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Kelly Bonanno

Your soulful coach for wellness, clean beauty & eco lifestyle Savvy | Sexy | Beautiful | Healthy | You

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May 29, 2021 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Clean Beauty Scene Podcast

Welcome to Clean Beauty Scene, the podcast for clean beauty, eco friendly living, and wellness!

Join me each week as I cover topics to help you green your beauty routine without giving up glamour. We’ll talk about all the latest clean beauty trends, tips, methods, and products to keep you looking gorgeous and at your ideal weight while treating the planet with little more kindness.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST & PAST EPISODES

I’m your host, Kelly Bonanno former network television manager turned Eco Friendly Lifestyle and Wellness Coach and mom of 2 teenage boys on a mission to make your cosmetic drawer and the planet a healthier, greener place. 

The green movement is growing. More and more women are realizing that toxins can harm their health but with all the misleading information out there it can be overwhelming and confusing, right? I get it, I’ve been there.

Is clean beauty avoiding toxins and using environmentally conscious products? Absolutely but it’s more than what you’re putting on your body. It’s a lifestyle; beauty from the inside out.

I am a firm believer that when you look better you feel better. On Clean Beauty Scene we delve into every aspect of wellness and holistic beauty.

If you want to live a healthier, more eco friendly lifestyle and avoid being greenwashed without overwhelm this podcast is for you. Listen in for practical tips and methods to reduce your toxic load without going eco freako as my son calls it. Clean beauty and wellness for the real world.

I bring you exclusive interviews with industry leaders, inspiring trendsetters and wellness experts sharing skincare secrets, wellness methods, realistic weight loss, intermittent fasting and nutrition advice as well as quality clean beauty recommendations for all skin types at every price point.

I take a very holistic approach. We’ll illuminate a variety of beauty and wellness topics helping you green your beauty routine, manage stress and anxiety, improve nutrition, lose weight, optimize your well-being and live your healthiest life while being environmentally conscious.

You’ll discover what works for those of us in our 40s, 50s and beyond. 

You have more control over your health and longevity than you can imagine. Let’s go clean, green, and healthy together. Be part of the global green beauty movement.

Subscribe and tune in every Tuesday. You can find Clean Beauty Scene on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or any of your favorite podcast apps. You’ll glean helpful takeaways from each episode.  

Be sure to join my free Facebook group, Savvy Girls Organic World for more news, tips, and recommendations.

Have questions or ideas for episode topics? Comment or tag me on Instagram with  #cleanbeautyscenepodcast and… Talk clean to me baby 


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March 16, 2021 By Kelly

How To Treat And Prevent Maskne & Luvanya Skincare Giveaway

I’m thrilled to partner with Luvanya on a fabulous giveaway for Clean Beauty Scene podcast listeners! Scroll down to enter. My guest this week is Dr. Alpa Patel, retired pediatrician with a background in biochemistry, mother of 2, and, CEO & Founder of Luvanya. You can listen to the interview on any of your favorite podcast apps or click here.

One of my top priorities is researching and discovering clean beauty brands to bring you a variety of recommendations. When I was approached by Dr. Patel to be a guest on Clean Beauty Scene podcast I was inspired by her story and impressed with her line and expertise in plant-based holistic lifestyles.

A year ago we had never even heard the term maskne, now so many are suffering from it. If you have maskne this episode will be incredibly helpful for you but even if you’re not you’ll love this episode because Dr. Patel shares great skincare tips, the right routine for healthy skin and nourishing skin fortifying ingredients to look for. She also shares helpful advice to protect your skin from blue light. Exposure from our devices that we are constantly on is also damaging our skin.

Luvanya is clean, vegan and doctor formulated combining science with nature for the most visible and effective results to improve the health of your skin. Enter code luv20 for 20% off your Lavanya purchase (excludes sale items).

We need clean products for our health but we also want products that are effective and results driven. Those of us who are Gen Xers and beyond need products that work. Check out all of the wonderful testimonials on their site. The packaging is beautiful too!

Dr. Patel has suffered severe health issues, chronic illnesses, surgeries, and treatments, which forced her to leave her pediatric practice.  The treatments were doing more harm than good, and were also damaging her skin.
She turned to researching botanicals, natural oils and ayurvedic ingredients to treat herself and after turning her skin back to life, she knew she had something to share with the world, and there came the birth of Luvanya.

Dr. Patel’s Maskne Prevention Tips

1. Wash masks with every use! Use masks with breathable natural fabric. Silk or 100% cotton is best. Use a mask that fits properly – if too tight can cause skin breakdown.

