Sexy and Civilized – Paige Padgett

Is Aromatherapy for you? Find out here in an informative conversation with Amy Galper, Founder of the New York Institute Of Aromatherapy and the award winning yoga inspired line Buddha Nose. Amy tell us why aromatherapy works so well; ways that it works on our bodies and how to identify quality essential oils. Be sure to stay tuned to the end because we play a game with oils thats fun and informative.

Do you love vegan makeup? I know I do. Join me and my guest Darlene Zembrod, Product & Marketing Ecco Bella/ New Earth Beauty to discuss how you can identify animal products in cosmetics, what ingredients to watch out for, the terms vegan, cruelty free and natural mean and find out some of her favorite products from the Eccobella cosmetics line.

If you love animals these next two podcasts are for you. Please join me and my guest Sally Malanga, Founder of Eccobella for an in depth look at why she founded a vegan cosmetics line, why we should all strive to be cruelty free and how you can promote animal rights. Also, Sally tell us about her favorite animal rights organization Friends of Animals Foundation.

Confused about USDA, ECOCERT and other organic seals? You’re not alone. In this podcast my guest Chris Koestline, Ecoproducts & Cosmetics Certification Officer & Inspector of ECOCERT/ICO, LLC tell us what the deal is with all the seals. You’ll find out the difference between USDA and ECOCERT and why they matter and why we’ll be seeing more of the COSMOS seal. Plus, Chris gives you some of his best shopping tips for natural and organic products and tells he what he really thinks about nail polish for men.

Now you can. Elizabeth TenHouten Beauty Expert & International Bestselling Author is here to talk about her new book Natural Beauty: Homemade Recipes For Radiant Skin & Hair is here to talk about her new book. It’s filled with over 75 recipes that you can make from ingredients in your own kitchen. In this podcast she shares some of them with us. You’ll learn how to make a simple hydrating facial mask with just two ingredients, how to boost your shampoo to clarify your scalp with one common ingredient and how to use some ingredients from your spice rack. Go on–be your own beauty chemist! Psst…(available on Amazon.com).

Nail color is one of the fastest growing cosmetic categories. In fact, it outpaced lipstick in sales for the first time ever. Join me and Natural Nail Stylist and Creator of Sheswai Lacquer, Debbie Leavitt for tips on how to keep your nails naturally beautiful. Hint: your nippers are your nails best friend. Find out the difference between water based and traditional nail color and how it performs and why Sheswai nail polishes are the cleanest. Plus, Debbie reveals a surprising nail color she loves for summer and why she thinks it’s so sexy. She’ll dish a bit about the stiletto nail shape Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Adel are wearing. And I’ll tell you my favorite sunscreen (right now) and why I love the way it feels on my skin.

Join me in this podcast for a chat with Jamie McConnell, Director of Programs and Policy for Women’s Voices for the Earth. She tells us why her organization focuses on women and how you can be help remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products with a few clicks of your mouse. Plus, I’m answering your questions via Twitter, Facebook and email. I’ll tell you about an amazing shampoo and conditioner for curly. Hint: It’s an all-in-one product you’ll want to know about.

Nothing can make you feel less sexy in the summer than hairy legs and lady parts! A big dilemma in summer beauty is hair removal! In this podcast I talk to Bob Spetner, President of Bikini Soft. He debunks shaving myths; talks about why shaving is still the gold standard; the sustainability issue with shaving and the art of shaving–how to do it right and why you should use two razors in every shave. Don’t miss Bob’s tips for the best shave ever!

Soft curls and bobbed hair styles says hairstylist Gina Nazzaro of Oceana Salon in Santa Monica. They are “in” this summer and in this podcast Gina tells us how to get the look or fake it if we have long hair. Check out Gina’s Pinterest summer trend board to see more hair trends she mentions in the podcast. Plus, you’ll find out simple at home hair care secrets for before and after sun and the best natural hair color system. Don’t miss Gina’s smart advice on how to create pretty summer hairstyles and keep your hair healthy all summer long.

Are you looking for beauty products to keep you looking gorgeous this summer? You’ll want to lighten and brighten up by the pool–with out all those petrochemicals.In this podcast Stacey Stilts, Founder of Green Line Beauty gives us her favorite green beauty product picks to give you a head-to-toe glow and get you poolside ready. She’ll tell you how to fake the best tan without splotchy hands and feet, why your mani and pedi aren’t lasting longer and why you should go nano-particle free especially with sunscreen. For a list of the products Stacey mentions click here.