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!

A Few of My Favorite Things- Tom's of Maine

They went from a tiny company to being known pretty much all over the world, and found in the common grocery store or drug store, and not just at Whole Foods or specialty natural stores.

I first got introduced to them when my sister (who was already all about natural things) urged me to stop using my deodorant and to use more natural deodorants that didn't have the aluminum. There was the Alum stick, which looks like a crystal, and once dipped in water, you can apply it to the under arm area. I didn't find it to be really effective, so I decided to try Tom's deodorant, and I was pleasantly surprised by its long lasting capabilities!

It now can be found in the common stick form, or the roll-on form. Tom's deodorant comes in various scents, and even an unscented one. I like the Lavender scent best!

I recently got introduced to Tom's of Maine Toothpaste. Admittedly, it wasn't the normal and usual minty bubbly action of the normal fluoride-filled pastes. It had more of a dry, baking soda consistency, but as I brushed, foam build-up was happening and I could feel the mint kicking in. Once I rinsed, I found my mouth to be refreshingly clean! I think it took me a few days to get used to Tom's of Maine toothpaste,  but now that I am used to it, I don't mind the texture and initial taste at all. To top it, my normally sensitive gums are actually not as sensitive.

Not bad for a natural toothpaste!

 The latest great find in the Tom's of Maine line that I have found is their Natural Beauty Bar. It's smooth and moisturizing to the skin, and feels great when showering because you get a real nice lather going. They have a few different scents like lavender and apricot.

If you haven't checked out this line of natural toiletry and body products, you have to try them out. You can find them at most retail, grocery, and drug stores.

A Few of My Favorite Things: Alba Botanica Lotions, Creams, SunScreen, Lip Balm and More!

Well, I love all things natural, and this is the start of " A Few of My Favorite Things" series!

Alba Botanica is definetlely a brand this Glam Girl LOVES loves loves to use! I have been using this brand's products for 3 years now, and I started because I was looking for a natural, luxurious body cream that made my skin feel smooth as silk- naturally. I was so impressed!

This delicious brand has some amazing products. They have lotions, body creams, shampoos, conditioners, body scrubs, sunscreens, lip balm and lip gloss, cleansers, and so much more--- and their stuff smells and feels great!And then I found my new love- Alba Bontanica's Natural Hawaiian Body Cream. 

I have the body cream, it comes in a large tub, and let me tell you- this stuff feels luxe, luxurious, creamy, not too oily, and goes on and stays on to moisturize even the driest of dry skin. I currently have their 'Coconut Milk' scented body cream, though I used to use the papaya scent(equally amazing!)

Another great Alba Botanica product I own is the Natural Hawaiian Body Scrub. This great product is filled with natural essential oils, and course sea salt, that feels invigorating when you put it on your skin. It is great to smooth your skin and exfoliate.

Then they have their shampoos and conditioners labeled Natural Hawaiian Shampoo and Conditioner, and currently we are using the 'Drink It Up Coconut Milk"' scented for both. The quality is great, you still get that clean feeling after washing hair, and the conditioner works well too. It's great because they are free of the parabens and chemicals, which is the same stuff you will find in the "big and popular brands." If brands like this are good for you and work well, I think then THIS is the way to go! Try them out today! You can find them either at their actual website, or they have them at Whole Foods Markets, Wegmans, and other fine stores!

2013 Eye Makeup Trends

The latest fashion craze found on the runways for this season as seen in Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Rebecca Minkoff, Ferragamo, and the like is beautiful, colorful hues in the eyes. That's right- blues, purples, greens- all were found on the runways.

This was paired with a muted lip, or nude; something natural like soft corals, peaches, and pinks. This look can bring out and enhance any outfit during the evening, and if worn subtly, can even look good during the day for work.

Some brands are with the trend : Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Gel Eye Liner with their liners, coming in colors like Ocean(ocean blue) and Raisin(plum). Even with Eyeshadows you can see these beautiful color palettes: Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Matte Eyeshadow,  Glam Girl Naturals Cosmetics Shimmer Shadow.

These trends are classic, and can be worn well I feel in almost any season with the right outfit! So have you tried out these colors? Imagine a smokey eye with plums and blues! How hot would that be!? Be bold and get some more color in your eyes! You will love these classic, beautifully colored palettes, and perhaps find that they are not as crazy as you might have imagined!

Dealing With Stress Naturally!

Being in the middle of a move, I realized how stressful it can all be. Balancing work, moving, all the details, packing, a puppy, relationships, etc. can all get to you really fast! Stress from moving, work, emotional and relationship issues, life issues and many more things can cause us to feel drained, leaving us with less energy, irritable, angry, depressed and many other things!

I wanted to take a break this time from cruelty-free beauty, fashion, and makeup, and talk about natural ways to de-stress!

So what to do to eliminate the stress? There are some great natural remedies to help you feel de-stressed in no time!

1. Exercise- the release of endorphins once you get going on that run or walk, or whatever you choose to workout, will help to ease your mind in no time.

2. Drink Tea- tea has been shown to have soothing effects on anyone, even black tea, which has some amount of caffeine, though small. Any kind of tea, black, earl grey, chamomile, lemon, can all do the trick!

3. Bath/shower- taking a bath with some epsom salt, or a nice hot invigorating shower can help relieve muscular stress, thus helping you to loosen up. Plus feeling fresh always makes you feel good!

4. Yoga- yoga which means joining of the mind and body in Sanskrit, has been shown to help balance the mind and body, and this has even been shown scientifically.

5. Gardening- getting out in nature, and tending to plants along with weeding, digging, pulling, and lifting can get physical yet with a nurturing touch. This is a great way to be one with nature, and get some stress out!

6. Play with a pet!- dogs, cats, animals- they have been shown to help decrease depression, soothe stress, and in general make people feel happy. They usually have so much UNCONDITIONAL love, which requires very little. The loyalty, love and affection can take your mind off whatever happened at work, or whatever is on your mind, leaving you feeling more relaxed and happy! :-)

7. Do what you love- Have a hobby? Love to dance, sing, see movies? Do these things esPECially when you are stressed. Taking your mind off those stressors won't be so hard when you are doing what you love.



8. Journal- Sometimes its so easy to forget what we are even feeling, when we get that busy. Journaling will help us express our emotions in a safe outlet, and gives you a better understanding and perspective as to what happened, and what you can do about it.

9. Talk to an unbiased, non-judgemental, positive uplifting friend. And this could be a friend, your mother, your sister, brother, whoever you implicitly trust and feel you can let your guard down in front of. Having a good sounding board can help you let it all out, and feel better about yourself and not as stressed once you release it.

10. Pray/meditate- you may be agnostic, atheistic, somewhat or very religious, or spiritual. Whatever your orientation, reaching out to that higher energy, helps us to somehow feel we are one, and giving your stress to this power has been something people have done for centuries. It has a stress-releasing effect like no other.

11. Accupuncture- they really got it right in China with the art of accupuncture. Sure, just like you, I was doubtful that needles in my body would be anything but good for me, but BELIEVE me- this method of stress-relief is EXTREMELY effective. Not only does it relax you, your muscles, and entire body, but it has been known to CURE things like migraines, health issues, infertility, nerve problems and so on.

12. Massage- Ohhhhh yeah! You know it. Massage- for most of us, the very word feels good! This great thing called massage is not just fabulous and amazing- it is actually phenomenal for your musculus-skeletal system, the lymphatic system, the nervous system, your blood circulation, and your body's detoxification. Try to do this whenever you can. Its a luxury that's GREAT for you!

 


Naturally relieving stress can be easier than we may have thought!  These are some great things you can do to relieve stress! I hope this helps.