Anne Dolbeau founded INARA with an inspiring brand mission. Based on values she learned as a child, INARA promises to appreciate the beauty of nature and its healing power, respect traditions held by others and to help those less fortunate. These core beliefs are important values for an individual, but they work on so much more a powerful scale when adopted by an entire company. Anne succeeded in her mission by using Babassu oil as the signature ingredient in the INARA organic body care line. The nurturing kernel oil has been used for its healing moisture properties for centuries. They get the oil through a fair trade co-op that makes life better for the people of Maranhao, Brazil. These people have been harvesting the Babassu for centuries. And it’s people like Anne and others who participate in the co-ops who have helped protect the land and Babassu trees and the people who depend on them. Click here to learn more about the fair trade cooperatives or about Babassu oil. Here’s what Anne had to say about creating INARA, Babassu oil and the inspiration behind it all: Continued...

I'm never heavy-handed when it comes to makeup, and this is especially true during the summer. Who wants to wear layers upon layers of caked-on cosmetics when it's hot outside? Plus summer calls for everything to be a little easier. So my take on summer color is that it should be sheer and simple. And when I say color, I really mean it. You can hold on to your tried-and-true neutrals. But nothing goes with bare shoulders, strappy sandals and summer skin like color. The trick is finding shades that you love and keeping it super sheer. Continued...

I realize I'm in a very lucky position. I get to sample practically every product that comes my way. So from creamy cleansers to silky serums, I usually get to test-drive an entire skincare regimen from top to bottom. Every person has different likes and dislikes when it comes to products, including the ingredients, texture, scent, etc. And your skin has a say too-responding to the formulas in different ways. So I understand how tough it is to shell out big bucks for an entire new collection of products. Luckily many companies understand this too, which is why they come out with sample kits that include some of their favorite or top-selling products in tiny trial sizes. Continued...

Turning my own home into one that’s eco-friendly with style has been quite a challenge. After all, I didn’t want to sacrifice aesthetics in order to be environmentally conscious. Luckily companies are catching on and creating beautiful, eco-chic products. And if you need someone to help you put it all together, there’s organic interior designer Kelly LaPlante. Based in California, Kelly creates gorgeous rooms that live up to her very high environmentally forward standard. Now, with a new book, Ecologique, and Brilliant Green, a tv special on the Ovation Network, Kelly is ready to give us all a little green inspiration. Here’s what she had to say: Continued...