you’ve been on the road for six hours, with a few more to go. You’re seeing the sights, but it’s hot and dusty and you, well, you just need a little perk-up. That’s when you turn to Aria Kit. Aria Kit is an adorable travel essentials package. A vegan leather bag filled with locally sourced items from the Pacific Northwest that will make you feel oh-so-much better:

–Aria solid perfume by Oregon Rain Naturals: Capturing the smells of the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon, this handcrafted solid perfume will awake your senses and prepare you for entering that gas station restroom. Made in Oregon.

–Aria all-natural deodorant by Wood’s Body Goods: Yes, this is an all-natural deodorant that WORKS, pinky promise. Not only is it incredibly effective, but it has a light citrus scent that will make you forget it’s been over 24 hours since your last shower. Made in Vancouver, B.C.

–Aria moisturizer & lip balm by Handmade La Conner: Made from natural ingredients and oils to restore your skin and lips to its baby-soft state. Made in Washington.

–A sumptuous eye mask made from the most luxurious silk with a density of 22, guaranteeing shut eye while on the road.

–Aria notebook: Designed by Seattle artist Cathy Wu, this pocket notebook is a must-have to jot down notes and ideas from along the road.

Also included are basic necessities such as a hair tie, ear plugs, disposable face mask, Emergen-C, Q-Tips and a pen.

 

Lust Minerals Cosmetics was created and owned by Australian beauty therapist Stacey Hollands. Growing up on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Stacey always had an awareness of ingredients in beauty products from a young age, but it wasn’t until her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, that she realized the importance of using natural and toxic free products. Lust is an affordable, organic-mineral beauty brand created to support healthy, cleaner skin. After her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, it really pushed Hollands to focus on aligning her dreams with her passion.

The Lust Cosmetic product lines that include makeup, skincare and tanning items are formulated to minimize the amount of chemicals that our bodies are exposed to. Made from minerals and vitamins including Shea Butter, Vitamin E, and Jojoba Oil, their sweat resistant makeup products are inspired for women worldwide with all skin types and skin tones, even the most sensitive ones. Their quality ingredients reach to their tanning and skincare products, which covers your skincare needs before you even step outside your home. It’s lightweight, paraben free for your all-day wear, so your skin can breathe and stay beautiful for your day to evening looks.

Lust Mineral Quick Facts:

• Available for purchase via the website for 3 different product lines starting at $4.00.
• “Try before you Buy” with sample skincare sizes  ($8.99-$12.99).
• Made and owned in Australia.
• Vegan certified, using only the highest quality pharmaceutical grade ingredients
• Created from minerals that are natural and toxic free.
• Lust Cosmetics are the most hypoallergenic cosmetic’s on the market today.
• NO products have been tested on animals

www.perfectimage.com

Throughout ancient history, clay has been used topically in skincare and internal medicine for its powerful anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Not to mention, it is 100% natural, making it an effective all-natural way to detoxify, cleanse, purify, exfoliate, and beautify your skin. Rich in beautifying minerals including magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium, your skin will feel purified from the inside out. Benefits of clay masks, backed by science include:

• Healing Eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis symptoms
• Detoxifying and purifying the skin
• Oxygenates cells
• Shrinks and unclogs pores
• Helps to regulate sebum production
• Promotes softer, smoother, and glowing skin
• Improves skin tone and hyperpigmentation 
• Rejunivates and regenerates skin cells
  

Most clay-based products on the market contain the more commonly used, Kaolin clay as its main ingredient. However, Perfect Image combines both Kaolin and Bentonite clay, which is created from volcanic ash to reveal visibly smoother silkier skin in its two clinical strength clay masks. Bentonite is highly absorbent and is particularly helpful in the extraction of acne-producing toxins due to its potent astringent properties that shrink and tighten inflamed pores. Kaolin compliments bentonite in this mask to gently help purify, nourish, and heal all skin types. 

