There’s nothing sexier than being green, and the guys and girls we will be highlighting are sexier than anybody. In our new blog series, The Sexiest Guys and Girls Who’ve Gone Green, we hope to demonstrate the innovative ways these celebrities use to make our world a better place and stimulate you follow in their footsteps...among other things.

Nobody does sexy – or green – as well as Justin Timberlake. This award-winning musical sensation, entrepreneur and philanthropist is doing his part to save the world by joining the Wildlife Warriors, a foundation started by Steve and Terri Irwin, to protect injured, threatened and endangered wildlife.

We all know that environmental sustainability is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. Justin conquered the music industry, and now he is tackling the problems our world is facing, showing us that we can all make a difference. Through Wildlife Warriors, and also through his upcoming eco-friendly golf course Mirimichi, Justin is taking steps to positively impact the environment. Who says being green can’t be fun?

You can be environmentally sexy too and join Justin in his efforts. Go to wildlifewarriors.org to learn more about the foundation. Everyone can use a little green (and a little Justin) in their life.

From Flower Power, to the Naughty Nineties, to the Bo Ho Hippy look, a new movement is well on its way. According to treehugger.com, 20 high fashion designers are determined to take part in a zero-waste fashion movement.

A couple of these designers clue us into what they are all about.

Londoner Mark Liu addresses the extraordinary amount of fabric waste with a jigsaw-like technique that makes optimal use of a single piece of cloth. Tristan Gribbin and Marion McKee, named their label SUST to encapsulate both sustainability and the British colloquialism for "cool." Allison Parris lines her feminine, flattering tops, sweaters, dresses, and skirts with recycled PET satin made from used soda bottles.

These are just a couple of the 20 green fashion designers you’ve never heard of who are making their way into the fashion spotlight. They are all about organic, handmade, and recycled eco-textiles. They are saving and sustaining in a sophisticated and cutting-edge way. It’s only a matter of time until their designs hit the red carpet and the tabloids. Keep your eyes open for their latest trends and fashion statements...and keep inspiring them to do what they do!

-Abby

Changing seasons not only brings the excitement of new temps and chic trends, but also an unfortunate change in the condition of most people’s skin...

I’m pretty sure we all can’t afford to be like celebrities Madonna, Liv Tyler, and Susan Sarandon who swear by Tracie Martyn’s $460 Resculpting Facial, offered exclusively in New York City (Forbes.com). So usually, when I start freaking out about a pimple in the plain sight of everyone around me, I go to the drugstore as soon as possible and buy a generic face mask, hoping it will become my savior by cleansing my confused complexion.

But are these mass-produced facemasks doing anything to purify the skin? Not necessarily -  the chemical, preservatives, and additives in some facial masks may not suit your skin type, causing irritation and clogged pores. A better, less expensive way for a deeply cleansed face is an organic, homemade facemask. You may even have all the ingredients available to you in your own kitchen!

According to eHow.com, here are the ingredients that you’ll need in order to make your own right at home. An exfoliate which can be any one of the following: brown sugar, oatmeal, or blended almonds. A moisturizer: olive oil, yogurt, cream, honey or avocado. And an ingredient to tighten the skin, a combination or blend of fruits: apples, strawberries, or bananas.

Mix together and apply a generous amount of the mixture onto your face, avoiding eye area, and let sit for 10-15 minutes. This multi-purpose mask should be fairly dry before you remove it, just to make sure the moisture is now soaked up in your skin. Rinse with warm water. Apply the same facemask about 2 times a week to keep your face feeling soft, moisturized, and pimple free. Now you can enjoy the warm weather with a clear, fresh complexion, and some money in your pocket!

-Abby