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Operation “2011 Fathers Day”: our 10 eco-gift ideas
_ Like us, you’re running a little late and have yet to find the perfect present for Father’s Day? Fashion accessories, high-tech toys, photo books… but also organic wines and cosmetics, here are 10 eco-gift ideas for all profiles and budgets to honor our Dads as they deserve on June 19. So follow the guide! [...]
Our latest beauty favorite: Nopeg, a haven of natural well-being in the heart of Paris
Welcome to Nopeg, a tangy and woody cocoon dedicated to organic well-being, in the charming neighborhood of Montorgueil in Paris! Follow with us Frédéric Fabiani, the fascinating and passionate founder of this organic cosmetics boutique, while he shows us around his boutique. Setting the scene … “You must absolutely meet him, you’ll see…” people told [...]
“Les Verrines d’Honoré”: Spring makeover for Honoré des Prés’s “Purs Extraits de Nature” fragrances
Our green vanity cases were missing an organic perfume worthy of the name, until we discovered the modern and audacious fragrances of young Parisian organic perfume house, Honoré des Prés. As the eaux de toilette from its first collection – « Purs Extraits de Nature » – make their come-back in preview at Colette’s Beauty Box [...]
Aïny: Let the sacred plants work their magic on you…
We’re very excited to introduce you to Aïny, which just has to be one of the rising French stars within our panoply of recently unearthed organic cosmetics. Our guru, the organic store Mademoiselle Bio gives us a flavour of what we should expect “the textures and fragrances are not far removed from traditional cosmetic skincare”… [...]
Want to try a 2MOSS moment? The gloriously indulgent luxurious moment… but ultimately dedicated to your hair.
Sometimes you really wish some (blissful) moments would never end… and yes you got it, I have just experienced THAT 2MOSS moment… Let me set the scene: the sun was beating down and the first days of spring were bringing out the worst in my hair after its long winter hibernation… things were not looking [...]
Looking for some trendy eco-minded magazines? Follow us!
We are talking REAL eco women’s mags here, with proper photo shoots full of clothes that we actually do dream of wearing, a zoom-in on juicy contemporary cosmetic products (not hand-me-down recipes from Granny) and naturally some really read-worthy feature articles… Let’s make things very clear here: we are waxing lyrical about magazines filled with [...]
Let’s celebrate Weleda’s 90th birthday! Flashback on the story of a pioneer in organic cosmetics
There’s no need to introduce Weleda … Is that so? Sometimes you think you know everything about a brand, just because it’s famous… And it’s true that when it comes to organic cosmetics, Weleda is a must. If we decided to make an analogy, we would say that Weleda is to organic cosmetics what nail [...]
« Doux me » by Caroline Wachsmuth, puts a touch of lightness into spring!
Spring kick-off: a touch of ‘Green in the city’, in the heart of Paris !
Following on from our Berlin City Guide, it was more than time to explore our own city and its green scene … From now on, we will share with you all our insider tips on Parisian green places, on a regular basis. Remember the mémorable « centre commercial »? Well, here is yet another noteworthy concept [...]