Chill Out LA isn’t an all-green site; it focuses on “spa, beauty and wellness news, deals and events in Los Angeles.” And of course, I always encourage doing your own homework to make sure the spots you frequent and stuff you use fit your eco-standards. That said, since many salons, yoga studios, and wellness companies are paying more attention to their increasingly eco-health minded clientele, Chill Out LA often features the latest on paraben-free facials, green yoga studios, and organic massage oils.

 

In fact, the latest Chill Out LA event — Sexy Serenity — was an eco-themed beauty and holiday shopping night co-organized with Sirens magazine, featuring hemp-happy fashion and lifestyle company Natural High Lifestyles, eco-conscious makeup company Tarte, and other green products and organizations. Women — and the occasional guy — packed the ROB|B OPI Concept salon/spa in Studio City to get their make-up, nails, and hair done in somewhat greener fashion.

 

 

I stopped by and had a couple cocktails with 360 Vodka — and tasted some of the best hummus I’ve ever had from the Brunette Gourmette. Every guest got to leave with a generous gift bag filled with mostly-green items — including a full-sized face mask product from the eco-renowned Eminence Organics!

 

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