About Me
- Name: Solarkat
- Location: D.C. area, United States
The main page of this blog is: http://solarkateco.blogspot.com/ ************************************* I am an environmentalist who is very passionate about using and making eco-friendly, botanical based products. I have been learning about environmental issues since I was a teenager, and aromatherapy and herbalism since 2001. I have a B.A. in Environmental Studies (Biology) and a master's in Environmental Science and Policy. I have taken an aromatherapy class with Jeanne Rose, and am currently enrolled in her aromatherapy home study course. My environmental interests include conservation, mammals, urban wildlife issues, environmental education/awareness, ethnobotany, and public perception. Crafting interests include all natural and organic plant based cosmetics (skin and hair care), vegetarian and vegan products, kitchen cosmetics, aromatherapy, herbalism, eco-friendly house cleaning products, mineral makeup, and book binding (journal making). I am the owner and formulator of Earth Alkemie, an eco-friendly, all natural, vegetarian cosmetics (skin care and mmu) line. http://www.earthalkemie.com/ Cheers, Li (Solarkat/Snowcat)
My other websites :)
- Earth Alkemie, my all natural skin care line
- Earth Alkemie's blog
- Earth Alkemie's forum
- Earth Alkemie's facebook page
- My Eco Living articles on anb mall
Blog News/Updates (Archives)
Li's Quick Eco Tips and Actions (Archives)
Environmental News (Archives)
- Alaska Natives and ANWR
- Arctic Indigenous Peoples
- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Cheetahs and Sustainable Development
- Congressional Changes to the Endangered Spp Act?
- Calculate Your Ecological Footprint
- Fight Global Warming
- Gas Prices in Britain
- Girl Kills Bear
- Hurricane Katrina
- IUCN 2007 Red List and Eco Tips
- Marine Mammal Extinction
- Solar Cooking
Green Housecleaning (Archives)
- Baking Soda Uses: Carpets and Odors
- Dishliquid, Cards, Letters, Clothes
- Glass, Mirror, Window Cleaner
- Green House Cleaning
Crafting Thoughts (Archives)
Natural Skin Care, Mineral Makeup, Aromatherapy Recipes and Info (Archives)
- Aloe Vera
- MIY Aloe Cleansing Gel
- Animal Ingredients to Avoid
- Aromatherapy Product and Essential Oil Shelf life/Storage
- Aromatherapy Resources Online
- Aromatherapy Resources: Books
- MIY Aromatherapy Spray
- Assumptions of Asian Beauty
- MIY Bath/Body/Massage Oils
- Body Butter, Balm, Salve, Ointment, Liniment, Tincture, Infused Oil, Infused Vinegar, Lotion, Cream
- Carrier Oils and Skin Type
- What are Carrier Oils, Hydrosols, Essential Oils
- Carrier oils: Shelf life of kukui, jojoba, evening primrose
- Cold Care: Lemon Ginger Tea
- Cosmetics: Natural/Organic Ingredients
- Cosmetic Safety
- Cosmetics: Natural Preservatives
- Cosmetics: More on Natural Preservatives
- Cosmetics: Nat. Preservatives and Grapefruit Seed Extract
- Cosmetics: Natural Preservatives (Most Current Entry)
- Cosmetics: Breakdown of Natural & Synthetic Ingredients in Cream
- Cosmetics: FAQ on Carrier Oils, Butters, Cleanser, Perfumes
- All Natural Cosmetics and Resources
- Cold Feet Remedies
- Cream: Rosemary Gladstar's recipe
- MIY Creams Part 1
- Deodorant, MIY Powder
- First Aid: Minor Wounds and Scars
- MIY Gift Ideas
- MIY Herb Infused Oils
- MIY Herbal Tinctures, Vinegars, Infusions
- Herbal Tinctures: Shelf life
- Inflammed Skin and Latin Names
- Lip Care
- Makeup Brushes
- Mineral and All Natural Makeup
- Mineral Makeup (MMU) Application Tips
- Craft/MIY Mineral Makeup
- More On Crafting MMU
- MMU: Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Drugstore Mineral Makeup
- Liquid Mineral Makeup
- Natural Skin Care Routine, more MIY Masks/Scrubs
- MIY Masks: Clay and Herbal
- MIY Masks/Scrubs Part 2
- MIY Scrubs: Sugar and Salt
- Natural Skin Care: Anti-aging Herbs and Oils
- Natural Hair care: Hair rinses
- Perfume Concentrations
- MIY and Buy Perfume
- More Perfume Notes and Essential Oil Concentrations
- Pure Essential Oil: What is PEO, Chamomile PEO, (MIY) Cleanser
- PEO: Orange and Photoxicity
- PEO: Phototoxic, For Shingles, Cedarwood, Insect Repellent
- PEO: Essential oil storage, shelf life, old, use in pregnancy
- Pimple Remedy and MIY Serums
- More on facial serums, scars, discoloration
- Rosehip and Helichrysum: Scar, Bruise, Underye, Wrinkles
- Shea/Karite Butter
- Soap Mania 1
- MIY Soap
Vegetarian Recipes and Info (Archives)
Environmental/Ecological Books and Resources (Archives)
- Book review: Collapse by J. Diamond
- Find Environmental Jobs
- Green House Cleaning
- GreenPeople.org Directory
- Fight Global Warming
Natural Skin Care and Aromatherapy Books and Resources (Archives)
- All Natural Beauty Forum
- All Natural Cosmetics and Resources
- Natural Animal Care Resources
- Aromatherapy Resources Online
- Aromatherapy Resouces: Books
- Aromatherapy Resources: Where To Buy
- Book review: Cunningham's Magical Aromatherapy
- Carrier Oil Books and Shelf life
- MIY Creams Part 2: Resources
- Enfleurage NYC store
- Places to Buy Essential Oils Part 1
- Places to Buy Essential Oils Part 2
- Review of Jeanne Rose Aromatherapy Class in Oct 07
Vegetation/Food Books and Resources (Archives)
Craft/Market/Festival Information (Archives)
- Farmers' Markets
- Local Fall Festivals 2007
- Maryland RennFest
- National Book and Green Festvails
- National Book and Green Festival Reviews
- Sugarloaf Crafts in Chantilly!