2. Cleanse and moisturize face after using mask and double cleanse after makeup use

3. Exfoliate regularly. ( A gentle exfoliating product that you can use regularly and safely will keep your skin free from daily toxins and build up.)- favorite ingredient glycolic acid

4. A weekly detox mask will help greatly!

5. Use products that incorporate ingredients with powerful anti-inflammatory properties to keep your skin calm and soothed under that mask! We need to keep barrier function strong – so look for products that will help maintain a strong barrier.

7 Ways to Protect Your Skin From Blue Light

1. Incorporate Antioxidants in your skincare – (CoQ10, Niacinamide, Guava Extract, Raspberry Seed Oil, Broccoli Seed Oil)

2. Eat a diet rich in Antioxidants – (leafy greens, fruits, nuts, vegetables)

3. Invest in a blue light filter for your screens

4. Lower the brightness of your screens up to 50%

5. Use your devices’ nighttime settings

6. Spend time away from screens

7. Wear SPF

Enter our giveaway! One lucky winner will receive:

A Luvanya Maskne Skincare Set & a 1:1 Wellness Coaching Session with Kelly

Total prize valued at over $200!

 

Luvanya’s Maskne Skincare Set is curated to protect your face from the irritation, redness and potential acne caused by the fabric of your mask and the buildup of moisture.

✅ Luvanya Nourishing Gel Cleanser 

✅ Luvanya Nighttime Exfoliating Elixir 

✅ Luvanya High Performance Hydrator 

✅ Luvanya Superfoods Dextox Face Mask 

✅ Silicon Mask Applicator

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January 18, 2021 By Kelly

Clean Your Beauty Routine & Boost Your Metabolism

Are you overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting and misleading information out there about what to eat and what products are truly clean and green? I get it. I’ve been there and I can help.

Minimizing your body’s toxic burden is crucial for overall health, it’s also important when it comes to managing your weight.

Would it shock you to hear that your makeup and personal care products could be one of the reasons you’re struggling to lose weight? It’s true. Certain toxins commonly found in conventional products can alter your metabolism and the way your body stores fat.

These type of toxins in your beauty & personal care products can lead to:

Bloating

Weight gain

Inflammation

Brain fog

Cancer

Autoimmune disease

& other adverse effects

I created this free time saving clean beauty quickstart toolkit to help you ditch toxins that mess with your health and metabolism and cause dreaded weight fluctuations.

This tool kit will give you the proven steps to reduce toxic load and clean your beauty routine so you can avoid toxins that impair your metabolism and your immune system.

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December 1, 2020 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Aspen Apothecary Perfume Giveaway!

A good clean perfume is hard to find so I am thrilled to introduce you to Aspen Apothecary, a brand new niche scent apothecary creating clean, vegan CBD-infused perfume launching this week! Hear all about it on the latest Clean Beauty Scene podcast episode and enter our giveaway below!

Cofounders and BIPOC sisters Keta & Kaja Burke-Williams have set out to become the fresh, diverse face of fragrance and they are on a mission to amplify women of color. A mission I fully support.

These inspiring and impressive sisters had the idea to launch this line last Thanksgiving, barely a year ago! Keta is attending Harvard Business School as she and Kaja build the business.

The line is currently in the Venture Program at the Innovation Lab & the Rock Entrepreneurship Accelerator at Harvard.

Let’s face it, when we smell good we feel sexy and more beautiful. You may have your signature scent that you’ve been loyal to for years but it’s likely filled with hundreds of toxic chemicals.

Branch out and make the switch to clean perfume. Trust me, you can smell beautiful without dousing yourself with carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting substances.

Enter for your chance to win a beautiful bottle of Aspen Apothecary perfume to keep for yourself or gift to a loved one this holiday season, a tote bag and a private 1:1 virtual Wellness & Life Coaching Session with Kelly. This prize is valued at over $200! Use code CBS15 to receive 15% off any Aspen Apothecary item.

Aspen Apothecary is featured in Byrdie and has been selected as a finalist from 300 applicants for Tower 28’s Clean Beauty School. InStyle named them as one of the “Only Luxury CBD Beauty brands I’ll ever shop”!

I was incredibly impressed with Keta, I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her. You will love my interview with her in this episode of Clean Beauty Scene. She explains the benefits of infusing CBD isolates into their vegan, Leaping Bunny Certified perfume and why they chose particular ingredients to create long lasting scents that are free of the harmful toxins found in conventional fragrance lines.

You’ll also discover what they hope to see more of in the beauty industry as ambitious, trendsetting, inspirational women of color.

Enter our giveaway for your chance to win:

Roll-On Moon Dust CBD infused perfume $79 value
Aspen Apothecary Moon Dust perfume is a Palo Santo forward perfume with notes of vetiver, bergamot, cedarwood and sandalwood, among other things! Keta describes it in detail in the podcast interview. 
You Smell Like Love Mini Tote bag $20 value
Canvas tote bag great for carrying books or Ipads and a wallet!
Private 1:1 Virtual Wellness & Life Coaching Session with Kelly $125 value
This prize is valued at over $200!
Use code CBS15 to receive 15% off any Aspen Apothecary item.

