Let's Talk Sustainability! One of our founding commitments as a business in the health and beauty space is prioritizing sustainability. In our early days, despite the shoestring budget, sustainability practices were implemented right out of the gate. While towing the fine line between fiscal responsibility and our steadfast determination not to contribute to the growing environmental impact of the cosmetic industry, The Green Kiss is very proud of these 10 sustainability efforts currently in place in our business. We hope you find inspiration within these practices.  1. Zero Emission ..read more

Time For Some Self Care? 2024 is the year for in-home spa experiences and thoughtful self-care rituals. While making time for these practices often falls low on the priority list, they're essential! Studies show that regular self-care noticeably enhances physical health and boosts mental well-being. (Remember, self-care isn't selfish; it's necessary for a healthy, balanced life!) Now, perhaps today you don't have time for a sumptuous soak in the tub or a luxuriously long gua sha stone facial massage (best done while consuming several of Vogue's Beauty Secret ..read more

Chemical exfoliants slowly and gently resurface the skin by using acids to dissolve dead skin cells. We know ... the words acid and chemical don't exactly scream gentle skincare, but the right chemical exfoliant is actually gentler than a physical exfoliator (most people scrub their skin too vigorously, causing micro-tears, which let in bacteria and increase oil production and, in some cases, exacerbate dermatitis and acne.) Regular chemical exfoliating unclogs pores, enhances skin texture, evens skin tone, boosts cell turnover, improves circulation, stimulates collage ..read more

Eyeliner is an essential tool in any makeup kit. It has the distinct power to transform your eyes, making them bigger, brighter, more expressive. This year, our favourite eyeliner trends are hitting the red carpet and gracing glossy pages, touted by fashion and beauty experts. From bold graphic lines to subtle smudges, celebrity-worthy looks are a steady hand away.  The Top 3 Natural Eyeliner Trends Of 2024 1. Subtle Smudged Eyeliner  The ultimate subtle approach, this look involves smudging your eyeliner to create a soft, blended effect while still giving eyes a su ..read more

Stubborn acne? Here's what we know works. The New Year marks our favourite time to establish mindful skincare routines and set new skin goals. At the top of the list, for some, is acne. Fortunately, here at GK, we are well-versed in this area. From breakout prevention to healing stubborn acne scars, here's what we know works:   The Cause While there are several catalysts for acne, we always start by asking - have you done a clean swap yet? How we approach acne treatment before, during, and after a breakout determines the duration of inflammation and the severity of scarring. The impu ..read more

We've tried just about everything to grow our lashes, from gooey castor oil drops to hot/cold packs and lash massage. And while we loved the instant gratification of lash extensions, the biweekly maintenance soon became intolerable. So, we turned to the clean beauty industry for safe and effective ways to grow longer eyelashes. Keep scrolling for 5 ways to naturally grow thicker, darker, and longer lashes.    1. Cleanse Regularly and Be Gentle with Makeup Application and Removal Properly cleansing the eye area is essential for maintaining the health of your eyelashes. Dermatolog ..read more

Lengthening, volumizing, defining, curling, bold, dramatic, fluttery and shiny - we want it all from our mascara. And we want it without jeopardizing our eye health and that prickly, watering, stinging, itchy side effect of some conventional mascaras. But we couldn't help but wonder, has clean beauty tech caught up to industry standards when it comes to high-performance mascaras? We think so (... and we're kind of mascara snobs over here). Here is our Green Kiss guide to achieving captivating, fluttery all-day lashes without dirty ingredients.   Why Use a Clean, Nontoxic M ..read more

If you've experienced dry, cracked lips, you know just how uncomfortable and often painful they can be! Unlike the rest of the face, the skin on the lips is thinner (like, 10 cell layers thinner) and doesn't have oil or sweat glands, which help to naturally moisturize and protect the skin. Thankfully, there are several derm-approved ways to heal chapped lips and restore your pouty suppleness - fast!    Hydrate! Drinking plenty of water is essential for maintaining healthy skin, including the skin on your lips. Dehydration can worsen chapped lips, so make sure to ..read more

Burn baby, burn. Nothing quite sets the mood like a good candle. But the mood varies based on quality. An eye-watering, skin-itching, overpowering, offensively strong pumpkin-strawberry-sea salt-tree farm-scented candle the size of a dinner plate is ... enough to clear a room. Not the goal for your next hang? Enter - the clean burning candle. Formulated with natural coconut soy wax or beeswax, and without questionable ingredients or additives like phthalates and lead, clean candles create the cozy ambiance you're after, without the toxic hangover. Here are the three be ..read more

Real Talk. Before we get light, fluffy, and filled with holiday cheer... Small businesses are going THROUGH it right now. Increased competition from online giants has made it incredibly challenging for local brick-and-mortar businesses to compete on pricing, marketing, and customer reach. There is an increase in commercial rent prices, which limits a small business's ability to establish a physical presence in high-traffic areas - decreasing visibility and foot traffic. And if you've been following along with our stories, you know the supply chain disruptions we've been (and are ..read more