What’s Hiding in Your Favorite Chapstick!? by theorganicbunny on November 29, 2016October 1, 2019 You know what it is, it’s Swap It Out Sunday which means today I will be encouraging everyone to take a closer look at their beauty routine, hopefully eliminating at least one bad guy from the bunch! Because this can be an overwhelming task, I find it works best to eliminate things one by one, once a week. Today’s topic? Chapstick! Because the seasons are changing and our lips are becoming dryer than ever, it’s easy to want to reach out for your favorite chapstick and slather your lips in some moisturizing ingredients. However, did you know that most conventional chapsticks found in drug stores or from promotional freebies are full of toxic ingredients with links to cancer, hormone disruptions, brain development, allergic reactions and more? Check out what is in this Blistex Complete Moisture chapstick! Octinoxate– This is a known and studied endocrine disruptor, shown to disrupt the endocrine, hormone, and thyroid with links to breast cancer. Oxybenzone– Known as Benzophenone-3, this helps other ingredients deeply penetrate into the skin with links to cancer. Butylparaben– A preservative toxic to reproduction with links to hormone disruptions and cancer. Ethylparaben– Another preservative with links to endocrine disruption and allergic reactions. Methylparaben– Another preservative that has been found in breast tumors. Propylparaben– Another preservative that shows up in breast tumors with links to possible endocrine disruption and allergic reactions. Petrolatum– This is mineral oil which can cause itchiness, irritations, and allergic reactions, possibly contaminated with carcinogens depending on the source. Sodium Borate– This has links to respiratory and skin irritations with possible fertility-damaging risks. As you can see, all of the above is anything but clean or healthy for our lips. Why use a product full of so many synthetics, artificial flavors, carcinogens, and irritants when there are endless safer swaps to try instead!? Safer Chapsticks To Try Instead- Osmia Organics Honey Myrrh Lip Repair– $22 Osmia Organics Lip Doctor– $12 Henne Organics Luxury Lip Balm– $22 Kiss Me Honey Lip Balm Trio– $15 Malaya Organics Lavender Lip Savior– $12 Pogo Lip Balms– $4 Laguna Herbals Lip Balm w/ SPF– $3.75 100% Pure Lip Balms– $6 100% Pure Lip Butters– $12 All of the above chapsticks, lip balms + butters are the very best I’ve found. All of them apply smoothly, last forever and are entirely free of all possible bad guys! I love that you can still get amazing products without the crazy chemicals many sneak in and sell to us, and this list is proof some good guys do still exist! Coupon Code- Code organicbunny should work on all of the above! Some of the links here are affiliate links, however, not all are as I truly only share the ones I use and love. All facts are from the Think Dirty app, give it a download to find studies and more info! Read More
Swap It Out- LipSense by theorganicbunny on November 28, 2016April 11, 2019 I’ve been seeing way too many girls becoming Lipsense reps lately so today’s #SwapItOutSunday is all about this brand as it’s surely one I avoid. If you are new to my blog, every Sunday I encourage women to swap out one dirty item for one clean item, with the goal being to reduce their exposure to toxins. LipSense is not the first, nor last brand I will bring ingredient attention to and the point of this post is mostly for those that may be misled by this brand as many email me asking if this product is clean or not. This post was inspired by various groups like EWG and Think Dirty, with all sources are linked in each ingredient. Also, to everyone saying these are not the ingredients, these are from various Lipsense products, not just one product. If you go to the Lipsense website and explore the LipSense products, you will find every single ingredient listed below in these items- LipSense Liquid Lip Color, LipSense Gloss, LipSense Ooops! Remover and the LipSense Lip Balm. There is also a blog Lipsense reps love to dispute this with by some Chemist and while yes, she is sharing some truth in her scientific findings, she is completely ignoring the fact that there are various studies out there showing that using similar products can come with health risks when used collectively, over time. I have also worked alongside chemists over the year on different projects and let me tell you, they share incorrect information too. The research is out there for those that seek it and ultimately it is up to each person to decide what products they desire to use. Using Lipsense once will likely not cause these issues but when used alongside 30 other products with similar ingredients for years on years, that is when you start to create a greater risk for yourself. Read More
Holiday Hair ft. Harry Josh Pro Tools by theorganicbunny on November 24, 2016December 2, 2016 My Holiday Hair tutorial is now up on my YouTube channel, just in time for tomorrow! ???????? For anyone wondering how I curl my hair, this tutorial is specifically for you! And, as a bonus you can save {25% OFF} all of the Harry Josh Hair Professional Tools I used in this video, thanks to Dermstore, and if you like these videos, please subscribe so I know to make more! PS- omg it’s so noisy, I will fix the volume in the next one! ???? To watch the tutorial, continue below, and to shop all of the tools in this video head here! <SHOP> Read More
