Popular YouTube Blogger Launches Beauty Retailer to Provide Healthy Alternatives To Conventional Cosmetics

A new online beauty retailer, mintandberry.com, has launched to help educate consumers on the dangers of conventional cosmetics and provide alternatives which do not contain any ingredients linked to long-term health concerns.

North America has lagged behind Europe in the move toward cosmetic industry regulation, but now a growing number of consumers are turning green. They want to avoid synthetic ingredients and harmful carcinogenic chemicals that are found in many off-the shelf cosmetics. Findings from The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), a non-profit environmental organization, have revealed that that over 80% of personal care products, even those labeled as "organic" or "natural", contain toxic impurities or otherwise hazardous ingredients.

Mint & Berry founder, skin care therapist and YouTube video blogger (glamology.com), Charmaine Leah, has long been an activist of the health risks associated with cosmetics. "The average adult is exposed to over 168 harmful and cancer causing chemicals each day from conventional personal care products," said Charmaine Leah. "Due to loopholes in federal law, companies can put virtually any ingredient into their products and the government does not require pre-market safety tests for any of them. What's worse is that, unlike the food industry, there are no laws regarding the use of words like natural or organic on cosmetic labeling."

Mint & Berry knows that purchasing natural products can be very misleading and confusing for many people so they do the screening for their customers. They have a rigorous evaluation process and literally screen every ingredient for purity, effectiveness, and safety concerns before they will sell them. Products must contain certified organic ingredients and have earned the lowest possible hazardous rating (2 or less) from the world's largest product safety guide SkinDeep Cosmetic Database. Furthermore, products must not contain any cancer causing, hormone disrupting, synthetic or petroleum derived ingredients, animal by-products or have been tested on animals.

Mint & Berry gives back a portion from every product sold to help fund non-profit organizations that work to protect the public and the environment, such as The Environmental Working Group and the SkinDeep Cosmetic Safety Database.

"Looking beautiful and youthful is the goal of many of us, but this doesn't mean that you have to compromise your long term health. Using non-toxic organic beauty products will have positive results not only for your skin and your health but also for the environment."

Learn more about Charmaine Leah at Glamology.com & Mint & Berry

It's time for Best Of Green 2010 at Treehugger and The Green Girls are nominated for Best Style Twitter Feed for the 2nd year! We snagged last year's title of Best Style Twitter Feed (Group) and it sure would give us a warm fuzzy feeling if we snag 2010. 

Also on the Fashion & Beauty category is our very own guru Amanda of Fashion, Evolved nominated for Best Fashion Website or Blog!

Check out our Green Girls Gurus and learn more about the gals that feed our tweets.

You can also follow us at: @GreenGirls

Global Green's Pre-Oscar party unveiled the eco-friendly gown Suzy Amis Cameron plans to wear on the red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7 as part of her “Red Carpet Green Dress” design campaign to benefit Muse Elementary.

Jillian Granz, a student from Michigan State University won the competition and was recognized by Suzy and James Cameron who also spoke about their passion for creating green schools and healthy learning environments for kids.

Watch this video as Suzy & James Cameron talk about the contest & unveils the dress at Global Green's Pre-Oscar Party

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Changing Hands Film Premiere was hosted by The Happy Ending Bar & Restaurant on Sunday February 21, 2010.

Veteran actor Scott L. Schwartz (Oceans 11, 12 &13, Starsky and Hutch, etc ...) made his directorial debut with the independent feature ‘Changing Hands’ and captivated the press, media and everyone that had the honor of previewing this experienced actors first produced film in this extremely unique and compelling tale of fate.

This was the first look at the independent feature ‘Changing Hands’, starring Kevin Sorbo, Antonio Fargas, Erika Eleniak, Eddie Jemison, Gene LeBell, George O'Mara, Vernon Wells and featured a variety of experienced and upcoming stars such as Corey Landis, Holt Boggs, Kaylee Beth Dodson, Mars Crain, Kari Nissena, Betty Ouyang, Rommel Suinga, Ryan Stickley and many more... Changing Hands film shocked film critics, movie goers and the press/media with its twists and turns and electrifying performances by all of the actors in the film.

Synopsis:
Sometimes the origin of a gun is a dubious journey. What goes around, comes around; such a true statement in every effect. ‘Changing Hands’ tells the story of a gun, and the path is takes on its journey through different hands. From stolen roots, to unscrupulous trades, to robberies and assaults, this film follows the twists and turns of the travels of the gun through a thrilling path.


Starring:
Kevin Sorbo, Antonio Fargas, Erika Eleniak, Eddie Jemison, Vernon Wells, Scott Macdonald, James Martin Kelly, Carman Licciardello, Mars Crain, Tony Longo, Carl Stillitano, Scott L. Schwartz, Sebastian Valdes, Kaylee Beth Dodson, Holt Boggs, George O'Mara and Brad Kesten.


