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Strawberries & Creme Masque
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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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Latest Obsession
Sandblasted Tea Mugs from Stash
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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!

Ingredient of the Month
Crushed Freshwater Pearls

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.

Find it in: Shiitake & Green Tea Antioxidant Serum, Detoxifying Giinger-Wasabi Masque, Orchid & Crushed Pearl Body Creme

Food For Thought

“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

Home Spa Rituals
Lavender- Honey Milk Bath

3 tbsp. Dried Lavender Flowers*
1 1/2 cups Whole Milk or Buttermilk
1/3 cup Honey

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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Crushed Freshwater Pearls

November 18, 2011

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...

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Cupuacu Butter

August 28, 2011

Native to the Amazonian jungle, the cupuacu tree is in the same family as the cocoa tree. It grows to a height of 10 meters and bears seeds which yield this rich, creamy butter. Rich in essential fatty acids and...

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Argan Oil

January 12, 2011

Known as "liquid gold” in Morocco, argan oil has been a hallmark of traditional Berber beauty rituals for centuries, while French tourists have been bringing it home for the last several decades. Moroccans slather argan oil onto virtually every square...

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Baobab Oil

September 1, 2010

The most famous tree in all of Africa, the baobab is nicknamed the "upside down tree" because its branches look like roots sticking up in the air. A myriad of folklore surrounds the baobab: in West Africa, natives believe that...

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African Shea Butter

March 9, 2010

Revered for centuries by the women of Africa, shea butter is a renowned skin soother. Obtained from the karite nuts of a tree native to the West African tropics, the supple butter's high concentration of fatty acids gives it the...

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Monoi De Thaiti Oil

March 23, 2009

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....

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Pomegranate Seed Oil

August 14, 2008

Brimming with potent antioxidants that wage war on the free radicals responsible for aging, pomegranate seed oil is also rich in ellagic and punicic acids, which are reknowned for their ability to increase skin elasticity as they moisturize and protect...

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Crushed Freshwater Pearls

March 28, 2008

Celebrated by Asian women and ancient Chinese pharmacopeia 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...

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Crushed Freshwater Pearls


Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt

November 27, 2007

Considered a sacred element and traditionally used in cleansing and purifying rituals by Hawaiian natives, this salt is non-processed, leaving it abundant with natural trace minerals. The beautiful red coloring comes from the addition of a small amount of Hawaiian...

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Strawberry Pulp

March 21, 2007

Mother Nature gifted strawberries with a multitude of blessings: they abound in vitamin C and antioxidants, along with natural fruit acids that help keep skin looking young and fresh. Find it in: Strawberries & Cream Masque and our Wildberry Body...

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French Cocoa Absolute

January 4, 2007

A delicate extraction of the cocoa bean yields this luscious oil with a swoon-worthy chocolate aroma. Not to be confused with a synthetic fragrance oil, our French cocoa absolute is completely natural and deliciously rich. Find it in: Chocolate Sugar...

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Shea Butter

October 31, 2006

Revered for centuries by the women of Africa, shea butter is a renowned skin soother. Obtained from the karite nuts of a tree native to the West African tropics, this supple butter’s high content of fatty acids gives it the...

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Shea Butter


Monoi de Tahiti Oil

October 3, 2006

Created in French Polynesia, this luscious oil is made my 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....

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Red Wine

August 31, 2006

As beneficial for the skin as it is for the heart, red wine is brimming with potent antioxidants, including resveratrol and polyphenols. These key components put the brakes on premature aging by slowing the oxidation of the skin. Find it...

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Strawberry Pulp

July 10, 2006

Mother Nature gifted strawberries with a multitude of blessings: they abound in vitamin C and antioxidants, along with natural fruit acids that help keep skin looking young and fresh. Find it in: Strawberries & Cream Masque and our Wildberry Body...

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Organic Coffee

June 3, 2006

A powerful antioxidant, coffee has been shown to increase circulation and impact the fatty deposits that cause cellulite. Bella Luccè is proud to use organic, fair trade coffee from Indonesia and Ethiopia (provided by Pura Vida Coffee) exclusively. Find it...

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Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salts

April 1, 2006

Considered a sacred element and traditionally used in cleansing and purifying rituals by Hawaiian natives, this salt is non-processed, leaving it abundant with natural trace minerals. The beautiful red coloring comes from the addition of a small amount of Hawaiian...

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Passion Fruit, Fig & Apricot Extracts

March 1, 2006

This proprietary blend of exotic fruit extract is Bella Luccè's signature, featured in many of your favorite products. Find it in: Silk & Honey Lotion, Body Butter, Moisturizing Body Wash...

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Argiletz Clays

February 1, 2006

These rare, mineral-rich clays are mined in an exclusive region of France and sun-dried for optimum purity. Bella Luccè uses Argiletz Green (highly detoxifying) and Pink (gently cleansing) in several of our most popular products. Find it in: Strawberries &...

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Virgin Coconut Crème

January 9, 2006

Creating this deep-conditioning oil, ripe with the natural aroma of fresh coconuts, is no simple feat. The meat of freshly harvested coconuts is shredded and fermented to create creamy coconut milk; 36 hours later, the oil is skimmed from the...

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Shea Butter

December 1, 2005

Revered for centuries by the women of Africa, shea butter is a renowned skin soother. Obtained from the karite nuts of a tree native to the West African tropics, this supple butter’s high content of fatty acids gives it the...

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French Cocoa Absolute

November 4, 2005

A delicate extraction of the cocoa bean yields this luscious oil with a swoon-worthy chocolate aroma. Not to be confused with a synthetic fragrance oil, our French cocoa absolute is completely natural and deliciously rich. Find it in: Chocolate Sugar...

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Bamboo Powder

October 2, 2005

A particular female species of bamboo grown in India produces a material called tabasheer in its joints. Tabasheer is naturally rich in silica (around 96%) and has been used traditionally in Indian phytotherapy for its remineralizing properties. A fine powder,...

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Mango Butter

September 8, 2005

Obtained from the mango fruit, this ultra-creamy butter softens the skin, leaving a barrier behind to help prevent moisture loss. Studies show it's also capable of reducing the degeneration of skin cells while helping restore felxibility. We say it feels...

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Strawberries

August 2, 2005

Mother Nature gifted strawberries with a multitude of blessings: they abound in vitamin C and antioxidants, along with natural fruit acids that help keep skin looking young and fresh. Find it in: Strawberries & Cream Masque and our Wildberry Body...

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Jojoba Oil

July 1, 2005

Technically not an oil, this liquid wax is cultivated from the jojoba tree native to the Southwest, Mexico and Israel. Readily absorbed by the skin because it resembles our natural sebum, jojoba is pure skin therapy- offering outstanding nourishment for...

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Manuka Honey

May 6, 2005

This special variety of honey is gathered exclusively in New Zealand from bees that feed on an indigenous plant known as the Manuka bush. Incredibly nourishing, the honey has been scientifically documented to contain high levels of natural sun protection,...

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Rhassoul Clay

April 22, 2005

Mined beneath the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this super-fine clay has been used for centuries by the ancient people of Rome and Egypt. Renowned for its mineral-rich content, Rhassoul deep cleans and detoxifies the pores like nothing else can. It...

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