Skintritious: natural skincare, eat right & promotion!

We are very please to introduce to you the Skintritious skin care line!

Skintritious uniquely combines the internal, nutrition with the external, skincare to create a more effective and comprehensive approach for skin care.

Conceived and formulated by Meg Hagar who believes in a multi-faceted approach to having glowing skin is by bringing together a healthy lifestyle, nutrition rich in vitamins and a natural skincare practice. The result is Skintritious, the original Nutritional Skincare Company that teaches and guides their customers in eat right for great skin.

Skintritious skincare products are all natural and handmade with fresh fruits, vegetables and other food ingredients such as oils and herbs. Plus, each product comes with information on how to eat right based on your skin type. This includes a recipe on either a complete entree, (breakfast, lunch or dinner), snack or beverage recipe.

Meg tells us, “Yes the Cinnamon Plumping lip scrub is certainty a favorite! That’s why I’m so excited to offer this promotion to your readers. It offers the benefits of a natural and vitamin rich exfoliate and it also adds a touch of color to your lips!”

PROMOTIONS

Shop Local or online at Skintritious!

1133 Broadway, suite 1107, New York, NY 10010

This is an exclusive promotion from Skintritious and only found here!

Receive a 10% discount on the Cinnamon Plumping Lip Scrub.

Code: mothersday2013

Valid until June 7, 2013

Shop online! (shipping available only to US)

Other popular products by Skintritious are the Orange Blossom Body Polish and the Anti-Blemish & Age Defense Cleansing Scrub. The Orange Blossom Body Polish exfoliates the skin and locks in moisture so your skin is silky smooth all day. The Anti-Blemish & Age Defense Cleansing Scrub is gentle enough to use daily, yet powerful enough to fight breakouts and wrinkles simultaneously.

GET LIFESTYLE AND DIET SERVICES at SKINTRITIOUS!
Meg also offers Skintritious Lifestyle and Diet services in her lovely space in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Services include custom facials, de-stressing back treatments, and hand, lip and eye treatments.

Facials and back treatments come with a Nutritional Skincare Consultation, where they work with you to narrow down the things you do every day that you may not even realize that can affect your skin. Meg and her staff then help you implement practices that can stop the problem in its tracks.

TRAVELING TO NYC?
This is an exclusive promotion for our readers traveling to NYC!
$30.00 travelers’ gift certificate on Skintritious Custom Facial or a De-Stressing treatment.
Valid until December 31, 2013
Code: mothersday2013



Print This!

Don’t forget to pass this Gift Certificate to your family and friends who will be traveling to New York City this year.

Remember, scheduling your custom facial or a de-stressing treatment is subject to availability, so book early! Don’t miss out on experiencing a holistic wellness practice. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, where you will receive nutritional guidance and skincare treatment to discover the beautiful you, inside and out.

Meg's personal favourite essential oil?  "My favorite essential oil is tea tree because its has an alluring scent and many functions.  Tea tree is a fantastic zit-zapper and has great anti bacterial properties."



Call or email Meg at Skintritious, if you need more information!
e. info@skintritious.com
t. (347) 537-2915
w. www.skinitritious.com

Enjoy!
Lyndsy

Note: Shipping available only to USA.

Ginger, Ginger Essential Oil, Ginger Loaf, and More

Ginger ~ Zingiber officinale V52B8GEQJPPF

The ever popular spice Ginger began in South Asia.  Pure Ginger essential oil usually comes from India, sometimes China and its aroma is sharp, woody with a touch of pepper, perfect for home holiday aroma blends.

When using Ginger essential oil, it can burn the skin and should be used with a carrier oil if application will be for a body massage.  It is a strong oil and can easily over power delicate essential oils, so ensure the essential oils you pick will compliment Ginger.

Health Uses

Ginger oil can be used with other essential oils such as Cinnamon and Chamomile making it a wonderful blend for a massage or aching muscles.   You can also add a few drops to your body lotion and apply directly to sore muscle or help circulation.  Add one drop to your tea for Ginger Tea.

{Blending Flavours and Aromas}

• Pepper
• Cinnamon, Chamomile
• All Citrus fruits
• Lemongrass
• Clove
• Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood
• Ylang, Ylang

{Ginger Body Scrub}| by Aroma Thyme

Use this one in the morning as the essential oils are invigorating.

