Ava Anderson Non-Toxic: not your average teenager!

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I just received a sample from the company Ava Anderson Non-Toxic, and it's the eyemakeup remover pads. Hmm, simple packaging which is always a good thing in my book. Then I read through the media kit info, very interesting to read the story of how at the age of 14 she saw a news story of how babies umbilical cord blood tests showed high toxicity levels of cancer agents found in makeup and cosmetic beauty products.

So the young miss Ava got all fired up and began to research what was safe for her to use, and when she couldn't find a good choice, she made some! I love her drive, initiative, gumption and commitment to the good of others! Now that she is fifteen years old, with the help of her parents she launched the line Ava Anderson Non-Toxic.

I tried the eyemakeup remover and the truth, it did remove my eyeshadows and liner but made a wee dent in my three coats of mascara. I'm going to surmise that if you were wearing Larenim, Arbonne, or Aveda, you wouldn't have the challenge taking off the mascara.

Enough from me, please click over and read her full story then buy some products to try or even start a business! This is your best year ever!

Super fat congrats to my Mother's day Phyto-C winner! The goods will go out in Monday's mail and stay tuned for the Sothy's giveaway starting on Monday. Thanks again for all of your amazing comments!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

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Thanks for your great comments about the Alba Botanica Rainforest line! I too am enjoying it!
For Back to School this year, there is an amalgamation of styles. There are not the definitive lines that we have seen in previous years and there are so many "celebrity" combinations of actors/musicians with designers.
I'll get you some pics to compare with, but in the meantime, remember to focus on what makes you feel your best and look your best.
Just because everyone is wearing a certain style or look doesn't mean that you do...pick what works for your personality and style.
In fact, start your own trend! Because wearing a ton of black rubber bracelets had to start somewhere, right? Enjoy the beauty bubble!
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Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Clean and Clear Advantage acne control kit

Just in time for back to school preparations...a kit where "100% of people had clearer skin in as little as 1 day".

Or, that's what the tag line says.

I know, you may be thinking that this is a bit pre-mature given that the fourth of July celebrations are tomorrow!

In Arizona, school starts as early as the second week of August. If you have acne, you need to give the skin some time to heal and clear.

So, I invite you to be a part of the Makeup University Back to School Beauy campaign. First step, getting great skin.

If you have acne and want to try this kit for free, please send me a "BEFORE" photo of yourself, and in 1 week you will have to send me an "AFTER" photo to post on the blog. Please describe your skin situation and why you need the Clean and Clear Advantage acne control kit.

The promotion runs from today July 3-July 10, when a winner will be contacted through mail. I must receive your "BEFORE" picture to post on the blog prior to the kit being sent.

The home page for the product has an awesome flash presentation about the different aspects of the kit and the stages of acne treatment.

http://www.cleanandclear.com/

Back to School this year for fashion is about layering and in beauty it's about understated makeup. The 80's have come back in clothing, and luckily, we've just gone through an 80's makeup redux. Phew, glad that's over. At least the neon mascara didn't come back...or, perhaps I didn't see it?

Enjoy the Clean and Clear promotion! I look forward to giving away the kit to a lucky reader.

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