Follow Aspen Apothecary on Instagram                                             Follow Kelly on Instagram

Listen to the Clean Beauty Scene podcast episode with Keta on Apple Podcasts,  Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify or any of your favorite podcast apps and be sure to enter our giveaway below!

 

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May 26, 2020 By Kelly 2 Comments

How To Choose Safe Sunscreen: What To Avoid & What To Use

My happy place… a beach day with my loves

I have a confession. I love the smell of Coppertone. Despite the fact that I know that is one hell of a toxic fragrance, I love it because it brings back happy memories of exhilarating beach days and fun afternoons at our community pool. Regardless, I still don’t use it because there is no way I’m slathering those toxins on me or my kids.

I have gone so non toxic with all my products that now I am extremely sensitive to the toxic scent of synthetic fragrance. I can detect the scent a mile away and I usually cannot stand the smell but Coppertone is the exception.

One question I’m often asked is, “what sunscreen should I use,” because by now, most of know that the chemicals in most sunscreens pose serious health risks. Even mainstream western doctors admit that the chemicals found in most brands are dangerous.

One important thing to remember is that you need to wear sunscreen every single day of the year, even when it’s cloudy. The sun hits you through the window while you’re driving and even comes through the windows of your home.

I’ve written about this several times over the years. I like to do a refresh on the topic as summer approaches when we’ll be slathering our bodies and our kid’s bodies with sunscreen.

The safest sunblock is non-nanoparticle zinc oxide but if you’re curious about the common sunscreen ingredients that you should avoid, here is a rundown:

8 Ingredients You Do Not Want In Your Sunscreen

1. Oxybenzone
This hormone disruptor penetrates the skin, enters the bloodstream and behaves as estrogen in the body. It’s been shown to cause cell damage that promotes cancer, allergic reactions and even endometriosis.

The Glorious Pacific Ocean

2. 4-MBC
4-MBC is a chemical that chemical enters the bloodstream and behaves as estrogen in the body as well. It’s also been linked to cancer. Both 4-MBC and oxybenzone are such dangerous hormone disruptors that scientists are urging parents to refrain from using any product containing either on children but it’s found in most sunscreens, even those made especially for babies. 

3. Octinoxate (Octyl Methoxycinnamate)
This widely used sunscreen ingredient disrupts thyroid hormone, affects brain signaling and lab tests show that is kills mouse cells when exposed to sunlight, even at low doses.  Octinoxate and octisalate are neurotoxins that have even been shown to cause Petit Mal seizures. 

4. Avobenzone
Also known as Parsol 1789 and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane. It generates free radicals in the body and has also been cited as an endocrine disruptor. It is unstable and sunlight causes it to break down into unknown chemicals, especially when used with octinoxate.

5. Retinyl palmitate
This is a form of vitamin A. It is an antioxidant that slows the aging process in skin which is fine for use in night creams. However, a study done by the FDA discovered a connection to cancer because it may accelerate growth in tumors and skin lesions when exposed to sunlight which makes it a dangerous ingredient for sunscreen.

The FDA does not conduct any safety testing on sunscreen. It is completely unregulated so manufacturers can use any ingredients they want. 

6. Parabens
You’ll also find parabens listed as methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. They are found in many cosmetics as well as sunscreen. Like oxybenzone, parbens mimic the body’s natural hormones increasing the risk of various cancers.

Would you like help on how to avoid other toxins or to discuss health or weight concerns? Book your complimentary call today! 

7. Padimate O (Octyl Dimethyl PABA / PABA Ester)
This damages DNA, releases free radicals, mimics estrogen and causes allergies in some people.

8. Benzophenone 
This is one of the most commonly found ingredients in sunscreens. It is known to cause cancer in lab animals.

9. Homosalate
Causes organ system toxicity and dispruts sex hormones in animal studies.

The sunblocking ingredient you want in your sunscreen is zinc oxide made without nanotechnology. Zinc is a physical sunblock which means it reflects light back into the environment. Your skin basically does not see the sun.

Nanoparticles have been shown to cross the cell barrier driving into organs, even attaching to brain cells. They’ve also caused developmental issues in animals. Mineral sunscreens are often made with nanotechnology.

In addition to harming your health, these toxins also harm marine life. The coral reefs are being damaged and killed off. This is a major issue. Many clean sunscreens brands will say ‘reef safe’ on the bottle. If it’s safe for the beautiful coral reefs, it will be for us.

