Sunscreen in a Powder?!

Although we should think about sunscreen all year round, it's this time of year in particular with the warmer temperatures, endless hours spent outside and the much warmer sun that reminds us how important this is in our daily routines.

As we hit spring/summer, I put sunscreen on my face daily .... the rest of my body I am not as diligent about for casual out and abouts, but if I am planning to be out in the sun for an extended time, would never go without.

I find sunscreen for the face so confusing - when exactly during your beauty routine (ha! beauty routine ... who am I kidding?) does it go on? First? Last?

And in what form should it take? Moisturizer? Makeup with SPF? Stand-alone SPF? or a Powder?

I never even knew sunscreen existed in powder form until a few weeks ago when I tried Sun Defence by Eminence.  Brenda Gouin from Buy Green Skin Care (you know the one who has given us these great promotions and giveaways this week) carries this innovative and unique product.

Sun Defence 

by Eminence

Sun Defence by Eminence

• Made with real fruit extracts for extra skin nutrition (an industry first!)
• Water resistant - great for exercise or swimming
• Appropriate for men, women & children (over 6 months) 
• Weightless, allows the skin to breath, and is hypo-allergenic
• Blocks free-radicals and environmental pollution
• Anti-inflammatory, healing, excellent for post-treatment (especially for red or blotchy skin)
• Clean, anti-bacterial and will not clog pores
• Loaded with vitamins and bioflavonoids
• Reflects the sun and keeps skin cool reducing rosacea flare-ups and oil production
• Available in various shades for added coverage
• Darker shades can be used as a bronzer or for contouring
• Easy to use, apply and carry anywhere

Unfortunately I was not able to put this product to the test as I just had the opportunity of trying it out during a demonstration (on a rainy, cloudy day), but the really neat thing about this product is that it resembles putting on powder foundation AND it comes in various shades too! It's easy, very light and sure would beat the greasy, tear-inducing, chemical-loaded sunscreen that is normally used for the kiddos.

Thought I would let you know about Sun Defence in case you were looking for some new SPF products as the heat rises and the summer outings increase. Visit Buy Green Skin Products for more information.

LUCKY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Congratulation to Jess! She is the lucky winner of a $40 gift certificate to Buy Green Skin Care products/services. Thanks to everyone who entered to win. Stay tuned next week for more giveaways and chances to win!

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Thank you so much to Brenda Gouin for all of the great information on so many wonderful natural skin care options and products for the family.  And of course for her generous promotions and giveaways to C&CS readers! In case you missed out, here is a sneak peak of a few other products that are available at www.buygreenskincare.com 

I Caved ... I Bought Yogurt Tubes

"Don't eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn't recognize as food." Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan

All I could think of was this quote when I did it.  "It" being I bought my sons yogurt tubes (or whatever they're called). (Something tells me my great-grandmother would have no idea what a grape-flavoured yogurt tube would be.)

I am not a big fan of the gimmicky food. You know the bright colours, the television characters, weird shapes, individual packaging and whatever else they are using these days to rope in the young.

My belief (and probably that of June Cleaver's as well) is that food should have as little packaging as possible, be bought because you want to eat the food not something that is being advertised on the outside and be healthy (the more they have to do to it before you eat it, the chances are it's not that great for you).

Anyways,  my son loved the thought of purchasing the "tubes" and eating them ... but truthfully, once the initial novelty of drinking yogurt (instead of eating it) and packaging that reminded him of eating a freezie was over, he was neutral.  The running to the fridge and excitement over the option of yogurt dissipated and the tubes had lost their cool.

I have vowed that I will restrict "tubes" to vacations or special occasions and went back to the old standard - gasp! yogurt in typical yogurt containers. My kids like yogurt as it is, so really, there's no reason to be buying (and succumbing to) the bells and whistles.

