I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with the founder of nude skincare, Bryan Meehan from his offices in London.  Nude skincare according to Harpers Bazaar UK’s beauty editor, Newby Hands, is “the first natural skincare range with visibly anti-aging results…”  And that, my friends, is why I had to investigate and now am hooked.  Here are some highlights from our wonderful chat.

Michelle Barge, beYOU.tv:
I like that you’ve brought luxury to natural beauty products for the eco-conscious woman.  This speaks to me completely:  I shouldn’t have to sacrifice elegance in my bathroom, for natural products that are free of parabens, sulphates, PEGs, propylene glycol, TEA, DEA, phthalates, mineral oil, silicones, GM and potential carcinogens. I write a lot about this. So how did this line come about?  What was the evolution and development of the line? (more…)

Trying to keep you informed on all the ways you can stay fit and healthy is what we do at beYOUmag.com - and we do it with pride. Aside from the fact that we have hundreds of exercise and wellness videos for you to chose from to keep you ever-inspired, I still was curious about Wii Fit - a new fitness product from Nintendo - as were my collegues.  So, some of us at beYOUmag.com took Wii for a spin. (more…)

If you’re tired of having to juggle your wallet, keys, and water bottle as you walk to the gym, then the Fitness Caddy is for you. The Fitness Caddy is a slender tote with an adjustable strap, which can carry all your gym needs, except your gym clothes. It stands 10” tall with a diameter of 4” round. It holds a variety of bottles up to 1.5 liters. A water bottle cooler sleeve is included. There is also a handy pleated pouch and a pleated deep pocket on the sides of the tote, for deodorant or a brush.

I wear my workout clothes to the gym and pick the Fitness Caddy over carrying my gym bag. I have less junk to carry, this is very convenient. (more…)

Here at beYOUmag.com we’re big fans of East West Yoga, a premier yoga studio in NYC. (Michelle teaches there.) The Director at East West Yoga, Sadie Nardini, released her new book The Road Trip Guide to the Soul: a 9-Stop Program to Revolutionize the Way You Live! It’s available on Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com.

Every interaction I’ve had with East West Yoga has been positive and I’m excited for this book. In straightforward, yet engaging language, Sadie translates the Eastern philosophies of Zen, Yoga, Buddhism and Feng Shui, as well as western science and wisdom, into today’s language. It’s a living yoga practice that each reader creates according to their goals. (more…)

Nothing goes with summer like some sexy abs. Last weekend I decided to give the Look Great Naked Abs video a shot, I try to practice as many beYOU.tv videos as I can. Look Great Naked Abs consists of 3 8-minute ab workouts. I only did one workout and it was intense. The workouts contain 3 exercises each, usually 2 core ones and 1 for your sides. I didn’t think 3 exercises would cut it for me, but they do - this is a challenging workout. If you’re want work your core or are looking for a new abs workout, Look Great Naked Abs is for you. (more…)

In this last segment in our our 4-part Healthy Skin Care Series, where we’ve been reviewing various chemicals in skin care products, today beYOUmag.com looks this week at petroleum and petroleum derivatives and their impact in your skin care products while investigating some healthy alternatives.

What is petroleum?
Petroleum jelly - as it’s referred (more…)

Summer is approaching and all of a sudden the desire to expose arms and legs is upon us. Problem is: those limbs might not have seen the sun in months. The desire to “lay a base” for beach season or bronze-up pale body parts is strong now. However, try and resist the urge to “fake bake” or indulge in a tanning bed session. According to a piece on Mayo Clinic’s site all exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is damaging to the skin.

Alternatives: I know some people get a little disconcerted by sunless tanning products (more…)

Continuing our look at various chemicals in skin care products in our Healthy Skin Care Series, beYOUmag.com looks this week at propylene glycol and its impact in your skin care products and some healthy alternatives.

What is propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol is in the alcohol family and is a clear, viscous type compound used primarily in skin care products as a moisturizer, emulsifier, lubricant (as in personal care), and is one of the main ingredient in deodorants. (more…)

Continuing our look at various chemicals in skin care products in our Healthy Skin Care Series, beYOUmag.com looks this week at sodium lauryl sulfates and their impact in your skin care products and some healthy alternatives.

What are Sodium Lauryl Sulfates:
Quite simply, sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS) are an inexpensive detergent commonly used in cosmetic cleansers, hair shampoos, bath and shower gels, bubble baths, etc. It’s what puts the suds in sudsy - it’s main goal is to create lather. (more…)

I write often on natural and organic skin care, from healthy and realistic makeup to skin care free of fillers and harmful chemicals. The ingredient “no-nos” I always look for and religiously try to avoid are parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), propylene glycol and petroleum. Since one could write major reports on each of these chemicals and their harmful and potentially carcinogenic effects, beYOUmag.com will be bringing you a new Healthy Skin Series breaking down (more…)