- More on Sugarloaf Crafts
Misc Posts (Archives)
- American Apparel Clothing
- New Apple NYC 24/7 Store
- Apple: Mighty Mouse for Macs
- Chinese New Year
- MHC Mt. Day
Authors, Poets, Other Books (Archives)
Blogs (Links)
- An awesome blog on aromatherapy/essential oil news
- The Aromaconnection Blog
- My sister's awesome blog on vegetarian food:
- Bexnlog
- Poet and friend:
- Edward Garcia
- One of My Fave Authors:
- Neil Gaiman
- Blog from a mineral makeup company:
- TBK trading blog
Buy Natural Skin Care/Herbal/Aromatherapy Books (Links)
Clothing (Links)
- Some organic products/American made clothes/fair wages
- American Apparel
- Organic socks and shirts
- Maggie's
Computers (Links)
Disaster Relief (Links)
Environmental Organizations (Links)
- Humane Society
- World Conservation Union (IUCN)/Red List
- National Park Foundation
- Organic Consumer Association
- PETA
- For internships all over US in Govt and Eco orgs:
- Student Conservation Organization
Buy Essential Oils and Natural Supplies (Links)
- AV-AT: Appalachian Valley Natural Products/Butch Owens
- Aromaland
- Camden Grey
- From Nature With Love
- Garden of Wisdom
- Jeanne Rose
- Leydet/Victoria Edwards
- Mountain Rose Herbs
- Nature's Gift
- Original Swiss Aromatics/Kurt S.
- Sunrose Aromatics
- Find Natural Suppliers:
- MangoButter.com/Donna Maria
Essential Oil Information (Links)
- Aromaweb
- Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy/Kurt S.
- See above links also
Festivals (Links)
Green Directories (Links)
Make It Yourself (Recipes and Info) (Links)
- the All Natural Beauty website/SharAmbrosia/Sharon Houghton
- All Natural Beauty Portal/Sharon Houghton
- Aromaweb
- Handmade Beauty Network/Donna Maria
- Make Your Cosmetics/Donna Maria
Buy Micas/Pigments (to craft Mineral Makeup) (Links)
Buy Mineral Makeup (Links)
- Earth Alkemie (my company)
- Cory Cosmetics
- Everyday Minerals
- Jlynne Cosmetics
- Meow Cosmetics
- MiEssence
- Monave
Buy Vegan Mineral Makeup Brushes (Links)
- Vegan and non-vegan brushes (read labels)
- Camellia Rose (Jen)
- Forever Female
- Everyday Minerals
- Vegan brushes will be available in 2007:
- Monave
Natural Cosmetic Databases/Information (Links)
All Natural Makeup (Links)
- Earth Alkemie (my company)
- Aubrey Organics
- mostly all natural, occasional use of synthetics:
- Burts Bees
- Paul Penders
- See also Mineral Makeup links
All natural skin and hair care (Links)
- all natural
- Monave
- all natural, some organic ingredients:
- Earth Alkemie (my company)
- Aubrey Organics Badger Balms
- mostly all natural, occasional synthetics:
- Camellia Rose (Jen)
- Burts Bees
- Paul Penders
- Heart of Iowa Soapworks
- Garden of Wisdom (Markey)
- mostly all natural, occasional synthetics; sells many different brands:
- Cosmetics Without Synthetics
- some all natural, some products with synthetics:
- Desert Essence
All natural and organic skin and hair care (Links)
- Dr. Bronner's and Sun Dog's Magic
- Terressentials
- Vermont Soap
- mostly all natural and organic, occasional synthetics:
- MiEssence
Buy Soap Making Supplies (Links)
- Has melt and pour soap base and colorants, some oils
- TKB trading
- Check out Buy Essential Oils and Natural Supplies links for herbs etc
Vegetarian (Links)
- Bexnlog (my sister's blog)
- Food Network
- Pangea Vegan store PETA Vegetarian Starter Kit
- PETA Cruelty-free Living
Previous Posts
- Current blog update
- ANB mall contest for FREE products and also all na...
- Eco Living: Eating out the green way
- Local Eco Earth Day events for Northern VA, George...
- Happy Chinese New Year! :)
- Snow, the environment, and crop failures (Environm...
- Miniature Earth (Environmental/Social Information)...
- Vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, hypoglycemic frien...
- Washington D.C. Green Festival This Weekend
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