So what can we use?! Sunscreen that doesn’t have these harmful ingredients. If depends on your skin type, personal preference and how green you want to go. Do you want to completely pure and plant-based or are you OK with a few safe synthetics? Several trusted clean beauty brands make nontoxic sunscreen. I offer clients help in deciding based on skin type, needs, budget and preferences.

As with all personal care and beauty products, there’s no one size fits all but here are some good general recommendations:

  • Coola (great under makeup)
  • MyChelle Dermaceuticals (love this under makeup one too)
  • Pure Haven (their whole line is great)
  • 100% Pure
  • Acure (great budget friendly line)
  • Mad Hippie
  • Ever (this one has nice shades if you want tinted sunscreen)
  • 100% Pure (love their whole line)
  • Josh Rosbrook 
  • These are good for beach days and kids, a bit heavy under makeup: Block Island Organics, Badger and Babo Botanicals

**Want to make shopping for cosmetics, beauty & personal care products for you & your family easier? Grab my list of Top 12 Toxic Ingredients to avoid** 

We need sunlight. A deficiency in vitamin D3 causes a whole host of severe illnesses including. Recent studies are revealing that avoiding the sun blocks our body’s ability to produce vitamin D3.

It’s even more beneficial to get that natural vitamin D barefoot with your feet in the sand, grass, or dirt so you’re getting those wonderful grounding negative ions.

Lake Tahoe With My Cutie

Do you know someone who is looking for safe sunscreen? Send this their way and share it on Facebook, tweet it, Pin, it. Everyone needs safe sunscreen! These ingredients are especially toxic to children and babies because their delicate systems are not fully developed so they have a harder time filtering out toxins.

 “… some sunscreens are known to interfere with hormone action… could plausibly increase the risk of various cancers” -Thomas Zoeller, Endocrine Society

March 1, 2020 By Kelly

Giveaway! Enter To Win Pure & Coco Skincare AND Home Detox Masterclass & Coaching!

Enter for your chance to win Pure & Coco Skincare products AND Kelly’s Eco Wellness Coaching. Meet Pure & Coco founder, Rene Bartosh, and hear how she helps people naturally relieve dry skin and eczema with her inspiring Pure & Coco story. She also shares some of her top skincare and clean beauty tips!

One very lucky winner will receive the following prizes worth over $200:

Pure & Coco Moisturizing Exfoliators

Luxe Stainless Steel Spoon for Moisturizing Exfoliators

Bamboo Facial Washcloth

Cosmetic Travel Bag

Kelly’s Home Detox Masterclass

1:1 Eco Wellness Session With Kelly

Check out our interview:

Pure & Coco Moisturizing Exfoliators

  • Pure cane sugar gently removes the barrier of dead skin cells which blocks creams, oils, and lotions from properly absorbing into the skin, all without burning or irritating sensitive skin
  • Gently removes dry skin, flaking skin, & moisturizes to soothe itching eczema skin overnight
  • Helps even out skin tone, minimizes pores and calms redness
  • Dermatologist approved for use on your face & body, safe for daily use
  • Organic Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized-not greasy

Luxe Stainless Steel Spoon for Moisturizing Exfoliators

  • This perfectly sized spoon scoops up the exact amount needed every time of your favorite Moisturizing Exfoliator
  • Easily scoop out the perfect amount each time
  • Helps manicures stay looking fresh longer because you no longer have to use your fingertips to scoop out the product
  • Keeps excess water out of product
  • Perfect for stirring if the product becomes separated from heat or hard from cold temperatures
  • Crafted from 18/10 stainless steel, resists rust and holds its polish well
  • Dishwasher safe

Cosmetic Travel Bag

  • This generously sized cosmetic bag can carry all of your favorite Pure & Coco skincare products, including a large Moisturizing Exfoliator, and plenty of room for all of your makeup
  • Convenient zippered compartment with breathable mesh fabric to safely store your makeup brushes
  • Removable dividers so you can customize the bag to your specific needs
  • Waterproof material, sturdy handle for carrying
  • Soft material for easy cleaning and storage

Bamboo Facial Washcloth

  • No more sharing the family bath towel to dry your face. These 100% Pure Bamboo washcloths are naturally anti-microbial and anti-bacterial perfectly suited for sensitive facial skin types
  • Using a separate towel for your face prevents transferring bodily bacteria onto your face
  • Double layered for extra absorbency and thickness
  • Machine washable

Kelly’s Home Detox Masterclass

Learn how to:

  • Go green
  • Detox your home
  • Reduce your body’s toxic burden
  • Reduce your risk of illness
  • Reduce your carbon footprint
  • Adopt healthy home habits
  • Eliminate chemical-filled commercial products from your home and daily routine
  • Eliminate and avoid toxins commonly found in households and everyday products
  • Learn about harmful chemicals commonly used in household products & which health risk they pose
  • Implement the best strategies to help ensure your home is as healthy and non-toxic as possible
  • Easily implement eco-friendly household habits and methods
  • Transition to clean, effective products for the home
  • Eliminate toxins and create a healthy indoor environment
  • Prevent long term health issues caused by environmental toxins
  • Choose healthy, safe, effective household products
  • Protect our ecosystem and help create a cleaner environment
  • Avoid being greenwashed ever again

Includes worksheets, handouts, pocket guides and a comprehensive list of my top favorite household lines that are safe and effective (cleaning products, candles, water filters, and more.)

