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
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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. 
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You’ll never guess…March 8, 2010….where I’m headed now. This Thursday, I leave for Mali, Africa to be a part of the Global Shea 2010 Conference. Hundreds of shea butter producers, formulators, trade specialists and skin care aficionados will gather in Bamako, Mali for 4 days of workshops and networking and to enjoy the opportunity to document the process of turning karite nuts into the the wonder that is shea butter. I’m ridiculously excited to be going and I’m very grateful to have been invited to address approximately 300 African women on March 17th who are interested in starting their own branded skin care companies, but aren’t quite sure where to start. While there, I’ll also be spending some extra days doing legwork for a new luxe collection Bella Luccè will be debuting September 1, 2010. Sound like a busy schedule? Oh, indeed it is. I hope you’ll join me for the madness. I’ll be posting pics and blogging as I go, so check back here late this week to come along on the adventure! 
Traditional Dogon dancers in Mali
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