I’ve always been a big fan of Jessica Alba. Her effortless style and clean and healthy approach to life are ones that I really respect. Her new book The Honest Life was such an easy and enjoyable read. Reading about the harmful ingredients in so many consumer products made me want to immediately purge mostly everything from my kitchen cleaning products to shampoo and body wash. Natural and organic skincare have made such a difference in my skin- why would I not worry about the rest of my household products?
The pages are filled with recipes, diy beauty masks, homemade cleaning recipes and tips on eating organic.
Some of my favorite tidbits from the book:
+ If you’re trying to lose weight or need a detox juice, try this green juice recipe:
1 whole cucumber, peeled & chopped
2 handfuls chopped kale
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
2 apple, cored and seeded
1 tsp. fresh ginger, finely diced
frozen watermelon or a dash of stevia for sweetness
(Blend well, refrigerate the leftovers)
+ the average personal care product contains around 126 ingredients. The government doesn’t require pre-market safety testing on any of them.
+ tea tree oil and purified water will help heel minor cuts because it’s a natural antiseptic
+ chemical fabric softener is mostly fragrance and other toxic ingredients. As an alternative, put 1/2 to 3/4 c. baking soda in the wash and clothes will come out soft and fresh.
Visit the Honest website to see all the natural, eco-friendly products that they offer from baby diapers to chapstick. I want to try this as an alternative to petroleum products, sunscreen for the beach and a 2 in 1 shower product sure to leave you refreshed.
I’m very interested in reading her book, love the concept of the Honest company.
I am currently reading Carry On Warrior but have decided this book will be next. She’s a major girl crush of mine so I’m sure I will only love her more.
Eek! I got this for my birthday last month and I am obsessed! It’s like my new go-to book on tips and living an honest life!
I really want to pick this up!
I just ordered diapers and sunscreen from Honest Co. Cannot wait to try them out!
I love Jessica and all she stands for! I haven’t tried any of her products yet, but that needs to change!
I will probably take any advice Jessica doles out if it means I can look ask healthy and fab as her!
I just got her book . . . so excited to read it!
Oh I hadn’t seen or heard of this book, so it will definitely be my next must read. I mean look at her!! I’d take any advice she’s willing to dish out.
I can’t wait to read this book; I adore the baby products we’ve tried so far from honest co. If you liked this book, you may also want to check out Gorgeously Green. It has some great tips too!
I’ve been wondering about this book — it looks really interesting, and I definitely want to try the sunscreen. I know how important it is but the regular stuff totally freaks me out.
xo Josie
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Ooooh I need to read this! And I’ve really never cared about this kind of stuff until I had my baby. I just want everything to be safe for her! I’m definitely going to look into the house cleaning stuff, the natural way!
I have been wanting to get this book! Thanks for the tips from it! xoxo http://www.styleoyster.blogspot.com
Oooh, now you have piqued my interest! I have really started thinking more about eating and living organically…might have to check this out!
Oh my gosh! I didn’t know she had a book out! Thank you!! I recently started trying some “honest” products…love them. Can’t wait to read this book!!
Sound really interesting..I was never really aware of how many chemicals are things until I met my boyfriend who is allergic to many ingredients. The list of things in shampoo is miles long! It’s crazy!
Yeah honest co products are amazing and also like to make them thanks for providing such great products.