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We mentioned Episencial a couple of days ago in our post Actively Healthy Skincare Tips from Episencial founder, Kim Walls, MS. Today we’ll tell you a bit more about the company and a couple of products from their Episencial Skincare line. Thanks goes to our PR contact for the information.

100% organic Episencial Skincare for babies and children and the Very Hungry Caterpillar Collection. Episencial is the first company to deliver clinically effective, newborn-safe products designed to support the essential immune functions of the skin. Made exclusively from all natural ingredients and loaded with organics, Episencial is leading the chemical-free charge in personal care products for kids. The Episencial skin care system offers parents a complete range of products based upon formulas relied on by leading spas and clinics for more than thirty years.

Premier all natural skincare brand Episencial is taking the skin care market by storm, offering an immune-boosting, newborn-safe skin care product that feature planet-friendly organics, solar-powered manufacturing and sustainable packaging at an affordable price. Episencial product is made exclusively from all natural ingredients , more than 50% of which are organic and chemical free. We are proud to offer a new layer to bath time, by educating and engaging the child on how to be healthy and to learn how to care for their skin. Currently, available at Whole Foods and leading retailers including Buy Buy Baby, online at drugstore.com and target.com, episencial products range from $5.99 to $14.99, well below the average prices of natural personal care products for children. Proceeds from the sale of the product benefit the company’s philanthropic partner Healthy Child, Healthy World and its mission to protect children from harmful chemicals.

Celebrity moms are raving about Episencial, celebrities like Courtney Cox, Larry Birkhead and baby DaniLynn (Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter) and Mary Louise Parker.

The product line includes: Playful Foaming Wash, Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath, Soothing Cream, Better Body Butter, Protective Face Balm (SPF 6), Nurturing Balm and Sunny Sunscreen (SPF 35).

Playful Foaming Wash

Ultra pure hydrating hair & body cleanser.

SRP: $8.99/Size: 8oz

* Won’t irritate eyes or sensitive places. Rinses off fast!
* Gentle and hydrating cleanser using thyme oil and plant-based surfactants. Sulfate free!
* Fragrance free. Organic orange extract is our mild and fresh scent.
* Organic ginko biloba and calendula extract to sooth the skin.
* Organic aloe and soothing oat extract to moisturize naturally.

Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath

Long-lasting bubbly gel concentrate.

Size: 8oz/SRP: $8.99

* Won’t irritate eyes or sensitive places.
* Enhanced bubbles from natural, sugar derived surfactants. Sulfate free!
* Organic avocado oil and soothing oat extract to hydrate skin.
* Organic ginko biloba, green tea extract, and mandarin orange.
* Organic lavender oil with plum and peach extracts help wind down for a peaceful nap or night’s rest.

Check out their ingredients page, gotta love it when a company actually reveal what their products are made of and give a definition of them! http://episencial.com/ingredients/

For complete product line and additional information, please visit http://episencial.com/

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Actively Healthy Skincare Tips from Kim Walls, MS

As we are still in the grips of cold and flu season, frequent hand washing remains our best weapon against illness. But frequent hand washings – and popular antibacterial cleansers – have unintended results. Here are some of Kim’s insights for truly healthy hands using the power of probiotics:

• Yes, to keep germs at bay it is important to wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
• However, the reality is, while reducing the germ load on your hands, harsh soaps and hard water can strip the skin of its natural protection.
• Combined with cold weather, dry air both indoors and out, and the skin on your hands becomes vulnerable to damage from chapping and cracking.
• This damaged skin (located on the most exposed parts of the body…your hands) can compromise the body’s barrier to germs – defeating the purpose of washing your hands in the first place!
• Applying a probiotic cream, such as Episencial Soothing Cream, ideally while hands are still damp from hand washing, not only moisturizes but supports the natural ecosystem of beneficial bacteria on your skin that help protect the body.

