Friday, April 29, 2011

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA WEEK

*Spa Week's Escape to Vdara Giveaway
Vdara Hotel & Spa, City Center, Las Vegas
Enter by April 30, 2011
GRAND PRIZE - One winner and guest will receive a three night stay in a one bedroom penthouse at the Vdara Hotel & Spa located at 2600 W. Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas; Three Hundred Dollar ($300.00) Spa & Salon Credit; One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) Dining Credit; (d) Limousine transportation to and from airport; (e) Two (2) tickets to Viva ELVIS™ by Cirque du Soleil®. Approximate Total Retail Value $2,700.
*To enter go to SpaWeek.com and click on Vdara, the ultimate Vegas Spa Escape. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - SPA MAGAZINE

Spa Magazine's World Wide Guide 2011 Sweepstakes
Enter by April 30th
GRAND PRIZE: The winner and guest will receive a 3-night stay at The Grand del Mar in San Diego, which includes a welcome amenity, two 60-minute spa treatments, one round of golf for two, guided hike in the adjacent coastal canyon nature preserve, complimentary fitness classes, daily breakfast. Approximate Retail Value $4,000

Monday, April 25, 2011

Cosmetics With a Conscience - 100% Pure

Fruit pigmented color cosmetics are set to revolutionize the cosmetics industry. Until now, most cosmetic companies have used synthetic dyes or minerals to offer color to your cheeks, lips and eyes. Enter 100% Pure Cosmetics . . . a company committed to offering products that are free of additives, toxins and any ingredients that may prove harmful. 100% Pure Cosmetics freeze dries selected fruits and vegetables to preserve the vitamins and then crushes them into fine powders. This process not only offers products to greatly enhance our appearance, but products that offer highly concentrated vitamins (C & E) and antioxidant benefits for deep down skin nourishment. 100% natural, 100% vegetarian. No animal testing. Cosmetics good enough to eat. Delicious!

Friday, April 22, 2011

HAPPY EARTH DAY

*"Big environment. Big issues. Little you. If you feel as if there's not much one person can do to make a positive impact on the environment—just take a look at these Go Green (Forever®) stamps. They illustrate simple things we each can do every day. With only a few small changes to the way we live.

Out of milk? Walk or bike to the store. Repair that drippy faucet—the noise was driving you crazy, anyway. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the thermostat. Sun dry your sheets—they'll smell wonderful! Is it enough to make a difference? Absolutely. Recycling just one aluminum can reduces waste—and saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours. Multiply that by 10—or 200—cans. Simple insulation like caulking or weatherstripping pays for itself with reduced utility bills within one year. Properly inflating your car tires improves gas mileage by as much as three percent. You're not just saving the environment, you're saving—period. Suddenly small steps seem pretty big.

Best of all, once you've started thinking—and acting—green, you'll feel proud that you've been part of a big change. "Home" just got greener. Thanks to you. Go Green, a pane of 16 stamps, is the Postal Service's social awareness issue for 2011. Award-winning animator, filmmaker, and illustrator Eli Noyes worked with Art Director Derry Noyes on his first stamp project, using a colorful, playful style to convey the message that every American can take simple actions to conserve energy and improve the environment. These Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate."
*As Quoted by USPS

JURLIQUE'S EARTH DAY OFFERING

Go to Jurlique.com and receive this exclusive Jurlique Tote Bag and a deluxe sample (15 ml) of Rosewater Balancing Mist free with every order. But hurry . . . this offer is available through midnight (PST) tonight, April 22nd, or while supplies last. One per customer. No offer code required.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

THE POWER OF THE BLUES

The Department of Agriculture crowned blueberries as the number one rock star in the world of powerful antioxidants. These blue jewels go straight to work and protect the skin against free radical damage that destroys collagen and connective tissue. A recent study also found that blueberries support the health of the skin's elastin, and if that isn't enough, have the ability to "reverse brain aging."

Blueberries are high in Vitamin C and contain fibre, folate, iron, manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium, zinc, copper, B vitamins, vitamin E, and silicon. They also contain a power packed list of phytochemicals with the potential to inhibit the growth of tumors while offering anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Talk about the power of blue! Stock up . . . these blue beauties are in season. Buy them in bulk and freeze them for off-season luxury. Yum!

Monday, April 18, 2011

2011 BEAUTY AWARDS: FINALISTS IN ECO BEAUTY

POMEGA5 HEALING CREAM
The Pomega5 line of products, made with 90-98% bio active ingredients, are formulated in small batches of high concentrations in a small European Union eco-certified lab. They use fair trade raw materials sourced from biodynamic farming agricultures from around the world. The biodynamic certified, Eco-cert essential fatty acids, essential oils and botanical extracts are organically cultivated using no pesticides that are synthetically sourced. The cold-press extraction of omega fatty acids (Omega-3, Omega-5, Omega-9) protect ingredient freshness and maintain sustainable practices to minimize waste of energy. The products are packaged in recycled glass and biodegradable outer packaging. Hypoallergenic.

