 Our innovative selection of 100% natural facial masques just got a facelift: we’ve tripled the size of each jar, while delivering a 60% savings. Tres fabulous, no? Each one is a dry powder that you can mix in 30 seconds or less with pantry ingredients to create a fresh, totally customized treatment especially for your skin type. It’s super-simple and no-mess, with instructions right on the jar. My personal favorite? Strawberries & Creme. Luscious strawberries blend with Argiletz rose clay and powdered buttermilk to create an amazing facial treatment that softens and renews tired skin as it boosts brightness. The perfect “perk me up” for you rksin this holiday season! 
 
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 Regular readers will likely know that I am obsesses with tea. And I don’t mean mildly obsessed. I fuel my addiction regularly with new tea varieties and teaware, but this particular tea-to-go mug is my favorite. Crafted of ceramic, it boasts double walls which help the tea stays hotter longer and also means it isn’t uncomfortable to hold, even when freshly filled. I love the bold graphic design and the sandblasting adds texture making it even easier to grip. Snatch one up for just $12 at Stash and take your morning pick-me-up on the road! 
Crushed Freshwater Pearls: Celebrated by Asian women and ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia for more than 3,000 years, pearl powder has a rich history and a myriad of legendary tales about its use at the Imperial Palace. Created by pulverizing real freshwater pearls, it is reputed to boost skins brightness and is rich in both amino acids and trace minerals. 
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs 
3 tbsp. Dried Lavender Flowers* Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk, and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths. *Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores. (Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board) 
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Bella Luccè just got greener…May 19, 2008
I am thrilled to announce that Bella Luccè has just been certified as “Carbon Balanced” by TerraPass. We’ve purchased 79 tons of carbon offset credits to neutralize the full extent of our in on-site power consumption, corporate travel, computer server use and employee daily commutes. Sounds lovely, no? But what exactly does it mean…I’ll let TerraPass explain: A carbon offset is a certificate representing the reduction of one metric ton (2,205 lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions, the principal cause of global warming. Although complex in practice, carbon offsets are fairly simple in theory. If you develop a project that reduces carbon dioxide emissions, every ton of emissions reduced results in the creation of one carbon offset. Project developers can then sell these offsets to finance their projects. There are hundreds of different types of carbon reduction projects. For example, a wind farm generates clean energy, which reduces carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants. In order to finance its operations, a wind farm can sell these reductions in the form of carbon offsets. This is just the latest step in Bella Luccè’s ongoing quest to be a leader in eco-friendly practices. Our efforts include: ● Bella Luccè uses only recyclable plastic in our product packaging and we encourage clients to take advantage of recycling facilities in their area. ● Product labels are printed on a revolutionary new material made entirely from corn, a renewable resource that decomposes in less than a year. ● We actively source organic and fair trade ingredients whenever possible. When working with particularly vulnerable regions, we mandate Eco-Cert participation and/or FSC approval in order to protect and promote responsible harvesting and processing methods. ● In an effort to reduce the amount of waste generated, we recycle clean shipping boxes and packaging peanuts. All retail shipments are nestled in Geami paper, a 100% biodegradable, unbleached paper substrate. ● Product catalogues are printed on FSC-certified paper stock and recycled paper is used for all inter-office printing. ● Bella Luccè is a proud member of the Organic Trade Association, Co-op America and the Green Products Alliance. Want to understand the scope of your personal ecological footprint? Click here to take a quick online quiz to determine your carbon footprint, then consider purchasing carbon offset credits to minimize your impact. Please check out TerraPass’s awesome blog while there. Ready for the next step? Pay it forward and teach your children to walk softly on the earth. One of my children’s favorite websites is the Environmental Kids Club, where kids can play games, download activity books and color pictures as they learn about the delicate world around them. Really ready to get serious? Consider going meat-free a few days per week or abandoning meat consumption all together. A recent UN report found that raising livestock contributes more towards global warming than all the cars in the world combined. Scary, but true. Learn more here. Tagsprinter friendly |
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