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Then try Eco Lips Organic Lip Balms!! Scarlett Johansen uses the Organic Eco Lips Gold pictured above. But, there's also grape, coconut and kiwi-strawberry! And did we mention tinted?
Here's a fun "find" that really works! Aroma Squeeze is natural "therapeudic aromatherapy dough." Knead it in your hands to release essential oils that make you feel a little less stressed, more relaxed and even happier. Plus, the squeezing is good exercise for your hands and it moisturizes. Choose from seven divine colorful blends.
Here's an organic shower gel to try from Max Green Alchemy that's all about soothing and moisturizing sensitive and dry skin. Called Skin Rescue Shower Gelee, it draws on herbs and essential oils to pamper and protect your skin while it cleans and the smell is divine. 100% natural and cruelty free.
Check out this wonderful soap from Devi Essentials, made from 100% pure essential oils. The "Love Essential Oil Goat Milk Soap" promotes well being and love. And, it comes gift wrapped on its own wooden board!
THE HAPPIEST "SUDS" ON EARTH
Suds in a Bucket is probably the happiest natural skin care line we've covered. Why? Well, even the name makes you smile. The striped colorful packaging is very appealing, kind of old fashioned and happy. The scents, like Pear Blossom, Juicy Orange, Sweet Vanilla, Honey & Milk and Lavender Fields (all the ones we tried) are to die for...reminded us of happy childhood indulgences, like vanilla ice cream cones and Dreamsicles. But the happiest part is how the scrubs, lotions and body butters feel and work on your skin...
BEAUTIFULLY BRONZED by Bonny Osterhage
In the past we have had a love/hate relationship with self-tanners. We know sun is bad for us, but love the look of a golden tan. Traditional, chemical-laden self tanners are not an option and we hate the streaking, messiness and odor. Then there is the fact that the resulting color is never quite right for our skin tone. So when Xen-Tan paraben-free Face Tanner and Deep Bronze came across our desks, we were skeptical but, with summer around the corner, we figured what the heck! We tried it on an olive-skinned staffer, who tans easily, as well as a fair skinned woman with a ruddier complexion. The results were the same: Amazing! Just ask Nicolette Sheridan...
Dry cracked hands and ragged cuticles got you down? We have found two products that will have you high-fivin’ in no time! Both are from the J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line, both are made from pure and natural ingredients and both are presented in the company’s signature apothecary-style packaging.
The first is the hand and cuticle salve, made from a premium beeswax formula. The salve is the consistency of Vaseline and contains an assortment of skin-softening oils, including canola, olive and sweet almond. The rich oils provide an invisible barrier for dry hands and leaves them soft and smooth. Slather this on before bedtime and wake up to baby-soft skin. During the day,
OUR GREEN MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE Aaahhh Mother's Day. It's that time when those of us who have children, become the pampered, rather than the pamperer... Sunday paper and breakfast in bed, family activities actually driven by what you want to do, for a change, and then there are the gifts. And, of course, we also need to honor our mothers. So, we've picked the best of the best from companies involved in White Apricot's Exclusive Offers, so you can get the extra gift of a great discount on top of your Mother's Day gifts. Moms, happy hinting to your loved ones on what to get you!
A GREEN THUMB FOR SKIN CARE
Renowned British Esthetician Kimberly Sayer found her calling at a young age. As the daughter of an organic farmer, Sayer and her family concocted their own skin, body and home products using the flowers, herbs and produce that grew in their own private garden. So, it comes as no surprise that Sayer grew up to enjoy success as an in demand Esthetician and an Organic Chemist whose products help beautify some pretty fabulous faces, including Paula Abdul and Shalom Harlow.
The product line includes cleansers, moisturizers, anti-aging products, masks and more with packaging made from recycled materials. We were blown away by the Tangerine and Calendula Healing Light Night Cream, which made some stubborn acne scars virtually disappear. We are also addicted to the Botanical Astringent with its incredible cleansing properties that draw out every little impurity. You can find these amazing products at Whole Foods Market or at www.kimberlysayer.com
By Carrie Pollare So, here's the thing... Ctonics is not your average organic shampoo. In fact, when you Ctonics is a line of "live bioactive organic hair tonics," which also contain natural essential oils. The goal is to detoxify, cleanse and get your scalp healthy so it's a "fertile foundation for healthy hair to grow."
By Bonny Osterhage No one was surprised when brothers Dean and Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of cosmetic legend Max Factor, started Smashbox cosmetics. Today, Smashbox is the go to make-up brand for photographers, make-up artists and celebrities. With a strong commitment to philanthropic and environmental endeavors, the company has introduced the Green Room Spring 2008 Color Collection. The line features bronzers and lip glosses, made from environmentally friendly formulas and sold in biodegradable or recyclable packaging. In addition, with the purchase of any Green Room product, a Moringa or “Miracle Tree” will be planted in a developing country by Trees for the Future. These trees are described as a “powerhouse of nutritional value” and provide people in need with a self-renewing food source. Green Room cosmetics actually contain Moringa seed extract for healthy skin benefits. And, of course, more trees equal cleaner air, cleaner water and less soil erosion. We think that’s simply smashing! www.smashbox.com
Choosing eye shadow, much less applying it, can be a tricky feat. That is why we are crazy about two idiot-proof products from Bare Escentuals: “Tutorials” and “Meet the Eyes.”
Since dry, flaky skin is a big issue this time of year, we’ve been in search of moisture…for our poor arid faces. Since we’re big fans of Better Botanicals’ shampoos and conditioners, we decided to see whether the company’s skin care line could whip our blah skin into a moisturized super star. Better Botanicals believes the health of your skin is important to your overall well-being. Using Ayuvedic methodology, the products are formulated to re-establish harmony and balance for your skin. It was recommended that we try a combination of the Chamomile Cleansing Milk, Apricot Eye Care cream and the ultra-hydrating Dandelion Moisturizing Cream. It was just the fix we needed. The cleansing milk is gentle and works on the most sensitive skin. The eye cream was a little miracle tucked in a compact tube, which hydrated and diminished those disturbing little lines and under eye circles, and the moisturizing cream, chock full of vitamins and plant oils, felt and worked great. We used it both day and night. To top it off, all Better Botanical products are made with vegetarian ingredients and are free of animal substances, petroleum, and synthetic colors and fragrances. Your dry skin will soon be thanking you! www.betterbotanicals.com. When you find one product that can eliminate the need for four separate products, you grab it and buy it in bulk! That’s what we want to do with the Organic Body Polish from Trillium Organics. More than just a salt scrub, this polish does it all: cleanses, exfoliates, moisturizes and protects the skin…and it does it with all natural ingredients that your body and your soul will adore, resulting in silky, smooth skin that, thanks to the addition of soy lipids, lasts for days.
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