I tried both theThinBerry Diet & Cleanse kit and the CleanseAway 7 Day Renewal kit.  Each kit comes complete – all you do is add water or juice. Simple and effective.

ThinBerry Diet & Cleanse is  3-step program with a morning appetite suppressor, then a fiber-rich drink, followed by an evening dose of liver support.

Supports healthy weight loss by controlling appetite with decaffeinated green tea berry, standardized green tea, and artichoke. Promotes cleansing and improves regularity with fruit fiber, seeds, sprouts, enzymes, probiotics. There are 7 grams of fiber in each dose.

CleanseAway 7 Day Renewal

Another 3-step process that helps to regulate the body resulting in “improved skin tone and increased vigor.”  It uses the same fruit, fiber, probiotics, and enzymes to naturally balance the digestive system.

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Korres has a new sunscreen that is only available at Sephora. Watermelon Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 is a stick sunscreen that is made with rich skin-loving antioxidant Vitamin E and natural full spectrum UVA/UVB/IR sun protection from Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Watermelon Fruit Extract repairs “…UV-stressed skin; prevents photoaging and decreases erythema.”

In addition it has a combination of moisturizing ingredients – Sunflower Seed Wax, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, and Rice Bran Oil Complex.

This nutrient-infused formula bolsters the skin’s immune system and prevents photoaging. It is dermatologically and opthamologically tested, noncomedogenic, a full spectrum UV protectant, and water and sweat resistant. It is free of PPGs, MEA, DEA, TEAs, and formaldehyde donors.

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The bars are made of goat milk with Citronella, Eucalyptus, and essential oils. You can use the soap one of two ways. You can shower with it for those days when you are going to be outdoors for a long time. Or for a quick gaunt, simply rub your pulse points with the dry soap. The heat of your skin will release the scent of Citronella into the air. Smells great to you, but it drives the bugs away.

These natural soap bars are chemical-free.

Beekman 1802 Bug Repellent Bars

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Lancome Juicy Tubes Pure is now available with “95% natural-origin ingredients” and natural flavors.  It’s paraben-free and the carton is made of completely recycled materials.  A mixture of shea butter and naturally derived oils provide a delicious shine and flavor. 

Available in Lavender Zen, Red Peppermint, Strawberry Patch, and Wild Berry, these Juicy Tubes are only available at Sephora and they are only available for a limited time.  Ladies, people are loving these Pure Tubes – they are currently receiving 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Don’t forget, you can get a free sample of Philosophy’s Purity Foaming Cleanser, if you make a purchase of $25 or more. Use the code PURITY at checkout. 

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So, the henna…..it turned me a bright crayon-orange and I loved it. It had this mud smell to it, that I also liked. I used it a few times, wore my hair in a modified flat-top-like thing. Not very feminine, but I believe I was more into shock than awe in ‘82.

If you’d like to try something natural and a lot less mud-smelling than my old friend, Henna, I suggest using a chamomile or citrus rinsefor your blonde to light brown hair.

To use the chamomile, steep a very strong cup of chamomile for 30 minutes. Wash your hair, then towel dry. Lean over the sink, pour the cup of tea over your hair, letting it drain into the sink. Refill the cup and and repeat with the pouring. Do this 12-15 times, then let it sit in your hair, without rinsing, for 40 minutes. Rinse, then style. If you have long hair, make a double batch.

Lemons are easy to usein the Summer time. Squeeze the juice of 3 lemons into a cup of water, strain, then pour into a spray bottle. Mist your hair with the lemon water as you sit in the sun (with sunscreen, of course). The combination of the citrus acids and the sun will brighten your blonde tones.

To be on the safe side, try a strand test before applying either mixture. Cut a small lock from an area of your head where it’s easily hidden, then try your natural color procedure. This way, if it goes wrong, you don’t have to walk around with the mistake on your head.

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I’m curious about this. I wonder if it’s like a stain? Is it temporary?  Interesting idea.

 It has citrus scent and it leaves a bronzy shimmer effect. It can be applied to the body, the face, or even smoothed over your hair. Hhmm. This actually sounds pretty interesting. I really dislike that faux tan smell.

The Bronzing Argan Oilis a natural product that contains NO parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, or phythalates. It is a limited edition product that you can find at Sephora.

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Guys new to the line should try out the Jack Black Traveler Kit. It includes travel sizes of Pure Clean Facial Cleanser, Face Buff Energizing Scrub, Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, and Double-duty Face Moisturizer with SPF 20.  It comes packed in a mesh bag, perfect for traveling.

Jack Black Traveler Kit
$32 

The products work together to create smooth, healthy, closely shaved skin.  They feature ingredients like Vitamin C, menthol, and antioxidants. They are free of unnatural chemicals like Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, and Triclosans.

For more information about the Jack Black natural skin care product line, click here.

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I tried this new product called LashFood which uses natural ingredients to build stronger, longer, thicker, more stand-out lashes. It’s applied twice a day, drawn along the eyeslash line the same way that you’d apply a liquid eyeliner. It uses the natural amino acids of biotin and arginine along with iris extract, to nourish and enriche lashes. It can also be used along the eyebrows, to create more dramatic eyebrows.

I tried the product for 2 weeks in order to fully measure the results. You can find my impressions below.

Cons

*The formula made my eyes temporarily fuzzy, which annoyed me.
*Sometimes I felt a tiny itch, nothing bad, just a little annoying.
*If I was in a hurry, it wasn’t very convenient to wait for the formula to absorb, so a couple of times I only used it once a day.

Pros

*At first I thought nothing much had changed. The results were not apparent to the naked eye, but when I put on mascara – wow! My lashes were fuller and thicker and longer. Pretty cool!  They weren’t darker though, because I didn’t see the difference until after the mascara was on.

In closing, I’d say, yes, this product does what it says it will. I think that if you have lashes that you are unhappy with, it is definitely something that you should try. It was easy to use and the negative aspects were really no big deal when compared to the great results.

You can order LashFood here  or here.  Order your LashFood during the month of April and you can save 20% with the savings code LF101APR09. 

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Be kind to Mother Earth and good to yourself at the same time with this collection of 3 natural lip sheers, that come packaged in recycled aluminum tubes, and tucked into a cute purple bag made of natural cotton. 

The bag can be used two ways, as a small tote, or unzipped and shopping bag-sized for running errands.

The lip sheers are SPF 15, and formulated without the usual bad guys; Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Propylene glycol, and Synthetic fragrance. They are cheekily named Reduce, Reuse, Recycle in sheer shades of peach, pink, and a natural-toned pinky-beige. Those Tarte people, so clever.

The tote and lip sheer set are only available for a limited time and only at Sephora.

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Part of Cargo’s Plantlove natural makeup line, the colors in this kit are made without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals, and phthalates. 

The entire kit – makeup and packaging –  is 100% natural and eco-certified. It includes 4 eye shadows in soft shimmery shades with both a rose and apricot shade of blush. 

Use the shadows alone for a gentle wash of color or layer for a dressier look.    This limited-edition Plantlove set is the perfect size to tuck into your bag for Spring break.  It’s only available at Sephora, where it retails for $36.

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