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D:tox System

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:01:00 +0000

Half a million women in the world die every year from breast cancer. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in her lifetime. Judging from these startling statistics, it’s not difficult to see why corporations that cater to women have begun creating lines of products that support the fight against this disease. Altruism gives you a leg up on the competition.

While Giovanni Organic Body Care’s D:tox System of purifying body care products won’t prevent you from getting breast cancer directly, a portion of the sales of the products involved in this three-step system is donated by the company to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that funds cancer prevention research.

The D:tox System has three ingredients: Body Wash/Body Bar, Body Scrub, and Body Lotion. If the trio is used properly, the promised results are to provide “a complete purification regimen for mind, body, and soul—and completely touch-worthy skin every day.” With such lofty ambitions, I’m sure you’re wondering what exactly goes into the D:tox System.

The Body Wash/Body Bar uses charcoal and volcanic ash to clean oils and dirt from pores while replenishing your skin’s nutrition with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from purifying acai and goji berry extracts. The Body Scrub is made of similar ingredients, and does what most scrubs do: it exfoliates to polish away surface grime and bacteria. The Body Lotion is the final part of this equation. Once the skin is fully clean, it needs a little moisture to maintain a smooth softness and healthy glow.

I did a dietary detox once a few years ago. A woman at my local health food co-op explained the process to me: replace food with a mixture of juices for five days. Instead of feeling physically renewed, I ended up with a terrible migraine brought on by caffeine withdrawal, but I stuck it out before reverting back to my old eating habits. I’m not sure the D:tox System resulted in the purification of my mind or soul, but it did the trick for my body. It also allowed me to continue my copious coffee consumption—and, really, that's the most important part.

Written by: Mandy Van Deven, September 14th 2009

Chai Tea Party Sugared Frosting Scrub

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:19:00 +0000

By Bobe

http://www.bevperdue.com/ stands for "beyond ordinary bath essentials"—fitting as this product is quite extraordinary and, after trying it, has become an essential addition.

The Sugared Frosting Scrub's chai smell is so natural that it would be impossible to tell the difference between it and the real thing, the thick sugar grains melted on my face and body and I came out of the bath glowing and fragrant. (In my dream last night, I actually spread some of it on my husband’s slice of high fiber toast… or was that his breakfast?)

Besides being the best scrub ever, this product (and the whole line) is a responsible consumer's dream (yippee!). Marlese Sears, creator, offers customized bath and body products that are made, without any ingredients that are animal tested, at the time the order is placed, which reduces waste, and also provides the freshest merchandise.

Proving that beauty penetrates beyond dermal tissue, Bobe donates five percent of monthly retail sales to a different charity—from the African Children's Choir to the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan.

I now love my Bobe product, and it’s equally exciting to find a company with impeccable quality and ethics. I will shamelessly spend my money there.

Written by: Laura Koffler, December 7th 2007

Shea Butter Body Frosting

admin — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 13:20:00 +0000

By Kristine’s Shower

Shea Butter Body Frosting is a sugar scrub that is not only effective for rough patches on the skin, but is said to keep legs smooth between shavings. The scrub is less oily than many of its competitors and gentles enough to use on the face. After using this wonderful scrub on my feet for a few days, I decided to use it on my face as well as a nightly routine to see how it would stand up to daily use. I’m very pleased with the results. My skin was pleasantly smooth, not oily or weighed down by the product. I also didn't experience any irritation using it on a nightly basis. In addition, I used it after shaving my legs and can honestly say it does help down the stubble. It has no chemical preservatives and though its flavor is called "Lick Me all Over," I’d recommend using it rather than eating it. The shelf life for a twelve ounce jar is six months and the cost is $17.99. This is a great product, and I can highly recommend it.

Written by: Pamela Crossland, December 31st 2006