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Skin Gets A Fresh Start.

Emma Pezzack — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:56:04 +0000

With Organic Ginkgo, Gotu Kola and B3, this amazing Fresh Start Serum from Stem Organics reads more like a new energy drink than an elixir of life for stressed skins! We know that the biggest cause of aging is sun exposure, followed closely behind by free radical damage caused by factors such as smoking and polluted air. Whether we like it or not, we’re exposed daily to environmental factors that affect our skin and while we can’t reverse the aging process, using a serum like Fresh Start from Stem Organics can make a significant difference to how your skin looks, feels and functions.

Loaded with unique bioactives that contain high concentrations of antioxidant and anti-aging ingredients, this is one serum that’s a must-have for Summer. Niacinamide (B3), Grapeseed Extract, Beta-Glucan, sea buckthorn, and olive leaf extract, all rejuvenate & restore skin. Polyphenol-rich Pomegranate and Australian bush flower essence of Banksia, stimulate cell renewal, energy & vitality to your skin making it more supple, youthful and healthy. Australian Kakadu Plum contains one of the richest sources of free-radical fighting Vitamin C in the world. As if that weren’t enough, all these ingredients are in a base of organic Aloe for ultimate healing, soothing and skin repair.

Buy from: Stem Organics, Futurenatural

Fresh Organic Foundation From Nvey Eco.

Emma Pezzack — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:11:51 +0000

It’s actually hard to find a natural, let alone organic foundation that does a beautiful job of covering where you need it, but doesn’t look like you have a mask on. This liquid foundation has a beautiful affinity with skin and it blends well to give you flawless cover, while still allowing your natural beauty to show through. Top it all off with loads of organic botanicals (like chamomile, cucumber & calendula), and you have a base that not only makes you look like you have great skin, but it’s working overtime to make you look radiant.

Great for all skin types but if you tend toward a little oily or combination, just use some natural mineral powder over the top (like Alima), to blot excess oil throughout the day. If you like it lighter, just mix with moisturizer for more sheer coverage. Mineral pigments provide the healthy colors and the entire line is certified organic. Love it.

Mmmmmm, Malie Mango Butter Cup.

Emma Pezzack — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:59:51 +0000

I want this product by the truckload!! When I first came across this solid Mango Butter Cup from Malie I thought the concept was so unique I just had to try it, and now I’m completely sold.

Perfect for sun recovery or every day body moisture, this contains nothing but the nourishing fat of the Mango Seed, Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E. Rub it all over your body while in the shower to leave your skin deliciously silky and super soft. The Butter Cup is heat activated by steam and warm water and will quench your skin with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, as well as the soft, sweet scent of mango.

You know what that means right? Your skin is moisturized, fragrant, and ready to go as soon as you step out of the shower - all in about 30secs flat - no need for body lotion! If you’re as time challenged as I am, anything that can do two or three things at once in that space of time gets my vote any day.

Note: This product is heat sensitive and will not ship over Summer. To beat the heat, order your supplies now… www.futurenatural.com or www.malie.com

Your Skin Needs to Lighten Up!

Emma Pezzack — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:04:01 +0000

The average square inch of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels and more than a thousand nerve endings. It eliminates toxins, protects, controls moisture loss, regulates heat, acts as a storage system, is responsible for sensation, and absorbs oxygen, nitrogen & carbon dioxide. It lives and breathes. It’s a constantly shifting playing field according to external & internal influences and under constant siege. Add to this the fluctuating seasons and climate change, and you start to get some idea of how skin alters from one season to the next.

You know how it goes… that moisturizer you love in Autumn/Winter is too heavy for Spring/Summer. What you love in the hotter months is all wrong for the drier, colder seasons. Listen up, your skin is trying to tell you something! The seasons change, so should your beauty routine.

There are several companies that offer light/heavy versions of pretty much the same thing so you don’t have to switch brands to update your skincare. Legendary Dr Hauscka Rose Cream has a lightweight version, Pomega5 just launched Revitalizing Essential Moisture, an option to their phenomenal Healing Cream, Kimberly Sayer have an Ultra Light Daily Moisture SPF25 (great for spring/summer) and Antioxidant Day Cream SPF25 which is a little heavier. Perianne is another line that takes the changing of the seasons seriously. Their entire company & product selection is divided into Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer and they even have a transitional collection for in between.