In light of this pandemic, it’s more important than ever to create a healthy, less toxic home and personal care routine. Toxins lower immunity and wreak havoc on your health.

1:1 Eco Wellness Session With Kelly

  • We’ll reduce your body’s toxic burden by working on any aspect of green living  and wellness that you choose: beauty, personal care, home, lifestyle, nutrition or a combination
  • I will provide you with the very best plan to effectively detox your beauty and personal care routine to support long-term health, without stress or overwhelm
  •  Start/continue transitioning to the right clean beauty & personal care products for your skin type, preferences and budget
  • Learn how to balance nutrition and stabilize blood sugar levels so you can release unwanted weight and stop yo yo dieting
  • I will help you create a plan based on your needs and the type of skincare, beauty and/or home products that you want and need to make your green journey easier and more glamorous
  • Ask Kelly all your questions about clean beauty, eco friendly living, the products you currently use, which products you should use, nutrition and more

The prize is valued at over $200!

Enter and tag a clean beauty loving friend! Good luck!

A votre sante

xo Kelly & Rene

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April 4, 2019 By Kelly 3 Comments

Lauren B. Beauty Couture Eco Nail Care Review & Giveaway!

When I began my green journey, I succumbed to the fact that I would have to give up nail polish or deal with the toxins. Those were the options back then. Adorning my digits with a glorious shade of my favorite blues and purples is something I just could not give up so I found myself in quite the quandary. What did I do?  I dealt with the toxins.

And let me tell you, those are some harmful chemicals. They are linked to birth defects, cancers and problems with the endocrine system. If you’re using conventional nail polish, you’re still exposing yourself to them. But there is no need for that. You do not have to give up your glamorous manicures and pedicures to avoid those toxins. Time to switch.

Lucky for me and all manicure lovers everywhere, smart companies like Lauren B. Beauty burst onto the scene with innovative formulations and gorgeous colors that are free of the most harmful ingredients found in most polish.

It’s confusing to figure out what toxins are most harmful in beauty products which is why I created this checklist with the top toxins to avoid.

“GIVE A WOMAN THE RIGHT MANICURE AND SHE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” ~Lauren Berkovitz

The right nail polish can lift you up

I’m a DYI girl when it comes to beauty treatments. I love a salon manicure but to save time I usually just do it myself. Yes, saves $$ too. I need high performing polish that lasts and looks great even when I’m running out of time and can only swipe on 1 coat. Equally important? Polish that doesn’t contain the super toxic ingredients which is why I am extremely excited that I’ve partnered my favorite clean nail polish and nail treatment brand, Lauren B. Beauty for an exciting giveaway to refresh your nails!

You probably know by now that it is my firm belief that when you look better, you feel better and a manicure most definitely makes you look better! You can cheat and just swipe on a quick coat or 2 and look 10 times more polished, pun intended.

Ditch the water soak

Intuitively, I never thought soaking nails in soapy water during a manicure was a good idea. (Not just because the soap they use has toxins!) Turns out, I was right. Lauren taught me that it weakens the nails. I am frankly quite happy to request no soaking with confidence the next time I treat myself to a mani-pedi.

Non toxic nail polish that works ?

There are many polishes on the market now that are free from some of the worst chemicals. But I know what you’re thinking… they’re not all high performing. True, but you’re in luck, Lauren B. Beauty luxury nail polish is high quality. It’s glossy, long lasting and chip resistant.

As Lauren explains in our interview, the brush is pre-lacquered with twice the standard amount of bristles, so your polish glides on smoothly and streak-free giving you a gel-like couture polish that dries fast. Proving that we can have beautiful colors on our nails without being subjected to the disgustingly harmful toxins. How amazing is that?! 

Lauren B. Beauty polishes are all 7-free which means they contain no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene or camphor, xylene, TPHP and other related phosphates. Frankly, there’s no reason to use a nail polish that contains that junk. 

The line is also vegan and cruelty free are, made in the USA – right here in my home state, beautiful California!

Not only are the 85 colors stunningly gorgeous, how cute are their names?! Sun Kissed in San Tropez, Vintage On Vine, Santorini Seduction, Lauryl Canyon Lover, Mandeville Maven, Meet Me On Melrose, Brentwood Bliss… being an LA girl, born and raised, I especially like the SoCal inspired names ?

