Have a Skin-Safe Summer!

It may be raining in New York City this week, but summer’s still on the way! Prepare for tons of fun in the sun with the Grab-N-Go Skincare Kit from Smart Girls Who Surf.

Housed in an adorable, natural jute bag, the kit has everything you’ll need to keep your delicate skin and hair healthy: a 2-oz. bottle of Natural SPF 30+ sunscreen, a 2-oz. After Sun Soothing Lotion, a 2-oz. Care for Hair SPH 7 Sun Protector Leave-in Conditioner, two bars of natural glycerin Soap for Surfers (great for non-surfers too!), one SPF 15 sunscreen lip balm and a comb.

The water-resistant, travel-sized products are totally natural and chemical-free, so they’re a great eco-friendly choice. Even the bag is biodegradable! Plus, even though the kit is obviously beach-friendly, the products are must-haves anywhere, all year long. Pick one up for $24 at smartgirlswhosurf.com.

--Mackenzie Walton

Why Didn't I Think of That? Product Pick

How many times have you run across some amazing find that had you scratching your head, wondering why hadn't anyone thought of this before? This happens to me on a regular basis, and since I'm a sucker for both packaging and multi-tasking products, I knew I had to try the Shave Mate Diva 6 All-In-One immediately! This ingenious razor has SIX blades to ensure an even, smooth shave but best of all, it's already got shaving cream stored within the handle! This brilliant idea is perfect...and made my gym bag a little bit lighter! There's also a version for the guys in your life, the Titan(R). Visit shavemate.com to find out more.

**Crystal Fenton

Donate Hair, Help the Environment

As anyone with an oily scalp knows, hair is frustratingly good at trapping in the excess gunk. But right now, this is a major benefit to the environment

Woven into mats or stuffed into recycled nylons to create booms, donations of hair and fur clippings are being used to soak up excess oil from the recent Gulf Oil Spill. This method of cleaning up oil is safe, eco-friendly and startlingly effective. The video below shows a hair mat in action -- who knew something swept off the salon floor could be so helpful?



For more information on how to donate, visit matteroftrust.org. Let your salons and groomers know!

-- Mackenzie Walton

Have a Damage-Free Swim

I grew up in southern California, and during summer, I was practically half fish; I’d spend all day in the pool if I could. As fun as it was, though, my swim time wreaked havoc on my hair—thanks to the chlorine, it was as dry as straw and full of split ends.

But these days, water babies (or their moms) don’t have to worry about damaged hair! The Swimmer’s Defense Shampoo & Body Wash and Conditioner from California Baby offer cleansing gentle enough for a child’s delicate hair, but strong enough to battle the effects of chlorine. That means no more chemical deposits, including the green tinge that copper sometimes leaves behind, leaving tresses softer and healthier. The Conditioner even contains natural sunscreens for added protection. Plus, these products are all-natural, contain no nut oils, gluten, soy, oat or dairy and work just as well for adults.

California Baby Swimmer’s Defense products retail for $11.49 each and can be found at californiababy.com or by calling 877-576-2825. They’re also available at select Whole Foods locations and natural food stores nationwide.



-- Mackenzie Walton

Score a Style Transformation...On Wheels!

NYC girls, you're in luck! Starting today, the 27th, until the 29th, you can transform your look from head to toe, thanks to the John Frieda Style On Site Tour.
The tour kicks off here in the big apple, then the team will be hitting the road and making style accessible to real women everywhere with a mobile salon! It's an 18-wheeler that has been gutted to become a salon with the works: styling stations and chairs, a receptionist, and even a waiting area!

Led by celebrity stylist Harry Josh (he's worked with Blake Lively, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gisele Bundchen, Amanda Seyfried, Ellen Pompeo), the John Frieda expert team will provide complimentary 15-minute consultations and styling lessons.

Once you arrive on site, you'll schedule a 15-minute appointment on a first-come, first-served basis for a styling lesson with a top John Frieda stylist on your own specific hair issues and even walk away with a “hair prescription” from the stylist! Then, you can buy the recommended formulas on-site at a drugstore.com kiosk.

Next, hit up the BCBG mini boutique where the latest must-haves will be on display! Lon on to BCBG shopping kiosks and order the season's style essentials online with an exclusive John Frieda discount!

Can't make it? Don't fret! You can still get Harry Josh’s expertise at home. While on tour, he'll be giving women virtual transformations via Skype video sessions and select Skype sessions will also be posted on the John Frieda site, giving women everywhere access to Josh’s step-by-step tutorials.

**Crystal Fenton

Celebrate Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Head to an Origins store for this AMAZING deal: Just bring in a bottle of your current face wash (empty or full) to trade in for FREE! You'll get either a full-size Checks and Balances Frothy face wash ($18.50 retail value) or A Perfect World Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea ($20 retail value)!

Eco-Chic Clean-Up

The sad truth: Sometimes, I’m just too tired (or too lazy) to go through an in-depth cleansing routine before bed. But rather than go to sleep with my makeup on, ruining my skin and the pillowcase at the same time, I just have a quick clean-up with one of the Bear Naked Wipes from Josie Maran Cosmetics.

Now available in a travel-friendly mini-pack, Bear Naked Wipes To Go are soft, gentle and effective. A blend of aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber and Vitamin E easily cleans away makeup, soothing skin at the same time. Plus, the wipes are biodegradable, so you can use them without hurting the environment.

Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from Bear Naked Wipes is donated to the Natural Resource Defense Council’s Polar Bear SOS initiative, which is dedicated to helping save the polar bears and their habitats.

The mini-pack comes with 8 wipes and costs $6; purchase at Sephora stores or at Sephora.com.

-Mackenzie Walton