First it was Gwyneth Paltrow, then Alicia Silverstone; now, Jessica Alba joins the organic-life-enlightened creed with her new book, "The Honest Life," which hit bookstores Saturday.
In it, the actress explores the possibility of a toxic-free life, driven by her desire to give her children (Honor, 4, and Haven, 1) a more natural life. Alba said that she grew frustrated by the chemical-filled stuff she found at the super market, she launched "The Honest Company," in which she distributes eco-friendly cleansers, toys, soaps, diapers.
"The Honest Life: Living Naturally And True To You" is a comprehensive guide that covers food, home, beauty, style, parenting and more. In it, she offers suggestions on how to DIY most of what you need at home, from baby food to closet essentials.
Alba has reportedly a very sensitive skin and many allergies -- she said that a severe allergic reaction to a conventional laundry was what initially sparked in her the idea of her company. She emphasizes that she made an effort on the book to be affordable, unlike the much criticized "It's All Good," by Gwyneth Paltrow.
Whereas "It's All Good" was dished out as a pretentious, rich-kid lifestyle tirade with a populist masquerade, "The Honest Life" is reportedly down-to-earth and relatable. "I didn't grow up with a bunch of money, so my tips are much more grounded: repurposing things and making things at home."
She has also been compared to Alicia Silverstone's extreme vegan lifestyle site kindlife.com, to which Alba argues that she is not a vegan and she does "not live off the grid, I don't wear hemp every day!"
"All I want to do is make healthier choices that are realistic and inexpensive," she added.
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