Best Brand for Natural Body Care: Jason

Hi ya Gorgeous,

The schedule for Makeup University blog is just cray cray! So I figured, tis better to post rather than wait and not be sure - so expect more posts this week!

One of my favorite body care brands is JASON.  They have been around since 1959 and providing paraben free, chemcial free, petrolatum free and phthalate free products ever since! The JASON line of products covers everyone in the family from the baby to the grandparents!

They have done a major brand repackaging on their line - so go slow in the health and beauty section and keep your eyes out for this new look! I just tried the Soothing Aloe Vera for my son and the Invigorating Rosewater for me!

Details for Aloe Vera: 
This gentle wash cleanses with botanical surfactants and safely nourishes with Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5. Our blend of Soothing Aloe Vera and Sunflower Seed Oil provides lipid relief to smooth and hydrate your skin.

  Details for Invigorating Rosewater:
This gentle wash cleanses with botanical surfactants and safely nourishes with Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5. Our blend of invigorating Rosewater and soothing Calendula Extract keeps your body refreshed, smooth and uplifted

The body washes has a great scent, light lather and rinses clean off of the skin. The Soothing Aloe Vera was gentle on my son's psoriasis and as a Mom, it's good to know that there is nothing funky in this product that could cause a long term harm to me or him! 

Get your favorite JASON body products at your favorite health store, or mass retailer!

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Lip Tints by Burt's Bees: plum is my favorite, which is yours?

7 Perks of a Beautiful Smile

Not only are white teeth crucial for those Facebook pictures, they're also important for your health -- see how

This is a TotalBeauty.com Women's Dental Health article You may have been flossing, brushing, and rinsing twice a day for healthy teeth and gums, but your dental care regimen could be giving you more benefits than just whiter teeth. From getting you a raise to making you look younger, see the 7 perks you'll enjoy if you make those pearly whites even brighter. See them

Hey Gorgeous! Please check yesterday's blog post with a funny yet important video about the importance of helping bees get healthy habitats so the crucial pollination needed for native plants to thrive can take place! Today-I share with you the Burt's Bees lip tint-I have 3 colors; a plum, a cherry red and a light pink. The plum is my favorite because it makes a berry tone stain on my lips yet is moisturizing and smooth feeling. My experience is that it wears on the lip for quite some time! Plus it has just enough color to look 'made up' for a busy summer day but not too much as too look over done. You can get your favorite Burt's Bees products and cosmetics just about any where; like the Walmart, Target, CVS and Sprouts! These lip tints are just about $5-worth it for your summer beauty and travel to beach side locations! Enjoy! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Neutrogena Naturals-pure,safe skincare with a green server & Kristen Bell

How to Trim Your Bangs at Home

Sick of spending your hard-earned money every month on bang trims? Skip the salon and do them at home with these pro tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Sure, you'd love to trim your bangs yourself -- but the risk factor of looking like Courtney Love pre-makeover is high. We feel you, which is why we talked to Giovanni Vaccaro, hair guru at the Frederic Fekkai Salon in New York City. He shares his no-fail DIY bang-trimming tips. See them

Hey Gorgeous!
I'm playing with my samples of Neutrogena Naturals-and so far so good! Rinses clean, removes makeup, leaves skin soft and the lip balm is smooth on the lips! No stinging of winter chapped skin.
The new tag line is " pure, safe and effective " and I think they have that right. There are no harsh chemicals, parabens or sulfates.

Plus, Neutrogena Naturals has partnered with the Forest Stewardship Council, and the Nature Conservancy with ambassador Kristen Bell.
This line of skin care would make a great holiday treat for under the tree or stocking. You can find the products online or at Walmart, Target, Krogers (that's Fry's in my neighborhood), Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS and Ulta.

Enjoy these short videos of Kristen Bell working with water conservationist Alexandra Cousteau.






http://naturals.neutrogena.com/utm_source=n_com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=n_com_cathead
Be sure and check out the Green Server page on Neutrogena Naturals!
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Jason Natural C Effects powered by Ester-C wash & serum

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We gave three women an anti-aging makeover. Read on to see their transformations

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article If you still think plastic surgery is the only way to look younger, think again. Turns out your hair and makeup can make you look years younger. We asked stylists and makeup artists to give three women -- one in her 30s, another in her 40s, and a third in her 50s -- makeovers that would erase years from their looks. The results? You have to see them to believe. (Then steal the experts' tricks for yourself!) See makeovers

Hey Gorgeous!
Oh snap I love a great product that does what it says!
I've tested a sample of the Jason Natural C Effects Pure Natural Super-C Cleanser and the anti-aging serum in the same line.
Wow-the cleanser is light, removes all makeup, rinses clean, removes mascara, leaves skin clean but not dry and tight-in short, it's amazing! Best of all, it's a natural product free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, phthalates and sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates!
Then it gets even better when you figure that it is easily accessible since you can get it at Sprouts, Whole Foods, Walmarts, Targets, online and just about every major health food store.

