Have a sore bum from cycling around town? No problem with these padded Greenknickers! Kate Fletcher’s new book “Sustainable Fashion and Textiles” takes us to the next step of understanding sustainability by illustrating its complexity without making it confusing. We learned why the best way to find out what goes into our cosmetics is to make our own, from all-natural ingredients of course. Cindy Crawford announced her new “Thirsty for Change” campaign in her first post for Vanity Fair’s daily blog. Who would’ve thought that teabags have another use? Check out our recipe for a quickie steam facial. Summer Rayne Oakes gave us tips on a safe and natural alternative that helps fight blemishes without irritating your skin.

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