Now only if broccoli and spinach came in tubes and grape flavour ;)

Note:  No offence intended to any yogurt tube buyers out there
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In other "month of June" news .. have you entered to win the $40 gift certificate from Buy Green Skin Care? If not, what are you waiting for?  Click here to find how you enter.

Guest Blogger: Brenda Gouin ... and a Giveaway!

I'm happy to welcome Guest Blogger Brenda Gouin today, certified esthetician and owner of Parkview Hills Skin Care.  Brenda is passionate about healthy and natural skin care products and is going to share some information with us today.
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Six Good Reasons to Use Organic, Non-toxic Skin Care Products
by Brenda Gouin, Certified Esthetician  

1. Your skin absorbs things easily (some people may argue this is not true, but all you need to do is think about nicotine and birth control patches to see that your skin really does absorb things effectively).
2. In North America 90% of ingredients in your personal-care products have never been tested for safety by anyone.  Even scarier, the FDA has only restricted 9 ingredients in 67 years.
3. As we all know, cancer rates are really high and even the established medical community is starting to realize that it’s largely due to the huge number of carcinogens that we’re exposed to on a daily basis with woman generally being exposed to more than men because of their beauty routines.
4. Hormone-disrupting ingredients found in personal-care products are affecting everyone from teenage girls to newborn babies to grown men and woman; many of these ingredients (e.g. phthalates) are not even listed on ingredient lists as they can be hidden within other ingredients or listed under "fragrance."
5. Good quality organic brands are not only more healthy for you, but also strongly support sustainable farming methods, fair trade, and eco-friendly policies.
6. You're worth it!  Treat your body with the respect it deserves.  Feed it junk and it will respond accordingly.  Feed it well and it will serve you well!

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As a part of "the month of June," I thought it would be nice to introduce you to Brenda this week.  I will feature more information on the wonderful lines of products she offers in upcoming posts so stay tuned.

In the meantime, if you are at all interested in learning more about green skin care, give Brenda a call (416. 953.1161) or email info@buygreenskincare.com and she will schedule a consultation by phone or in person to help guide you and provide practical recommendations to get the most out of your natural skin care regime.


Brenda is also offering C&CS readers a free giveaway and two great promotions:

1.     GIVEAWAY:  One lucky C&CS follower or email subscriber will receive a $40!!! Gift Certificate to use towards Brenda's products and/or services (click here to find out how you can enter).*****

2.    PROMOTION: Father's Day is coming and we all know our men need a bit of help when it comes to their personal grooming and taking care of their skin.C&CS readers will receive a complimentary 60ml Stone Crop Gel Wash with every purchase of the Stone Crop Tube. Visit http://www.buygreenskincare.com/



Eminence Stone Crop Tube

 

3.     PROMOTION:  C&CS readers will receive free shipping (within North America) as well as a free package of Kaia Bamboo Cleansing Cloths (30 in a pack and valued at $17.99) when they purchase more than $100 on-line at http://www.buygreenskincare.com/ 


Kaia Bamboo Cleansing Cloths

  Thank you  so much Brenda!

*****If you would like to be entered to qualify for the $40 gift certificate giveaway, you only need to do TWO things:

1.      Be a follower of this blog/subscribe to it via email (so hurry up and go do this if you haven't already). If you have any questions or challenges, just let me know at cashmereandcarrots@gmail.com. We will make sure you don't miss out, AND

2.     Once you complete #1, you can do ANY one of the following to be entered officially:

• Visit http://www.buygreenskincare.com/ , and then leave a comment telling us what beauty product you would use your $40 gift certificate towards, OR
• Share the C&CS link http://www.cashmereandcarrotsticks.blogspot.com/ on your facebook or twitter and then leave a comment telling me about it, OR
• Send your favourite Cashmere & Carrot Sticks post to someone via email (by clicking the envelope icon at the end of each post) and copy me on it (cashmereandcarrots@gmail.com)

GOOD LUCK and visit often as there will be other prizes all month long!