About the Kim:

Kimberly Walls, a second generation skincare clinician from the family that developed the world-renowned Epicuren(r) anti-aging skincare products, she now uses her expertise to develop specialized skincare for children under the age of 5. Armed with her knowledge and experience within the skincare world, Kim has been able to access an untapped market of mother’s who want to expose their child to an actively healthy lifestyle by introducing this product line for young children featuring the beloved artwork of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar . For more than a decade, Walls has shared her extensive experience with dermatologists and estheticians across the globe, underscoring the relationship between optimum health and responsible skincare. Now through Episencial, she hopes to share that knowledge with new and growing families to support the health and well being that effective, all natural products can provide.

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I received a complimentary tube of Votre Vu Duette Luxe to review. This product is made in France, but manufactured Spring Grove, IL. I have to say that it is very nice. It would be a great gift idea or a great way to pamper yourself. It comes in a pretty nifty tube, as seen in the photo to the left. It is a two-in-one product. The top portion opens and holds the lip balm, which works effectively on dry chapped lips. It’s called Luxe Lips and feels soft and silky when I applied it to my lips. There is no applicator so your fingertip or an extra lip brush will have to do. At the bottom half of this “Duette” tube from Votre Vu is Almond Pie hand creme. It does smell like almond and it does leave your skin feeling smooth. However, there is a degree of greasiness until it wears off, as is the case for the majority of hand creams on the market. I even applied it to my dry cracked elbows and it has cleared that problem up nicely, but only as it is reapplied every day or two.

What makes this product unique is its Duette feature. I don’t know about you, but this is the first time I have seen lip balm and hand cream combined in separate packaging in the same tube. The tube wouldn’t fit in a very small purses, but is definitely still very portable. It is on the pricier side at $38.00 a tube. Their website has a listing for a 3-pack for $79.00.

Votre Vu offers ingredients, instructions and a summary on their site here. They also include a short informative video to the left of the screen below the product images.

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Moms, do you need some holiday aromatherapy to ease the Christmas chaos?

We love the smell of our thieves blend permeating through our home when we run our diffuser and we use other personal care products that contain essential oils, but no skincare products yet. DECLÉOR offers a collection of eight skincare products that use a combination of several essential oils.

DECLÉOR takes pride in its rich natural Aromatherapy heritage and unique distillation process that produces 100% pure and natural, preservative-free AromessenceTM. As the pioneers in the field, the DECLÉOR research scientists have combined several essential oils to obtain a myriad of beneficial all-natural treatments. In their pure form, essential oils posses an effectiveness of exceptional force and when combined, they have the astonishing power to stimulate the effectiveness of each other’s benefits. This is why each DECLÉOR AromessenceTM is formulated with a specific blend of at least eight essential oils at concentrations high enough to yield effective results for any skin concern.

The silky, non-greasy texture of the AromessenceTM Serums is specifically formulated for day time application and offers Aromatherapy benefits with its premium, natural essence uplifting fragrance. An AromessenceTM applied before other skincare products acts as a “beauty booster” to treat, purify and balance the skin.

For nighttime, an AromessenceTM Balm applied before bed becomes “beauty pajamas” for the skin and offers comforting properties to help skin regeneration. As you sleep, time released formulas packed with essential oils and waxes work to repair and nourish skin, while maximizing relaxing Aromatherapy benefits.

Description: A nightly treatment balm for all skin types.
• Softens, smoothes and soothes
• Brightens and rejuvenates
• Purifies and balances
• Deeply nourishes
• Supplies lasting moisture
Recommended Use: At night, warm a small amount of balm in the palms of your hands and apply to your cleansed face and neck, by massaging gently.
Active Ingredients: Essential Oils and Resinoïdes of Basil, Chamomile, Neroli and Tonka Bean, Plant Oils and Waxes of Avocado and Hazelnut

Suggested retail price: $69.00 (1 fl. oz)

All the DECLÉOR AROMESSENCETM Serums are $64 – $91 per 0.5 oz bottle and the BALMS are $67.00 – $89 per 1.00 oz jar. The collection is available at Nordstrom.com, decleordirect.com and spas and salons nationwide.

