New Cosmetics ON the WAYYYYY!!!

Hey guys!

We have been busy behind the scenes and are super excited to present in the next few months(in time for the holidays!)

All new products will be 100% vegan, almost 100% organic, and all-natural, gluten-free and cruelty-free. Look out for them in the next few weeks.

And you might have noticed that Be Natural Cosmetics (formerly Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics) is rebranded, with a new logo, and new site. This is all part of the new and improved Be Natural Cosmetics!

My Fav Paraben-Free Mascara!

Since I have and love my line of all natural cosmetics, Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics- you will only find me wearing cosmetics from it. However, since we are still in the process of coming out with new products, and haven't yet come out with a mascara- it led me on to search for a fabulous, well-working, long-lasting, paraben-free, and gluten-free mascara.

Luckily, my need for Band-Aids and a few other drug store items led me to go to the local Rx Store, and I came across Physician's Formula Sexy Booster line's Va Va Voom Volume Mascara! I have used their regular paraben-free mascara, and loved it, and was super excited to see what the Va Va Voom Volume was all about.

Now, while I appreciate pretty packaging, too many times I have found that the packaging often covers up for the lacking in the product, and/or functionality of it. I have a famous Versace perfume, with this gigantic lid on top- non-functional, although it is pretty. I like to carry my perfume in my purse(and no I don't care to get a small sample size-which is seldom found anyway)- this shape just doesn't allow for that. Same goes for too pretty packaged cosmetics- they look great, and then something tends to be off about the product. So I don't get too caught up in the packaging, rather more so the contents and quality.

BUT- as for the Va Va Voom Volume Mascara's adorable packaging- it was just as fab inside as it was outside. The red, with the lace, and the cute heel charm on the outside was equally matched by high quality, VOLUME(yay!!) and long lashes that I got after 2 coats. I really, really love this product because it is more natural in ingredients, paraben- and gluten-free,  dermatologiest-approved, for sensitive eyes and skin, AND it actually works and does what it says- which is give you voluminous lashes.

I am loving the gorgeous after effect of when I have it on! Highly recommended- you should try it!

Get Stronger, Shiny, Healthier Hair- Naturally!!

Changes in temperatures, especially extreme temperatures like summer and winter weather can be the cause of damage to hair, making it brittle, dry, frizzy, oily, and with dandruff.

There are some excellent natural remedies which if done on a regular basis you will see results!

1. The Yogurt Mask- As simple as it sounds- take a half cup-1 cup of yogurt(depending on the length of your hair). Add some water to slightly thin it out(like a shampoo consistency). Apply thoroughly root to ends. Leave in for 15-20 mins. Rinse out with warm water, and then shampoo as usual. Yogurt gives your hair a nice shine, and is soothing to the scalp, and is great for anyone with dandruff. Optional- add some lemon(about half a lemon).

2. The Egg Mask- Yes. Eggs in your hair. It does work! Take 2 eggs(adjust per the length of your hair), whisk them till you get that omlette ready consistency. While in the shower(it gets messy- and make sure no water is on your hair yet)- apply roots to ends. Keep in your hair for 15-30 minutes. The egg helps to really bring out the shine, and makes your hair stronger.

3. The Avocado Mask- Take 2 avocados, pit and take the flesh of the avocados out into a bowl. Mix and whisk. Add half a lemon, and stir in. Apply mask root to ends and leave in 25-45 minutes. This mask is excellent for shiny, soft hair with the oil of the avacado and the lemon working their magic to make that happen!

 

4. Yogurt, Milk, Honey, Lemon Mask- Take a half cup-1cup of yogurt, add 3 tablespoons of milk, add 2 tablespoons of honey, and squeeze in 1 lemon. Add to hair, root to tips, and massage in thoroughly. Leave it in your hair about 20 minutes. This leaves hair conditioned, soft, shiny, and strong.

For all the above masks- apply and leave in the recommended times, and if you want an ADDED effect, wrap it up in a hot wet towel, or plastic wrap. Then blow your blowdryer onto it for about 8-10 of the total amount of time. Also, after you rinse out the masks, shampoo and condition as usual.

Keep this up, doing the masks once a week, and you will see great improvement in your hair.

Also, I highly recommend paraben-free and pthalates-free shampoos that have naturally derived ingredients. For that you can see some of my earlier blog posts, or just see the beauty section in Whole Foods to see all the amazing natural brands out there! Alba is one of my favorites(their entire body line)!

Try these out and let us know how it works out for you!