The cosmetics market is currently invaded by dozens of harmful substances, who instead of help us to take care of our health, are poisoning our body. Face and body creams full of chemicals and fragrances that are actually irritating the skin does not actually bring any benefit. In addition to the false health improvement of the skin, these products, many of them, are very expensive. So what can you do? From the beginning, nature has made ​​available to people effective remedies for body and mind. In time though, people have forgotten these green benefits and searched the health in synthetic and chemical products; so that humanity today to discover that the health actually lies in the nature.

Let’s get back to the nature! More specifically, at the olive oil: a true ally of the nature, a simple product with many uses and benefits! Recommended by both nutritionists and dermatologists, the olive oil is a very good product for the health of skin and hair, thanks to its rich content of antioxidants and vitamins. In aesthetics, the olive oil can make miracles especially if used in combination with other ingredients such as lemon, coconut milk and honey that has strong antioxidant properties. Together they are a true combination of luxury, thanks to vitamin E. The latter is combating the free radicals (responsible for the aging process); it improves the acne and eczema symptoms, because it nourishes and tones the skin deeply and last but not least, regenerates and nourishes dry and damaged hair.

Here are some of the multiple benefits of the olive oil:

• Nourishes the hair

Applied on the hair by massaging from root to tip, the olive oil deeply nourishes the damaged the hair. You do not need conditioner or other hair treatments varieties from the commerce. All that is left for you to do is to cover your hair with a moist and warm towel.

• Hydrates the body

In combination with a little sugar the olive oil does wonders on dry skin areas. Also in this combination it can serve as a scrub, allowing removal of dead skin cells. With the same purpose can be used instead of shower gel if a certain amount of oil is spilled in the water tub. The effect will be the same: a healthier skin.

• Softens the hands and lips

Spread on hands and nails, the olive oil gives them perfect moisture. Very effective is for lips, also – applied in a thin layer, may very well replace a regular lip balm.

What if the world would change the usual household stuff with green ones? Then surely we could more easily maintain our environment. Maybe you’ll wonder how? Well, there are a few simple steps: first we can start with the light bulbs. You can buy compact fluorescent bulbs, in exchange of the traditional light bulbs. Using this kind of lamps, you will find that the energy consumption is 75% smaller and its lifetime is 10 times bigger than the incandescent filament bulbs.

• Solar cell power system

Use alternative energy sources to save electricity. With solar panels you can supply electrically your house. It also can be used for heating the water or even better, the entire house. These systems can be mounted on roofs by specialized teams.

• Plastic bags

Replace plastic bags with bags made of paper. Use them for shopping, for storing objects or food in the pantry. Because of their varied sizes and colors you can choose them so that to match to the décor of the room where you keep them. Large bags can be used to store the toys of children, clothes or other objects. Use recyclable bags for household waste. They have a special sign on the label, “recyclable”. If you have a yard, buy special bins for garbage, plastic and paper. Thus, you can help at saving the environment. Recycled plastic can be used for the manufacture of other plastic products and so it will not reach into the ground or it will not be burned, emanating toxic gases.

• Ecological interior

The interior of the house can also be ecological. Choose natural furniture. If you decide to refurnish the house, opt for furniture made ​​of natural materials, because it is 100% biodegradable. Plastic furniture is not environmentally friendly, because it can survive in the soil up to 1,000 years and if it is burned, the plastic eliminates many toxins and toxic substances. If the old furniture is made ​​of plastic, do not randomly throw it. There are specially designed centers for recycling plastic.

• Use organic paints

For painting the walls of wood or metal is recommended to use organic paints. These paints are not produced with toxic solvents and do not releases dangerous gases in the atmosphere. Also, they do not have the chemical odor of paint, being produced only from raw materials of mineral origin, plant and animal. Ecological paint is applied as easily as a paint based on chemicals and has an even faster drying time.

Every woman wants to look great at any time. For this, women resort at little tricks, called “makeup”. And thus a woman’s purse becomes a small safe for makeup, mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, foundation and many others. Unfortunately, these products only beautifies apparently. In reality, because it contains synthetic ingredients and chemicals, these products can cause many inconveniences. As a result of the more conspicuous concern for ecology and the returning at natural resources, cosmetics manufacturing companies have released natural beauty products.