Lily Lolo Mascara by theorganicbunny on October 8, 2016January 3, 2017 It’s Friday night which means you better have a trusty jet black mascara nearby! After relentlessly trying new brands, this Lily Lolo 100% Natural Vegan Mascara is still the champion of them all. Great for both defining and lengthening, this mascara never clumps and really does give my lashes that extra volume I need! I personally apply 2-3 coats for BIG, luscious lashes that never flake, smudge or smear! SHOP- Want to try it out for yourself? Head here! <SHOP> Read More
Dr. Brite Teeth Whitening Pens by theorganicbunny on October 6, 2016April 11, 2019 It’s October so you know what that means, Breast Cancer Awareness is officially underway! To contribute to this cause, one of my favorite 100% Natural dental brands Dr. Brite is donating $1 for every order that includes one of their teeth whitening pens! This is a cool deal as these pens are super safe, all-natural and yeah, really work! So, if you feel like doing your charitable deed for the week, be sure to check out the Dr. Brite line today, where code organicbunny saves you on top of it all, all while giving yourself a brighter smile and donating to a good cause. To shop this head on over to my store now! <SHOP> Read More
Malaya Organics Review by theorganicbunny on October 5, 2016 Because I have had Mālayā Organics in a few Organic Bunny Boxes now, I figured it was time for a new review, especially since they just got all new chic packaging! Before I review a few of their latest items, I wanted to tell you a bit more about Mālayā Organics and why they are so great! Why I Love Mālayā Organics- 100% Natural Made with only the best Organic, Wildcrafted + Ethically Sourced ingredients. Handcrafted in small batches Free of all synthetics and toxins Great variety of products for face, hair + body, made for everyone, even babies! Glass packaging to avoid plastic leaching into products! Read More
Organic Baby Shower Gift Ideas by theorganicbunny on October 1, 2016April 11, 2019 Because everyone seems to be having babies, I figured it would be nice if I shared a few Organic items I recently gathered for a girlfriends’ baby shower just in case anyone was in need of some gift ideas as well!? My friend Marisa recently welcomed a baby girl into the World, so, I wanted to share what I picked out for her baby shower! I found so many cute, Organic items from bibs and blankies to cough relief treatments and on the go snacks, check out my blog on all I discovered below! Read More
Organic Aromas Essential Oil Diffusers by theorganicbunny on September 22, 2016April 5, 2021 As you know by now, essential oil diffusers are nothing new, however, most are made with toxic plastic and heat up the oils, which is why I was never a fan of using them before. I came across these handmade, glass Organic Aromas diffuses, and because they use no plastic, heat, or water, I had to try them out! I ordered the Raindrop Diffuser, which silently nebulizes the oils to allow for the most complete, effective, and reliable dispersion on the market. I also liked this model because you can adjust how much oil is diffused, making sure you’re always getting the amount that works best for you. Because it’s sort of confusing, I wanted to outline exactly why the Organic Aroma diffuser was my choice for defusing! Read More
Good Juju Organic Treatment Candles by theorganicbunny on September 20, 2016 Organic treatment candles? How cool is that!? Made with nothing but Organic Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Lavender, Chamomile, Rosemary + Peppermint, these cute little candles by Good JuJu are actually for soothing stress and migraines by simply applying your heated wax to your temples, forehead or neck to onset headaches! The essential oil blend aids the body in clearing and calming the mind, refreshing the spirit and stimulating mental agility, while the lavender and chamomile flowers calm the nervous system! Also, when heated, Beeswax actually emits negative ions into the air which basically means new clean air is headed your way! All September Organic Bunny Box subscribers found this Stress + Headache blend, however, they have TONS of other blends to choose from! Stock up on these while you can as code organicbunny saves you $$ at checkout now! Read More
HollyBeth Organics Review by theorganicbunny on September 19, 2016September 24, 2016 Love Organic skin care that is truly clean? If so, you will definitely want to explore the HollyBeth Organics line, a USDA Certified Organic skin care line I recently had the pleasure of trying out thanks to The Choosy Chick! Because I prefer more unique items, the ones I selected to review were the: HollyBeth Calming Perfume HollyBeth Grits + Honey Body Scrub HollyBeth Rose Geranium Toner Holly Beth Rose Geranium Face Moisturizer My favorite item of them all was for sure the Grits + Honey Body Scrub as I really just love a good exfoliant! Made with Honey, Organic Sweet Almond Oil and Corn Meal to scrub, this is amazing on both the face and body to really leave you with radiant, glowing skin, especially during these Winter months! Read More
