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A recent poll suggests that 63 percent of women would rather cut back on restaurant dining, than eliminate their preferred beauty treatment; 47 percent of this group determined that the beauty treatment they simply could not do without is eyelash extensions. The in-house poll, was conducted by Flutter Lash Studio, a specialty salon in Lincoln Park, devoted primarily to eyelash extensions and eyebrow care.
“It’s interesting because trying economic times have even wealthy women re-examining where every penny goes, but many clients tell me that they’d rather cut back on things like eating out and $4 lattes, than go without their lashes,” said Ignacia Garcia, Owner of Flutter Lash Studio.
Manicures also scored very high. Thirty three percent of women polled said they could not give up their regular manicure.
The poll reflected the challenging economic landscape, suggesting that there is fear attached to spending: 77 percent of women admitted to changing shopping habits and reducing money spent on beauty treatments. “I was really surprised at the polls findings because business has been great for us! I think that women want to feel good about themselves, now more than ever,” said Garcia.
Flutter Lash Studio regular, Pamela Gates said, “Eyelash extensions are an essential part of my daily beauty regimen. It’s not a luxury, it’s an essential component of my well-being.”
The poll surveyed 100 women, ages 23-47 and was intended to capture women’s’ opinions on their beauty habits and what, if any impact the recession has played on these habits.
To learn more about eyelash extensions and Flutter Lash Studio, visit: www.flutterlashstudio.com. Flutter Lash Studio is located at 1627 N. Clybourn.
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I posted a similar recipe, a long time ago, but now is a great time to share this satisfying recipe again. Krista uses a little almond extract in this recipe, and it’s also delicious with a dollop of jam on top or a few sliced almonds.
It’s simple: flour, butter, almond extract and honey. I will be trying it with my new favorite flour, white whole wheat flour, and we’ll see how it turns out. It seems like the only modification you need when using this flour as a substitute to white flour, is to increase liquids by a little bit. For me, this means honey, of course.
Head on over to the Nourishing Apron for more mouth-watering, no refined sugar recipes.
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The Aveeno Brand continues to make strides towards sustainability with the announcement of exciting new eco-conscious efforts and an alliance that educates consumers on the importance of reducing waste and helping the environment, all building off a foundation set more than three years ago with the brand’s Aveeno Inspires campaign.
In an effort to educate consumers on how they can personally make sustainable strides in their local communities after they have purchased and used Aveeno Products, the brand kicks off a partnership this month with TerraCycle. The mission of the program is to give new life to empty Aveeno Product tubes by ‘upcycling’ the material into eco-friendly items, such as household items that will then be available for purchase at major retailers nationwide, offering consumers the opportunity to ‘reuse’ their favorite Aveeno Products. This unique partnership offers communities a chance to make sustainable strides; Aveeno Beauty Brigades are currently being formed across the country to collect empty Aveeno Product tubes (all of the elongated tubes from sun care, facial care, baby and body care products). For each tube received by TerraCycle, the Aveeno Brand will pay two cents to the non-profit organization or school of one’s choice or to the featured charity, The Skin Cancer Foundation. To learn more about the Aveeno TerraCycle Beauty Brigades, or to sign up, go to www.terracycle.net/brigades or visit www.aveeno.com.
“We are incredibly proud of the progress the Aveeno Brand has made in terms of sustainability,” said Michael Marquis, Aveeno Brand Group Product Director. “We continue to look for ways to improve our eco-conscious practices, from how we source ingredients and packaging materials, to reducing waste and resources needed for product transport. It’s through our collaboration with partners like TerraCycle that makes it possible for us to expand our commitment to sustainability, giving back to the community and improving our environment.” The majority of Aveeno Products are recyclable, including all High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polyethylene Terepthalate (PET) bottles and paper packaging. The brand aims to continue to increase the amount of recyclable packaging in future product launches. The brand also recognizes that many recycling municipalities cannot accommodate a large range of packaging materials and through the Aveeno TerraCycle Beauty Brigades opportunity, aims to further help consumers reduce their carbon footprint.