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Vaginal dryness is a tremendous challenge that can make new mothers feel even more overwhelmed than they already do.

While many women experience a stage of vaginal dryness after they give birth, a long-lasting vaginal moisturizer like Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer is designed to help soothe and replenish vaginal moisture for up to three full days with a single application, helping women make the gradual transition from pregnancy back to normal daily comfort. Replens is estrogen free, hypo-allergenic, odorless and safe for nursing mothers who are especially susceptible to vaginal dryness, as they tend to experience more dramatic fluctuations in estrogen levels that can cause vaginal tissues to become thin, dry, and less elastic. Replens works immediately to provide relief so that you can worry about more important things, like being a brand-new mom.

Replens is available at most drug or discount stores as well as at Drugstore.com.

Visit www.replens.com

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Wondering what to get your dad or the father of your beautiful children? We put together a few gift ideas that will pamper and soothe any man and make this Father’s Day a special one to remember!

This year, give Dad a stylish and practical gift for him to use for years to come. Barbers have sworn by brushes for over 200 years for a reason – their ability to soften and lift facial hair while mildly exfoliating the skin makes them the ultimate multi-tasking tool of the trade. This classic barbershop basic gets a twist with a NEW brush that boasts soft, man-made bristles, an anti-bacterial coating to prevent germs, a bristle head that allows for a richer, more emollient later and a high gloss black handle designed for durability, ease of handling and, of course, style. A must-have for Dads who often fall victim to shaving-induced irritation, the Whisker Lifter performs like a silver-tipped badger brush to prepare the beard for the closest and most comfortable shave.

Price: $80.00

Where: wwwSephora.com and www.anthony.com

Discounts: Get a FREE AmorePacific’s treatment enzyme peel with any online order at Sephora.com. Enter code AMORE at checkout.

Give Dad with The Perfect Shave Kit this Father’s Day so he has exactly what he needs for a full service shave at home, no appointment needed. Featuring a shave regimen hand-picked by the grooming gurus at Anthony Logistics, this collection banishes ingrown hairs, irritation, and stubble—leaving skin healthy and protected. Cleanse, buff, shave, and sooth your skin to its pinnacle of smoothness with Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Pre Shave Oil, Shave Cream and After Shave Balm. This ensemble has it all—down to the soft finishing touch of a premium, plush shaving towel that just might make shaving the best part of his day.

Price: $50

Where: Beauty.com, Sephora.com, Nordstrom.com, and Anthony.com

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The perfect Father’s Day gift for the golf-loving dad. MISSION Skincare™ co-founder and pro golfer, Sergio Garcia, created a Sunscreen Kit offering Dads three best-selling products in a travel friendly and reusable signature accessories pouch. Now Dad can play a round while keeping his skin safe with broad-spectrum SPF, while the pouch’s soft padding will protect his watch and other valuables. Additionally, the pouch is made to clip onto his golf bag so he can keep the skin protection he needs by his side for all 18 holes.

Price: $24.99 ($40 value)

Where: MissonSkincare.com

When Molton Brown first opened its doors in 1973, soaps were some of the favorite and most popular products amongst customers. Now, more than 30 years later and just in time for Father’s Day, beautifully wrapped soaps are available once again. Each box contains four, individually wrapped soaps that can be used on hands or body.

The exfoliating oatmeal & milk cleansebar is created from a fine blend of oatmeal and milk. The texture gently helps to smooth the hands and body, while a creamy lather helps to soften, soothe and rebalance as it cleans.

The ultrapure milk cleansebar provides gentle, skin-friendly cleansing. Milk provides natural skin conditioners and Vitamin A and D help to improve texture and give a glowing appearance.

Price: $22 per set

Where: MoltonBrown.com and at Molton Brown emporia in select cities

Give Dad the gift of grooming this Father’s Day with a selection of products that will keep him smelling and looking good. The set includes the best-selling re-charge black pepper bodywash, along with re-charge black pepper body lotion, cleanshine quillaja hairwash and bracing silverbirch bodywash.

