Little Flower Soap Co. handmade body and beauty products from all natural ingredients Made with love in Detroit, Michigan

Posted by pipercarterstudio on July 29, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

This past weekend I enjoyed the Maker Fair Detroit at Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. I stopped by one of the vendor tables that caught my attention initially from its very simple and chic display. As i approached, the aroma drew me in: natural soaps in various fruity flavors, chocolate flavored lip balm, pink grapefruit … Continue reading →

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Pure Beauty by Terra Firma Cosmetics Vegan Facial Care Products

Posted by pipercarterstudio on July 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Terra Firma Cosmetics was established in 2004 when owners Meri Yardley and Dori Patrick saw a need for more quality and safer ingredients in the natural beauty care industry.  Their commitment to the ethical compact they’ve signed with SAFE COSMETICS to provide beauty care products free of potentially harmful ingredients is reflected in their formulations. Their … Continue reading →

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7 Eco-Friendly (And Vegan!) Makeup Brushes for Cruelty-Free Primping

Posted by pipercarterstudio on July 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Pretty is as pretty does. You’d rather go naked than wear fur, so why subject your punim to makeup brushes that are part squirrel, mink, or horse? These seven cruelty-free primping tools don’t just require zero hunting or trapping, they’re also pretty groovy for the planet. Plus, synthetic bristles aren’t chockfull of dead skin, bacteria, … Continue reading →

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