I recently had the chance to ask Lorraine Downes, spokeswoman for Living Nature, a few questions to help my readers get an inside look at this natural skincare line. Hope you enjoy. This will be the first of many more company interviews to come! Please tell us a little about your journey and the founding [...]
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New Zealand’s Living Nature
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 27, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/01/new-zealands-living-nature/
Stay Well
Hi! How has your week been so far? Relaxing I hope. We just got back from New York where we had a great time with friends and family. I have to say that NY felt a lot colder than DC. Speaking of cold, it seems as though I caught one at the end of our [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 29, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/stay-well/
Love Lavender?
If you’re a big fan of lavender then you will love this Lavender Aromatherapy Stick by Aura Cacia. It is made with 100% pure lavender essential oil so it smells just like the real stuff. I’ve been using it as my everyday perfume lately and I’m really loving it. Some pluses (aside from the wonderful [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on December 5, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/12/love-lavender/
Best Natural Deodorant
It’s so easy to go natural when it comes to lotion, shampoo and many other beauty products, but I think deodorant is the hardest yet most worthwhile natural switch to make. Yes, it’s true that the natural brands don’t actually stop you from sweating like the commercial brands do, but they definitely can keep sweat [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 29, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/best-natural-deodorant/
Acure Organics
I recently found a new line and new product that I’m seriously impressed with. The line is Acure Organics and the product is their brightening facial scrub sea kelp + chlorella growth factor($14.99). This scrub thoroughly, but not harshly, exfoliates skin through two main ingredients — sea kelp and walnut. After using this scrub your [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/11/acure-organics/
New Partnership & a New Line!
I have some news I’ve been meaning to share… I am now collaborating with House of Steep (soon to be a Tea House and Foot Sanctuary in the VA/DC area) to create part of their signature line of bath and beauty products! Currently, my foot and bath soaks and foot spray are available on House [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 25, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/10/new-partnership-a-new-line/
Exciting News x 2
Hello! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and a great start to the week. For me, the past fews days have been filled with packing. We’re not leaving DC, but moving to a new place. I drastically underestimated how stuff we had to pack (I think that’s typical?). Little by little, we’ve gotten rid of so many things, but we’re amazed at [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 2, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/08/exciting-news-x-2/
Happiest Birthday to You
I want to wish the happiest of birthdays to my amazing husband! Dylan, I hope you and Gavin have the best day today and I can’t wait to celebrate more tonight! Back-story: I plotted with Dylan’s younger brother, Gavin, to surprise him and come to DC for the day from NY. Dylan almost jumped out [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 22, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/happiest-birthday-to-you/
HollyBeth’s Grits & Honey Scrub
To me, an ideal facial scrub is one that thoroughly exfoliates, but in the most gentle way. With HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury Grits & Honey Scrub, that’s the exact balance you get — it has the perfect grittiness (thanks to the grits :)) with a calming and antibacterial base of sweet honey. This super natural scrub [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 10, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/06/hollybeths-grits-honey-scrub/
Peacock Republic
I recently discovered another awesome green beauty line called Peacock Republic and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I’m especially loving having this gem in my shower right now – their lemongrass love body wash. The scent is just perfect – invigorating in the morning yet calming in the evening and enjoyed by [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 13, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/04/peacock-republic/
DOLLY&MILA
Dolly and Mila originated in a tiny kitchen in NYC after the founders traveled through Central America and spent years studying Indigenous remedies, anthropology and holistic nutrition. The founders are best friends from childhood, but they’re names are actually not Dolly and Mila. The line was named after two special women who inspired them throughout [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 29, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/03/dollymila/
SOS for PMS
One of my favorite natural beauty companies, BUDDHA NOSE, makes this seriously awesome Girl Balm. It’s specifically meant to aid the common woes of PMS. Simply rub the balm on your lower belly and/or lower back to ease cramps and brighten your mood. The warming and mellowing mix of Clary Sage, Rose Geranium, Ginger Root [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 4, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/03/sos-for-pms/
First Taste of San Fran
Our very first taste of San Fran – Lattes with local, organic milk and homemade rosemary, olive oil shortbread from Blue Bottle (the Mint St. location). In one word? Perfection. This was my first meal in San Fran at Grandeho’s Kamekyo II (on Hyde St. between the GoCars and The Buena Vista Cafe). Heaven on earth aka vegeterian [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on January 31, 2011
http://allnaturalannie.com/2011/01/first-taste-of-san-fran/
Natural Beauty Buyer’s Guide
This list contains some of my favorite natural brands and items in a variety of categories. They are perfect natural choices for yourself or someone you really love (I say “really love” because these products are EXCELLENT) Happy shopping! :) REN ~ Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream ($55) A supremely rich and therapeutic night cream with [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 23, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/natural-beauty-buyers-guide/
HealthDesigns.com
