One of the first reports I wrote as a kid in school was in the mid 80’s, it was about the horrors of animal testing. Images and information about the unethical and cruel practices were coming out of the wood work. The animal rights movement had been active for about 10 years already. In high […]
2017 was an UNBELIEVABLE year for us at The Green Vanity! We officially relaunched ourselves in Kelowna as a Holistic Beauty Lounge and we are so thrilled that you are all embracing that the road to discovering beauty really is much larger conversation than simply buying MORE products. In a time where the important choice […]
The sun is shining, warming your skin and soul, and you want to nourish your whole self so that you are beautiful inside and out this summer. Antioxidant rich foods are your best friend for a boost of vitality, ageless sexy skin and holistic whole body wellness. Prevent Skin Damage With These Holistic Tips Free […]
To improve your skin health, healthier digestion is a necessary step. Our overall wellness is very complex and there is no panacea or magic bullet to fix any one problem quickly. It takes a introduction of changes, mindset shifts, new education and implementation to bring better balance to our deeply interconnected systems within the body. […]
Being a professional in the mainstream beauty industry for so many years (over 20, and yes I’m counting), I conducted thousands, literally thousands, of consultations. My questions always started (and still do) with what my clients concerns are. The final answer for ALL the concerns and symptoms always came down to the same solutions. Creams, […]
As I learned more and more about the environmental, ethical and social impacts of the beauty industry, the lid came off the proverbial Pandora’s Box. These same issues ripple into so many areas, including fashion. This sad and overwhelming truth inspired a fun and essential collaboration. As is with companies like Chanel and Dior, beauty […]
What is this word “Eco” that’s been seeping into the marketplace these days, and specifically in fashion? The word “eco” is like a big umbrella pointing to many other well intended business ethics including: Ethically made, ethically sourced, etc Zero-waste Vegan Conscious Slowly made, locally made, etc It is a word used that connects brands, […]
Our Wholistic View At the Green Vanity, we care about what you put on and in your body. We wanted to share with you a drink that we love to make because it helps to keep skin glowing as it aids in digestion and is packed with vitamin C. This is not a pill, supplement […]
Perioral dermatitis is exactly what the name says it is. A skin inflammation around the mouth/nose (classically sparing the lip line). Vague, I know. The fact is, each person (almost 90% of cases are women) affected has their own set of triggers, length and severity of flares. In some more extreme cases it can also […]
I love learning about new, innovative ways of taking care of our skin in toxin free ways. In my adventures of trying to help my clients with eczema, I was introduced to an idea that was well... difficult to wrap my head around. Cryotherapy Yeah.... cryo, like freezing. Cold. Like Dr.Freeze from Batman. This sounded…
Do you ever feel like your discovery of luxury clean, ethical, sustainable beauty products is something you wish the rest of the world was catching onto faster? We feel the same! We decided to enlist the help of a few of our friends.... YOU!! Together we can spread the word that there are effective, luxury…
I can't even count how many times I have written and deleted this blog post. My desire to share the enormity of this experience with you all has kept me repeatedly trying. I can't seem to find the words to express how the removal of almost a decade of memories and the crown of dreads…
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