What is Greenwashing ?  22 Brands that you Think are Green but aren’t.
Have any of you heard of Greenwashing before ? This is what I found out the other day while I was researching another topic. I knew that some companies do what they do to see, but had no idea that there was a term for it. Here’s the definition that I found:
 
Greenwashing (a compound word modelled on "whitewash"), or "green sheen",[1][2] is a form of spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the perception that an organization's products, aims or policies are environmentally friendly.[3] Evidence that an organization is greenwashing often comes from pointing out the spending differences: when significantly more money or time has been spent advertising being "green" (that is, operating with consideration for the environment), than is actually spent on environmentally sound practices.[4] Greenwashing efforts can range from changing the name or label of a product to evoke the natural environment on a product that contains harmful chemicals to multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns portraying highly polluting energy companies as eco-friendly.[5][6] In an academic paper Greenwashing has been defined as "co-creation of an external accusation toward an organization with regard to presenting a misleading green message",[7] indicating that an accusation is necessary to speak of Greenwashing.
22 brands that are not so “Green” as you may like them to be.
(In alphabetical order)

1. Arbonne
2. Aveda
3. Aveeno
4. Bio-Oil
5. Covergirl Natureluxe
6. Herbacin
7. Herbal Essences
8. Johnson’s Natural
9. Josie Maran
10. Jurlique
11. Korres Natural Products
12. LUSH Cosmetics
13. Melaleuca
14. Moroccan Oil
15. Natures Organics
16. Nivea Pure & Natural
17. Organix
18. Origins
19. Pure and Basic
20. Simple Basics
21. Tarte Cosmetics [read why]
22. The Body Shop

Here’s a list of companies who are not greenwashing….

• Dr Bronners – With a great range of body washes and soaps
• Aubrey Organics – full of herbal, plant extract and natural vitamins
• Green People – Never test on animals, never use harsh chemicals, preferring to use only plant based ingredients
• MyChelle – They also have a fantastic glossary of the ingredients they use and why they use them
• Dessert Essence  – Clearly labelled full ingredients and believe ingredients reflect what we’re made of
• Lavera Organics  – Apply the most stringent standards to to produce genuine natural cosmetics
• Lovely Lady Products – unique formulations using only premium quality ingredients

 
http://greenbeautyteam.com/toxic-ingredient-glossary/

Your liver is a workhouse that can even regenerate its own damaged cells. However, it is not invincible. When it lacks essential nutrients or when it is overwhelmed by toxins, it no longer performs as it should. Hormone imbalances may develop.

Fat may accumulate in the liver and then just under the skin or in other organs. Toxins build up and get into your bloodstream.

Among the signs of “toxic liver’ are:

• Weight gain, especially around the abdomen
• Cellulite
• Abdominal bloating
• Indigestion
• High blood pressure
• Elevated cholesterol
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Skin rashes

When your liver is sluggish, every organ in your body is affected, and your weight loss efforts are blocked. Blood vessels enlarge, and blood flow becomes restricted. A toxic liver is unable to break down the adrenal hormone aldosterone, which accumulates to retain sodium (and water) and suppresses potassium.

This can raise your blood pressure. The liver fails to detoxify the components of estrogen (estrone and estradiol) for excretion, so symptoms of estrogen dominance arise. Unable to carry out its activities to control glucose, a toxic liver can lead to hypoglycemia, which can produce sugar cravings, weight gain, and candid overgrowth.

A toxic liver is unable to process toxins, enabling them to escape into your blood stream and set an immune response. With repeated assaults from escaped toxins, your immune system becomes overworked. Fluid accumulated and you may develop one of more autoimmune diseases such as arthritis or lupus. A liver overloaded with pollutants and toxins cannot efficiently burn body fat, and thus will sabotage your weight loss efforts.

Common liver stressors are: caffeine, sugar, trans fats, medications and inadequate fibre.

Common Liver Detoxifiers: lemons, eggs, sugar-free cranberry, flaxseed oil, kale, cruciferous vegetables and garlic high in sulforaphane, dandelion root, turmeric, milk thistle and ginger. 

(Excerpt: Louise Anne Gittleman - Fat Flush Plan)