I also tested the anti-aging C Effects serum and it's so light and refreshing-fast absorbing and soothing on the skin. I've always had a good experience with the Jason Natural line-most recently with their Lavender shampoo and conditioner for fine hair as well as the Jason Tea Tree Oil deoderant. Good stuff!
No need to take my word-get your own and learn more here!
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Aubrey Organics-mineral spray & shave creme

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Great dental health takes more than seeing your dentist every six months. Do you have one of these bad habits that are wrecking your smile?

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Sure, smoking and drinking coffee aren't exactly going to help you score an A-List smile -- but did you know your favorite workout could be damaging your teeth? Here are the habits to break -- and the ones to start -- to keep those pearly whites looking amazing. See them

Hi Gorgeous!
I love the Aubrey Organics line for skincare that is pthalate free! Now-for body care they are on par for natural skin care that is safe for the whole family!
Here is their mission statement:
"Our mission is to provide all-natural, safe and effective personal care and lifestyle products to the consumer. We offer a true and authentic alternative to many of the mass produced synthetic products on the market today. We craft only the highest quality all-natural products without compromise as to ingredients, packaging or cost.".

I love that-and though I have not tried their makeup line-I hope it's good because there are many pre-teen and teenage girls who wear makeup and are at risk for having their body hormones sped up and force puberty at an earlier age due to pthalates in their cosmetics and body products.

So, I say give Aubrey Organics a try! Find it at your local natural food store, such as Sprouts, Sunflower Markets, Whole Foods or the Good Apple out in Apache Junction.

There are so many amazing products in the line-go try some!


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Labor Day travel? Nature's Gate herbal blend hand cream in rose for the road!

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Turns out you can turn that junk in your trunk into the toned, tight butt of your dreams without taking drastic measures

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article Did you know that your butt is actually the largest muscle in your body? It only makes sense to exercise it as much, if not more, than the other muscles you pay attention to. With these moves, you can get a tighter, more toned butt in no time. See workouts

Hey there Gorgeous!
Here I am on the set of the new web series for Makeup University. I am not travelling this holiday weekend as I continue to work on the episodes for the upcoming production dates.
But-what I do have in my purse that is so sumptuous and luxurious feeling is the new Nature's Gate herbal blend hand cream in rose.

It's paraben free, and 3 oz-so TSA approved for those of you who are jetting away on an airplane, pocket ready for train riders, will fit in the glove compartment on a boat, in the side pocket of a back pack for the hikers or in a purse of a web series producer like me!



Here are a few favorite reasons to try Nature's Gate products:
1. paraben free
2. cruelty free
3. phthalates free
4. synthetic fragrance fee
5. animal derived ingredients and animal testing free = VEGAN approved!
(I"m not a vegan and in fact I'm having an In'n'Out burger right now...)
Finally-the Nature's Gate products are high quality and easy to access for affordable prices-so head on down to the Walmarts and get you some for this Labor Day weekend pool party! Your skin will thank you!
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Back to School with Nature's Gate Acai duo!

Hello Gorgeous and congratulations on completing the first week of the Fall semester here in Arizona!
Now, for your dorm room or your house-try this duo of Acai Velvet moisture body wash and body lotion to keep your skin soft and supple during class time and study hours.
These 2 large sizes are less than $20! They are full of 7 exclusive moisture boosters along with shea butter, apricot kernel oil and vitamin E.
Nature's Gate is a leader in natural products and have formulations that are cruelty free and healthy as well as being Earth loving with recycling and sustainability being at the core of the company. All Nature's Gate products are paraben, phthalate, synthetic fragrance, sulfate, EDTA, animal derived ingredient free!

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TEEN WEEK-EOS saves summer sunburned lips!

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This is a TotalBeauty.com haircut article With the weather heating up, now's the best time to get a shorter 'do. Our mentality here at Total Beauty? Go bold or go home. Take a look at these hot new cuts and get inspired. See cuts

Hello TEENS! We are continuing on in the TEEN WEEK celebration of beauty and encouragement for teen ladies!
Now, these little spheres you see here are favorites of mine and so affordable! Just $2.97 at a Walmart near you!
What's best is: these are 95% organic and 100% natural. Paraben, gluten, pthalate, and petrolatum free. So there's nothing but good stuff in there to put on your lips after a long day playing at the pool, beach or waterpark! The EOS lip balms have a twist off cap, and are just fun to apply. Try one today! They also make a really nice light super hydrating hand lotion in a fun ergonomic package...try that too!
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mama mio Mighty Moisture-the secret to summer skin