Any person who loves makeup and also is an adept of ecology, will immediately become a fan and a loyal buyer of Urban Decay, due to the amazing commitment of this company in terms of animal welfare, and of course because its bold colors. This company has a range of mineral cosmetics and they have “greened” the packaging of products, also, adapting them at environmental conditions. Surreal Skin is the name that they chose for the minerals gamma, a fine foundation that offers a discreet sheen. The advantage of this product is that when it is applied, the finish is very soft, because it has shiny particles that reflect light.

“Lip Color” by Dr. Hauschka is a translucent lip gloss gives lips a discrete color, accentuating them. In addition to the decorative effect, it protects and nourishes the lips, thanks to oils and natural plant extracts. The product has a creamy consistency and can be used as such- for a natural lip gloss, or over the lipstick – for intensity and a touch of sparkle. Thanks to the pack that even has a mirror and applicator brush, this gloss is easy to use at any time. “Lip Color” is a mixture of mineral pigments, waxes and vegetable oils that calms and protects. Anthyllis extracts (also known as wound grass), carrot and rose nourish and moisturize the lips, rose and jojoba wax keeps them soft and tin oxide natural mineral pigments gives shine.

Why should you take the time to make your own cleaning products? Well, first of all, a lot of studies show that conventional cleaning products are toxic and not good for your health, your child’s health and for the health of the planet.

Health problems mentioned above are a reason enough to make green cleaning products, but if you need more reasons: homemade ​​cleaning products smell good, works equally well, packages are no longer used and you will save money. Finally, it is a very simple organic step that you can do at home and the rewards are huge- a better quality of the indoor air and a healthy and happy family.

Simple recipes for cleaning

Washing the windows ecologically- Many environmentalists are washing the windows with vinegar and water. Mix 3 tablespoons of vinegar with 2 cups of water and spray the mixture directly on the windows. The vinegar works great on glass; however, vinegar has a very pungent odor, so you can turn to an alternative. You can use fresh lemon juice or soda to get clean windows. Spray on the glass soda and scrub with a newspaper. If you use lemon juice, use a lint-free cloth to clean the glass surface.

Multifunctional disinfectant- Mix 2 cups of water, a few drops of natural soap and 15 drops of essences of tea tree oils and lavender. You can spray this mixture on all surfaces: tables and counter tops, toilets, sinks, walls and many others. Do not use this product for cleaning the glass, as it will stripe.

Cleaning the toilet- You can sprinkle the toilet bowl with vinegar, lemon juice or spray the disinfectant above. Sprinkle some baking soda. Let it stand for 10 minutes, then clean with the toilet brush. This mixture will also clean the sink perfectly.

The fight against mold- Mold is extremely harmful to human lungs. The problem is that once the mold is installed in the house it will be almost impossible, if not totally impossible to get rid of him. The prevention is the key. In order to fight against mildew, mix two cups of water and three drops of pure organic tea tree oil. Once a week, spray the walls with this solution (even behind furniture) and dry with a cloth. The natural qualities of the tea tree oil are antiseptic and are fighting against mold and dampness. The mixture is also fighting against stains.

The lipstick is an integral part of any woman’s purse. But do we know to what we expose ourselves when we use a conventional lipstick?

Using the lipstick at least three times a week increases the possibility of developing an autoimmune disease called systemic erythematosus lupus. This is the conclusion of researchers from Tufts Medical Center (Clinical Rheumatology 2008).

The Poliparaben, a product used in manufacturing lipsticks is reported in the Cosmetic Safety Database as a sensitizer of the immune system and is manifested by symptoms such as itching or herpes.

90% of the palm oil – a standard ingredient in lipstick – it comes from Malaysia and Indonesia. The Organization “Friends of the Earth” found that its production has as side effects massive deforestation and, consequently, the migration of indigenous people.

A report made ​​in 2002 by WWF (World Wildlife Fund, a non-governmental organization for nature conservation and ecological restoration of the natural environment) announced that until 2020 the demand for Soy whose oil is used in lipstick – will grow by 60%.

According to some studies, the preservative E21, also known as butylated hydroxytoluene or BHT, a product used for manufacturing lipsticks, is linked to behavioral problems and infertility, said Women Environmental Network.

Over 80% of women use lipstick. A woman swallows a year, on average, all the substances contained in two lipsticks.

Ingredients such as steric acid and glycerin can come from animal sources, while carmine comes from ladybugs. Beeswax is often used, but is also used herbs wax, like apricot, jojoba, castor oil and candelilla.

61% of lipsticks bought in the U.S. and tested in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested had detectable levels of lead content (banned in EU). Another study made by Wolff showed that the ingredient called oxibenzone accumulates in the body and has wide systemic effects on the animals studied. Animals used in testing are mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits.