Price: $58

Where: MoltonBrown.com and at Molton Brown emporia in select cities

The perfect gift for the busy man on the go, this is the essential seven-piece travel collection of cutting-edge professional treatments to deliver powerful results. This kit is filled with award-winning, clinically proven formulations that are all he needs for energized, hydrated skin.

Set contains: Deep Cleanse Facial Wash (1.69 oz.), Skin Soothe Shave Gel (1.01 oz.), Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel (6.76 oz.), Daily Moisture Boost (0.67 oz.), Time Defence Wrinkle Delay (0.1 oz.), Aching Muscle Super Soak (4.22 oz.) and Energizing Skin Scrub (0.67 oz.).

Price: $95.00

Where: www.nordstrom.com

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As women age the first area to show the advanced signs of damage and time is the neck area. Skinn research shows that the neck area ages in one of two ways: Type A women experience thinning, collapsing brittle skin on the neck that becomes dry and sinks with diminished elasticity (“chicken neck”), or Type B women experience a heavier full neck (“double chin”). Both types of aging necks experience age spots and lines. Skinn responds with two custom formulas in serum strength creams for Type A or Type B aging.

I fall into the Type B category. For some reason, even though I am not overweight, I have a double chin. Out of all the things I wish I could change about my face, I would love to get rid of my double chin the most. While it’s not noticeable to everyone that walks by me, it’s always been something that has bothered me. I’ve had a double chin since I was like 10 years old… And like I said, I’ve never been a heavy girl. I used to be a professional dancer and weighed 98 pounds. So why I have a double chin is beyond me… I’ve never been able to figure it out.

In an effort to combat the unnecessary fullness under my chin, I decided to try Chin-Up Firm, Lift and Tone from Skinn.

I got Type B which is a streamlining cream for heavier necks and fuller jaw lines that was specifically created with Ovaliss™ complex, an advanced coconut extract shown to strengthen, tighten and help burn excess fat deposits that accumulate on the neck area. Renovage™ will help slow down the aging process on heavier necks by 33% and help to diminish age spots and lines. The result is a more streamlined, less full, firmer looking neck and jaw line.

I’ve been using it for about 10 days now and I loooove the fragrance. It smells incredibly natural… like a Spring meadow or something… It’s just lovely. And I love how quickly it soaks into my skin without leaving it greasy or oily. I have noticed that the skin on my neck looks better, but as of right now, I still have a double chin… Hmmm.

I think I’ve only used about 1/5 of the bottle so far though, so I’ll give you another update on my chin shrinkage when I finish the bottle.

Price: $45.00

Purchase Skinn Chin-Up Cream on Amazon.com. Or you can buy it on Skinn.com or ShopNBC.com.

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We’re giving away the full line of Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection products to 1 lucky winner!

The Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection is free of artificial colors, fragrances and SLS. They are full of natural and beneficial ingredients. The brightly packaged and kid-friendly graphics are sure to be a big hit with the little ones. The price range is $5.95 – $9.95 and are found in stores such as Target and Whole Foods.

1 lucky winner will receive:

• Self Foaming Shampoo & Body Wash
• Toothpaste without Fluoride
• Toothpaste with Fluoride
• 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
• Self Foaming Hand Wash
• Bubble Wash
• Detangler Creme
• Lip Balm Duo Pack, Orange & Grape
• A Whale of a Soap

I picked this awesome collection to giveaway because I personally love and use these products in my own home. Kiss My Face makes excellent products that are all natural and yet totally affordable. These are products you can feel good about giving to your kids. Instead of wondering what’s in the ingredient list, you can enjoy knowing that your little ones are getting the very best.

My daughter is almost 2 so she doesn’t use the Kiss My Face Kids Toothpaste yet, but she really enjoys washing her hands with the Self Foaming Hand Wash. The pump bottle is really easy for her little hands to operate and this makes getting clean a lot more fun!

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Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail on or before May 16th. Contest open to residents of the USA and Canada! Must be 18 or older to enter.

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