Thursday, April 11, 2013

It's a double-duty duo - science and nature!

Did you know, our line of products uses natural ingredients that are formulated using current trends in technology without using harsh chemicals?   Specially chosen natural herbal extracts, specialty ingredients and aromatherapy essential oils are blended with water-based emulsions to provide results.  No sensitizing fragrances are used. No dyes, no harsh chemicals, no parabens, no animal testing, etc. etc. etc. Natural herbal extracts and aromatherapy essential oils are blended with water-based emulsions to provide results. 
Isn't that what we want on our skin - a pure product that is effective?   

 Remember, if you have any sensitivities, you can request a complete list of ingredients for any of our products.  Just ask.


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

LUXURY BOTANICALS - ROSACEA

Somebody told me that this month is "Rosacea Awareness Month," so I'm going with it!
Half of the people I talk to have some form of Rosacea.  Sometimes it's a patch here or there and sometimes it's red cheeks or worse. I'm Irish and I don't have it, so I am lucky, because people from a Celtic background are more prone to develop Rosacea  than the rest of the population.  It's exasperating and sometimes hard to control the condition. Everyone's symptoms are different and everyone has a different type of skin, so take your time and pick the right products. Remember that my products are used by dermatologists who fight the battle of Rosacea with their clients every day. Below are some of their suggestions:

One of the most important things you can do for the condition is pick the right cleanser for you skin type. Here I can help you.  If you have Rosacea and sensitive skin, pick Borage Leaf Cleanser or Chamomile Cleansing Lotion.  You could also use Limu, which is good for everyone.    If you have Rosacea with oily skin and are prone to breakouts, pick AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser or Limu Cleanser.  Try the Herbal Astringent with it and then apply Glycolic Gel Renewal serum for protection and healing.  People with Rosacea are more affected by the sun's rays than others and it can increase their breakouts, so use our Advanced Protection SPF30, designed for the dermatology marketplace.  You'll love it.  It's considered non-oily so works for people with oily skin,  and it has no fragrance. Put it on in the morning. It could be used for a make-up base.  At times when you feel the need for a light moisturizer, try non-oily Sage and Citrus Moisturizer.

We have another great product, KEEP IT CALM RELIEF SERUM. which delivers an instant calming effect to irritated skin conditions such as Rosacea....It immediately calms redness and irritation. This irritation can come from Rosacea or special treatments such as extractions, waxing, facial peels and environmental stresses such as pollution,smoking or alcohol consumption.   Apply it to clean skin.