Special Offer - Aubrey Organics Free Skincare Travel Set with Purchase at Organic Gurus

Get a free Aubrey Organics Skincare Travel Set with any purchase of $60 or more of Aubrey Organics brand items at organicgurus.net.

Aubrey’s skin care system travel kit  includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer, plus weekly mask, in convenient take-along mini sizes. Makes a great holiday gift too.

Includes:

• Cleanser 1 oz
• Toner 1 oz
• Moisturizer 1 oz
• Mask 0.5 oz
• Shave Cream Sample
• Lumessence Eye Crème Sample
• Rosa Mosqueta Hand & Body Lotion Sample
  
• Reusable Gift Bag

Available in (your choice while supplies last):

• Sea Buckthorn & Cucumber Skin Care Regimen for Combination Dry Skin - Rich in antioxidant vitamins, the Sea Buckthorn line nourishes and protects combination dry skin and helps keep it fresh and youthful. Vegan
  
• Seaware Rosa Mosqueta Skin Care Regimen for Dry Skin - Pamper and hydrate your complexion with the Rosa Mosqueta line, the perfect antidote for dull, dehydrated skin, fine lines and other signs of aging. Vegan
  
• Green Tea & Ginkgo Skin Care Regimen for Normal Skin - Put the invigorating and soothing properties of organic green tea and ginkgo to work for your complexion with these very special formulas. Vegan
  
• Blue Green Algae Grape Seed Extract Skin Care Regimen for Combination Oily Skin - Nutrient-rich organic blue green algae is the key ingredient in this oil-balancing line that leaves the complexion clear and smooth. Vegan
  
• Natural Herbal Skin Care Regimen for Oily Skin - Essential for oily complexions, these cooling herbal formulas leave skin fresh, soft and healthy looking. Vegan
  
• Vegecol with Aloe Skin Care Regimen for Sensitive Skin - These simple formulas, based on the soothing properties of organic aloe vera, are custom-made for the most sensitive complexions. Vegan
  

Samples included:

• Lumessence Rejuvenating Eye Crème with Liposomes - Firm and brighten the delicate skin around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines with this sheer, non-greasy formula for day or nighttime use. Soy-based liposomes deliver moisturizers and nutrients onto the skin to minimize signs of aging, and oat protein diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and keeps the area well-hydrated for up to eight hours.
• Crème de la Shave women's shaving cream - Made with rich emollients and fruit extracts, this moisturizing shave cream pampers and protects your skin for a luxurious, ultra-smooth shave and legs so soft, you may not need a lotion after shaving.
• Rosa Mosqueta Hand & Body Lotion - Enriched with almond, vitamin E and organic jojoba oils, softly fragrant, with geranium, lavender and orange blossoms. 

Offer expires 1/31/10, while supplies last. Valid only for $60 or more of Aubrey Organics brand products. One free gift per household. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or offers. Not redeemable for cash. more details

Pure Decadence! Acai Chocolate Organic & Vegan Skin Care

Organic Gurus now offers Ikove by Florestas' new skincare line, it's USDA certified organic, fair trade, and vegan! Rich in cacao and açaí, with remarkable anti-oxidant properties, this line restores the skin’s natural radiance and balance, leaving the face soft and protected all day long. The powerful antioxidants in raw cacao and açaí help slow down the natural aging process, fight free radicals and highly contribute in putting back a natural radiance and healthy glow in your skin.

Key Ingredients

Açaí: A remarkable concentration of antioxidants, to help combat premature aging, with 10-30 times the anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants) of red grapes. Açaí is a dense source of particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins protecting the body against the effects of free radicals. Also açaí has great concentration of fatty acids, essential omegas (EFAs 6 and 9 with dietary fiber and phytosterols) that help maintaining skin integrity as they take part in lipid metabolism and in the skin renewing process.

Cocoa: Polyphenols are natural components found in healthy plants such as fruit and vegetables, and also in the cocoa plant. The polyphenols found in cocoa belong to the category of flavonoids, in particular the flavonols. Flavonols are particularly abundant in cocoa beans, even more than in red wine or green tea. Cocoa also contains unusually large amounts of more complex flavonols called procyanidins. These are powerful antioxidants protecting body cells against the effect of free radicals. According to research, free radicals accelerate aging.

