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Healthy Living 2021 by Amie Valpone
The New Year is a time for all of us to reflect on the energy we want to bring into our lives. For most people this consists of cleaning up the inflammatory foods we're eating, understanding the process of natural detoxification of toxins and supporting our immune system. I've spent the last twelve years struggling with severe toxicity in my body that led to over a dozen chronic health issues, all of which elicited an inflammatory response from my immune system and left me with no other choice but to start questioning what I was putting into and onto my body. While my situation was the extreme, we're all dealing with some level of a toxic burden in our bodies these days. I like to think of detoxification as minimizing our exposure to toxins from the most common ways they enter our bodies: the personal care products we use, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat. While most people think of the term "detox" as a fad diet or a juice fast- it's anything but that. The goal of detoxification is to support your body's natural ability to detoxify so you're able to flush toxins out of your system on a daily basis. What happens when we don't flush the toxins out? Health issues and chronic symptoms start to set in and that's exactly what we're all trying to avoid. So, what are a few ways you can start to detox today? For starters, Erbaviva sells the most incredibly clean products I've been using everyday for years- their deodorant, lip & cheek balm and body oil are my favorite, which make me feel luxurious. I also recommend getting a water filter that removes heavy metals, mold and all other chemicals from tap water. And lastly, if you're looking to start a new clean eating plan for the New Year, check out my best-selling book, Eating Clean, for over 200 anti-inflammatory, tasty detox recipes. These recommendations for your health and wellbeing are a great way to start 2021 healthy and clean. Happy New Year!Amie Valpone
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What to expect when making the switch to a natural deodorant
You've learned the reasons to switch to natural deodorant, bid farewell to your antiperspirant and committed to going au naturel. So, what’s next? Here is a breakdown of what to expect when switching to natural deodorant and how to make the transition successful. The Detox After using an antiperspirant for a *long* time, there is a period of adjustment— the body needs to rebalance itself as it adapts to a natural formula. After all, it’s learning how to sweat again. You may find that you sweat more initially. You may even notice some armpit stains (that’s not typically with use of a non-antiperspirant) as your body eliminates aluminum build-up and other toxins from the pores in your underarms. During this purge the growth of odor-causing bacteria can increase, resulting in unpleasant body odor. You might even think your deodorant ‘isn’t working,’ but stick with it — it’s temporary. This ‘detox’ typically lasts about two to four weeks, based on your own body chemistry. How to get through it: No bacteria. No body odor. Keep your armpits clean and your BO in check with (more) frequent showers or body cleansing wipes for when you’re on-the-go. Hot baths or a sweat sesh opens-up underarm pores and help speed-up the ‘detox’ process. Wear loose clothing made with natural fibers, like cotton, silk or linen, to more comfortably allow your body to perspire. Drink more water to flush toxins out — a good move, detox or not! You may need to experiment with a different scents to land on the one that best complements and neutralizes your body’s natural scent. Keep a travel-size version of your deodorant in your bag, like the 2 oz travel-size version of our award winning spray deodorants, to freshen-up throughout the day.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Organic with a New Look!!!
This year we are are celebrating our 20th anniversary of our luxury organic cosmetics with a beautiful new brand design. The new look will embody an elegant “modern apothecary” aesthetic that complements our healthfully formulated, highly therapeutic organic personal care products. This new artisan design is inspired by our commitment to nature, our love of organic farming, and our appreciation of 19th century botanical remedies. The updated Personal Care Collection will launch on September 15th. We are also thrilled to unveil new Organic Facial Skincare & Men’s Grooming lines for early 2017. These USDA Organic collections are formulated with “farm to bottle” techniques and embrace high quality ingredients and sustainability. The skincare line will consist of facial cleanser, lip balm and facial firming oil, which will be displayed in sophisticated rose and white packaging. Men’s Grooming will include beard oil, shave soap and beard wax and will be packaged in sleek auburn wood and rustic tin containers, appealing to every kind of man.From our founder: “We are excited to finally launch our new brand design along with two new categories. Being one of the earliest pioneers in organic personal care, a thoughtful redesign was long overdue. Having made a name for ourselves with our premium Mother and Baby categories we wanted to capture the essence of what we do well and incorporate our expertise into “babying” the skin with a unique range of USDA organic products for face and for men. Incorporating efficacy-rich botanical ingredients along with our exceptional range of essential oils we have created some wonderful new products that reflect the Erbaviva style and European artistry that is behind everything that we do.” For 20 years we have created healthy, effective personal care products that organically connect you with nature. We realize the average woman absorbs 2KG of chemicals into her body from conventional cosmetics every year! The average child is exposed through conventional body care products to at least 27 chemicals a day including some associated with cancer, brain and nervous system damage, allergies and hormone disruption. We are committed to manufacturing true organic products that are free of toxic chemicals including parabens, phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, and other endocrine disruptors. In short, Erbaviva is a luxury line with the mission of organically simplifying and bettering the beauty world. We are proud to be among the trendsetters in the world of organic personal care, adhering to the highest standards of ingredients, development processes and sustainability – but now with a whole new look!