I recently discovered this site called Health Designs and decided to place a rare online order. I have to say that I am loving this site now for two main reasons: (1) the wonderful selection of some of the best natural health and beauty products and (2) the awesome prices. I found so many of my [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 15, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/healthdesigns-com/
Favorite Natural Moisturizers
It’s always important to keep our skin well hydrated, but now that the weather is turning cooler for many of is, it’s especially important (and challenging) to keep dry skin away. Here are a few of my absolute favorite body moisturizers. I now have my sister in love with the Shikai Gardenia lotion too. Are [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 10, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/favorite-natural-moisturizers/
Another Reason to Soak Your Feet
I’m so excited to tell you all that I have yet another reason to keep up one of my favorite daily habits – soaking my feet. I just read in this month’s Natural Health Magazine that according to Chinese medicine, the meridians (or channels of energy) that run through the ovaries and uterus begin in [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on November 3, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/11/another-reason-to-soak-your-feet/
Perfect Weekend Snack
What is it? Marinated anchovies on baguette slices lightly grilled in olive oil and brushed with fresh tomato and garlic, drizzled with a little more olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Yummmm! Personally I love anchovies, but I realize it’s not the most common love. If you haven’t already, please give them a try [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/10/perfect-weekend-snack/
Quick Headache Relief
This is a simple acupressure technique that is excellent to prevent a looming headache or to lessen the pain of an existing one. This is definitely one of my favorite natural remedies! How to: Use your thumb and first two fingers (pointer & middle) of your right hand to press and massage the soft area [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 7, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/10/quick-headache-relief/
Some Fav Natural Lip Balms
Has anyone tried any of these before? Any other great natural options come to mind? These are just a few of my favorites… john masters organics ~ lip calm – contains soothing ingredients like flax seed oil, vitamin E, beeswax, and vanilla essential oil (I only bought mint chap stick until I tried this one a [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on October 1, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/10/some-fav-natural-chapsticks/
Baked & Wired
I figured a post about a great source for caffeinated beverages would be quite fitting for this morning after the long weekend, don’t you agree? The source – Baked & Wired in Georgetown, which is definitely my favorite quirky coffee shop in the DC area. Their coffee and espresso are a mix of Stumptown Coffee [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on September 7, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/09/baked-wired/
Skincando
I think Skincando might be one of the most unique and altruistic natural lines in existence right now. Founder, Sara Damelio’s search for answers to her own skin ailments led her to the formation of her first and most acclaimed product - Combat-Ready Balm. This balm not only graces the pages of women’s fashion magazines, but has also been regularly donated [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 13, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/skincando/
Lulu Organics
We all have that day (or days ) that we would rather not take the time and effort to wash and dry our hair, right? Well lucky for us ladies, we now actually have a good amount of products out there specifically created to assist us in our hair washing delay and no one would ever know we [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/lulu-organics/
Tested on Actresses…
Never on Animals. That’s the cute catchphrase of Hamadi Organics , a hair care line made with 100% organic plant extracts and essential oils, which translates into incredible scents and results via the natural route, or should I say root. I’m so happy I discovered them because so far every product (including their hair wash, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on August 6, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/08/tested-on-actresses/
Homemade Toner
This is my latest cosmetic creation – a toner of just 4 natural ingredients. I was inspired by a toner I saw in Kiehl’s a few months ago. Not to knock Kiehl’s, but it was very pricey and had a lot of questionable ingredients so I didn’t want to buy it. I figured why not try [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 11, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/homemade-toner/
The Versatile Blogger Award
Thank you to the fabulous lady behind My Glamourology for passing on this award to me! Monique, you are a true fashionista and I never get tired of seeing what outfit you’re going to put together next, among all of the other fantastic jewelry, food, and NY-centric stories you share. Thank you again!! xo Apparently [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/the-versatile-blogger-award/
PB of the Natural Sort
To answer a reader’s recent question, I wanted to share some of my favorites in the natural peanut butter department. My first pick would have to be Smucker’s, which was a staple in my house growing up. I always have opted for chunky over smooth, but that’s just my personal preference. As with all natural peanut butters, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on June 4, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/06/pb-of-the-natural-sort/
JUARA Skincare
I have two new scrubs that I am loving right now. Both are by JUARA Skincare, a company that fuses natural Indonesian skincare treatments with modern science. The first is their Rice Facial Scrub, which is rice-based (of course) and has such a clean, fresh scent. It reminds of something I used as a teenager, [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 12, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/juara-skincare/
Little Moon Essentials
Little Moon Essentials is by far one of my absolute favorite natural body care lines. Why haven’t I mentioned them by now? Honestly, I love so many of their products I just did not know where to start! Every single product from this line is just outrageously awesome and fun (interesting choice of adjectives I know, but [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 7, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/05/little-moon-essentials/