Candeia Oil: Alpha-bisabolol, the active substance present in the essential oil of candeia, is a potent anti-inflammatory agent, as well has anti-fungal and antibiotic properties. According to modern aging theories, the inflammation process is one of the main causes of skin aging. The alpha-bisabolol extracted from the Brazilian candeia tree has twice the effectiveness of the synthetic product, due the high level of purity of the active substance. This ingredient combined with Amazonian botanicals delivers the results for an outstanding skin care treatment.

Product Line

• Açaí Chocolate Cleanser & Makeup Remover
• Açaí Facial Toner
• Açaí Chocolate Facial Exfoliant
• Açaí Chocolate Body Polish
• Açaí Chocolate Radiance Moisturizing Cream
• Açaí Chocolate Body Moisturizing Lotion
• Açaí Chocolate Body Butter
• Açaí Chocolate Age-resisting Serum

Available at organicgurus.net

Source: Ikove by Florestas

Organic Tea Tree Oil Uses, Benefits & Recipes

Origin: Tea Tree Oil is extracted from the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, which is native to Australia.
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden et Betche) Cheel.

Medicinal Benefits: Aborigines have been using it for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Tea Tree Oil is a natural antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and detoxifying agent. Tea tree oil is purported to have antiseptic properties and has been used traditionally to prevent and treat infections.
Milestone: In 1923, A.R. Penfold conducted a study of tea tree and found that it was a powerful antiseptic.
Fun Fact: The Australian military issued tea tree oil in the first-aid kits of soldiers during World War II.
Aroma: Warm, spicy, medicinal and volatile. It is occasionally used to scent spicy colognes and aftershaves.
Aromatherapy Benefits: Cleansing, purifying, uplifting. Tea tree oil is used in a variety of body care products including soap, shampoo, toothpaste, lip balm, topical cream, and essential oil.

HOUSEHOLD USES

• Mold Killer: In a spray bottle, combine 2 teaspoons tea tree oil and 2 cups water. Shake to mix. Spray on mold. No need to rinse off.
• All Purpose Cleaner: Add 1 teaspoon of 100% pure oil to 1 gallon of water when washing windows, floors, toilets, bathrooms, and kitchen surfaces.
• Laundry Refresher: Add 2 teaspoons of 100% pure tea tree oil to the washing machine to freshen up your laundry and remove odors.
• Natural Pest Repellent: Household ants and other pests dislike tea tree oil. Put a few drops where you see activity or traffic to deter them.
• Natural Moth Repellent: Wipe cupboards out with an oil and water solution to deter moths.
• Scuff Mark Remover: For vinyl/linoleum floors: Add a few drops of pure tea tree oil to a damp cloth to easily rub off marks.
• Shower Cleaner: Clean shower doors and prevent soap build up with a tea tree oil/water solution. After washing down walls and removing grime and mildew, wipe over again with a tea tree oil/water solution to prevent mildew re-growth.
• Diaper Pail Cleaner: Spray diaper container with tea tree oil and water mixture.

SKINCARE USES

• Acne: Tea Tree Oil is the perfect product for people with oily or troubled skin. Its natural antibacterial properties help soothe acne break outs without drying skin. Apply 1 drop to a cotton ball moistened with water and apply to break out. Tea tree oil may reduce the number of inflamed and non-inflamed lesions.
• Insect Bites: Tea Tree Oil can help soothe insect bites. Apply a few drops to a wet cotton ball and apply to bites. Tea Tree Oil is also excellent to soothe minor burns, scrapes, and insect bites.
• Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis): Apply a few drops to a wet cotton ball and apply to affected nail. You can also place a drop in a water bath to soak affected feet.
  
• Dandruff: Effective in improving the conditions associated with dandruff and can reduce flaking and itching.
• Allergic Skin Reactions: Early small studies show that tea tree oil applied to the skin may reduce histamine-induced inflammation.
• Oral Care: Tea Tree Oil is used in mouthwash for dental and oral health.

RECIPES

Mouth Freshening Gargle

Ingredients

• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
• 1 drop myrrh essential oil
• 1 drop tea tree oil

Directions: Blend with a small amount of milk (rice, soy, dairy, hemp, almond, etc.) gargle or swish in the mouth for approximately 60 seconds several times each day. Continue as necessary. Water is o.k., but the fat in the milk acts as a buffer and effectively distributes the oils. Take care not to swallow.

