New: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Hair Products!

November 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Alterna’s new Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil line is clincially proven.  75% of consumers preferred Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil to the leading Argan Oil Hair Product *

WHAT IS IT?

Alterna’s innovative new hair c ollection is the expert solution to frizzy, frazzled hair. Features strengthening Organic Bamboo Extract and smoothing Organic Kendi Oil to make hair stronger, sleeker and naturally frizz-free.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Bamboo Smooth products are perfect for all hair types and clients who want strong, sleek hair that’s free from frizz and damage. Ideal for color- treated hair and perfect for keratin-treated hair.

POTENT ORGANIC BAMBOO EXTRACT

THE BENEFITS

• A hair-strengthening wonder that also restores natural flexibiity.

• Humidity-resistant barrier blocks frizz and flyaway all day.

• Leaves hair noticeably stronger, sleeker and healthier. No build-up.

THE TECHNOLOGY

• A master blend of organic naturals, amino acids, sugars and minerals nourish and strengthen hair as never before.

RARE AND EXOTIC ORGANIC KENDI OIL

THE BENEFITS

• A sleek, precious oil that acts as a “natural top coat” even in the most humid conditions, to keep cuticle sealed and smooth.

• Leaves hair looking healthier and feeling more manageable with every application.

THE TECHNOLOGY

• A powerhouse of essential fatty acids [Omegas 3,6 & 9] mend and nourish hair’s natural lipid layer.

• Mega-antioxidant Tocopherol and UV absorbers protect hair from future environmental damage.

GOOD FOR YOU BEAUTYalterna-bamboo-shampoo

Both highly sustainable key ingredients are Eco-Certified, Fair-Trade compliant & Certified Organic. Their production & sale aids in supporting the development of  local communities while remaining environmentally friendly.

*Consumers preference is based on price and performance measures, including frizz, smoothness, softness and shine.

The Products:

Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo:

Sulfate & Sodium Chloride Free

Cultivate Stronger, Smoother, Healthier Hair

Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo combines strengthening Pure Organic Bamboo Extract with smoothing Kendi Oil for strong, silky hair. This nourishing shampoo eliminates frizz before it starts. Freshly cleansed hair is left healthy silky smooth with a frizz-free texture. Infused with alterna-bamboo-conditionerColor Hold technology for maximum color retention.

Alterna Bamboo Strength Anti-Frizz Conditioner:

Sulfate & Sodium Chloride Free

Cultivate Stronger, Smoother, Healthier Hair

Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Conditioner combines strengthening pure Organic Bamboo Extract with smoothing Organic Kendi Oil to banish frizz & tame split ends. This deeply penetrating conditioner visibly transforms unruly hair leaving it strong, sleek, frizz-free & manageable. Infused with Color Hold technology for maximum color retention.

Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Hair Treatment:

Cultivate Stronger, Smoother, Healthier Hair

Instantly absorbing Kendi Oil with strengthening Organic Bamboo banishes frizz, imports intense shine & protects color while providing vital nutrients. Best for use alterna-bamboo-treatmenton Medium To Thick Hair

Usage:

As Treatment:

An intense 10 minute therapy specifically designed to deeply nourish and restore hair to a healthy state. Seals split ends and frays damaged by environmental factors and chemical processing. 1-2 times per week, apply liberally to dry hair. Leave on for 10 minutes and wash as usual.

As Style-Primer:

A UV Heat & Color-Protecting pre-style essential with built-in humidity resistance. Banishes frizz for sleek, glossy hair with staying power. Apply a small amount to damp hair and style as usual.

Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Mist:

with Organic Bamboo for Strong, Sleek, Frizz-Free Hair

Cultivate Stronger, Smoother, Healthier Hairalterna-bamboo-mist

This lightweight, instantly absorbing mist combines strengthening, pure Organic Bamboo with smoothing Organic Kendi Oil to eliminate frizz, protect hair from heat styling tools, enhance shine & protect color while boosting your hair’s health. Best for use on Fine to Medium Hair Types

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Thicker, Fuller Lashes? Sounds good to me!

June 23, 2010 By 2 Comments

Everyone wants to know the secret to obtaining thicker, fuller eyelashes.  There are many ways to go about this.  You can use false eyelashes, you can use volumizing mascaras, or you can try Line N Grow!

Created by Bella Sole’ Beauty, Line N Grow is the only all-natural way to actually grow and thicken your eyelashes.  It is also the only treatment that is available in a variety of shades, so it looks like you’re actually wearing mascara!

Line N Grow Display

The Benefits:

Thicker, Darker, Beautiful Lashes in just 4 weeks.

All Natural:  Some of the “lash growing products” on the market will actually change the pigment in your eye.  Line N Grow uses All Natural ingredients that are not harmful to your eye.