12 Fun Exercise Fads

Don't dread working out with these fun new fitness programs

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article Exercising is a pain in the behind if we can be frank, and the motivation to put down the ice cream bucket and get off the couch is slim to none. But, with these 12 new fitness fads, we (and you) will be a bit more excited about working out the muscles we never knew we had. Check 'em out

Hi there Gorgeous!
How is your summer going? Mine is fabulous and amazing, full of adventure and now all I lack is dry skin!
I recently recieved a sample of this tube of 'no nasties' filled high protein day and night moisturizer from mama mio.
This product may very well cure me from using heavy creams! I love a thick luxurious cream to put on before bed-so it has a full night to soak into my skin...well, this tube of moisture is light weight but heavy hitting on ingredients that help hydrate, plump and oxygenate the skin!
Best part-it's smooth texture glides onto skin, very light clean scent and absorbs fast!
The box comes with an instruction booklet of how to get the best success from the product-to add a twice daily facial muscle exercise: the Ponytail Pullups and Rosies.

Well, don't take my word for it- go see for yourself and enjoy the website, it's fun to poke around on! I know you will find something on there to help make you feel your most beautiful in the middle of the best summer of your life!
http://www.mamamio.com/
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Harmonic shampoo/conditioner & de-stress roller for pressure points

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Take a walk with us down Hollywood's memory lane and see which A-listers were once paired up -- and which natural beauty features are their "type"

This is a TotalBeauty.com natural beauty article Being a celebrity is a lot like being in the "it crowd" in high school -- these people seriously only go out with each other. Take a gander at these former flames and you'll realize how closely knit that inner sanctum or celebrity "couples' circle" really is. So, what do you say? Are you up for a quick round of a little game we like to call, What's Their Type? See celeb couples

Hello gorgeous!

While away on a holiday weekend I took my samples of Harmonic shampoo, conditioner and the De-stress roller ball aromatherapy treatment made by Intelligent Nutrients.

Oh these were so good and so useful! The shampoo is hydrating, safe for color and pairs well with the conditioner. There are no silicones, PEG, sulfates or yucky stuff in these products.

The aromatherapy is very relaxing and the De-stress treatment after is excellent for travel. If you are a bride-you need this! If you are on holiday in a blizzard, you need this! When using the shampoo and conditioner I got a good lather, my hair felt clean, and conditioner left my hair smooth, shiny and healthy looking.

The best part is the De-stress treatment: it's a large glass vial of aromatherapy treatment to use as a tool for pressure points on your scalp or ears or wherever! It's made of organic oils When sitting on the freeway snowed in by a blizzard - it was great to have the De-stress treatment close by to apply on my scalp pressure points. Plus-it made the car smell better! Try some and learn more by visiting: http://www.intelligentnutrients.com

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PEACE: the roll on oil & that surpasses all understanding!

Copy Christina Hendricks' "Winged" Eyeliner

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Hello dear friends! This week has been such a whirlwind! Mancub's school schedule ramped up,
his soccer is starting again, it's his birthday this week which means we spend most of the week celebrating and it culminates this weekend with an all out hurrah and kegger Kindergarten style! Phew! On top of that; it's work, a conference, the writing, the planning, the blah blah blah!

So when this Bath by Bettijo organic PEACE aromatherapy stick showed up for the blog it had perfect timing! I have used my roll on stick several times and the fragrance is lovely, the texture and roll of the oil is soft, and absorbing leaving no funky oily residue, it just sort of glides on and seeps in. I'm really enjoying it and this is a fellow Phoenix Arizona business so let's here a big shout out for the state making a come back! Woo hoo!

Now, just don't take my word for it, visit www.bathbybettijo.com or read the details below, then get some! It's perfect for a destination wedding bride who needs to calm her nerves, or the hectic schedule of a back to school student who needs to even out the pace of the new semester. I think you will be happy that you gave it a try, so try it! Below is some more about the product!

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NEW! Organic Aromatherapy Sticks

More than a pretty smell. Bath By Bettijo's Organic Aromatherapy Roll-On Sticks deliver therapeutic serums that will help you feel better. These unique formulas include only Certified Organic Essential Oils, providing a drug-free way to deal with daily bothers. Featuring a convenient and mess-free, roll-on applicator for aromatherapy on the go.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

SLEEP – Organic Lavender and Cedarwood Essential Oils quiet your mind so you can get the rest you need. Roll on temples and wrists at bedtime for sweet dreams.

ENERGY – Give yourself a caffeine-free kick. This stick gives you a natural boost using Organic Citrus Essential Oils. Roll on wrists and breathe deeply for a refreshing wake-up call at any hour.

PEACE – In need of a tranquil escape? Inhale this calming blend with Organic Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Spearmint Essentials Oils. Reminiscent of a trip to the spa, breathe deeply and exhale away stress.

RELIEF – An all-natural remedy for everyday tension and dull headaches with the analgesic benefits of Organic Peppermint Essential Oil.

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