauty brand created by two sisters whose nourishing and easy-to-use natural bar shampoos and conditioners are plastic packaging free.” “Traditional shampoos and conditioners are 80+% water, which requires a bottle and all sorts of added thickeners and preservatives,” said Bottle None co-founder Jaye Siegmueller. “When you nix the water you get more for your money, fewer chemicals, and less packaging guilt.””

Simply lather the shampoo bar in your hand and rub directly on your hair and wash and rinse.  The same goes for the conditioning bar. I rub the bar in my hands and apply to the roots of my hair. I get the same results as if I used my regular shampoo and conditioner.