So, let me ask you now! Don’t you feel like wanting to try some organic lipsticks and cosmetics?

The ordinary gesture of make-up every morning can cost a lot the fair sex representatives. And that is because by using cosmetics in the women’s body enter chemicals that are causing skin irritation, skin aging and cancer, as shown in a study by British researchers.

People have applied natural cosmetics on their lips, eyes or faces for centuries. But few know that today the most of these products are made from petroleum or its derivatives. Most lipsticks and eyeliner pencils in the world today are produced in part of petroleum based substances (chrilat or propylene glycol) to improve their structure. Another cosmetic product based on petroleum that women use is the face cleanser. According to LiveScience, also some cells contained by photovoltaic solar panels have in their structure components of petroleum and plastic resins, as well as polyester clothes; the polyester is in turn made ​​from petroleum. The chewing gum contains polymers synthesized from raw materials derived from petroleum. Thus, the chewing gum is composed of petroleum products such as polyethylene and paraffin wax that make this product not to be biodegradable.

Other ingredients used in the manufacture of products are benzene (a hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum), which enters in the composition of the aspirin, paraffin, a solid substance obtained from petroleum, which enters in the composition of the pencils, candles or chocolate and also the nylon, a thermoplastic material derived from petroleum used in the manufacture of several items, including girdle.

We must begin to ask ourselves questions about the ingredients and the composition of cosmetic products and not to simply accept them because we are told that they we are safe. Products that may have adverse influences on health are soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair and skin cosmetics or lotions for babies, because they contain parabens, preservatives used to make them. Parabens inhibits the bacterial growth, but they also mimic the effects of estrogen, the female sex hormone, which contribute to the development of cancerous tumors. Other dangerous substances could be sodium sulfate, used to manufacture shaving foam or toothpaste, and benzyl-alcohol, used for perfuming cosmetics and hair dyes.

Organic cosmetics are a viable solution? Absolutely! Health and beauty are found in the nature. Do you eat petroleum? If you don’t, why are you using these products?

If you imagine that to walk ecologically means to step on cold stone, gray linen and red budget is no longer applicable. Today, opting for organic floor means competitive price, various colors and different surfaces, from natural linoleum to warm cork, all of them being recommended choices for maintaining the health. Conventional floors are not only damaging for the environment, but can also be harmful, such as synthetic floors. Even chemicals used to treat wood floors can cause the pollution of the indoor air. If you feel the need for remodeling or simply want to replace the carpet, you can find a variety of materials that come in welcoming your desire.

• Bamboo

It is suitable for bedrooms, kitchens and living room. The bamboo is maturing in less than five years, so the floor made of this rapidly increasing but resistant plant requires minimal resources. It is often found in caramel version and yellow shades, can be used for any space where you can use natural wood and resists as much as this.

• Cork

It is suitable for dining room and living room. It is resistant to mildew and fire and the special cellular structure that it has is amortizing the noise. It has a nice touch to the feet and allows rapid recovery of traces made by heavy furniture or high heels.

• Wood Floor

Natural wood flooring offers significant advantages from increasing the real estate value, hypoallergenic benefits up to a sense of permanence gave by the appearance of wood.

• Natural fiber carpet

It is suitable for bedroom, stairs and living room. Coconut fibers, jute, sisal offers a nontoxic alternative to the synthetic carpet. For large areas, choose modular carpets, so that the replacement to be done easily.

• Natural Linoleum

It is suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. Natural linoleum is made ​​from plant-based materials (flax oil, pine resin and cork powder). Linoleum requires minimal processing and is 2-3 times more resistant than the vinyl, resisting up to 40 years. It is resistant to stains, easy to clean and has antimicrobial qualities.

As people are more conscious about the environment both the demand for organic products grows. And when it comes to furniture, the trend of “green” is growing. As any usual buyer reads the label when buying a product, furniture buyers require information about the products they buy for interior home decoration.