• 1/4 Cup Glacial Infusion Salt
• 1/4 Cup Cornmeal
• 1/3 Cup Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil (these are no oily oils)
• Ginger 2 drops
• Peppermint 4 drops
• Rosemary 3 drops

Mix, put in a dark amber jar.  Scrub body lightly in circulation motion, rinse and pat dry.  If you can't use salt replace it with sugar.

Ginger Loaf 

 

Ingredients

• 125g butter (1/4c)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup treacle (can replace it with molasses)
• 1 cup of milk
• 3 cups flower
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Icing Sugar to dust

Method

• Preheat over to 160 C / 320 F
• Place butter, sugar and treacle (or molasses) in saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted
• Remove saucepan and cool before adding milk, blend
• Sift together the dry ingredients into a large bowl
• Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the liquid ingredients
• Mix to combine, do not over mix
• Pour batter into greased loaf (6 x 9)
• Bake for 45 / 1 hour, until toothpick comes out clean.

This was my first time making a ginger loaf, I read and searched online for a good recipe.  I picked this one from Our Kitchen (ourkitchen.fisherpakel.com).  I didn't have molasses or treacle on hand, so I replaced it with Corn Syrup, which made the loaf a bit bland, but still tasty.  But I now understand why there are sooo many Ginger Cake recipes out there, it is a delicious cake.  It is a definite a re-do, this time with molasses!

{Other places of Interest}

• Cardamom Bread
• Rose Water and Pistachio Macaroons

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Evening Primrose Oil; Eye Wrinkle Serum Recipe, Body Scrub and More

Evening Primrose Oil : Oenothera biennis

Evening Primrose Oil is considered a carrier oil in the world of aromatherapy.  It is a prized oil for its abundant food, health, cosmetic and medicinal benefits.  In particular, Evening Primrose Oil is rich in GLA and offers a natural anti-inflammatory property making it a good oil for acne and pimples. 

In a report by the Mayo Clinic, researchers gave evening primrose oil a "B" on a grading scale from A to F on the amount of evidence that supports claims it relieves itching, inflammation and flaking in patients with eczema. Its anti-inflammatory effect, evening primrose oil has been used to treat skin problems like eczema, acne and rosacea. [source: Mayo Clinic].

Because evening primrose oil goes rancid pretty quickly purchase only an amount you will use within 6 months to 1 year.

How to use Evening Primrose oil

You can apply Evening Primrose directly on your skin (remember to do the patch test first!) without dilution and when you do, you will notice that your skin will absorb the oil very quickly.  However, if you have thin skin, one where it clogs quickly (get white heads) you may want to add a few drops of Evening Primrose oil to your best quality face creme and then apply this blend to your face.  Same rule goes for direct application to your eyes.  The skin around the eyes are even more delicate, so please test first.

Recipes                                             

Homemade Eye Wrinkle Treatment/Formula
From Kitchen, Crafts and More

• 2 tbsp / 1 oz / 30 ml pure essential jojoba oil
• 1 capsule pure essential evening primrose oil
• 10 drops pure essential carrot seed oil

Pour jojoba oil into a small dark glass bottle. Pierce capsule of primrose oil and squeeze into the bottle. Add drops of carrot seed essential oil. Shake well. Place two drops under each eye and tap to spread. Don't get into eyes. It will keep for 6 months if stored in a dark, cool place. 



Vitamin E Eye Serum Recipe
From NB Community

• 2 tablespoons Hazelnut oil
• 6 drops Borage seed oil
• 9 drops Evening primrose oil
• 6 drops Lavender essential oil
• 6 drops Carrot essential oil
• 2 capsule vitamin E

Directions:
Mix these oils in a glass eye dropper jar. Shake well before each use. Take one drop and gently apply to eye area before bedtime


Evening Primrose Oil Acne Recipe
Simple and effective recipe

• 6 drops of Evening Primrose Oil
• 2/3 drops of tea tree oil

Shake to blend.  Put in a dark amber bottle, store in a cool place.  Shake before use.


Anti-Cellulite Body Scrub

• 1 teaspoon Evening Primrose Oil
• 1/2 cup brewed Coffee Ground
• 1 bag of Green Tea and Black tea
• 1 tablespoon of Glacial Exfoliant

Brew the Green Tea and Black Tea in 2 cups of water.  Boil until water is half.  Place all ingredients together with 1 tablespoon of the boiled tea water in a jar or bowl.  Scrub lightly and in circular motion.


