Everyone already knows how much I adore Metropolis Soap Co.—if I could blog about them every day, I prolly would. Here are my latest MSC obsessions:
Tangerine and Apple Exfoliating Scrub – So yummy I could take a bite out of it! It’s mega moisture-rich, it smells divoon, [...]
Metropolis Soap Co.‘s Honeysuckle and Violet Collection debuts TODAY! The new line uses organic honeysuckle and organic violet leaf, which are antioxidant-rich and mega nourishing for the skin. Combine those two ingredients with essential oils bergamot and balsam of Peru, and you’ve got beautiful and delicate, sweet smelling treats that beckon some bathtime [...]
It’s that time again! This week, my fave vegan things include:
Gabriel Cosmetics Nail Polish Base, $8.50
Zoya Nail Polish, $8
Mustache decals from Claire’s, ~$3
Me & You deodorant, $7.05
Tarnished & True Ring Set, $36
Vegan Cooking for Carnivores by Roberto Martin, $19.79 (on Amazon.com)
Prem Soaps Sea Salt Scrub, $15
Blissoma Restore Oil, $30
What are some of your fave vegan [...]
Whether you’re on a tight beauty budget or you simply like getting all crafty for your friends and fam, I’ve got an affordably fun gift idea—one that keeps on giving… luscious glowing skin, that is!
Brown Sugar Body Scrub
What you’ll need:
An empty jar
1 cup organic brown sugar
1/2 cup jojoba oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
This [...]
I was watching Extreme Couponing on TV the other night, and I saw some lady stock up on like 80 kazillian bunzillion bars of name brand soap and icky, icky, cheap, synthetic-y, conventional lotions. I couldn’t believe she was committing to a lifetime of gunky, toxic “beauty” products in such massive quantities. It was gross. [...]
It’s time to exfoliate! Who doesn’t want über soft, smooth, yummy skin? *lookin’ around, crickets chirping* Exactly!
You can buy body scrubs at some stores for $20-30 a jar, or you can make your own vegan, cruelty-free body scrub for a fraction of the cost, using ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Enjoy!
Sunny [...]
I love finding any excuse to treat myself to a nice facial, body scrub or massage. March happens to be Women’s History Month and I think we ladies ought to celebrate with some decadent self pampering. While there are a plethora of vegan beauty companies to choose from, I’ve recently become acquainted with Orgo Cosmetics. [...]
This is what you’re in for…
Bamboo Lemongrass Foaming Body Scrub ($38, 8 oz size): This is one of Lather’s best sellers! Body scrubs are a perfect way to help even out your skin tone and exfoliate all those surfacey, dry, flaky layers of skin. This rejuvenating body scrub contains bamboo, sea algae and herbal extracts, [...]

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A Few Good Reasons to Go Vegan: • You'll save lives
• You'll live a lot longer
• You'll have more energy
• You'll reduce your risk of cancer
• You'll reduce your risk of heart disease
• You'll have lower blood pressure and cholesterol
• You'll get better nutrition
• You'll lower your chances of getting food poisoning
• You won't be ingesting growth hormones and antibiotics
• You'll get sick less often
• You'll fit into your old jeans
• You'll give your body a spring cleaning
• You'll have healthier skin
• You'll make a strong political statement
• You'll reduce waste and air pollution
• You'll earn good karma points
• You'll save money
• You'll help save the planet
Famous Animal Friendly Quotes "Animals are my friends... and I don't eat my friends."
~George Bernard Shaw
"You put a baby in a crib with an apple and a rabbit. If it eats the rabbit and plays with the apple, I'll buy you a new car."
~Harvey Diamond
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
~Immanuel Kant
"I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being."
~Abraham Lincoln
"To become vegetarian is to step into the stream which leads to nirvana."
~Buddha
"To consider yourself an environmentalist and still eat meat is like saying you're a philanthropist who doesn't give to charity"
~Howard Lyman
Ingredients to avoid when shopping for cosmetics and skin care: • Animal products
• Animal by-products
• Animal testing
• Parabens
• Sulfates
• GMOs
• Silicones
• BHA/BHT
• Artificial colors
• Artificial fragrances
• Propylene glycol
• Phthalates
• PEG 15
• Toluene
• Pesticides
• Petroleum
• Mineral Oil
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