Giveaway: Derma MD Clearifying Wasabi Acne Kit + Zapper

October 13, 2014

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We are giving away one of our favorite skincare kits right now, the Clearifying Wasabi 3-Step Acne Kit by Derma MD ($89).  And it has been Groomed approved here. We are seriously HUGE fans of this series, especially for problem skin during  that time of the month.

What do you get? A gentle gel-based cleanser, refining toner, resurfacing anti-acne gel and last, but certainly not least, the D Zit Zapper to spot treat. Check out how to enter below and best of luck!

HOW TO ENTER: (1) Follow us on Twitter and/or like on Facebook @Groomedla. (2) Like @DermaMDSkincare on Facebook (3) Leave us a comment below letting us know you have entered and have completed the above modes of entry. We will select a winner October 20.

BONUS!  From now until the end of the giveaway, Derma MD is giving 40% off to Groomed readers at check out. Just use the code, “GROOMEDLA.”

by Jennifer Rose

Groomed Nails: Chrome Girl

October 9, 2014

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Need a nail polish refresh? Try the Fall/Winter collection from luxurious and vegan nail line, Chrome Girl. CG is Made in the U.S., cruelty-free, and all nail colors are 5-Free, omitting harsh chemicals that are linked to cancer, and other health related issues. No Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, Dibutlyl Phthalate, and Camphor.

Chrome Girl was founded by two chic Los Angeles moms, Melissa Ravo and Jaime Boreanaz along with their husbands to finally to create a healthy manicure for all. The shine lasts for days and only a single coat is necessary.

DSC_9431Also, if you are in the marketing for a couple of new pinks, Chrome Girl has teamed up with BeautyBus.org to donate 30% of all proceeds from the Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Set featuring Birthday Suit (a Groomed favorite).

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by Jennifer Rose

Giveaway! Turn your shower into a spa with Essio Aromatherapy Shower Kit

October 6, 2014

Essio Shower Kit

G I V E A W A Y

(just comment on this point and follow us on Twitter and Facebook and the first tweet we see is the winner!)

I am so obsessed with this product – I wonder if I can enter the contest myself?

If you are an aromatherapy junkie like myself,  you HAVE to enter this contest – if you don’t, then just buy one.

End of story.

(no wait, there’s more)

ESSIO is a unique and one of a kind item that transforms the everyday shower into a personal
spa. It’s an affordable luxury and a great gift. It makes your shower amazing!
  • The product is extremely easy to install. It usually takes less than 1 minute to get the entire starter kit set up, and with no tools!
  • The attachment arm clips onto the standard shower pipe that is in most showers. The pod snaps onto place on the end and extend over the shower head into the water, instantly creating aroma.
  • Each pod will last around 4 – 5 showers on average, but you can get more by tilting the device up and saving for later
  • The oils are 100% USDA-certified organic and there are no synthetics or harsh chemicals used whatsoever
  • There are multiple benefits associated with aromatherapy including reduced inflammation, increased blood circulation, and reduced stress and improved mental well-being.
  • The whole kit is made from fully recyclable materials, so it’s a green product.
A few common misconceptions about the product:
  • The oil does not spray into the shower. The oil is slowly diffused using patented technology so you get a consistent aroma experience throughout the shower
  • The oils do not leave an oily residue on the skin, hair or bath. You just get pure aromatherapy.

Essio Shower Kit

How it Works:

ESSIO transforms your shower into a luxurious spa-like experience at a fraction of the cost. It’s easy to install, simple to use, sustainably made and 100% organic. Instant aromatherapy when you need it most. Clip the ESSIO attachment arm onto your shower pipe. Secure the attachment by pressing the locking clamp upwards so it snaps onto the attachment clip.

Starter Kit

Essio Shower Kit

Deets

The ESSIO Aromatherapy Shower Kit brings the power of essential oils to your shower to harmonize the mind, body and spirit. The kit comes with the attachment device plus three unforgettable blends

No tools required and sets up in seconds. Go ahead, turn your shower into a spa!

Ingredients

Breathe: Cedarwood Atlas, Peppermint, Lemon, Eucalyptus

Passion: Lavender, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Clove, Patchouli, Cinnamon

Unwind: Orange Sweet, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender, Patchouli, Vetiver

The Oils

Pod blends are 100% organic, pure and sourced from the finest oils in the world. No harsh chemicals, synthetics or additives are used to make Essio’s signature blends. Period.

 

Leaf & Love Organic Lemonade is the New All-Natural, Zero-Sugar Drink Box for Kids

October 1, 2014

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GENIUS!!!!!!

Leaf & Love Inc. has squeezed new life into a traditional kid¹s beverage with the first all-natural, zero-sugar, organic lemonade “juice box.”

The love affair with lemonade may be as American as apple pie.  What often starts with children setting up summertime lemonade stands develops into a lifelong appreciation of this sweet and tangy treat.  However, if you remove the lemon flavor, yellow food coloring, artificial sweeteners and water from traditional lemonade products, what is left is a cup halfway filled with sugar or corn syrup.

Leaf & Love was created when two moms-on-a-mission and friends since childhood, Amy DiBianca and Sara Williams-Curran, took to their kitchens to develop a delicious zero-sugar alternative to the current array of high-sugar, empty calorie children¹s beverages. This endeavor was largely inspired by Sara¹s five-year-old daughter¹s diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes, and by Amy¹s perpetual search for wholesome and delicious nutrition for her four-year-old son.  After a tireless search, they found the beverage’s “sweet spot” by combining the highest quality and best tasting organic stevia to naturally sweeten their lemonade. Their recipe quickly became a hit in their communities. Soon, Amy and Sara joined forces to bring a better beverage to families everywhere. Leaf & Love Organic Lemonade offers the perfect balance of sweet and sensible in every box.

Made with love in California using just a handful of ingredients, including 100% USDA organic lemon juice, organic lemon juice concentrate and organic stevia, Leaf & Love Organic Lemonade delivers all the flavor of a sweet and tangy lemonade with the added benefits of being zero-sugar and providing 15% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. The lemonade is also non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free and fits within the American Heart Association’s recommended nutritional guidelines of only 10 to 12 daily grams of added sugar for kids.

Leaf & Love Organic Lemonade is sold as a case of 4×8 packs (32 juice boxes) on Amazon for $28.96 and will be available at select retail locations soon.  The company has also launched an online campaign Our Kids Are Sweet Enough, encouraging parents to learn more about sugar alternatives, which can be found at www.leafandlove.com and www.facebook.com/leafandlove.

About Leaf & Love 

The Leaf & Love Organic Lemonade mission is to provide families with a delicious alternative to the current array of high sugar children¹s food and beverages.  By putting only the highest quality ingredients into our zero-sugar USDA organic products, the company is committed to becoming a household name in healthier choices for children with the perfect balance of sweet and sensible lemonade.  Leaf & Love Inc. started in 2013 when life-long friends Sara Williams-Curran and Amy DiBianca joined forces.  They were united by a passion for a natural and healthy lifestyle, further fueled when Sara’s daughter received a shocking diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.  Sara, a celebrated school teacher, and Amy, a veteran television actress, realized there was a tremendous need for all-natural and organic kid’s beverages that had zero sugar and did not contain artificial sweeteners or chemicals. Their quest for wholesome and delicious nutrition for their children continues to inspire new kitchen creations for future products.