Reduce Wrinkles Serum Oil

• 2 drops of Neroli Essential Oil (do not use neat)
• 1 drop of Evening Primrose Oil
• 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil

Put in a dark amber bottle and shake to blend.  Apply on face and neck using lightly.  Makes a good evening facial serum.

Shopping for Evening Primrose Oil

Cold Processed, Handcrafted Soap with Evening Primrose Oil

You know how much I love handcrafted, all natural soaps.  I found this soap maker from Redmond, VA on Etsy called Rain Tree Botanicals, prices are great, all ingredients are clearly listed and they use quality and distinctive blends making these soaps a good purchase. 

Reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate your skin with our all natural anti-aging face cream rich in essential nutrients.  Shop at Natural Family Botanicals.

 



NOTE:
Remember, like all herbal remedies, evening primrose oil has not been approved by the FDA, which considers herbs dietary supplements rather than drugs.  Because evening primrose oil may cause uterine contractions, it is not recommended for pregnant women.  Always use organic oils and purchase from a reputable supplier of essential and carrier oils.  Please read our Disclosure Policy.

Skin Solutions & Recipes for Cellulite

LIGHT GLACIAL CLAY BODY SCRUB FOR CELLULITE
Using mineral-rich Light Glacial Clay can seep into the skin to break down those fat cells.

• 2 tablespoon (30ml) Glacial Clay (Powder)
• 2 tablespoon (30ml) Infusion Exfoliant  (extra fine glacial salts)
• Water

Application:

• Mix ingredients together, adding a little water to make a light paste.
• Wipe gently over your entire body. It will leave a thin, white film and feel prickly as the paste penetrates the skin.
• Once the paste is dry, rub gently and in circular motion so that the slough rubs off.
• Shower in cool water and massage.
• Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil blend to a non-scented body lotion and apply liberally.

 

INFUSION EXFOLIANT BODY SCRUB

This is an incredibly effective scrub that will leave your skin feeling wonderfully smooth. Once you’ve rinsed off the scrub, you will still feel a little oily, but that will quickly disappear as the oil is absorbed into your skin.

• ¼ cup(60ml) Infusion Exfoliant
• ¼ cup(60ml) jojoba oil or olive oil (needs to be a carrier oil)
• 3-4 drops of your favorite essential oil
• 2 tablespoon (30ml) mild soap-based shampoo

Application:

• Combine ingredients into a paste and gently rub in a circular motion over your body.
• Massage your body thoroughly and all over for at least ten minutes and again gently.
• Rinse off well and pat dry. The oil blend from the scrub will absorb quickly.
• Your skin will be smooth, soft and flowing. 

Enjoy!

@aromaliving

Spa Bath Treatments and Polish

For skin that's lost its sparkle our body exfoliation therapy will aid in revealing healthy, glowing, new skin, rich in moisture and shine. Luxurious treatments that will help to remove impurities, increase circulation and improve all over skin texture and appearance.

An indulgent Maple Sugar Scrub to provide an essential start to any shower. Green Tea extract helps to protect against environmental damage, whilst Maple Sugar, rich in natural Vitamin A exfoliates dead skin cells and Vitamin E softens and moisturizes the skin. Additional nourishing vitamins and skin softening oils complete Maple Sugar Body Polish. Perfect for those sensitive to salt.

~available~
Retail :  4 oz / 120 g
Bulk / Private Label

Canadian Glacial Marine Body Scrub is our latest Sea Salt Treatment that will nourish your body with an exfoliation recipe that uses light Glacial Marine Clay, mineral crystals, organic oils and essential oils.  Powdered Mineral Crystals is an excellent exfoliant base.

 ~available~

Retail: 4 oz / 120 g
Bulk / Private Label
Custom/Branded Essential Oil Blend

Renew and hydrate your skin with a luxurious blend of essential oils, nourishing vitamins and skin softening oils with Wild Prairie Rose Body Scrub. Our signature dark, luxurious aromatherapy body polish uses mineral crystals, glacial marine clay to boost circulation and enhanced with rose otto, rose geranium, and sandalwood to renew and regenerate the skin.  Powdered Mineral Crystals is an excellent exfoliant base.

