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Secret Ingredient: Menthol

A natural compound extracted from mint plants and oils, menthol produces a cooling sensation on the skin. It’s found in cosmetics, pedicure products, perfumes, lotions, hair products, hygiene products, confectionaries, food, and medicine.    read more

products

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   KaVoKLAVE II

   Ultronics’ KaVoKLAVE II achieves full sterilization at a low enough temperature to protect delicate implements (not recommended for plastics).
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   Body Candle

   Estelina’s Body Candle has a relaxing aroma and the melted wax can be used as a soothing moisturizer.
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   Tahitian Flower Body Butter and Sugar Souffle

   LaLicious has a new Tahitian-Flower-themed Body Butter and Sugar Souffle.
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on our radar

• STRIPT Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Is Vegan
• Yoga Sandals Began as Pedicure Wear
• The Sky's the Limit
• Sustainable Summer Sojourn
• The Fair Trade Carriage Blanket

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salons

• Spa Shawnee and Salon (Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.)
  Inspired by the life-restoring elements of nature, Spa Shawnee and Salon strives to be a sanctuary dedicated to re-energizing the body, mind, and soul. It was recognized as a green leader for different eco-programs it initiated throughout 2007.
• Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
  With locations in Colorado, New Jersey, and New York, Orange Skye offers a health-maintenance program designed to detoxify the body’s stress points to achieve inner relaxation and bring about healing internally and mentally. “You will become relaxed yet energized with each of our body treatment options,” says the spa.
• Priti Organic Spa (New York City)
  An environmentally-friendly spa, Priti uses 100% organic products in its services and incorporates fresh flowers, fruits, herbs, and organic essential oils for their natural healing qualities. Priti offers manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and massage. The salon only uses nail polishes that are free of toluene, formaldehyde, and DPB.

news

• UV Efficiency
• Green Salon Certification Launches in Florida
• What, exactly, does "natural" mean on a body lotion?
• Let's Get Healthy
• Schoon and Friends Walk for the Cure

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resources

• Friends of the Earth (FOE)
  Friends of the Earth (foe.org) is the U.S. voice of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups in 70 countries. Since 1969, Friends of the Earth has been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a healthier, just world.
• volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  found in substances such as paint, VOCs contribute to smog production and are frequently identified as a health hazard. Many building products that strive to be environmentally friendly purposely contain no or low VOCs
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
  A nonprofit organization that wants to “transform the building marketplace to sustainability.” It administers the independent green building certification system known as “LEED,” as well as hosts the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo and other educational offerings.

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