May
02

Vegan Mother’s Day Ideas from Lush

Vegan Mother's Day Ideas from Lush

This Mother’s Day, if you’re looking for great cruelty free and vegan items that your Mom can pamper herself with, Lush has you covered! My favorite are their bubble bar wants. Not only are they cute flowers, but you actually get six uses out of each one!

Pictured above is the Mum Tulip bubble bar wand. As well as being a beautiful flower, tulips are also an emblem for International Women’s Day in Russia so the perfect choice really. This one is scented with a delicious chocolate orange fragrance, with grapefruit and bergamot oils to help lift the spirit, while the cocoa and tonka bring mom warmth and comfort

Read more to view more Mother’s Day gift ideas from Lush!!

May
01

How to Make Spicy Veggie Curry

How to Make Spicy Veggie Curry

One of my favorite things to make is curry. On the weekends, I try to make a large batch that will last for several days. Curry is really easy to make and really versatile. You can make a quick batch in under an hour, or let it slow simmer all day to really become flavorful. It’s completely up to you and your schedule!

What you’ll need:

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece ginger, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz red or green curry paste
  • 3 14.5 oz cans of coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tbsp white miso paste
  • 5 tsp curry powder
  • 1 16 oz package firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cauliflower
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli, stems included
  • 1 8 oz can bamboo shoots

You can really use any combination of veggies that you like. It’s all up to your personal preference! This curry is also great with some kale in it as well.

How to Make Spicy Veggie Curry:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, water, miso paste, curry paste and curry powder. Mix until smooth. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat.
  • This is where you choose if you want a quick curry or a slow simmer curry
  • If you want a quick curry, add all of your vegetables now. Once you’ve added the vegetables, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 40 minutes.
  •  If you want a slow simmer curry, let the above ingredients cook at a simmer for 40-60 minutes before adding your vegetables. Reduce the heat to low, add vegetables, and let cook for 1.5 hours.
  • Garnish with crushed red pepper and fresh lime juice.

This curry is really versatile because it starts with a good base recipe that you can easily build off of. Make it as simple or as complex as you like. It’s completely up to you.

Apr
30

Melanie C Speaks Out Against Animal Testing

Melanie C Speaks Out Against Animal Testing

Another celebrity to speak out against animal testing and support Humane Society International is Melanie C. The former Spice Girl has been openly speaking about cruelty free beauty for some time now. Despite the EU ban on animal testing, it’s important to realize that this still means a lot of cosmetics are tested on animals for various reasons. It’s never been more important to bring awareness to this issue!

Despite results from cosmetic toxicity tests being of dubious relevance to people, many thousands of animals still have chemicals dripped in their eyes or force fed to them in massive doses, sometimes until they die. Humane Society International’s Be Cruelty-Free campaign is working to change that, with consumer and political lobbying campaigns in Brazil, the United States, South Korea, Russia and beyond.

Melanie says in her PSA:

“I fully support Humane Society International’s Be Cruelty-Free campaign. We have had success—Europe has gone cruelty-free—but this is a worldwide issue. I’m sure that, like me, you agree it is completely unnecessary for animals to go through pain and suffering just to produce new cosmetics. Please join me and support us by signing the Be Cruelty-Free pledge. Let’s take the cruelty out of beauty.”

This is not the first time that Melanie has helped HSI campaign to end the suffering of cosmetics animal testing. In 2011, together with Ricky Gervais, Melanie took part in our eye-catching photo shoot with world class photographer Ray Burmiston, sporting temporary tattoos with an “End Animal Testing” message. They launched our campaign to see the EU sales ban on newly animal-tested cosmetics come into force, which finally achieved victory in March this year. 

Melanie made her views on cosmetics cruelty clear:

“I believe we should always strive for beauty without cruelty to animals. A new shade of lip gloss or a different scented moisturiser just isn’t worth an animal’s life, let alone the lives of thousands of animals still subjected to painful testing around the world. Let’s kiss goodbye to cosmetics animal testing once and for all.”

Sign the Be Cruelty-Free pledge.

Images: Humane Society International

Apr
22

LippyGirl Vegocentric Lipstick & Extra Virgin Lipgloss Review

LippyGirl Vegocentric Lipstick & Extra Virgin Lipgloss Review

When it comes to lipsticks, I think that variety is key. Everyone should have everyday nudes that enhance their natural lip color, bright pinks, bold oranges and corals, deep burgundy’s and bold reds. Even if you don’t actually wear them out of the house, there’s something that’s just so much fun about lipsticks! They have the ability to turn jeans and a tee into a chic look, can quickly pull an entire outfit together, and are an easy way to change your look from day to night.

When I was asked to try out two of the Vegocentric lipstick shades from Lippy Girl, I was immediately excited to review them! All Lippy Girl makeup items are cruelty free and organic. The Lippy Girl Vegocentric line is also certified vegan and completely free of animal ingredients. The tubes are also recyclable! A good lipstick that’s both vegan and organic is very hard to find. In fact, a lot of readers here at Logical Harmony are going to be very happy to find out about this line from Lippy Girl for that reason!

The Vegocentric line offers a variety of shades. Whether you’re into nudes, pinks, browns or reds, there’s a shade that you’ll love. I was sent Schmoopy and Surf Betty to review, as well as the Extra Virgin Lip Gloss.

Claims:

“This premium line of amazing lipsticks are made with organic and wildcrafted, natural oils and waxes and only natural mineral pigments.  100% vegan, bee-free, gluten free and chemical free! Vegocentrics are moisturing and long lasting, and will not bleed!“

“So pure we called it Virgin! Extra Virgin gloss is as pure as it gets.  Made with nourishing organic oils and waxes, to moisturize and nourish while they shinify your lips! ”

Read more for the full review and to see swatches!