Women Survivors in Nashville and Rwanda Create Successful Bug Free Natural RepellentView Video at Thistle FarmsNewly improved natural repellent scores higher than leading natural spray in lab testing.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — June 2, 2016 — Thistle Farms, a social enterprise of women healing from trafficking, prostitution and addiction, launches its improved natural insect repellent for spring on the news of independent testing confirming its efficacy.“Last year we sold over 8,000 bottles – each bottle bringing opportunities and jobs to women survivors of violence, trafficking and trauma in Nashville and Rwanda,” said Founder and President, Becca Stevens, who was named a CNN Hero earlier today.“Our Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent has become a remarkable success story for us,” Stevens said. “We know it’s a favorite of moms and nature-lovers, but we wanted to take the next step and confirm its effectiveness in the lab. We spent time fine-tuning and retooling this winter, and then had it tested this spring at an independent lab. It not only held up against the leading natural brand in the U.S., it surpassed it!”Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent utilizes organic rose geranium oil, grown and pressed by the farmers of Ikirezi, survivors of the Rwandan genocide. “When we visited Rwanda in 2008, we weren’t familiar with rose geranium and that it has been used as an anti-malarial in Africa for centuries. We decided then to partner with them – with the women of Ikirezi growing and harvesting the geranium and the women of Thistle Farms blending it with other natural ingredients and preparing it for the U.S. market. The product empowers women in both communities to become economically independent and gives consumers everywhere an earth-friendly solution for mosquitoes.”Testing was provided by Snell Scientifics LLC. of Meansville, GA, an independent research lab specializing in scientific development and efficacy testing for pesticides and repellents. Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent was tested against skin that was untreated as well as skin sprayed with the leading natural brand, proving to be 100% effective after 15 minutes, and performing 2% above the leading brand.Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent is available in 2 oz and 4 oz sizes, $8.99 and $14.99 respectively. A companion product, the Bug Free Outdoor Candle, retails for $28.99. Products are available onThistleFarms.org and at participating Thistle Farms retailers.About Thistle FarmsThistle Farms is a community of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction. It includes a two-year residential program, called Magdalene, a Home & Body line, Thistle Stop Café and Thistle Farms Global. Thistle Farms stands as a witness to the truth that in the end love is the most powerful force for change.@thistlefarms | @thistlestopcafe | @revbeccastevens | @thistleglobal
June 2, 2016
Women Survivors in Nashville and Rwanda Create Successful Bug Free Natural Repellent
May 26, 2016
Make Sun Safe Memories this Memorial Day!
Warm weather often translates to spontaneous weekend trips, last minute BBQs and beach gatherings. While you may not know exactly which invitations are coming your way, you can make sure your skin is ready for whatever the day may bring. Here’s a helpful list to set you up for skincare success (just in time for Memorial Day weekend), so you can focus on making (sun safe) memories:
Where to start …
- Before you gather your newest magazines and softest beach blanket, take Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula. It is dermatologist-recommended and backed by over 30 years of study. Heliocare® is an oral dietary supplement with antioxidant properties that helps preserve the skin’s ability to protect itself against sun-related effects and aging.1 Curious how it works? The antioxidant aids in eliminating free radicals produced by sun exposure and a reduction in these free radicals helps to maintain younger-looking, more resilient skin.1
- Next, grab your darkest sunglasses and a hat to protect your face and the sensitive area around your eyes.
- For added protection, be sure to pack SPF 50+ and reapply per package instructions!
- If your beach day is likely to take you into the evening then bring a gentle cleanser. Remember, the goal of effective cleansing is to remove dirt, excess oils, and dead skin cells without causing irritation.
- And don’t forget to drink water – hydration is essential, especially when out in the sun for long periods of time.
Whether you like to “go with the flow” or follow a strict itinerary, we hope you make happy, sun safe memories this summer!
Heliocare® retails for $29.99 and can be purchased at Walgreens locations nationwide. For more information, please visit www.heliocare.com or www.ferndalehealthcare.com.
1 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
About HELIOCARE®:
The powerful antioxidant formula in each capsule of HELIOCARE® is derived from the extract of Polypodium leucotomos (PLE), a fern native to Central and South America that has been used for centuries as a remedy for skin related conditions. This fern, which was once an aquatic plant, adapted to life on land and created its own protection from exposure to harsh UV rays. By utilizing the extract of this organically grown plant, HELIOCARE® delivers antioxidants that help the skin protect itself from the first day of use*.
About Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc.:
Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc. is an affiliate of Ferndale Pharma Group Inc., a fully integrated holding company. Ferndale Healthcare® targets several key specialty markets which encompass disease states that range from benign anorectal disorders to various skin conditions. The company’s mission is to provide high-quality, value-added products that help patients get back to what matters most in their lives—living well. Many of Ferndale Healthcare’s products are leaders in their respective categories.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
May 24, 2016
ClarityRX Daily Fruit is the perfect prescription for skin perfection
During the past few years, my daughters and I have used some great skincare. I am always amazed when I try a new brand and love it! Skincare gets better and better and ClarityRX Fruit Daily Fruit Antioxidant Moisturizing Mango Mask is just that. ClarityRX Fruit Daily Fruit Antioxidant Moisturizing Mango Mask is an antoxidant-rich mask formulated for all skin types. I have a skin type that is both dry and mature and this mask has added more moisture to my skin and it feels softer than ever. I found that it only takes about 15 minutes and a small amount of ClarityRX Fruit Daily Fruit Antioxidant Moisturizing Mango Mask twice a week for ultra moisturized skin. You will feel the results immediately, even if your skin is not dry.
“ClarifyRx Daily Fruit Antioxidant Moisturizing Mango Mask ensures your skin receives a full serving of fruit by delivering essential free radical fighting ingredients to your skin. This creamy anti-aging mask is enhanced by pentapeptides, that aid in improved collagen and elastin formation, and emollient oils to help restore aging skin.”
Whether you have Mature, sensitive, normal, combination, dry, oily or acne prone skin, Clarity RX is just what the doctor ordered to begin the skin restoration process that is so needed due to environmental damage.
ClarityRx products have created the perfect “synergy” of natural plant and food resources. This delightful anti-aging mask is rich and creamy and contains ingredients like Aloe vera gel, Sesame oil, Safflower oil, Sea Buckthorn berry oil, Carrot oil Chamomile extracts, Cucumber and of course mango butter, to name a few.
ClarifyRx Daily Fruit Antioxidant Moisturizing Mango Mask will not disappoint. You can find this mask at www.clarityclinicalskincare along with other quality skincare products.
May 23, 2016
Next stop…Flash Wax at NYC Boom Boom Brow Bar
On a recent trip to New York, one of the last stops on our schedule was to go to Boom Boom Brow Bar. I have been dying to get there and once we arrived, the place was packed. We couldn’t even fit into the salon. Naturally, we would have waited (we heard it was definitely worth the wait) but a train home would not wait for us. My next trip to New York, Boom Boom Brow Bar will be my first stop. And I am also going to purchase Boom Boom’s Flash Wax. Watch the video below and you will see why.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z_88rEYNWg
Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) offers this advice: Flash Wax is a low-temperature lipo-soluable cream that is so gentle, it can be used on ALL skin types…even sensitive. It’s perfect for all Uptown (about the fabulous belt) and Downtown (below the fabulous belt) wax services. It’s made in Italy – just like Boom Boom – and it’s the only wax good enough for her! “I love waxing because you have a lot of control versus threading or tweezing…you can quickly and gently remove all hair for a great shape and smooth surface,” says Boom Boom.
Word to the wise – be honest, tell the esthetician if using medications that make skin sensitive, like Retin-A, retinol, Accutane, antibiotics, Benzoyl Peroxide, and even Proactive. These medications are designed to exfoliate the skin, so if wax is applied, it can literally lift skin off like it’s a piece of parchment paper. That’s when tweezing is the best bet.
“And no double dipping! If anyone dips a spatula more than once, guess what? It’s not sanitary – it’s contaminating the entire pot of wax!! Shop around for good quality wax AND cleanliness,” adds Boom Boom.
Price: $15.00, 400ml/14 oz., available on http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017ARCVJS
Boom Boom would never test on animals!
Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is obsessed with brows – 165,000+ served at Boom Boom Brow Bar in NYC!! Boom Boom Booty and Brow 2 now open offering Uptown (above the fabulous belt) and Downtown (below the fabulous belt) services! It’s fast, convenient, affordable and FUN!! Everyone should have thick gorgeous eyebrows; after all, they are the most important feature on the face and THE best accessory EVA! And now bikini waxing is a cinch too – just walk-in! Happy Hour all day every Monday – Friday. Check out what’s cooking on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boomboombrowbar; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boomboombrowbar and Twitter:http://twitter.com/boomboombrowbar.
May 23, 2016
Dr. Aaron Rollins and the Elite Body Sculpture appearing on Chrisley Knows Best
We have some exciting news! Dr. Aaron Rollins and the Elite Body Sculpture is appearing on Chrisley Knows Best on the USA Network. Please tune in and watch the show tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 24th, at 10pm!
Dr. Aaron Rollins, liposuction doctor to the stars, is performing his laser liposuction procedure on Julie Chrisley, matriarch of the Chrisley family, at his LA office in tomorrow night’s episode. Get an inside look at how Dr. Rollins performs his procedure exactly like he does on celebrities from around the world! Enjoy the show tomorrow night at 10 pm!
May 20, 2016
Julee Ireland Con-GRAD-ULates the Graduate
This morning on Good Things Utah, Julee Ireland, Con-Grad-ulates the Graduate with these fun finds:
1. Yogibo-Although it’s exciting to go off to college a dorm room bed isn’t the same as your comfortable bed back home.
I have just the solution! Yogibo Max. It’s furniture that conforms to your body using special microbeads. The MAX
stretches out to 7 feet and becomes a chair, recliner, sofa or bed. You can stand it up in the corner so it is out of the way or use it as a gamer chair, a couch for two, and a comfy place to study or just hang out with your friends. And as if that’s enough, there’s also the Traybo. It’s the ultimate lap top tray made of the same special hi-grade beads and stretchy fabric used in the big Yogibo’s, with a bio-friendly bamboo top creating the perfect carry and go solution to study comfortably virtually anywhere. These are both practical and useful gifts for the graduate on your list. Yogibo Max is available in fifteen fabulous colors to choose from. Price $239.00 The Traybo is available in three colors to choose from for $39.00.
2. WeMontage-What is WeMontage? WeMontage is a large photo collage on removable wallpaper. The wallpaper is
a premium, fabric-based material that adheres to textured and non-textured surfaces. Now you can create the perfect removable photo wall sticker using photos of family, friends or pets for your college bound student to stick on their dorm room wall. When your graduate is feeling homesick WeMontage allows them to have photos of all those that matter most close by to comfort them and it makes a great conversation piece at the same time. Prices range from $59.99 to $119.99
3. Kites & Ivy-What could be better than receiving an unexpected subscription care package at college? It’s a fun
surprise that every college girl will enjoy. Each box will include a variety of carefully selected bath and beauty products, accessories, and other fun essentials. Items could range from face and body lotions, hair products, nail polish, makeup, a headband, a scarf or a tumbler – and so much more! Our boxes are ALWAYS worth substantially more than the retail price! Whatever the surprise, you can be assured that we seek only the BEST for our boxes. Each care package is mailed out four times a year. Two times each semester according to each universities calendar so you can be sure your care package will be delivered at the right time. I think this is such a fun gift to give to graduates and Kites & Ivy makes it easy by offering several options to choose from such as sending a Single box for $32.99, a box Two times a year for $61.98 or a box Four times a year for $115.96.
4. Bamboo Spark by Wacom-Take notes, draw out your ideas and take them from paper, to the cloud, to bringing them to life. Your paper notebook has brought you this far. Now take your ideas even further. The Bamboo Spark is a smart folio with a smart ballpoint pen, and a spot for your favorite paper. It lets you write by hand, and saves your handwritten notes locally or within the cloud for editing, archiving and accessing anywhere. Next just press a button and that’s it! The Bamboo Spark is simple to use, and makes it easy to bridge your paper notes with the digital world. As an artist, designer and product developer I am so excited about the Bamboo Spark and this cutting edge technology. If you have an engineer, fashion or interior designer, product designer, graphic or fine artist and so much more this makes the perfect gift for the graduate on your list! Price $159.95
5. Moshi-Aerio Messenger Bag and Helios Lite Backpack are perfect for graduates! Moshi prides itself in creating innovative and extraordinary products to enhance the mobile lifestyle with an emphasis on aesthetics, durability and reusability. Whenever possible, they use recycled and/or naturally bio-degradable materials for packaging and boxing which I appreciate. What I love most about the Aerio messenger bag and the Helio lite backpack is that they are ergonomically designed so that they are lightweight and water-resistant. I also love the leatherette and aluminum accents, which to me has an air of simple sophistication. It’s all grown up and perfect for graduates as they enter into this new exciting phase in their lives. The Aerio holds up to a 15” laptop or tablet and the Helios Lite Backpack has a fully padded compartment for laptops or tablets up to 13”. $119.95 and $149.95.