Official Website:
www.changinghandsfilm.com


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For more information on interviews or to receive a copy of the movie for review please contact Misty Griffey ASAP at: mistyepr@gmail.com or direct at: (865) 680-6348.

It's the 7th year of Greening Pre-Oscar parties for Global Green and it doesn't look like they'll be slowing down anytime soon. We attended the Green party held at the Avalon to witness A-listers line the green carpet & party for greener cities and a cooler planet.

Watch this interview with Avatar director, James Cameron and find out how passionate he is about spreading the Eco message while still keeping us all entertained.

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Celebrity Supporters James Cameron & Suzy Amis Cameron, Jessica Alba, Serena Williams, Mel B, Nicole Scherzinger and More Joined
Global Green to Celebrate and Support “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet”

Performances by Mia Maestro, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte and Camp Freddy with special guest performances by Juliette Lewis and Mark McGrath

Global Green USA celebrated its 7th Annual Pre-Oscar® party on Wednesday night at the Avalon Hollywood, raising funds and awareness for Global Green’s national initiatives to fight climate change. The star-studded event featured musical performances by Mia Maestro, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, and Camp Freddy. “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” was the theme of the evening which benefited Global Green’s initiatives to promote smart solutions to climate change by creating healthy, green communities.

“I’m so pleased to see the continued support for Global Green and its national initiatives from the Hollywood community, said Matt Petersen, Global Green USA President and CEO. “By raising awareness about the threats posed by climate change and by holding our corporate and political leaders accountable, we can make a real difference. Americans can and must do something about climate change, and we can start by creating green buildings, schools, cities and communities that create green jobs, save money and improve our health.”

Celebrity supporters in attendance at the event included: Leonardo DiCaprio, James and Suzy Cameron, Jessica Alba, Benji and Joel Madden, Serena Williams, Mel B, Nicole Scherzinger, Nia Vardalos, Juliette Lewis, Radha Mitchell, Mia Maestro, Josie Maran, Sharon Lawrence, Slash Hudson, Mark McGrath, Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison, Billy Gibbons, Matt Sorum, Hill Harper, Stephen Dorff, Maiara Walsh, Carter Jenkins, Judy Greer, Roma Maffia, Donovan Leitch, Franky Perez, Ian Gomez, Izabella Miko, Johnny Galecki, Barry Watson, Bahar Soomekh, Q’orianka Kilcher, Richard and Lincoln O’Barry, Dana Gould and more.

Prior to the walking the carpet, many of the celebrities recorded an online video PSA entitled “I Am” that will soon be released at www.globalgreen.org. The PSA, written in collaboration with Global Green supporter Marshall Herskovitz and made possible by Paul Emami’s Storytellerz, raises awareness of the threats posed by global climate change to more than 150 million Americans and more than 2.75 billion globally.

Juliette Lewis, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Mark McGrath, Steve Jones, and Franky Perez surprised the audience by joining Camp Freddy – Billy Morrison, Dave Navarro, Matt Sorum, Donovan Leitch, and Chris Chaney – on stage for a special performance, keeping the crowd rocking into the night. The evening kicked off with acoustical performances by Mia Maestro and Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte.

In addition to the special musical performances, guests were treated to the official unveiling of the eco-friendly gown Suzy Amis Cameron plans to wear on the red carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7 as part of her “Red Carpet Green Dress” design campaign to benefit Muse Elementary. Jillian Granz, a student from Michigan State University won the competition and was recognized by Suzy and James Cameron who also spoke about their passion for creating green schools and healthy learning environments for kids.

For the first time ever, Global Green USA also featured the new Chevrolet Volt Plug-In Electric Vehicle, an electric car that can travel up to 40 miles on electric charge, reducing harmful carbon emissions and gas usage. Displayed alongside the green carpet, VIP guests were treated a sneak peek of the vehicle which will go on sale later this year.

Global Green USA’s Pre-Oscar® Party was made possible by longtime sponsor partners including Caroma, maker of water-efficient dual-flush toilets, Pureology, 360 Vodka, LACarGUY, Alternative Apparel, Centropolis, Newton Vineyard, and new sponsor partners Office Depot, Sempra, VOX Entertainment, and EcoSystem. Green car transportation was generously donated by LACARGUY/Toyota of Hollywood and by ECOlimo. Media sponsors included Angeleno Magazine and Dwell Magazine. Donations were generously provided by NorthStar Moving Corporation, New Belgium Brewing Company, Senor Rio Tequila, Distillery No. 209, CauseCast, The Green Guard, SlatePR, and Auberge Resorts.