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The 80-20 Rule for Beauty

Beauty and Pareto’s Principle While the words “economic theory” and “beauty products” aren’t often used in the same sentence, we’re getting academic today here at Afterglow. Read on to learn more about Pareto’s Principle, along with how applying it to your daily beauty routine can transform your skin, body, and entire beauty regimen. Examples of…Read More »

Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 31 Dec 16

Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Celebrating the Small Wins – It’s very hard to be beautiful when you aren’t happy. Carrying an ongoing light of gratitude in your mind and heart is an important…Read More »

The Truth About Organic Beauty Brands

The Truth About Organic Beauty Brands   If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered at some point or another, “Is it really worth it to buy organic?” This is a common question when it comes to beauty products: after all, it’s not like you actually ingest your foundation or lip gloss. So does organic…Read More »

Are These Common Chemicals Hiding in Your Makeup Bag?

One of Shakespeare’s most memorable quotes involve Hamlet telling Horatio, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio/Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”  Sub out the word “things” for the word “chemicals,” and you’ve got the current state of conventional beauty products. Let’s count down three of the most troubling contaminants, where they’re…Read More »

JOJOBA OIL FOR NATURAL BEAUTY

WHAT: Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is a plant indigenous to the southwestern United States that goes by many names, including goat nut, quinine nut, pignut, and wild hazel. It is most famous for its oil, which is a liquid wax harvested from the seed. People have been using jojoba oil for centuries for myriad medicinal and…Read More »

Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 17 Dec 16

Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Why We’re Taking Two Weeks Off  – This is the second year that the Afterglow team will be taking two weeks off starting on Christmas. We’ll return January…Read More »

Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 3 Dec 16

Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Movie I’m Recommending – I don’t often open cry on planes but this movie made my flight on a recent trip to Sweden. I highly recommend ‘Captain Fantastic’… it’s…Read More »

Who Really Owns Your Favorite Independent Cosmetics Brand?

Want to know the big secret the cosmetic industry is working hard to keep quiet? Most of your cherished cosmetic brands – even the ones you thought were boutique, all-natural, organic or gluten-free – are owned by a handful of huge companies. When you scroll through your Instagram and Facebook feeds, you can’t avoid the…Read More »

Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 19 Nov 16

Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Plotting My Thanksgiving Outfit – Stylish, comfortable and cozy are the three things I look for in a Thanksgiving day outfit. That’s why I’ll be wearing my Vegan Black Suede…Read More »

Kristin’s Saturday 7 – 5 Nov 16

Hey Beautiful! Here’s my list of little treasures I’ve uncovered recently that are making me happy, healthy, and more beautiful inside and out this week. Enjoy! 1. Voting Tool I’m Using – If you often show up at the polls knowing only a fraction of the candidates and ballot measures this website’s for you! Check out…Read More »