The Aveeno Brand has a long standing commitment to protecting the environment and natural resources. At its core is the belief that nature has the power to make life beautiful, and the brand continues on its path to provide women with products that adhere to eco-friendly practices. The Aveeno Brand, a product of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., follows its Credo mission statement developed over 60 years ago that serves as a framework for sustainability, and speaks to social, environmental and financial responsibility. Aveeno Skincare is the pioneer of ACTIVE NATURALS®, ingredients derived from nature and uniquely formulated to optimize skin’s health and beauty. Created by nature and powered by science, ACTIVE NATURALS® ingredients include Oat, Shiitake, Soy and Feverfew.
Made of 100 percent natural colloidal Oatmeal, the Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment recently became the first body care product to earn the new Green Good Housekeeping Seal (GGHS). Awarded to only seven products in its inaugural year, this distinction was granted based on product efficacy and extensive environmental criteria, including: the reduction of water use in manufacturing, energy efficiency in manufacturing and product use, ingredient and product safety, packaging reduction and the brand’s corporate social responsibility.
Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment is a bath additive that helps to relieve itchy, dry irritated skin. According to Good Housekeeping, “The product performed particularly well in the Research Institute’s evaluation in the areas of: toxicity and product safety; sourcing of product ingredients; sourcing of packaging materials; producing low levels of greenhouse gases; and reducing industrial and hazardous wastes from manufacturing.”
Building off a foundation set with Aveeno Inspires, the brand’s signature national beautification initiative that inspires the discovery of natural beauty in communities and parks across the United States where hundreds of gardens, parks and trails have been refurbished and rejuvenated with the help of members of communities, and in upholding the parent company’s guiding principles and philosophy, the Aveeno Brand’s sustainability vision has translated into all areas of its business; the brand continues to help reduce waste by:
- Incorporating advertisements on environmentally friendly Eco-hangers; distributed at dry cleaners nationwide, these hangers, made of 100 percent recycled paperboard and polypropylene, provide consumers with the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprints(1).
- Continuing to use and increase the amount of recycled materials to create product packaging; paper cartons for Aveeno POSITIVELY AGELESS(TM) products contain post-consumer recycled materials or are from FSC certified sources. The goal is to increase the use of post-consumer recycled materials in our bottles.
- Partnering with ENVIROSAX to create reusable bags, which were given away to 1,000 consumers on Earth Day. Made of organic cotton sourced from a farmers cooperate in Peru, the bags benefitted local communities in addition to helping reduce the number of plastic bags used. For each bag given away, the Aveeno Brand made a $10 donation to Global Green USA which supports the fight against global climate change, and the creation of green buildings and cities within the United States.
Launching later this year, the Aveeno Facebook page will provide consumers with the latest and greatest Aveeno Brand news, including the brand’s most recent sustainability efforts, such as the cornerstone Aveeno Inspires campaign WaterWorks program, the Aveeno Brand’s partnership with Organic Gardening magazine that helps install rainwater cisterns for community gardens to conserve water and revitalize local communities; ‘friends’ of the page will also have the opportunity to sign up for one of the Aveeno TerraCycle Beauty Brigades.
About the Aveeno Brand:
The Aveeno Brand is one of the Brands of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. The Aveeno Brand is the leader in ACTIVE NATURALS technologies, including oatmeal and soy. Recommended by dermatologists and pediatricians for over 60 years, the Brand is committed to developing breakthrough product formulations with new and existing natural ingredients, many which deliver clinically proven results. The Aveeno Line includes beauty care products for face, body, baby, hair and sun protection. For more information about the Aveeno Brand and its product offerings, visit: www.Aveeno.com.
About TerraCycle:
TerraCycle (www.terracycle.net) represents a new generation of company, putting as much emphasis on its social and environmental impact as its profits. In 2001, college freshman Tom Szaky founded TerraCycle in hopes of building a new, more responsible way of doing business. Since then, TerraCycle has revolutionized the industry by making eco-friendly and affordable products from waste materials.
