Nilotica Lip Care
One of my favorite products from our new African Adventures Collection has to be our Madagascar Vanilla Nilotica Lip Care. A rich blend of organic, fair trade Nilotica shea butter form Uganda and five exotic oils from all over the African continent, it glides effortlessly across the lips to soothe, enrich and nourish. Infused with kiss of Madagascar vanilla absolute and a dash of clementine essential oil, it smells positively divine…and it’s 100% natural, too! 
from Bead For Life
Two weeks and $10,000 to kill. Where to? 
The most famous tree in all of Africa, the baobab is nicknamed the “upside down tree” because its braches look like roots sticking up in the air. A myriad of folklore surrounds the baobab: in West Africa, natives believe that spirits inhabit the flowers and lions devour anyone foolish enough to pluck a bloom. In Zambia, it’s considered good luck to wash the seeds in a river as it wards off crocodiles. In Nigeria, the tree is revered as a symbol of fertility and couples marry beneath its branches. The seed of the baobab fruit is pressed to yield a luscious oil celebrated for its ability to quickly absorb and soften skin without clogging pores. Say it: Bow-o-bab. Native to Kenya. Find it in: Baobab & Red Tea Naturally Nourishing Shampoo, Madagascar Vanilla Nilotica Lip Care, Argan & Acacia Rich Body Creme 
“The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.” ~ Ralph W. Sockman 
The perfect remedy on a warm spring day, this softening mask utilizes our favorite skin treats from your pantry! 1/2 cucumber Toss peeled and deseeded cucumber into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add honey, cream and yogurt and blend for 45 more seconds. To use: massage mask onto freshly cleansed skin. Grab a good book and relax for 10-15 minutes. Splash face with cool water to remove. Store any remaining mask in a covered container in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
Christine B. of Akron, Ohio. As our latest drawing winner, she’s enjoying a host of goodies from our new Asian Indulgences Collection. It’s a package worth more than $75…congratulations! Want your chance to win? Enter here. 
Search our past spotlights and articles! 
I highly recommend the following cozy nooks and places of interest- they represent some of my favorite stops on the web.
|
Proud to be phthalate-freeJune 12, 2008Bella Luccè is proud to announce that our entire product collection is now certified phthalate-free. But what is a phthalate anyways (and how in the hell do you pronounce it)? Drop the “ph” and say it “thal-ate” and you’re well on your way. Phthalates are a family of chemicals often found in plastics. Think PVC pipes, children’s toys, lunchboxes and (ewwww) personal care products. But why? Well, they are especially adept at holding fragrance and color, which is why you’ll find them in everything from your shampoo to your toe nail polish. They’ve made headlines lately as new studies have been released indicting that they are linked to developmental and reproductive problems (see this article , which investigates infant care products and this one about prenatal exposure). While phthalates weren’t even on the radar of most Americans just a few short years ago, they’re definitely becoming the talk of the town now. And they’re in millions of products that you likely use daily. Before you run to the shower and start scrutinizing that shampoo label or rummage through your bathroom drawer looking for that “No, I’m Not A Waitress” red nail polish, don’t get your hopes up. Phthalates usually hide behind the “fragrance” label, as federal law does not require their disclosure when used as a component of common fragrances. The European Union took the unprecedented step of banning two common phthalates from all personal care products in 2003 and China and Mexico have banned their use in toys. Unfortunately for US consumers, our government is bringing up the rear (so to speak) and dragging their feet a bit with regards to the phthalate issue. However, the US Senate passed legislation in March to ban the use of phthalates in toys and we’re crossing our fingers that the bill soon becomes law. In the meantime, there is no current federal legislation seeking to restrict or ban phthalate inclusion in domestically-produced personal care products. Nevertheless, you can scrub, soak and moisturize yourself into Bella Luccè oblivion, knowing that every last one of our 100+ products are free of all types of phthalate nastiness. Not a drop, not a smidge, no compromising. We work with a single perfume house to create our luscious aromas and all of our fragrances have been independently analyzed to ensure they don’t have a drop of phthalates in any of them. If you’d like to read more about phthalates, we encourage you to check out the CDC phthalate primer. You can also peruse this article, detailing how to recognize and avoid common phthalates. Furthermore, look specifically for phthalate-free products. If it doesn’t explicitly say “phthalate-free”, it’s probably not. To your health! Tagsprinter friendly |
|
 |
 |
|
Questions, comments, feedback? Write me at thebuzz@bellalucce.com, or browse my Mission Statement. ©2005-2008 Bella Luccè All Rights Reserved
|