Save $$$$!!!!:  While most of the comparable items on the market retail for $129.99, Line N Grow is very cost-effective at only $39.95/each!

Who Is It For?

Line N Grow is perfect for anyone wanting longer, fuller eyelashes, especially beneficial for those with short, brittle and/or thin lashes.  Clinical studies have shown that Line N Grow is safe for contact wearer and/or sensitive eyes.

There are 2 products in the Line N Grow family.

Tinted Lash Enhancer:

The tinted lash enhancer strengthens and repair thin, short lashes, while enhancing the appearance of your own natural lashes.  It is available in Black, Chocolate, Midnight Blue, Eggplant and Olive

How To Use:  Can be worn daily to allow to set before applying additional makeup over it.

Extreme PM Lash Lengthener

Extreme PM Lash Lengthener rapidly strengthens and repairs thin short lashes while you sleep.

How To Use:  Apply nightly before going to bed to maintain beautiful healthy lashes.  Apply to clean, dry eye area.  Using the applicator brush, wipe of excess on brush, apply to lash line starting from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye.  Avoid direct contact with the eye.

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Pravana Natureceuticals: Where Nature Meets Innovation

December 10, 2009 By 2 Comments

We’re proud to introduce a new brand to our line up.  Everyone, meet Pravana!  Pravana’s highly sophisticated formulas utilize both the power of nature and the strength of technology to provide a new hybrid of superior hair care products which are in effect, super-natural.

Pravana’s unique brand infuses all shampoos and conditioners with Pravana’s Proprietary Natuceutical Complex™, comprised of nine time-proven Meso-American botanicals known for their therapeutic and healing properties teamed with three different hydrolyzed proteins to enhance hair’s strength, elasticity, and shine from the inside out. Pravana’s Shampoo are exclusively sulfate and sulfite-free. All Pravana hair care formulas are also free of cocamide DEA and MEA, and contain no phthalates or other hazardous ingredients. We employ no animal testing or animal ingredients in our products.

Pravana Color Ensure

Specifically formulated to actually maintain the vibrancy of color-treated hair for a longer period of time. PRAVANA’s exclusive Naturceutical Complex™ helps topravana-color-ensure strengthen and provide shine. Sulfate-free Color Ensure Shampoo gently but thoroughly cleanses without stripping color. Special UV filters protect hair against color-robbing ultraviolet rays.

Pravana Color Ensure Leave In Treatment is a powerful rejuvenator for chemically treated hair. It instantly detangles and leaves hair with incredible shine and silkiness. Color Ensure leave – In Treatment’s super lightweight formula of Plant-based moisturizers and proteins nourishes and strengthens hair without weighing it down. Special UV filters and botanical conditioners protect hair against colorrobbing ultraviolet rays and enviromental damage.

Pravana Color Ensure Sulfate Free Shampoo:  10.1 oz Retail Price:  $15.00.   Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Color Ensure Conditioner:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Color Ensure Leave-In Treatment:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99pravana-volumizing

Pravana Volumizing System

PRAVANA’s volumizing regimen imparts unbelievable body and fullness without making hair feel stiff or brittle. PRAVANA’s exclusive Naturceutical Complex trade; infuses hair with special proteins to actually increase the diameter of the hair. Sulfate-Free Volumizing Shampoo thoroughly cleanses without stripping color or vital moisture. Special UV inhibitors block the harmful effects of the sun and further protect color.

Pravana Volumizing Sulfate Free Shampoo:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Volumizing Conditioner:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Hydrating Systempravana-hydrating

Great for the Winter!  The PRAVANA hydrating regimen is designed to instantly transform coarse, dry or frizzy hair to a smoother, softer texture. PRAVANA’s exclusive Naturceutical Complex moisturizes and repairs dry, troubled hair.  Seal and Shine Hydrating Spray provides all-day shine and protection.

Pravana Hydrating Intensive Leave-In Treatment is a two phase treatment. Pravana Hydrating Intensive Leave-In Treatment is an instant moisturizer. It’s rich botanical protein and moisturizing ingredients soften, detangle and provide incredible shine, without weighing hair down. INTENSIVE LEAVE-IN IS PERFECTLY pH BALANCED AND HELPS TO LOCK IN HAIR COLOR.

Pravana Hydrating Sulfate Free Shampoo:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Hydrating Conditioner:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Pravana Intense Hydrating Treatment:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $16.00.  Your Price:  $12.79

Pravana Seal & Shine Hydrating Spray:  3.7 oz.  Retail Price:  $16.00.  Your Price:  $12.79pravana-pure-light

Pravana Pure Light System

Pure Light Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner is the first sulfate-free cleansing and conditioning system formulated to instantly brighten and whiten blonde, highlighted, or natural silver/white hair.

