Treat your loved one with a pampering Lavender Gift Set from HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury. This gorgeous collection of organic products includes a Lavender Hand Cream, Amor Lavender & Rose Geranium Candle and Blossom Lavender & Geranium Lip Balm. Ideal for the eco gal this Valentines Day or to show mom you are thinking of her on Mother’s Day! Made with 100% organic essential oils of Lavender and all natural ingredients, this trio helps to soothe away stress and tension, leaving skin supple and creating a tranquil environment. HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury donates a percentage of proceeds each year to both local and global charities such as UNICEF and breast cancer research, so with every Gift Set you purchase, a portion of your money... [Read more]

it’s time to get down to business – the New Year has just started and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What I mean, more succinctly, is it’s time to get serious about shaving, and while we’re at it, saving the planet. LUSH suggests you take a step in the right direction with several new items made just for men – goods that promise to pick him up, perk him up and please his partner too! Shaving Cream $14.95 Shave the Planet is perfect for those guys and gals who want to do their bit for the earth while keeping their skin soft, smooth, and stubble-free. This shaving cream soothes, reduces redness, promotes skin repair, and makes skin smooth with a blend of softening fair trade... [Read more]

What’s up with the glow at Sundance this year? Skin care guru Celeste Hilling knows because she has been tucked away at the new Waldorf-Astoria Golden Door Spa Suite helping many of the stars, from Demi to Paris and Mariah, achieve perfectly-polished skin. “For celebrities, their livelihood is about how they look. However, many of them don’t know how to take care of their skin and they don’t have great resources for education because they often alternate between estheticians,” said Hilling, the founder of the discrete, must-have skin care line, Skin Authority. “Just like the rest of us, they want to be educated on how to do the right things at home for amazing skin.” So, what is Hilling’s skin... [Read more]

Can’t sleep? I am forever plagued with the worst of insomnia – but according to an email I received today, maybe – just maybe – I can now rest easy. Apparently, Manhattan’s elite dentist, Dr. Arthur Zuckerman, has launched PearlyDreams, a new toothpaste specifically created to naturally aid sleep. Formulated with Melatonin and organic extracts of Valerian, Balm Mint and Passion Flower, PearlyDreams uses natural ingredients to ease stress and enhance sleep. Sleep deprivation has increasingly become one of the most common health concerns among Americans. According to the National Sleep Foundations’ 2008 Sleep in America Poll, 65% of adults report trouble sleeping at least one night during the week. This continual... [Read more]

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited by Sunkist to tour their groves and learn about the many beauty benefits of the lemon. Turns out there are tons that I never knew about, including a facial steam you can create using lemons that will relax your senses and steam away your troubles. Sound too good to be true? Here’s what you do: Ingredients 1 table or flat surface 1 large bowl 1 large bath towel 4 cups boiling water 1 sliced Sunkist® Lemon 1 handful of mint leaves Directions Place the large bowl on the table and add boiling water, Sunkist lemon slices, and mint leaves. Place the bath towel over your head and lower your face over the bowl. Breathe deeply for seven to ten minutes, allowing the aroma of the mint and lemon to calm... [Read more]