Friday, April 15, 2011

2011 BEAUTY AWARDS: FINALISTS IN ECO BEAUTY

DR. NICHOLAS PERRICONE: SUPER
Dr. Perricone's products are made with "potent, high quality ingredients while limiting the quantity of raw materials" thereby reducing waste, unneeded chemicals, transport costs and manufacturing labor.

The products are "free of petochemicals, phtlalates, parabens, synthetic colors, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrances and animal byproducts". The process is environmentally friendly, including steam distillation and a cold-pressed process with ingredients that are 100% biodegradable and are mostly from vegetable sources. Not animal tested.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

2011 BEAUTY AWARDS: FINALISTS IN ECO BEAUTY

JURLIQUE: PURELY AGE-DEFYING
"It is impossible to manufacture pure skincare, that's why we grow it instead."
Jurlique Founder Ulrike Klein

Jurlique's products are made using biodynamic farming methods protecting natural watercourses and efficient drip-feed irrigation systems. All ingredients are GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and the products do not contain any mineral or petroleum oils. The chemical and pesticide free products are hand-farmed, picked and tended with minimal machine exhaust and waste.

Monday, April 11, 2011

HYDROQUINONE - COMMENTS


Although posted in 2009 and there has been much news since then . . .
this is important information to know and understand.

Friday, April 8, 2011

SPA SWEEPSTAKES - Comedy Cruise Giveaway

Lewis Black 2011 Comedy Cruise Giveaway
Enter by April 11th
GRAND PRIZE: One winner and guest will receive round-trip coach air transportation for two to Orlando, Florida; 7 nights ocean view cabin for 2 on the Freedom of the Seas℠ (includes all meals and snacks, with the exception of the on-board specialty restaurants), coffee, tea, iced tea and juices, full use of ship facilities including the day spa, fitness center, rock climbing wall, on-board shops and gallery, the water park; all port charges, government taxes and gratuities; and, 2 event badges for all Lewis Black Cruise related comedy performances and events. Planned sailing date of November 6, 2011. Approximate Retail Value $4,641.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

HELP JAN MARINI ASSIST THE RED CROSS IN JAPAN

While supplies last, Jan Marini Skin Research will be offering a .23 oz. size of Marini Lash at the discounted price of $80 (regularly priced at $125) exclusively on their website at www.janmarini.com. 100% of the proceeds from this promotion will be donated to the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Note: This product has an expiration date of 8/2011.

Monday, April 4, 2011

SPA WEEK - SPRING EVENT BEGINS APRIL 11th - 17th

Is the economy still getting you down? Have you cut back on non-essential services in your personal life? It's unfortunate that during a time of major financial cutbacks, when stress is at an all time high, services that help reduce stress and restore health go straight out the window. Well, hold onto your heart monitors everyone, we have great news for you. Spa Week begins next week.

Participating spas in North America will be offering a selection of full length signature services for a deep discounted flat rate of $50. That's right, $50. Considering that most spa treatments run between $100 - $200, it's almost financially irresponsible to ignore. So go ahead, go to SpaWeek.com, locate a spa in the directory, and book a relaxing, stress-busting massage, or facial, and save big time. In our opinion, Spa Week is seven glorious days dedicated to guilt free, affordable luxuries. And that, friends, is music to our ears.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Meladerm® Skin Lightening Product

Meladerm® has most definitely risen in popularity as a very effective skin lightener/brightener. The formula boasts 10 active ingredients obtained from natural extracts such as Mulberry, Licorice, Lemon, Emblica (Indian Gooseberry) and Bearberry plants (Apha Arbutin). This product also contains Kojic Acid which offers antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties derived from the fermentation process used to make japanese wine, aka sake. What is most impressive about Meladerm® is what is not on the list of ingredients . . . no hydroquinone, no parabens, no mineral oil, no mercury, no steroids and no harmful bleaching agents.

Meladerm® is used for hyperpigmentation, livers and sun spots, freckles, sun damage, birthmarks, acne marks, scars and uneven skin tones. The product is applied twice daily (morning and evening) and should be left for ten minutes before applying any makeup or other skin creams. A good SPF 30 cream should be used along with the product. Meladerm's® efficiency can be heightened by using a good exfoliation routine along side a healthy, daily skin care routine. Initial results are generally noted after 2 weeks with full results around the second or third month of dedicated use depending on the specific physiology of each individual's skin.