Eco-friendly furniture is made ​​from recycled materials and non-toxic. Moreover, it offers several benefits:

• Does not harm health- Organic products for home decoration and also the ecologically furniture are harmless to health. Even if conventional furniture can seem more beautiful, sometimes, you have to know it’s made ​​from harmful materials that could harm the health, because it affects the air of the house.
• Safe process of manufacturing- Through the making of eco-friendly furniture, the environment is not affected in any way. Eco-friendly wood furniture is made ​​from wood from certified areas for deforestation. In these areas, trees are planted and grown for exploitation and once old trees are cut, others are planted instead. Also, organic furniture that seems to be made ​​of wood can be made of bamboo, a rapidly growing plant. The appearance is similar with that of wooden furniture. You must also know that wood furniture is environmentally friendly only if the wood was taken from a plantation.
• Lower price- For sure you will spend less money on furniture, especially if it is made ​​from recycled waste.
• Modern design: organic furniture looks as good as the conventional.
• Prevents deforestation and global warming, reduces waste- Eco friendly furniture can be manufactured from recycled wood, used plastic bottles or recycled metals.

Besides the fact that environmentally friendly furniture does not affect the health, it can be recycled at the end of its life. Furniture design takes into account the needs of comfort of those who will use that the piece and the environmental impact of material used.

What is a Fertighaus?

A Fertighaus is a house on the structure of layered laminated wood beams/ laminated panels, made entirely in the factory and assembled on site in 2-3 days.

Advantages

• Short construction time – the house can be assembled in a few days;
• The guarantee of a fixed price – when buying the house all costs are known in advance;
• The guarantee of a fixed price – when buying the house all costs are known in advance;
• Constituent parts production is constantly checked by independent quality control organization;
• Resistance to earthquakes;

• Outstanding structure of the walls guarantees a special thermal isolation: in a house Fertighaus, is warm in winter and cool summer;
• The construction in several layers of walls saves energy;
• The walls and ceiling elements are completely prefabricated in a factory and transported to the site in their final form. Thus are achieved the highest standards of quality. Bad weather cannot influence the work.
• Dry building prevents moisture to the elements of construction and minimizes the risk of mold formation;
• Fertighaus houses are built of natural building materials like wood, Fermacell or mineral wool, all these material being nontoxic;
• Jumbo Wall meets the highest requirements in terms of phonic isolation and fire protection and it is also very resistant: supports 50 kg per screw and dowel;

• Klima wall, rather than Jumbo wall is designed for standard PassivHaus (Passive House);
• Massive saving time by direct plastering, painting and covering the Fermacell board;
• No costly works are needed to break the walls, electricity and plumbing pipes are already built from the factory;
• The type of lightweight construction allows easy finishing works;
• There are Fertighaus houses in the standard version or houses adapted to individual needs and personal desires;
• Can not only build single family homes or duplexes, but also residential buildings with more floors and industrial units;
• Fertighaus houses are extremely stable and have a long life;
• Ability to choose from a wide range of projects and types of houses.

How many times have you thought of what is made ​​the shirt you wear? Did you know that in the cultivation of cotton are used the most toxic pesticides?

Jeans were for more than 100 years one of the most environmentally unfriendly items. The Eco fashion industry is beginning, producers and designers started using ecological materials and technologies. Not the same can be said about the famous creators who already have experience in using organic materials. The ecologist current in terms of clothing came to influence today’s fashion design to the point where there have been designers who have created 100% organic clothing lines.

The fact that pesticides are used to protect crop plants for the textile industry harms wildlife, contaminating other products and getting into the food is not a secret. The chemicals used to paint and discolor materials pollute the environment and affect the human health. Old clothes that we throw them are unnecessarily occupying important space; actually increasing the size of the waste disposal pits is a major source of pollution. The Eco Fashion seeks to protect the environment, the health of consumers and to improve the working conditions for workers in the textile industry. Organic clothing is made ​​from natural organic textiles such as cotton grown without pesticides or silk produced by silkworms reared in an organic environment.

At the same time, these clothes do not involve the use of bleach and chemicals to dye them and are made ​​from recycled materials. Quality clothing can be obtained by reusing second-hand clothes or even bottles. Using Eco clothing, are reduced carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the manufacture of clothing. These clothes are made ​​from organic materials, are dyed with natural colors, and blouses are bleached with hydrogen peroxide, a biodegradable alternative.

Eco clothes are borrowing the qualities of materials from which it are achieved. For example, the material obtained from Bamboo marrow has antibacterial properties and keeps your body cooler than the cotton when it is hot outside. Not to mention the feeling of velvet that is giving you in contact with skin! Clothes made of seaweed have hydrating properties, anti-allergic and anti- inflammatory. Even after 15-20 washes, are releasing natural nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and vitamin E.

The materials are not found too easily, there are missing some colors, and the purchase price is a little higher. But if you’re interested in a healthier lifestyle for you, but also for the environment, it’s an offer worth taking into account.