 

Look put together in a flash

Every savvy beauty knows that a pretty polish on your nails makes you look more put together. Even when you’re running around town in yoga pants and a messy bun, having your nails polished set you apart. I personally appreciate it, it pleases me to see a lovely manicured hand. Lauren says it best, “nails are your best accessory!”

Want my Top 10 Beauty Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox Instantly? Sign Up Here ? This checklist gives you easy, actionable tips that you can start right away to look & feel your best!

This sexy shade is Malibu Beach, the color I happen to be wearing as I write this!

It goes beyond nail care

Caring for our hands is vital.  What are the two areas that give away our age ladies? Your neck and your hands. You can inject your face, laser it, lift it, you name it. But there’s not much you can do to retain the youthful look of your neck and hands if you don’t take care of them which is where Lauren B. Beauty restorative botanical hand treatments come in.

Her Nourishing Hand Creme has an anti-aging, amino acid and peptide blend that hydrates and softens. The Reparative Cuticle Oil is made of a custom blend of 14 ultra-pure plant and flower oils to hydrate, heal and revive (and it smells divine!) Another genius product is her Nail Growth Serum with amino acids, antioxidants, Vitamins, peptides and biotin to boost growth and strength. How badly do some of us need that?!

Watch our Interview

I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing founder Lauren Berkovitz and tour the Lauren B. Beauty office and warehouse here in Westlake Village, California. We had a great chat, she is truly a pleasure, you will love her! Her story is inspiring and she gives us some fabulous hand and nail care tips! Watch on my Savvy Girl’s Organic World Facebook page.

How did I discover this fantastic nail polish? I was in my local Planet Beauty talking the sales girl about how important clean beauty is to me given that I help people go green for a living. I bought a bottle and fell in love. So, this review is based on my own purchase, however, Lauren graciously gave me all kinds of goodies when I met her for the interview, I’ll be telling you all about those upcoming videos! I was very happy to discover that Lauren is local and pleasantly surprised to meet her when we spoke on the modern Beauty panel at the SoCal Wellness event in February.

Enter our giveaway!

We’re choosing TWO winners.TWO lucky winners will receive a set of nail polish (2 assorted colors +1 Dual base/ top coat + Reparative cuticle oil, an $80 value!) from Lauren B. Beauty to keep you perfectly polished and accessorized all throughout the spring!  #GIVEAWAY
1 winner will be selected through the Rafflecopter form below and 1 winner will be selected from Lauren’s Instagram account so head over there and follow both of us @laurenbbeauty and @kellybonanno.

Lauren is also offering coupon code KellyB25 exclusively for my audience that will give you 25% off all orders.

TO ENTER on the form below then head to Instagram.

Winners chosen at random on April 19th. Open to US residents. Good luck savvy beauties!

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March 5, 2019 By Kelly Leave a Comment

I Am Honored To Be A Green Business Certification Recipient

I am beyond thrilled to share some very exciting news. I have been honored with the Green Business Certification from my beloved city of Thousand Oaks, California! #TOStrong 

This is a proud moment

I am extremely proud to be a Certified Green Business. Being honored like this truly means a lot to me. Educating, enlightening and inspiring others to treat themselves and the planet with a little more kindness by being more conscious about our environment and minimizing the body’s toxic burden with eco friendly lifestyle habits, clean eco products and love is my passion and dedication.

It is an extreme privilege to be a part of this program among sustainable businesses who are growing the green economy and using sustainable business practices. My resolute meliorism fuels my belief that the betterment of this beautiful planet can absolutely be attainable if we all do our part. 

The Earth needs to be cared for

I’m not unrealistic, I know that we have a long way to go. We’ve been treating the planet poorly for too long. Trashing it, frankly. However, even small steps help.

I’m committed to educating and enlightening people about how to take better care of the earth which will in turn, be healthier for all humans. 

It’s inspiring to see more businesses implement sustainable practices. Being the recipient of this certification is something to celebrate.

The green movement is growing, be part of it

There are many things we can do that help the environment and each of those things makes it safer for wild life, marine life, and us humans as well.

Living a more sustainable, eco conscious life does not have to be difficult or overwhelming. However, I realize that it can confusing and rather confounding to figure exactly what are the best practices to implement in our homes, businesses and lifestyles.

This is why I’m committed to helping you do it with ease. I love making the transition to non toxic, cleaner, greener living easier for people.

My online masterclass, Go Green And Create A Healthy, Eco Friendly Home Masterclass, will help you create a healthy, less toxic indoor environment inside your beautiful home and your workplace.

Grab your free guide with my top tips to help you go green with ease:

The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Eco Friendly Living. Implement the tips in this complimentary checklist and you’ll be a green movement rockstar.