• Anti-Aging Peptide MegaMUDTM , $29.95 

Other key ingredients:

• Hyaluronic acid: locks in moisture and replenishes the skin
• Matrixyl® 3000: promotes collagen production, stimulates fibroblast cells (cells that help generate connective tissue and promotes healing) within the skin
• Argireline®: relaxes facial muscle tension and reduces the appearance of
• wrinkles and fine lines.
• Aloe Vera: anti-inflammatory, skin-repairing, and tightening

• Exfoliating & Clarifying UltraMUDTM, $29.95

For a deeper cleanser, this clay mask doubles as both an exfoliant and deep cleanser thanks to its use of salicylic, mandelic, and glycolic. The formulation of these acids in combinations with kaolin and bentonite clay allows for penetration to various levels of the skin to unclog pores, target fine lines, and promote collagen appearance. 

Other key ingredients:

• Glycolic acid – improves your skin’s texture, tone, and appearance

• Salicylic acid – gently exfoliates, unclog pores, decreases sebum production and rebalances oily skin without irritating acne flare-ups

• Mandelic acid – accelerates cell turnover and boosts collagen production

• Tea Tree Oil – helps soothe skin and prevents dryness

HOW TO APPLY (applicable to both masks)

Tips: Read the instructions on the package before using and stir mud before each use/

Application: Start with cleansed, dry skin. Apply a thin layer evenly to the face and leave on for 2-3 minutes, avoiding the eyes and lips. Then, begging to neutralize the mask by gently rinsing with water in circular motions for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly rinsed. Follow up with a moisturizer, like the Hydra-RepairTM Super Moisturizer, and repeated 1-2 times per week. 

The “beauty” of Perfect Image products is how they are made: 

Paraben-Free

Gluten-Free

Phthalate-Free

Cruelty-Free

Made in The USA

Sports are coming back but fans are not – at least not yet in the grandstands of most stadiums and arenas. Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League all are returning to play after shutting down in March, but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic prevents fans from attending those games.

Fans undoubtedly long for the day they can again, in person, voice their love for their favorite teams. Until then, whenever they can get out and safely social distance, fans will be likely to show their team spirit in their attire and fashion accessories, just as they proudly did before the pandemic at stadiums, restaurants, bars and shopping malls. Perhaps now, given the enforced silence of stadiums and arenas, their team colors worn in public will speak even louder, adding to the human connection sports often provide.

These days, avid sports fans literally can be covered from head to toe with their favorite team’s outfitting. But a few years ago, Deni Sciano, an entrepreneur and sports fan, noticed something was missing from women’s game-day apparel.

Attending a Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs NBA game, she was stuck in the long security line as every handbag was searched. Like many, she missed the start of the game.

“Then it hit me,” Sciano says. “An idea to manufacture clear bags, which could be checked quicker by security officials than traditional-style purses or handbags.

“At the same time, a clear bag could also be a fashion statement and a sign of team loyalty, as well as a convenient way to help move along the security line.”

The result of Sciano’s “A-ha!” moment is SCORE!: The Official Game Day Bag (www.scoregamedaybag.com). Sciano, whose product line is sold in all 50 states, has designed 12 styles with up to 44 color options. The purses feature six stadium-compliant styles, machine stitching, rhinestone bling and durable metal hardware.

More than ever, women are making their sports passion part of their fashion. Studies show that over 40% of the fan base for the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and NASCAR are women. As a result, the leagues are making more team apparel and related items for women.

Sciano wanted fashionable designer quality, style, and vibrant colors to reflect the team spirit so synonymous with sports. And her innovation turned out to be ahead of the game; in recent years, many sports stadiums/arenas have enacted clear-bag policies, as have movie theatres, concert venues, golf resorts, theme parks, and many workplace environments and other entities. Sciano expanded her product line to include totes, satchels and backpacks.

“Many women wear their team colors proudly at work, when shopping or dining, travelling, or running errands,” she says. “While times are different now and we don’t know when fans can safely be back in the stands at higher capacities, one thing about sports fans and loyalty hasn’t changed: fashion and team passion go hand-in-hand.”