The look for Spring 2013: Dramatic blues and greens
We’ll be showcasing Gabriel products at terra20 on Saturday March 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Louise, a make-up artist who works with Gabriel cosmetics will be in-store and our guests can get stop...
View ArticleQ&A with Canadian eco style icon Nicole Bridger
By Emily Brown In my (warm weather loving) opinion, springtime style should be breezy, light and comfortable to make you forget your winter woes. Canadian sustainable fashion designer Nicole Bridger...
View ArticleLook and feel great in yoga gear with a conscience
Yoga Tops by Ashenzi (Cred: Ashenzi Facebook Page) Yoga is all about finding your balance and maintaining a healthy, sustainable way of life. So it’s perfectly fitting that yoga wear be made in a...
View ArticleMother’s Day with terra20: 10 Eco-Friendly Gifts
Forget the usual gifts you get your mom for Mother’s Day. This year, you can show your mom how much you love her, and Mother Earth, by buying thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts. Not sure where to start?...
View ArticleFive Mother’s Day Ideas from Ottawa darling, Purple Urchin
Here are terra20, we love to support local businesses. Purple Urchin – otherwise known as P.U. – makes homemade bath and body products that smell simply fabulous. (Hint: Think Mother’s Day gifts!)...
View ArticleNiko – A Man on an Organic Mission
Niko Papadatos is the real deal. With more than 30 years of experience, the Toronto-based CEO of Niko Cosmetics knows the beauty industry inside out. Recognized as one of Canada’s top hair stylists and...
View ArticleIntroducing ecobar BODY
When terra20 launched its ecobar last year, we had a mandate to make it as easy as possible – and as economical as possible – to switch to healthier green cleaning products. So, it’s little wonder that...
View ArticleIs your skin protected? A terra20 sunscreen primer
By Krystal Sayer It’s that time of year; the weather is getting warmer and we are spending more time outdoors. Time to take out your t-shirts, shorts and don’t forget the sunscreen! Sunscreen has...
View ArticleLearn how to create sultry smokey eyes with terra20
If you’re anything like me, your eye make up application abilities are limited to brushing on one colour of eye shadow, applying a shaky coat of liquid eye liner, and then hoping you don’t poke your...
View ArticleStyling Sprays: Ask the Expert, with hair care specialist Brian Bailey
Question: I want to switch my styling spray over to a healthier version, because I have heard about the potential effects of harmful chemicals in these products. But I don’t know where to start!...
View ArticlePolish Up Your Nail Knowledge
Great nail polish can make us feel a little happier, dress up an outfit and pretty-up those tootsies that have been hidden all winter! But before you reach for your traditional nail polish and topcoat,...
View ArticleIs Your Skin Protected? A terra20 Sunscreen Primer, Part 2
Did you know that only 25 per cent of 1,400 sunscreens on the market “offer strong and broad UV protection and pose few safety concerns”? Frightening isn’t it? That’s a stat from Environmental Working...
View ArticlePart Two: Ask the expert, with hair care specialist Brian Bailey
Question: My hair is naturally wavy, and while I knew exactly which conventional products could tame it, now that I’m looking to clean up my hair products I have no idea where to start. What...
View ArticleHow is Natural Makeup Safer and Healthier?
By now you’ve probably heard the stat that the average woman applies hundreds of chemicals to her body every day, and that we absorb 60 per cent of what we put on our skin. From moisturizer to...
View ArticleToxins, teenagers, and better cosmetics options
By Andrea Tomkins write my paper My eldest daughter recently turned 14 and has been aching to wear makeup for a couple of years now. I understand where that desire comes from. Her friends are all...
View ArticleGreenwashing in Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
It seems as though every day there is a new product claiming to be eco-friendly or natural, but too often these products contain questionable ingredients. Greenwashing occurs in numerous industries but...
View ArticleTop Five Cosmetics & Chemicals FAQ
At terra20, our cosmetics department gets a lot of questions about the makeup that we sell. So, I thought I would answer a few of the more frequently asked questions here. 1. Are synthetic ingredients...
View Articleterra20′s panel of experts tackle chemicals in cosmetics on CFRA
Experts On Call: Chemicals In Cosmetics Join terra20 on CFRA’s Experts on Call! We gathered our panel of experts to help offer insights and information on chemicals in cosmetics. Listen in as I speak...
View ArticleFive Easy Ways to Reduce Chemicals in Your Daily Life
It’s a New Year, and many of you have told us that you want to avoid chemicals, but aren’t sure where to start. Simple changes in our everyday personal care routines can reduce our long-term exposure...
View ArticleThe Scoop on Sensitive Skin
Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of people with sensitive skin issues and skin allergies. A 2011 survey of 36,500 Canadians revealed that 56% were concerned about chemicals in...
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