Looking for a gift that supports the Buy Local movement? As we love to buy American-made products, we decided to create a new Holiday Gift Guide with gifting ideas made in USA. And, believe me, it wasn’t easy! There…
It is time to speak about cellulite, a beauty ailment that concerns a whooping number of women. No matter your constitution, you can get cellulite. Even if you are on the skinny side, like myself. That is why I…
With the transition to the Fall, I wanted to share with you the five nontoxic beauty brands that caught my attention at Beauty Squared, a new professional beauty show that took place in New York a few weeks ago.…
Young Living is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality essential oils. To celebrate Earth Week, I wanted to share my experiences with Young Living Essential Oils, who gave me a sample of their Everyday Oils collection…
It’s official: Spring has arrived in New York City! I wanted to celebrate that we finally have good weather by sharing my favorite natural and nontoxic Spring beauty products with you. To me, any change in weather means that I…
If you’re trying to incorporate an essential oil diffuser in your life, you’ve arrived at the right post. Diffusing essential oils is a great way to perfume your house without synthetic fragrances, and it can also enhance your mood…
There is such a thing as natural and non-toxic deodorants and, fortunately, they are not that hard to find nowadays. If you’re transitioning to a green beauty routine, deodorant is the first beauty item you should put on your…
I have to confess I’m into DIY big time. Although I don’t have much free time to photograph and share all my projects, I love painting furniture, mixed-media art, making jewelry and doing my own cosmetic concoctions. Although I…
Finding good-quality, aromatherapeutic-grade products in the US can be quite challenging. The current regulation, by which brands can label a product as natural even if its formulation includes synthetic ingredients, makes the task even more difficult. Aromatherapy is pretty…
If you’ve landed in this post, chances are you’re looking for alternatives to traditional soaps or bath gels that are simply too harsh on your skin, or you’re looking to start adding natural products to your beauty routine. Whatever…
I am so glad to see that you’re reading New York For Beginners today, because I’m starting a 12-day special with my specially curated Holiday Gift Guides. In them you’ll find all sorts of gifting ideas from companies that…