I do just love trying a new (to me, I realize Nude has been around for a while) line of nontoxic skin care and the customer service at Nude was speedy and courteous.  My samples were sent out right away and I had them in my hot little hands no more than a few days after my initial contact.

Three products arrived for review; Miracle Mask, Age Defence Moisturiser and Replenishing Night Oil.  The Miracle Mask warned those of us with sensitive skin that it was not suitable for our type.  Being the skin care guinea pig that I so willingly am, and after a quick inspection of the ingredients label for any common triggers, I gave it a whirl anyway but avoided the five minute leave-on directions and went for a mere one minute, maybe.  Designed to brighten and smooth skin, the mask contains natural AHAs and I noticed the scent of fruit acids right away.  My skin did look rosy afterward, as if I had exfoliated with a mild scrub.

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EDUN is a Socially Conscious Clothing Company Created by Ali Hewson and Bono

Rock star Bono ’s wife, Ali Hewson, launched her new clothing line Edun, last summer, during the Pitti fashion week in Florence, Italy. EDUN is currently produced in India, Peru, Tunisia, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Mauritius and Madagascar. Sold in stores in New York and London, Edun’s label consists of high-end women and men’s clothing.

Ali Hewson claims “Edun is not a charity. It ’s a project for social development aimed at Africa,” the company teaches suppliers how to grow raw materials and shows workers how to use the cloth weaving machines. ~ Earthtimes and UPI

Hewson then said, “I have four children and when I dress them I want to be sure that their clothes are not the result of other children being exploited…”

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