 

November 22, 2018 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Here’s A Roundup Of The BEST Eco Beauty Black Friday Deals!

Hey savvy beauty! Get fab gifts for the beauty junkies on your list and grab some delightful goodies for yourself with these fantastic Black Friday, Small Business Saturday (& Sunday) & Cyber Monday deals!

Most of these lines have sales and savings all the way through Tuesday for Cyber Monday. Happy Shopping ?

Credo Beauty

True Botanicals 20% off plus $5 credit for every $50 spent.

Juice Beauty Fantastic gift sets deeply discounted  

Credo Several deeply discounted gifts sets on a very large variety of clean brands including $35 Glow & Go Set valued at $103 & free $100 gift with $125 purchase 

Annmarie Skin Care 25% off sitewide with code BF2018

Just Nutritive 20% off sitewide

Follain is 20% off with code getclean

100% Pure Great discounts on a variety of gift sets & $10 Beauty Deals!

Hynt Beauty 30% off sitewide with code BLACK2018 

Pure Haven  20 – 50% off select products including skin care, hair care, kids care, essential oils including exclusive deals for Cyber Monday

Babo Botanicals 40% off entire line with code TGIBF40

The Detox Market Spend & Save + free gifts

Pour le Monde 40% off certified 100% natural fine fragrances

Joy Provisions 40% off everything

Genetix Organic All products on sale, several more than 50% off

Crunchi Up to 50% off + Black Friday Gift Sets

Jurlique Holistic Skin Care  30% off sitewide with code FRIYAY

Bubbleandbee 20-50% off everything

Pure Haven  20 – 50% off select products including skin care, hair care, kids care, essential oils

Antonym Cosmetics 30% off entire order with code BLACKFRIDAY2018

Lure Essentials Cupping Sets  Deep discounts on face and body Cupping sets throughout the weekend.

Plume Science 30% off on all Plume products with codes: LKFRIDAYCAD for Canada & BLKFRIDAY for US

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This checklist gives you easy, actionable tips that you can start right away to look & feel your best!


AND for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday…

I’m offering 25% off ALL my services through Tuesday, 11/27:

Customized One-On-One Eco Wellness Plan: Transition To An Eco Beauty & Household Routine With Ease $175 $132

Save an abundance of time and avoid the hassle of being greenwashed with a customized personal plan based on your personal needs and the type of skin care, beauty &/or home products that you want and need to make your green journey easier and more glamorous. 

You’ll receive a personalized PDF containing your complete customized plan with information and suggestions

You’ll know the exact steps to effectively detox your beauty and personal care routine to support long-term health, without stress or overwhelm.

It’s the perfect holiday gift –  Get one for yourself and one for your bff, daughter, sister or wife. 


One-On-One Private Eco Wellness Session $50 $37.50 

Private 30 minute session via phone or Zoom. Transition to the right eco products for your skin type and preferences, reduce your body’s toxic burden with my help snd expertise. Get questions answered about products you currently use, which products you should use, & more. 


Home Detox Session   $80 $60 

My concierge in-home service. I’ll assess your home and the products you use and help you implement eco friendly lifestyle habits, create an eco friendly environment inside your home, detox everything and transition you and your family to a healthy beauty & personal care routine which will reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your body’s toxic burden. I’ll provide you with PDF containing information and suggestions for alternative methods and products.

(If you’re not local, I offer Skype sessions)


In the Los Angeles or Ventura County area? Place your holiday order for a beautifully customized eco friendly gift basket to give your clients, hosts, friends and family!              Get 10% off your first order ?

***I am also donating 10% of all sales to Ventura County Community Foundation to support victims of the tragic Borderline shooting & the devastating fires in my hometown here in Southern California*** #TOStrong

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Wishing you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!! ?

 

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September 10, 2018 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Roccoco Botanicals Skin Care Review & Giveaway!

Roccoco Botanicals is one of the best skin care lines that I have ever tried and you, my beautiful, savvy friend, have a chance to win an entire 4 piece skin care set from them!

Effective anti-aging skin care

I am a tough customer when it comes to skin care, particularly anti-aging skin care. I want something that is truly clean. It cannot have an unpleasant or over powering scent (even when scents aren’t synthetic, they can be unpleasant!). I especially want something that is seriously effective. I’d like to notice a positive change in my skin. Demanding? Perhaps. but it’s possible. Excellent, result driven, non toxic skin care does exist, ladies.

**Scroll to bottom of the post to enter the giveaway**

Using skin care that is appropriate and effective for my age group is key. So many beauty bloggers and YouTubers, particularly when it comes to green beauty are 27 if they’re a day. So when they tell us about organic beauty products they’ve tried and say they are so amazing and go on about how their skin is glowing it doesn’t carry much weight because your skin should be glowing and beautiful if you’re not even 35 yet. Those of us who are well over 40, like me, would like products that make aging skin glow! 

