Annie's father is a Pharmacist and owned an old-fashioned Drug Store for over 40 years. Through the years, she watched him do his own compounding of different lotions, salves, and solutions. Annie started out several years ago by making Cuticle Oil and putting it in ear drop bottles that she got from her Dad. Annie's nail clients liked the oils so much she started making other products that would help keep their artificial nails from lifting. The
products do not contain Mineral Oil or any Petroleum Products, which can be harmful to artificial nails.
She developed a Sugar Scrub that is
loaded with the healing ingredient of
Shea Butter and pampering oils such as Evening Primrose, Emu, Rosehip, Grapeseed, Apricot Kernel,
Macadamia Nut, and Sweet Almond.
She wanted to come up with a scrub that didn't have a messy, oily layer sitting on top. Annie's Sugar Scrub is a rich, creamy scrub that melts when it is applied to the skin. The Sugar Scrub has been one of her best sellers, which comes in over 20 different scents. She uses it after all artificial nail services and for manicures.
It is also great exfoliant and moisturizer for all over the body. Annie's latest venture has been
Mineral Cosmetics. Because she has suffered with
rosacea, allergies, and adult acne she was looking for an alternative to traditional makeup that is usually laden with chemicals and preservatives which can exasperate these conditions.
Annie said, "I have been searching for years for a foundation that would give coverage, soothe my skin, and not break me out. I'm so happy that I finally found Mineral Makeup! I make a powder foundation that is made with zinc oxide (which is used in diaper cream), titanium dioxide, serecite, mica, magnesium stearate, and iron oxides.
The blushers, eyeshadows and eyeliners are wonderful!
My eyes don't water, and I don't get little rashes on my cheeks any more. They have lots of pigment to them, so a little goes a long way. There are no chemicals, preservatives, or waxes to clog the pores.
The Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are natural sunscreens, and Zinc Oxide has anti-inflammatory properties.
It is so lightweight that you feel like you are wearing no makeup at all, yet the coverage is excellent".Lori Kocher, from Galion, OH, Director of Marketing does Pampered Princess Spa Parties at the shop or in homes.
She is also in charge of all new Sales Representatives.The Pampered Princess is located at 15 East Main Street (in the Lower Level) beside Mane Attractions Hair Salon in the storefront that was once the Lexington Post Office.For more information go to www.pamperedprincesscosmetics.com.
Natural Skin Care
You work hard to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. You know that organic foods can help you avoid ingesting nasty hormones and chemicals but did you know that these toxins are creeping into your system in other ways? Your moisturizers, eye creams, and make up may seem harmless, but check out the labels and you'll find a laundry list of tongue-twisting ingredients, many of which could be hazardous to your health. In a recent survey, conducted by Health, eighty three percent of responding consumers indicated that they would rather use all natural body products. The skin care industry is responding to this demand. The natural and organic skin care product sector has seen a growth of thirty nine percent over the last year.
Some of these products may claim to be all-natural, while still containing a slew of chemicals and toxins. Here's what you need to know about natural skin care and how to determine if the product you are using is free of harmful chemicals.Why Choose Natural...
Natural Skin Care
Beverly Hills-Beverly Hills People Interviews Dean And Davis Factor of SmashBox Cosmetics
(ContentDesk) May 28, 2006 -- Beverly Hills hometown sensations Dean and Davis Factor, the great-grandsons of makeup legend Max Factor, sit down with Beverly Hills People to discuss their company, SmashBox Photo Studios and Cosmetics.
Braving the comings and goings of the celebrity and fashion crowd, Dean and Davis tell how they keep their cosmetics line ahead of the trends. Launched in the fall of 1996, SmashBox Studio Cosmetics lists Dean as the company president while Davis serves as creative director. Like Max Factor cosmetics, SmashBox...
Why Switch to All Natural Cosmetics?
The human skin wraps and protects our bodies.
It constitutes a living, dynamic tissue system.
It has the remarkable ability to absorb applied products,
partially or completely, into the bloodstream.
In fact, up to 60% of the products we use on our skin are absorbed and deposited into the circulatory system (Fairley, 2001).
For instance, the average woman absorbs 30 pounds of the ingredients contained in moisturizers over sixty years
(Dr.Hauschka).These new understandings of how the skin functions reveal concerns about the possible long term effects due to the combination of chemicals used in cosmetics, often termed the "chemical cocktail effect".
Several chemicals which are used in common, popular cosmetics are known irritants and carcinogens.
Concern stems from the knowledge that most of these ingredients are derived synthetically or from petroleum.
Avoiding these substances serve to decrease overall exposure...
Bare Mineral Makeup Is A Great Cosmetics Choice
I have spent he last several years searching for a makeup that I like. All of the brands I have seen and used, though, have serious drawbacks. I have naturally oily skin, so it does not take well to makeup products in the first place. Moreover, my pores clog easily, causing pimples and blemishes to mark my face on a regular basis. That means that if the makeup adds to my clogged pores, I have twice the number of marks on my face on a regular basis.
I hated not being able to find makeup to enhance my appearance. Recently, though, I discovered Bare Mineral makeup. This is different from any other makeup product I've ever tried. I love it.
Bare Mineral makeup, made by Bare Escentuals, is an excellent line that will satisfy you to no end. They offer the perfect combinations to make your skin look younger and more radiant every day.
Unlike other brands,...
Bare Mineral Makeup Is A Great Cosmetics Choice