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At first glance, city living, with its heavy traffic and expanses of concrete, doesn't seem like the picture of sustainable, organic living. However, the past several years have seen a revolution in how small business owners as diverse as farmers, furniture makers and beauty salons commit to sustainable products, practices and services. And as more Americans move to urban environments, sustainable city living has become more important than ever. Green City Beauty, a salon that offers skincare and sugaring (an all-natural hair removal method) to Philadelphia and New Jersey customers, recently shared tips for maintaining a "green" city lifestyle.

Always a leader in beauty trends, Green City of Philadelphia knows that making a change once in a while leads to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Recently, the salon shared tips for changing winter skincare routines to get a fresh, glowing face. Green City is thrilled to announce a few of its own changes that make the beloved beauty brand more fabulous than ever. Not only has Green City officially changed its name to Green City Beauty, but the salon also boasts a brand-new website and an updated list of facials, all the while retaining its signature services that use organic sugar as an alternative to traditional waxing.

In the Northeastern United States, winter weather conditions are anything but favorable for most skin types. Consistent exposure to dry air and cold winds leads to skin that becomes dry, chapped, flaky, red and dull—a far cry from the smooth, fresh look favored since time immemorial. Green City, a local salon known for offering the best waxing alternative in Philadelphia, suggests that fixing winter skin problems may be as simple as switching one's beauty regimen.

For years, the ancient technique known as sugaring has been a popular alternative to waxing in Europe, on the West Coast and in New York. But, the technique is also available right here in Philadelphia. Green City offers sugaring and services like facials in Philadelphia and takes a holistic approach to beauty. Green City is kicking off the New Year by sharing the benefits of sugaring with its clients.

Green City, a Philadelphia salon renowned for using all-natural products in its signature treatments (as well as for being the go-to salon for sugaring, a gentle hair removal method, in Philadelphia and NJ), advises clients to take care of their skin this winter by adjusting their skincare routines accordingly.

Green City, the beloved skincare boutique that offers alternatives to waxing in its salon in Philadelphia's Center City, encourages each client to develop a skincare routine personalized to individual skin type and lifestyle. Using all-natural products, Green City helps clients to discover the right mix of products, creating a routine that reveals fresh, glowing and youthful skin. In addition to choosing the right products, Green City would also like to highlight the importance of correct timing in skincare routines to get the best results possible.

According to a report by Skin Inc. on a News In Health article, a correlation exists between emotional wellness and physical health. Broadly speaking, individuals who consider themselves happy also report better overall physical health. Green City, a salon offering natural skincare and sugaring, the best alternative to waxing in Philadelphia, recommends the report to clients who wish to embrace Green City's holistic approach to well-being and beauty.

Clear, radiant skin isn't just a 2015 beauty trend. Beautiful skin has always been coveted as a signifier of health and youth. As noted by a recent Elle magazine article, Scandinavian women in particular have long been admired for the clarity of their complexions. The article, entitled "Scandinavian Women Know the Secret to Perfect Skin," was recently recommended by Green City, a Philadelphia salon recognized for its natural alternative to waxing.

Green City, Philadelphia's only salon for sugaring, the all-natural alternative to waxing, abides by the philosophy that beauty is a holistic practice. This outlook shapes the sugaring and facial services at their Walnut Street location as well as the products used, which are just as gentle and all-natural. Green City also emphasizes that it is important that clients start their beauty routines from the inside out by taking care of their physical health. Recently, Green City has shared information on how incorporating plant-based nutrition may contribute to overall health.

At Green City, Ashley Richardson and her team of estheticians know a thing or two about natural beauty. Green City is Philadelphia's only salon for sugaring, a gentle, natural hair removal technique, and incorporates principles of holistic beauty into many of their affordable skin care services in Philadelphia. Recently, the salon shared some wisdom about the importance of a healthy, vitamin-rich diet for radiant, youthful skin.