Having said that, I realize that just because you’re under 30 doesn’t mean you necessarily have beautiful skin; some people do have skin issues like rosacea, acne, milia or even premature aging. I get it, but I’m talking in general. 

There are wonderful clean, green, eco beauty lines on the market. I am continuously on the hunt for eco friendly skin care that combats signs of aging that women in middle age and beyond want to address as well as skin care that addresses acne and other skin issues my clients struggle with. That is the type of natural, eco skin care that I want to introduce to you. It’s not about looking like we’re 25, it’s simply about looking our best and giving our skin the best possible chance to glow and radiate our inner beauty. It’s about looking healthy.

Quality eco friendly skin care

Which brings me to the fantastic line I am reviewing today, Roccoco Botanicals.  Founder, Jacine Greenwood, started the line aiming to provide safe, quality skincare for compromised and hyper-sensitive skin inspired by her children whom both suffered from eczema. Their products focus on calming and soothing irritated skin and making it less reactive.

They use extracts from the native bushlands of Australia, where they are based. The formulas are safe and advanced with liquid crystals, botanicals and botanically derived ingredients such as peony, pomegranate, resveratrol, elderflower and many more. Their headquarters are in Australia and they have a warehouse in Boise, Idaho. Each item is in beautiful recyclable packaging.

Is acne or random breakouts your issue? They have you covered. Roccoco Botanicals has a fantastic anti-acne line  as well. Jacine is one of the most knowledgeable people I have come across when it comes to skincare. She was recently nominated for Favorite Brand Educator in the DERMASCOPE Magazine Aestheticians’ Choice Awards! They also have remarkable products for healing eczema. Follow her on Instagram and you will get helpful tips and information every time she posts.

I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing her. Be sure to watch it, Jacine offers wonderful information about how the nourishing ingredients they use in their formulations benefits the skin and we discuss what good, quality skin care should be delivering. 

Roccoco Botanicals Giveaway

This is a big giveaway, Jacine is offering a phenomenal prize valued at nearly $400! One of my very lucky readers will win the full 4 piece anti-aging set which includes:

Soothing Cleansing Oil An oil based cleanser containing a soothing blend of Omega 3 rich oils designed to gently clean skin while replenishing vital lipids. Sunflower Oil, Raspberry Oil and Passionfruit are high in essential fatty acids which help to replenish the skin barrier. It helps dislodge blackheads which makes it is a great cleanser for dehydrated acne skin.

Purifying Essence Helps exfoliate and unblock pores without drying out the skin.

LRT (Lift + Rejuvenate + Tone) This is their revolutionary neck cream that I was lucky to try. It is designed specifically for the architecture of the neck and décolletage. I think we can all agree that the neck area is one of the hardest areas to firm and tone. You’ve seen those women who look pretty good but the neck not so much which is why I always tell clients to take care of that area too! Good skin care does not stop at the jawline. Very few peptides on the market specifically target this area effectively, the way LRT does. It also reduces pigmentation and evens out skin tone. She told me that they were seeing great results on the face so I applied it all the way from the chest up to my forehead.

Pomegranate Eye Balm A rich cream infused with peptides. It firms and tones the eye area reducing the appearance of expression wrinkles.

My video review & interview with Jacine

This luxurious line of high quality skin care products delivers. I am impressed. As you’ll hear when you watch my video review, I saw results with the anti-aging products she sent me. They are extremely effective yet gentle. Very hydrating, felt wonderful on my face and smells lovely. I love that they package formulations in pumps. I find them easier to use and they are certainly more sanitary.

The cleansing oil is divine and if you get blackheads, this is your new best friend. The eye balm is phenomenal. I get puffiness around the eye area, not only did this eye balm not exacerbate that the way many eye creams on the market do, my eye area looked better. I was starting to see some crepiness on my neck (ugh) but the LRT took care of it, I saw a noticeable improvement! I also noticed a firmness.

It was such a pleasure interviewing Jacine!

They also offer remote consultations. They will help you and guide you to the right products for your skin concerns. Jacine is extremely knowledgable. One conversation with her is like a masterclass in clean, natural skin care ingredients! She is a genius when it comes to healing acneic skin and she is absolutely delightful, such a sweet, likable person.

This is not just some cheapo giveaway, the value of this is nearly $400!

Oh, and another really cool thing? If you are the winner, let me know what your skin type is and if the skin care set featured doesn’t align with your skin type, she will send you products that do!

Do not hesitate, enter to WIN now!

Update: Sorry you missed the giveaway but you can check out all the wonderful Roccoco Botanicals products here. Try some and let me know what you think! I’m sure you will love them and the results they give you.

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