Purification - Combat body aches, chills and congestion with a soak in this preventative eucalyptus and tea tree blend. These powerful anti-microbial oils will cleanse and open breathing.

Ingredients

• 14 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 8 drops tea tree essential oil
• 14 drops grapefruit essential oil
• dead sea salt
• optional: sprinkle 1 or 2 tablespoons of finely ground rolled oats into the bath to soften the skin and relieve irritation and itchiness.
  

Disinfecting Floor Cleaner

Ingredients

• 1 ounce liquid castile soap
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 4 drops tea tree essential oil

Directions - Combine all ingredients in a 1-gallon bucket of warm water.

Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleanser - Utilize the cleaning and disinfecting benefits of essential oils and enjoy a pure aromatherapy experience.

Ingredients

• 18 ounces water
• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
• 20 drops white thyme essential oil or lavender, tea tree or lemon oil

Directions - Combine in a 22 oz. spray bottle.

Tea Tree Oil Products

Aura Cacia Essential Oil Organic Tea Tree
Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree & Lavender Oil
Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree Oil
Dr. Bronner's Organic Tea Tree Shaving Gel
Dr. Bronner's Organic Shikakai Tea Tree Body Soap
Dr. Bronner's Organic Liquid Tea Tree Soap
Dr. Bronner's Organic Tea Tree Bar Soap
Frontier Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil
Organic Fiji Bar Soap Tea Tree Spearmint
Tisserand Aromatherapy Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil

Find Tea Tree Items at organicgurus.net

How do you use Tea Tree Oil? Let us know by posting a comment.

Sources; Mayo Clinic, Desert Essence. Recipes courtesy of Aura Cacia.

Uber Eco Organic Essence Shea Cream in a Compostable Jar

Need hand and body moisturizing to the max? Made with shea butter, known to increase the skin’s capillary blood flow, Organic Shea Cream provides lasting skin softening wherever you need it. Organic Shea Cream is a powerful all over body moisturizer that doubles as an excellent massage cream and make-up remover.

Organic Grapefruit should be on your "best friend’s skin list" as it’s well known to be an anti-aging skin detoxifier. Like most citrus aromas, the fragrance evokes a feeling of euphoria and is most useful for its invigorating tonic purposes. When life finds you dragging your feet, reach for the grapefruit cream.

Packaged in an eco-responsible biodegradable organic jar. Even the label is eco-friendly, no need to peel off. Don’t worry about the adhesive, it’s organic, too.

Benefits:

• USDA certified organic
• Fairly traded shea butter
• 100% sustainable ingredients
• Highly concentrated - maximum moisturizing
• Not chemically or heat processed
• No water or fillers, questionable chemicals, preservatives, parabens, artificial fragrances
• No animal testing

Eco Packaging:

• No plastic
• Printed with pure soy ink on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Post Consumer Waste (PCW), 100% recycled paper
• Label is affixed with organic adhesive and glaze
• Completely biodegradable
• Safe for home composting

Organic Gurus Scoop:

• Scent: the grapefruit scent is light & lively
  
• Texture: thick & rich but easy to apply, feels & looks more like a salve or balm than a cream
• Color: golden yellow
• Results: moisturizes well, gives skin a light sheen

Available in Lavender, Lemongrass Mint, Vanilla Orange, Grapefruit & Pure Shea Butter

Combat-Ready Balm by Skincando

Combat-Ready Balm is a concentrated skin salve that relieves and heals damaged and inflamed skin. Severe dryness, minor abrasions, post-shaving burn, diaper rash, scars, bug bites and sun/wind burn are no match for this powerfully soothing balm. Each batch is handmade with organic ingredients to boot!

Used & revered by U.S. troops stationed in Iraq this power packed balm relieves their sand-flea bites and wind burn.

Skincando's Combat-Ready Balm was created by Sara Damelio. Sara regularly donates care packages containing Combat-Ready Balm to American troops.

The Skincando line also includes the Combat-Ready Bar Soap and Combat-Ready Lip Balm. Available at organicgurus.net

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