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Trilogy at Beautorium - 20% off this week only!

Trilogy at Beautorium - 20% off this week only!

Rose hips. No, these aren't the parts of a rose that hold up its jeans - they're the fruity little doo dads that you can find on a wild rose. They've been used in cuisine and used medicinally for years, and have also made their way into the cosmetics realm. Reportedly good for you in that high Vitamin C an-apple-a-day kinda way, they're also high in antioxidants and may have some impact on rheumatoid arthritis, bladder infections, and other ailments.

(rose hips image courtesy of mooseyscountrygarden)

Trilogy, a skincare line from New Zealand, focuses on products created with all-natural, 100% organic rosehip oil. Why? The line -and many other folks- believes in rose hips and their ability to hydrate and soften skin for hours, protecting it from the environment and dehydration. According to the company, rose hips have been clinically proven to improve skin's moisture by up to 44%, reduce the appearance of wrinkles up to 23%, and improve skin's smoothness by up to 21%.

We know I like organic, we know I like Fair Trade products (yes, Trilogy works only with Faie Trade ingredients) and we know I love a company founded and/or run by women!

Haven't heard of Beautorium, yet? Shame on you! It's a great online bonanza featuring the best natural and organic beauty products in the world. It's fab! You don't have to research and track and study a line- Beautorium does it for you so you know anything you buy there is healthy organic fare.

Go on over to take a look at Trilogy @ Beautorium - everything Trilogy is 20% off this week only.
I'm going to review some in the near future - keep your eyes peeled.

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Eco-Facts to know about Trilogy and Beautorium (copied from the Beautorium website):
Trilogy Rosehip Oil featured as the "Star Product"" in Vogue Australia! And was the "Editors Favorite" in Marie Claire Hong Kong. It was also "Applauded" by the French in French Vogue! And Hello! UK had this to say: "The new formulations can be used for cleansing and hydrating, and even in place of serums and night creams. Try some of the best and discover how well they perform. Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, famous fans of this Antipodean range include Dannii Minogue.

Trilogy products contain 100% natural active ingredients. The rosehip oil is certified organic by Bio-Gro of New Zealand; many other organic ingredients are certified by Eco-cert. Trilogy products contain no parabens, petrochemicals, PEGs, pesticides, synthetic colors or fragrances, GMOs , or harsh surfactants. 100% vegetarian.

             

	Trilogy uses innovative fiber recycled from sugar cane waste for all its sales materials. All products and packaging are biodegradable.
	Beautorium is delighted to be one of the first retailers in North America to stock the full  line of Trilogy products.
	Products selected by Beautorium are not tested on animals.

Earth Week: GORGEOUSITY

I do not buy cosmetic products just to keep them and look at them. I do not. I can't afford it, nor do I think it's practical. However, if I won the lottery today (even a fairly small one), I'd buy these next two products in a heartbeat and never touch them: just display them somehow. They're so pretty I'm not shrinking these images for this post. Take a look:

Maybe it's the Pisces in me, but I love the imagery on these. Don't you!?

Chantecaille has made these gloriously delicious compacts for the upscale line that focuses on using healthy, natural and organic ingredients. In the words of the founder, Sylvie Chantecaille, "If you're going to have a luxury makeup line, the least you can do is to make it do something good for you."

5% of the proceeds go to the Pew Institute for Ocean Science - so you can have this gorgeous makeup and help support marine conservation efforts! (For those who really want the details: the money specifically goes to "five $150,000 awards to ocean experts around the world each year to develop solutions to critical ocean challenges." Who can't get behind that!?)

Both compacts are made with incredibly finely milled pigments supported with silk proteins and silicones that help it feel extra silky and sit nicely on the skin.

The green compact is for the eyes. The green you see is actually an overspray - the shadow is gray underneath. Chantecaille suggests using the Aqua fish to line the eyes and the coral one, Rose Gold, to highlight.

The pink compact is for the face. The main color is Pink Sand, perfect for lending a gentle and brightening glow. The small fish is Sunrise, and great for highlighting the cheeks, while the bigger fish is Coral, a lovely cheek color.

Each compact is $90 USD and can be purchased through Bliss or Neiman Marcus (the Chantecaille website is, as of this writing, not live, but may offer the products later-- who can tell?)

Don't have the desire to own these compacts? Or maybe the pricetag is more hefty than you can swing? Donate to the Pew Institute directly, here.

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Take a look at these amazing tips I found on the Pew Institute site. Learn how you can better take care of those glorious oceans we know so little about:

                  

Modern industrial fishing practices and other significant human activities are destroying ocean ecosystems at an alarming rate, depleting our fish populations and devastating coral reefs. Consumers can take several steps to help protect the marine environment, conserve ocean biodiversity, and give threatened fish species a better chance of long-term survival. Here are a few to consider:
               

1. Purchase a Protected Paradise compact from Chantecaille Beaute. Five percent of the proceeds from the sale of each eye and face makeup compact will be donated to support the Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation program. The mission of the program, administered by the Pew Institute for Ocean Science, is to advance protections for the ocean environment by providing fellowships to outstanding individuals across the globe who are working to identify and implement solutions to critical challenges facing marine waters, wildlife, and habitats.
   
                                            
2. When eating out or purchasing fish, send a text message to FishPhone at 30644 with the message “fish” and the name of the fish you are ordering (i.e., fish sword). Within seconds, you will receive a reply affirming the sustainability of your choice or an alternate suggestion. The text message will let you know of any human health advisories against consuming the fish, and the extent of environmental concerns over the fish’s harvesting.
   
                                            
3. Support the creation of a network of marine reserves by writing to the Secretary General of the United Nations and demanding that 40 percent (and no less than 20 percent) of the high seas be designated as marine reserves in each ocean. These reserves are vital to ensure the preservation of our seas for generations to come.
   
                                            
4. Reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change and coral reef destruction by considering alternative transportation options, such as public transportation, bicycling, and walking. You can also maximize the fuel-efficiency of your automobiles by keeping your tires inflated, which improves gas mileage.

I am SO putting that FishPhone number in my phone and using it when I'm ordering fish. And I'm telling everyone I know to do the same! What will you commit to doing to conserve our marine resources!?

                  

Origins - Origins Organics collection

 

OK, Origins lovers! Listen up, those of you who yearn for organic cosmetics! Origins has made your day by creating a new line of organic products. I've got the scoop.

This is the first line of cosmetics to be certified as organic by the USDA National Organic Program, so if you want to go green with BeautyBlitz, keep reading...