www.yogibo.com
www.wemontage.com
www.kitesandivy.com
www.wacom.com
www.moshi.com
May 19, 2016
Snag Shay Mitchell’s Fun Tumbler for Under $20!
Shay Mitchell recently shared a photo on Snapchat showing off her quirky ban.do tumbler! The actress enjoyed her drink while using ban.do’s Love Potion Sip Sip Tumbler ($14; www.bando.com).
May 19, 2016
Best Dry Hair Spray
I am often on the go and don’t always time to fuss with my hair. I use dry hair spray so that I do not have to wash my hair as often and I have discovered that “Dry Me ” by Wella works very vell. It lifts the hair at the roots giving it a freshly washed appearance! I really love it.
May 17, 2016
Kirsten Dunst at the Loving Premier – The 69th Cannes Film Festival
Makeup by Mary Wiles for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
The 69th Cannes Film Festival jury member and 90’s icon Kirsten Dunst proved herself as a timeless beauty on the red carpet tonight at the Loving Premier. This week has seen Kirsten experiment with her beauty looks buttonight she returned to her iconic retro style in a gown embroidered with Lily of the Valley flowers by Dior Couture and a complimentary beauty look by makeup artist Mary Wiles using Charlotte Tilbury Beauty. Wiles created a polished, modern take of retro red carpet glamour with a flawless softly contoured complexion, smoldering eye and a ruby red lip.
Below, Mary Wiles shares the steps to create Kirsten’s red carpet look:
- Mary prepped Kirsten’s skin using Multi Miracle Glow first applied as a mask to moisturize the skin and stimulate micro-circulation and then removed with a warm towel. Wiles then applied a generous layer of Charlotte Tilbury’s signature Magic Cream to give the complexion a luminous glow to create a smooth, flawless base. Lip Magic was used to ensure lips were well hydrated.
- Next, Wiles applied Wonderglow to the cheekbones and temples to produce a flawless soft focus and an instant “spotlight” effect. Magic Foundation in shade 3 was blended out over Kirsten’s T-zone to ensure her complexion looked flawless and concealed any imperfections with The Retoucher in Shade 2. Mini Miracle Eye Wand in shade 1 was applied to brighten under the eyes.
- Wiles continued Kirsten’s facial framework by contouring using killer cheekbones using red carpet favorite, Filmstar Bronze and Glow.
- Wiles finished the glowing complexion with Cheek to Chic Blusher in Love is the Drug on the apples of Kirsten’s cheeks for a youthful flush of color, followed with a light dusting of Airbrush Flawless Finish in Shade 1 to ensure long wear.
- Kirsten wanted her eyes to dazzle in front of the cameras. To achieve this look Wiles used Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette applied with a finger. The Feline Flick was then applied along the lash line and out to elongate the shape of the eye. Colour Chameleon in Black Diamonds was added into the liner and extended outwards to build up a strong definition and smudged for a smoky eye effect.
- To achieve true red-carpet glamour, Wiles applied two coats of Charlotte’s new Legendary Lashes mascara for an instant false lash effect. Wiles confirmed that Kirsten likes her brows well defined and applied Brow Lift in Brooke S to fill in any gaps.
- To complete the look, Wiles applied the retro red toned Matte Revolution in Red Carpet Red, lined with Lip Cheat in Savage Rose to ensure her pout was perfect.
May 17, 2016
Ariana Grande’s Must-Have Performance Accessory!
LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2016 – Ariana Grande was photographed wearing Henri Bendel at Wango Tango this weekend in LA! The songstress dazzled during her performance wearing the Luxe Asscher Statement Necklace ($238; www.henribendel.com).