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Erbaviva + Coyuchi
At Erbaviva we understand how important what we put on our bodies is. We also know it doesn't stop before we get dressed or crawl into our comfy bed. We have found a new friend in our quest for environmental solutions to create an organic "nest". Like Erbaviva, Coyuchi also born in California over twenty years ago. We are thrilled to introduce these leaders in premium organic bedding, sheets, textiles, and home goods to our fans and lovers of organic! Coyuchi's organic bedding, textiles, sheets and pajamas are not only stunning in their simplicity but allow us to sleep better at night knowing our loved ones are nestled in comfortable, healthy, organic bedding. The newest series of "Little Coyuchi" will be featured in several new Erbaviva + Coyuchi gift sets coming this holiday season. These are perfect gifts for the tiniest friends or parents to be. We are also happy to announce that we have two curated summer classics from Coyuchi available for a limited time. BEACH PONCHO WITH SUNSCREEN 100% organic cotton Beach Poncho, grown and woven in Turkey. Inspired by the traditional fringed peshtemals of the Turkish bath, this organic cotton poncho is the perfect post-swim wrap, absorbent and fast-drying. BEACH TOWEL WITH SUNSCREEN 100% organic cotton Sutro Stripe Beach Towel, grown and woven in Turkey. It is a modern take on a traditional flatwoven towel found in every Turkish bath and home. It is super plush, absorbent, and perfect for a trip to the beach, lake, river or pool. Coyuchi and Erbaviva wish you luxurious lazy days at the beach! We hope you'll join us in welcoming Coyuchi to our Erbaviva family.
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Erbaviva on Elle ~ Best Sunscreen for Face & Body
Summer is officially here along with beautiful warm weather and strong sun rays. Elle.com gives beauty lovers a few tips on eco-friendly sunscreens that will keep you protected all Summer long in the article, “15 Sunscreens for Every Skin Type and Every Occasion”. We are excited that Erbaviva Sunscreen was featured as “Best Sunscreen for Face and Body”. Elle.com says, “If you don’t want to buy a separate cream for your face and body, this one is for you. It’s naturally crafted, ultra-light, chemical-free formula is infused with chamomile and lavender essential oils and won’t leave any residue on your skin.” Read the full article on Elle.com. Erbaviva Sunscreen is crafted with zinc oxide (a naturally occurring mineral), along with soothing aloe, and moisturizing sunflower, olive and jojoba oils. As Elle.com mentioned our sunscreen is infused with organic essential oils of chamomile and lavender for a light and refreshing aroma. It also effectively provides UVA and UVB full spectrum sunscreen protection for the entire family. The texture is light and silky and does not leave an unsightly white residue while being water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Go to the Essentials tab for exceptional all natural sun protection or Buy Now!
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Super Saturday - Fundraiser for Women
With celebrities, fashion, food and activities, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s Super Saturday Event on May 17th, in Santa Monica, CA was an amazing success. Blue skies and warm weather set the tone for this vibrant, haute fundraiser that originated in the Hamptons 20 years ago. This first-ever West Coast Super Saturday ovarian cancer fundraiser was hosted by celebrity moms Rachel Zoe and Molly Sims who arrived with the whole family to bring awareness to this very worthy cause. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer among American women. According the the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, “Approximately 22,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and about 15,500 women will die from the disease. One in 78 American women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime.“ The OCRF focuses on strategies for early detection and much needed innovative treatments for ovarian cancer. The Red Carpet: The red carpet was alive with some of television’s favorite stars including Tammin Sursok, Vanessa Ray and Janel Parrish from Pretty Little Liars, Patti Stanger from Millionaire Matchmaker, and Nikki Deloach from Awkward, to mention a few. Tammin Sursok went home with organic baby products for her little one by Erbaviva. Fashion Moguls were also present at the Super Saturday event including Joe Zee, the creative director of Elle and fashion historian Cameron Silver. The Brands: Luxury brands donated everything from designer clothes, shoes and bags to beauty and baby products. Participating brands included Aden & Anais, Versace, Haute Hippie, Beyond Yoga & Planet Blue. Erbaviva was a proud participant donating over $2000 of organic skin care to the OCRF. OCRF estimates that over $600,000 was raised during the event. We would like to thank all of the OCRF organizers, volunteers and vendors for an amazing day of fun and fundraising!
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