Pure Light’s proprietary system of optical brighteners instantly eliminates unwanted yellow tones and off-casts generally associated with light blonde and white hair.

Pravana Pure Light Sulfate Free Shampoo:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $18.40.  Your Price:  $14.69

Pravana Pure Light Conditioner:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $20.00.  Your Price:  $15.99

Pravana Styling Products

Pravana Curl Enhancer Gel:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $16.00.  Your Price:  $12.79

Pravana Curl Enhancer Gel helps to define and articulate curls while providing shine and curl resiliency. Natural humectants help to maintain moisture. Unique solar filters protect the hair from sun and enviromental damage. Curl Enhancer is a versatile gel that provides a firm but very flexible hold.

Pravana Elevate Botanical Root Boost:  8 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99pravana-styling

Elevate Botanical Root Boost gives flat hair a super lift with volume right where you want it! Elevate is fortified with jojoba and rosemary extracts that provide support and movement, while maintaining the body and fullness of the hair! Take your hair to new heights!

Pravana Straightening Creme:  10.1 oz.  Retail Price:  $17.00.  Your Price:  $13.59

Pravana Straightening Creme is a temporary hair relaxer activated by the heat of thermal styling tools. Natutral humectants and moisturizers assist in calming and smoothing hair while leaving it silky and shiny. Straightening Creme’s natural thermal protectors and UV inhibitors work to block the damaging effects of the environment and insulate againts the heat of blow dryers and irons.

Pravana Super Shape Hair Spray:  10.6 oz.  Retail Price:  $15.00.  Your Price:  $11.99

Super Shape can be used both as a finishing mist and a volumizing spray, particularly when applied to the root area, but won’t leave residue on the hair. Its light pomegranate aroma is fresh and clean, but doesn’t linger in the hair, and its wheat protein and panthenol pro Vitmain B5 creates added shine and body. In keeping with Pravana’s commitment to producing user-friendly, cruelty-free products, Super Shape has an environmentally safe propellant system

Pravana Ultra Body Foam Volumizer: 7.43 oz.  Retail Price:  $16.00.  Your Price:  $12.79

The totally new and clean way to provide unmatched body, lift, control and movement to any look.

A super lightweight foam that instantly fortifies hair with added fullness, body and texture. Ultra Body Foam Volumizer contains Pravana’s exclusive Naturceutical Complex, which features silk amino acids, human hair keratin amino acids and wheat protein, nourishes and revitalizes hair. Ultra Body Foam Volumizer is environmentally friendly and contains:

•Zero alcohol
•Zero Propellants
•Zero VOC’s

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New Fav! Hempz Delicious Body Lotion

October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

You must try the new Hempz Treatz Body Lotion.  The lotions smell so good, you’ll want to eat them (there’s even a reminder not to on the bottle, lol).  

Indulge yourself without the guilt. This delicious daily moisturizer enriched with Pure Organic Hemp Seed Oil helps provide dramatic long term moisturization while leaving your skin feeling absolutely yummy…

• A gourmet blend of Natural Honey and Vanilla Extracts are rich in antioxidants and skin conditioners for deliciously soft and smooth skin.

• Pure Organic Hemp Seed Oil helps renew, nourish and rejuvenate for healthier, younger looking skin.

• Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Guilt FreeHempz Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Lotion

These Delicious Lotions come in 4 Flavors:

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake (our favorite)

Coconut Cream Frosting

Cranberry Vanilla Cake

Gingerbread Cookie

Each lotion is 8.5 oz and can be  yours for $11.19!

Hempz Treat:  What you’ve been craving

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Stript Mineral Makeup 100% Paraben Free

October 22, 2009 By 3 Comments

Stript LogoStript Mineral Makeup is a natural make-up line that is comparable to Bare Escentuals.  Stript Mineral Makeup is 100% Paraben Free and is also Vegan.  The following is some information about Stript:

VEGAN Stript does not condone animal cruelty or animal testing. Stript offers a wide range of vegan and vegan-friendly cosmetic and animal fur-free applicator brushes. A percentage of each brush sold is donated to ASPCA.

100% PARABEN-FREE Stript products do not contain parabens. Parabens are commonly used as a synthetic preservative, but are elieved to disrupt normal hormone function. Parabens are currently under scrutiny within and outside the U.S.

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES Stript is 100% naturally preserved using plant-derived Natural Broad Spectrum Microbial Growth Inhibitors such as Naticide (almond derived) and Japanese Honeysuckle.

TALC-FREE NATURAL MINERALS Stript ingredients are pharmaceutical grade and provide sheer to full camouflage coverage. Shades blend with virtually every skin tone and offer non-greasy, water resistant physical sun protection and a line-minimizing, soft-focus optical effect with no chalky appearance.

ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE-FREE All-natural fragrances such as Vanilla Bean Extract and Sweet Almond Blossom add a light scent to Stript products.

ARTISTIC VERSATILITY Stript marine minerals can be blended with water or moisturizer to create long-wearing liquid mineral formulas.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Stript products are packaged in recyclable plastic containers. Our unit cartons contain recycled and post consumer materials and are printed with soy ink. Stript applicators have wooden handles made from sustainable forestry trees. We also use biodegradable packing materials.

FAIR TRADE Stript advocates standards for equitable international labor practices and strives to obtain ingredients from fair trade sources.

CAUSE MARKETED Stript supports numerous charities including ASPCA, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

We LOVE Stript for their packaging and the products!  Their Kabuki brushes are incredible.  Also check out their Face Makeup, Lip Makeup and Eye Makeup.

Stript has been featured in many publications including Shape, Launchpad, American Spa, Cosmopolitan and Women’s World.

Give it a try, We’re sure you’ll love it too!

Stript Packaging

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New Burt’s Bees Holiday Sets

October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The holiday season is upon us, and manufacturer’s are rolling out their Holiday Gift Sets, which offer great value to the customers.  Burt’s Bees is no exception.  They have put together 6 Great Sets for the Earth-Friendly buyer.  A little bit about each:Burts Bees Mani-Pedi Kit

Burt’s Bees Polka-Dot Perfect Mani-Pedi Kit

Indulge in a little natural beauty! Everything you need for the perfect pink slipper pampering night fits neatly in our adorable and practical polka-dot bag.

Contains:

•Almond Milk Hand Creme (2 oz.)
•Coconut Foot Creme(4.34 oz.)
•Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme (.30 oz.)
•Pomegranate Lip Balm (.15 oz.)
•Bee Nail File
•2 Cuticle Sticks
•Red & White Polka-Dot Bag

Burt’s Bees Mini Lip Gloss CollectionBurt's Bees Mini Lip Gloss Set

Four juicy shades, one great gift.

This collection lets her drench her lips with four juicy shades for a hint of color and endless shine. These hydrating natural lip glosses are flavored with citrus oils for a kiss of fresh-squeezed flavor. She’ll have a color for every mood and four ways to get more kissable lips.

Contains:

•Nectar Nude Lip Gloss (.3 oz.)
•Pucker Berry Lip Gloss (.3 oz.)
•Sweet Pink Lip Gloss (.3 oz.)
•Zesty Red Lip Gloss (.3 oz.)Burts Bees Lip Balm Purse Pack Mixed

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Purse Pack- Mixed

Lip Balm Purse Pack “Mixed”

The perfect stocking stuffer! An adorable keepsake cloth purse loaded with the world’s best natural lip balm.

Contains:

•2 Beeswax Lip Balms (.15 oz.)
•1 Honey Lip Balm (.15 oz.)
•1 Pomegranate Beeswax Lip Balm (.15 oz.)
•Keepsake PurseBurts Bees Lip Gloss Purse Pack Classic

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Purse Pack- Classic

Lip Balm Purse Pack “Classic”

The perfect stocking stuffer! An adorable keepsake cloth purse loaded with the world’s best natural lip balm.

Contains:

•4 Beeswax Lip Balms (.15 oz.)
•Keepsake Purse

Burt’s Bees A Few Favorite Things Gift SetBurts Bees A Few Favorite Things

A Few Favorite Things

Naturally, it was hard to pick just a few of our favorite things…but we think you’ll agree this great assortment would make any fan’s list.

Contains:

•Beeswax Lip Balm (.15 oz.)
•Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme (.60 oz.)
•Milk and Honey Body Lotion (8 fl. oz.)
•Soap Bark Facial Cleanser (6 oz.)

Burt’s Bees Value PackBurts Value Pack

Value Pack – Soap Bark Facial Cleanser (6 oz.) and Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub (4 oz.)

Value Pack celebrating 25 years of natural products.

These new value packs are a great deal to try out new products as well as those they already love.

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Derma E wins Green Patriot Award!

September 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Derma EDerma E Natural Bodycare has been presented with the April 2009 Green Patriot Compant of the Month Award for organic leadership, green entrepreneurial innovation and global sustainability.

Derma E is a family company (like ours) that has a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibilities.  They manufacture their products with 100% wind energy and they have an in office conservation and recycling program.  All of Derma E’s products use Natural ingredients.

The Green Patriot™ Awards were created by Freedom Press, a publishing house dedicated to books and magazines that focus on health and the environment, to honor companies and organizations that have displayed outstanding achievement in demonstrating social and eco-friendly responsibilities that benefit their customers, employees and the environment.

Read more about the Green Patriot awards here

See more awards won by Derma E

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