TerraCycle provides jobs in the inner-city, provides free fundraisers for schools and non-profits and inspires kids nationwide to make a difference locally and globally. Join the TerraCycle eco-revolution by signing up for our free fundraising collection programs where we pay you for packaging like drink pouches, yogurt cups and more. To learn more about joining a TerraCycle Tube brigade, or to sign up, go to www.terracycle.net/brigades or visit www.aveeno.com.
(1) http://www.vestagms.com.
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Elemis, the British spa and skincare brand, has revealed its new range of limited edition Christmas collections each containing award-winning hero products.
Among the Elemis Christmas gift sets is Prestige Pro-Collagen, the ultimate anti-ageing collection. Featuring a range of clinically proven anti-aging products, this set includes three full size products plus a 100ml jar of best selling Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream. This collection offers the customer exceptional value with savings of over £140 rather than buying each product separately.
Products in the Skin Perfection collection utilise a clinically proven tri-enzyme system that results in smooth, radiant and younger looking skin. This collection features Tri Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash, Pro Collagen Marine Cream, Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Night Cream and the latest edition to the Tri-Enzyme range, Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Gel Mask.
Also on offer this Christmas from Elemis is the Spa Body Secrets collection, an indulgent set of spa-at-home body care products that are designed to help the customer relax and unwind. Included in this collection are products from the Elemis Exotic Range such as Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt and Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath and Shower cream.
A variety of Elemis body care products are also included in the Christmas mini treats collections this year. Homespa for Hands contains anti-ageing body products including the new Pro-Collagen Body Serum Intensive Lift and Pro Collagen Hand and Nail Cream as well as Gentle Rose Exfoliator. The Exotic Treats body care collection features Exotic Island Flower Body Balm, Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath and Shower Cream and a Lavender Travel Candle from the Candle Trio Collection.
Sets from Elemis’ well established men’s grooming range are also available this festive season. Total Men’s Grooming contains five treatment products including Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel, Daily Moisture Boost, Energising Skin Scrub, Deep Cleanse Facial Wash and S.O.S Survival Cream. A Daily Men’s Grooming collection is also available.
All Elemis Christmas collections are available now, online and in store.
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You think you’re doing your skin a favor, but surprise – traditional moisturizers you smooth on every day may actually be damaging your skin. That’s why new ZO Skin Health, serious skincare developed by world-renowned board-certified dermatologist and skincare maverick Zein Obagi, MD, does not include traditional moisturizers.
“For years women have used moisturizers for a quick, comforting fix. Moisturizers give skin a temporary smooth, silky feeling, but with repeated use skin becomes addicted to them,” explains Dr. Obagi. “Instead of causing the skin’s cells to function properly, the way nature intended, they become lazy and slow down. Then skin becomes sensitive and intolerant, and the signs of aging rapidly increase.”
Instead, ZO Skin Health features two unique Ommerse crèmes designed to deeply nourish and calm skin after the surface has been exfoliated and potent stimulators have been applied. As part of Dr. Obagi’s unique integrated Skin Health philosophy, they work by rehydrating and repairing the skin barrier, and mitigating any irritation.
Ommerse Daily Renewal Creme
This lightweight formula features an advanced anti-irritant complex to instantly calm and reduce redness and inflammation. Antioxidants, vitamins A, C, E and Co-Enzymes support collagen production and even skin ton for a firmer, brighter complexion. Apply every morning after cleansing and stimulating skin.
Ommerse Overnight Recovery Crème
This rich formula deeply soothes and nourishes skin with advanced ceramides and a calming anti-irritant complex. Advanced ingredients encourage the skin’s DNA repair mechanism to self-correct while ceramides rebuild the skin’s barrier function. For healthier-looking skin, a unique liposome delivery system time-releases encapsulated vitamin A to support overall skin repair, collagen production and even skin tone. Apply every evening after cleansing and stimulating skin.
For more information visit http://www.zoskinhealth.com today!
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