~available~

Retail: 4 oz / 120 g
Bulk / Private Label

SPA PROMOTIONAL:  OFFERS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO UP-SELL, CROSS-SELL AND DEDICATED PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS.

Obsessed with all things natural and healthy?

Then this body scrub is for you! It starts with pure plant oils and pristine healing crystals found only in the great Canadian northern prairies, 3,000 feet below the ground.

We then hand blend Sweet Almond Oil, Grape See Oil, Organic Evening Primrose to boost circulation with a wonderful essential oil blend including lavender, geranium and lemon extract for a truly wondferul exotic aroma.  A favourite!

The healing crystals are super fine and are naturally encapsulated with a unique richness in minerals, including potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium.

These crystals also offer the healing properties of the sea to nourish and exfoliate the skin - the immediate benefits are: Hydrating, nourishing, re-mineralizing, oxygenating and cell re-generation.

Only at A Natural Perspective!

~Available~

• Retail 113.4 g / 4 oz
• Bulk
• Private Label

Doing It In The Shower

It’s been recently noted that when skin is warm and moist it is the best time to moisturize. Let’s now move to the shower where our skin is most receptive to moisture intake.

Our Picks: Goat’s milk soap (full of natural vitamins, minerals, canola and other oils that are easily absorbable to the skin), Patchouli Rose Soap (a luxurious fragrance that lingers on your skin) or Boise de Rose Soap enriched with jojoba creating a rich facial soap.

Or, Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub, which offers superior-hydrating ingredients of sweet almond oil, evening primrose and organic aloe vera with an essential oil blend designed to tone and rejuvenate the skin.

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Press Release: Introducing Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub

Introducing Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub With Pristine, Organic, Mineral-Rich Ingredients Found Only in Canada

Pristine ingredients rich in minerals, powerful essential oil blend and healing properties of the sea that nourish the skin guarantees a glowing experience.



Montreal, (Canada) August, 5, 2005 – www.anaturalperspective.com, the place for signature Canadian natural skin care products introduces Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub.

Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub is a 100% chemical free scrub made entirely from pure botanical oils, pristine exfoliants and mineral-rich ingredients found only in Canada.

Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub is a unique product because it contains 400 MILLION year old extra fine sea mineral crystal particles, which contains numerous beneficial trace minerals. This body scrub also incorporates Glacial Marine Clay. This 10 THOUSAND YEAR OIL clay is an exceptional green clay found only in the Northern Coast of BC and known for its skin softening and cell regeneration properties. Considered the ‘Mother of all Clays” it contains unique elements found no where else including special healing and rejuvenating effects unparallel by others.

www.anaturalperspective.com has developed a product in which every ingredient contributes to the product’s efficacy. Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants that promote proper skin health. The proprietary formula contained in Glacial Marine Clay Body Scrub provides these fatty acids as well as the antioxidants and vitamins without the use of any synthetic ingredients.

Cecilia, Brand Manager for A Natural Perspective comments, “This all-natural body scrub includes 4 important elements in making a great scrub. It combines rich plant oils to soften skin, pristine mineral rich sea crystals to gently exfoliate skin, the amazing revitalizing properties of Canadian Natural Glacial Marine Clay to draw the toxins, leaving a clean and glowing skin.

Cecilia continues, “And, finally a unique blend of pure essential oils to rejuvenate and uplift the senses completes this healthy body scrub. This body scrub formula contains a natural antioxidant oil blend, vitamins, and essential minerals to help provide vital nutrients to dull, dry skin. It replenishes the skin naturally. "

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ABOUT A NATURAL PERSPECTIVE
A Natural Perspective (www.anaturalperspective.com) is the first online retailer to offer signature Canadian made natural and organic skincare products and where possible, made with Canadian ingredients.

A Natural Perspective sources different products with an emphasis on promoting each province. Current products offered include glacial marine clay (Ice Glacial) found only in the Northern Coast of British Columbia, recently discovered pristine salts (Healing Crystals) located in the Northern Prairie Provinces, nourishing Body Oil Collection with Canadian Organic Hemp Seed Oil (Indulge Your Spirit), the first all-natural deodorant stick (FloralActives) with a 12-hour guarantee odor protection, French-milled handcrafted soaps as well as body treatments (Glacial Mineral Body Scrub).