For the good of my respiratory health, I try to stay away from those who smoke. I read that there are electric cigarettes that can cut down pollution of the air. Studies have shown that 2nd hand smoke has posed more health risks compared to the smoker. In any case, a good air purifier is necessary for the house and even your car. It’s time to look into one if you haven’t.

Wikipedia defines fair trade as “an organized social movement which promotes standards for international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in areas related to production of Fairtrade labeled and unlabeled goods.” The fair trade movement focuses in particular on exports from developing countries into developed countries. Fair trade also supports and promotes safe working conditions for artisans as it hleps to sustain livelihoods for communities in developing countries. This in turn helps to improve social and humanitarian conditions for those communities at the same time ensures workers keep earning uninterrupted wages.

AS the fair trade movement grows, some organizations even expand further to recuit jobs in sales to help with the cause. Perhaps it’s time to look at fair trade products the next time you need to buy eco natural gifts for someone. With the increase of online eco friendly stores in the web, you can find categories in jewelry and accessories such as handbags, purses and tote bags; toys; crafts or handcrafts; clothing and apparel; bedding, home linens and other fabric items.

As I was checking out some insurance quotes a while ago, I saw lots of advertisements on eco products shopping sites. I suppose many people had caught the wave and begin to promote environmentally friendly products and spreading this message. Caring for the earth is our responsibility. We can witness the climate change in where we live and we should learn to be aware of it.

When at home, try not to switch on that many lights if you aren’t using them. Conserving energy is one of the effective and easy ways to be eco friendly. We should pass on this principle to our younger generation to make our earth a friendlier place to live, for the good of our future. If you haven’t explore on energy saving lights, it’s time to look into it too.

I started growing these aloe vera plants few years ago and didn’t expect them to multiply so rapidly. They grew so fast that I stopped replanting them as they will continue to multiply and outgrow my pots! Making aloe vera enzyme is really simple. If you intend to make a Litre of enzyme solution, all you need is 300g grams of aloe vera (crushed or it will too long to ferment!), 150g of brown sugar or molasses. Add some lemon or citrus peel for zest! Screwpine leaves are good too. Mixed them with a litre of water and leave it to ferment for three months. Remember to keep the cap loose to allow enzyme activity to take place.

With the above simple information, you too can begin your eco living journey from home. Ok for now, I would need to get some life insurance matters settled before heading to my garden and snip off some aloe vera for the precious gel. Did I mention that the gel is a great healing salve and wonderful toning moisturizer for the skin?

When the topic ‘eco travel’ is mentioned, we often think about the sun, beach, less traffic, no crowd sort of location. Eco travel is preferred by those who like things simple, no hassle and out of the beaten path options. I have various tastes when it comes to traveling for a vacation. Since we always travel with our young child, I prefer to go to someplace that is child friendly. A city holiday is nice but it won’t be much of an eco travel. Slow travel, as the term suggests, means the pace will be slow… no rush as you take time to absorb the local culture. Personally, I think any kind of vacation can be eco in nature if you make choices that are good for the environment. Whether it be Branson vacations or city holidays in Asia, they can be meaningful as you get close to nature.

What are your thoughts about eco travel? A slow and easy one that allows you to get in touch with your heart and nature or one that brings you closer to the great outdoors?

• Titanium Dioxide- A white natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory agent. It is highly reflect, with only a diamond being higher, and thus minimizes fine lines and some skin discolorations.

• Zinc Oxide- A natural sunscreen providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.

• Sericite- A colorless mica that can be used to cut the opacity of Titanium Dioxide and also works as an oil absorber.

• Cornstarch/ Rice Powder- Cosmetic grade- An oil humectant (draws oil out of the pores). Can make acne worse as it is a source of food for bacteria.

• Kaolin Clay- Natural oil-absorption.

• Mica- Natural ‘glitter’. Provides shimmer and sparkle.

• Iron Oxides- Natural pigment- very opaque. Used for tinting cosmetics.

I hope you find the above information helpful as it will give you a better idea of why you should choose mineral makeup. Men are just concerned about how to grow muscles while we women are keen to look good and presentable every time. If you haven’t given mineral makeup a go, it’s not too late to start now.

It is a powder makeup of finely milled minerals. It can provide very sheer or very opaque coverage, depending on the formulation and application. However, it still allows natural skin radiance to show through, so you don’t get the cakey look. It is typically free of fragrance and preservatives. Minerals cannot feed bacteria, so there is no danger of spoilage, thus it needs no preservatives. It does not go bad. It is very good for oily skin because it has several oil- absorbing components. It is great for those who are proned to having blackheads on nose.

It is usually applied with a brush, and is typically shown to be ‘buffed’ into the skin. This technique forces the makeup into your pores, which is never a good thing. A technique that works with better quality mineral makeup is to ‘dust’ the makeup on, instead of ‘buffing’ it. If a brush irritates your skin, you can also use a non-latex or flocked sponge. Application can be done either wet or dry.

I used to like colored beads and stringing my own jewelry. Beads for jewelry come in all shapes and forms as well. In spite of beaded jewelry’s reputation for being inexpensive, a person can also use precious gemstones like pearls and precious metals, such as gold and silver, to make beaded dress accessories. For beginners, however, less costly materials are widely available for making beaded jewelry: glass, crystal, coral, to name a few. Just like a car enthusiast who is passionate about his Ferrari parts, an artisan will choose her beads carefully and everything is done with a touch of creativity.

Whatever materials the artist uses, he or she is easily able to customize the type of beaded jewelry to be worn personally, given as a gift, or sold to beaded jewelry enthusiasts.

I read that plump women should avoid wearing sleeveless cuts. Choose dark color clothing rather than lighter shades. Or prefer over a range of dull colors like dull blue or dirty blue. If you wear small prints and vertical line prints, you will look slimmer. If you have extra pounds in you, avoid kota sarees and cotton sarees and stick to Chiffon and Georgette Sarees. Choose beige and fawn colors, if you have a medium structure. If you are on the road to toned up, start eating foods that burn fat and avoid those that with heaps of calories!

Some people say that thin women look gorgeous in all the color ranges. True? Not really. Consider your skin tone when choosing the right colors for your clothing. If possible, consult an image consultant to determine your wardrobe and color profile.

Your ensemble may be easier to accessorize than you think. For instance, we use a certain style purse such as a clutch purse to wear with our evening wear. Trendy handbags and sporty purses will embellish your jeans and a tee. While a fanny pack or a backpack/book bag will work well on an adventurous hike or to a theme park. Or how professional would you look carrying a fine leather briefcase walking into a corporate business meeting. The way you accessorize your outfit says a lot about your personality. It’s a bit like home decorating… you would go great lengths to make it look presentable and stylishly cosy, and you would even accessorize it with a driveway alarm to make you feel secure!

Another way to accessorize your wardrobe could be with leather jewelry such as a chokers or leather necklace with a slide or beads on it. Leather jewelry is very stylish in today’s fashion world and when you think about it, it has for quite some time.