It’s not summer in the Barker household until I bring home an armload of our delicious Wildberry Body Polish. It’s the quintessential smell of summer at my house: a berry-infused creamy concoction created with red raspberry oil and pure cane sugar. It’s the perfect way to smooth thighs, blast those bumps on the back of your arms, and get you glowing from head-to-toe for swimsuit season. Look out beach….here we come! 
What’s the only thing better than a gourmet caramel? A gourmet caramel, hand wrapped inside an inspiring quote, offered in gorgeous giftwrap and created by a socially conscious company! My friend Shelley recently turned me onto Good Karmal and I am hopelessly addicted. With quick delivery and flavors like espresso, sea salt, chipotle and vanilla…I have a feeling you’ll be hooked soon, too! 
Two weeks and $10,000 to kill. Where to? 
Created in French Polynesia, this luscious oil is made by macerating Tiare flowers in pure coconut oil and leaving the mixture to steep for several weeks. The result is a serious skin hydrator with the natural aroma of tropical flowers. 
“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. 
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Small beauty companies need our help!June 27, 2008Congressman Dingell, chairman of the Congressional Committee on Energy and Commerce, is currrently reviewing legislation designed to overhaul the federal regulations governing beauty companies. The Food And Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 proposes new registration fees (up to $12,000 per year, with no relief for small businesses), a flood of new paperwork and a host of unnecessary new rules. Unfortunately, the proposal does not address methods for increased enforcement of already under-enforced federal laws and it offers consumers no more protection than the system currently in place. The end result will be a new law which will effectively stamp out small, independent beauty companies while corporate giants are left to flourish…and consumers pay the price via limited choice, a lack of new innovation and no more protection to speak of. The Indie Beauty Network (IBN), of which Bella Luccè is a proud member, has taken the lead in challenging this unfair legislation. A draft response is headed up to the committee and I’ll be headed to Washington soon to make the case against the law (at least in its current form), along with key industry insiders who share our view. I’m asking that consumers who enjoy personal care products from Bella Luccè and other independent beauty manufacturers join us in the fight by signing a petition from IBN. Consumers are a critical part of this process and it takes just a moment lend your voice to the growing list of people who want meaningful legislation that promotes and supports small business, instead of more bureaucratic red tape that is the death nail of family business. Don’t worry, Bella Luccè isn’t going anywhere. We’re FDA registered, fully compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ready to pay whatever fees are federally mandated. Yet, if these laws were in place when I started this company 5 years ago, we never would have gotten off the ground and startup beauty companies will drop like flies if this is enacted. Please take a moment to lend your voice by reading the petition. Then scroll to the bottom of the screen and leave your name and thoughts as a comment that will signify your support of the petition itself. Spread the word! printer friendly |
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