Garden of Eve is Offering Thanksgiving Green Gift Specials;

”We can give green gifts during the Holiday Season and introduce our friends and families to ways of caring for the planet while caring for ourselves as well.” This practice can help green consciousness ‘ripple out.’

Green Gifting for the Holidays is an important gift to the planet… and to our quality of life on this planet.

As Thanksgiving approaches thoughts of aromatic and yummy foods shared among friends and family come to mind. A special gift of appreciation to the Thanksgiving Host is always a nice touch.

Garden of Eve is offering Thanksgiving Special Discounts on their attractive Basic Face Care Kits and Hand and Body Care products. Use Coupon Code: THANKS

"We have created a product line that makes it simple for consumers to protect themselves and the world they live in," says Garden of Eve founder and health consultant Eve Stahl."We don't need to sacrifice our health for the beauty of our skin, and likewise we don't need to sacrifice the health of our planet to have beautiful skin. Excellent results can be achieved with ingredients from nature." Eve, founder of Garden of Eve says ”We can give green gifts during the Holiday Season and introduce our friends and families to ways of caring for the planet while caring for ourselves as well.” This practice can help green consciousness ‘ripple out.’ As people enjoy their green gifts they may choose to incorporate those products into their daily life.

Many green products can enhance the quality and enjoyment of our daily life, e.g. foods, skin care, clothing and decorative items. There are many types of companies that have built their product offerings on the criteria of caring for the planet.
br> Consumers are finding that purchasing from ‘true’ Green Companies to be a positive experience - from the superior value of the products to the pleasant and caring customer service. After all caring for people is an aspect of caring for our planet. It is a step forward toward individual personalized care that had been left behind when commerce became ‘mega-commerce.’

Garden of Eve Skin Care exemplifies true green principles in every aspect of their company’s actions. At Garden of Eve a prime focus is to reduce the carbon footprint of skin care production. Ingredients are prepared by natural methods – steam distillation of herbs for essential oils and hydrosols, cold pressed carrier oils, and natural gas extracts. There is minimal electrical power and minimal water use in production. No environmentally damaging chemicals are used.

Additionally to support fair trade efforts ‘Kits and Gifts’ are packaged in attractive hand-made fiber bags and bamboo boxes produced by a fair trade company in the Philippines. The containers of the finished products can be reused or recycled. Shipping supplies are also reusable, recyclable biodegradable materials often from suppliers’ shipments and local stores that would otherwise end up in landfill. Printing is on recycled paper and Energy Star-rated electronic equipment is chosen.

This is what qualifies Garden of Eve as...

Green “Skin Care that Cares for Our Planet.”

Do something special for the planet this Holiday Season by thinking green when purchasing special gift items for friends and family. For Green Gift ideas see what Garden of Eve is offering this season.

Make Holiday Gift Choices a Gift for the Planet

Fall Renewal Mud Special; What is Planet-friendly

Fall Renewal Mud Special;
What is Planet-Friendly?

We are finally settled in our new, beautiful location in North Garden, VA. Orders did continue to flow throughout the move. Keeping up with production through the move was a bit challenging at times. Our FALL Renewal Mud Special, although a bit delayed is now available. This is an excellent time of year to mud mask, as the season changes.
Cleanse the Pores - Exfoliate - and Renew!
Our FALL Renewal Special Offer is 18% OFF ALL Mud Party products
Valid thru November 15, 2010
Use Coupon Code: MUD

The mud comes in a 7oz. tub. This supply should last you through the Holiday Season, so that you can maintain your skin looking fresh, clear and renewed despite the challenges that Holiday celebrations and ‘goodies’ present.

Living Green –

I have had some thoughts brewing that were stirred up by the experience of the moving process. They are related to people’s concepts of ‘What is Eco-friendly’ and What people may ‘pass off’ as eco-or planet-friendly , which I have seen to be contrary to my belief in what is planet-friendly i.e. in support of our health and the health of our planet.

My recent experience -

I had my furniture cleaned by an ‘environmentally friendly’ company. They did an excellent job and I would use them again and recommend them with one realization in mind. While they were cleaning my sofas and I was busy continuing to pack boxes. I noticed a scent in the air that immediately registered as a ‘not’ natural aroma. When I asked what that was the cleaner said it is a ‘deodorizer.’ I commented that there was NO odor in my furniture and he agreed saying we always use this when there are pets. That raised a FLAG to me. I commented that ‘Clean’ has NO smell and their deodorizer to me was a toxic odor. Bless them, they are a wonderful company and re-cleaned my furniture to remove the ‘odor of the deodorizer.’ They did such a good job that I had them clean all my area rugs, tapestry and other items.

What is the true, pure definition of Environmentally or Planet - Friendly?

This is my core belief and my criteria for choosing anything that enters my physical environment, i.e. food, body care products, household cleaners and clothing as well how I have developed the Garden of Eve Skin Care products.
Only the elements that exist in nature belong in our environment.

i.e. Only elements that are produced by the planet are planet-friendly.
This is why...

What grows in nature is made of the same vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones and essential fatty acids that we are made of. That is why we benefit from them as our food, herbal remedies, and aromatic potions. Our bodies accept these as similar to and in alignment with our chemistry and thus conducive to building our health. Each plant, animal and mammal is different only in that these elements are configured differently for each species. Any highly processed version of any of these natural elements is no longer of the same purity and same essence as nature produced. It is therefore recognized by our bodies and our environment as a foreign substance that is potentially toxic. Research has shown that synthetic chemicals and synthetic fragrances specifically, are potentially toxic to our health and to the health of our environment. They are contrary to our natural chemistry and that of our planet. The deodorizer that I smelled got my attention immediately as not natural and toxic to me. Our sense of smell serves us as an early warning system. It is worthwhile to pay close attention. Only elements that are the same as what we and nature are made of are truly “planet friendly, environmentally safe, or eco-friendly.”

Questions and comments on this subject are welcome by email
eve@garden-of-eve.com

Happy Halloween!
from
Eve and The Garden of Eve

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Garden of Eve Skin Care Relocates;'Featuring a 'Start-a-New' Fall Special

Garden of Eve skin care celebrates the completion of 8 years with an exciting relocation from Afton, Virginia to North Garden, Virginia, followed by a Fall Special “Start-a-New” Offer. Expansion is on the Horizon.


An exciting and fruitful eight years have been enjoyed on top of Afton Mountain by Garden of Eve Skin Care, a relatively small company dedicated to promoting safe organic skin care products that are produced based on sustainable, eco-friendly principles.



"The Spring and Summer Season’s have been exceptionally beautiful and inspiring on Afton Mountain, as have the Fall and Winter Seasons been stunningly beautiful yet sometimes a tad harsh. It is clearly time to expand the facility. Looking forward, the new location is expected to afford better accessibility throughout winter. True, one never knows what Mother Nature has in store; the choice of a lower altitude is expected to prove favorable."


During the moving time frame, all deliveries are expected to continue as promptly as ever. However, to avoid possible delays, we suggest that orders be placed by August 22, as the move will take place shortly thereafter, during the end of August.


Following the move, in celebration of this exciting development Garden of Eve is offering a special Following the move, in celebration of this exciting development Garden of Eve is offering a Special 'Start –a- New' Discount on Eve’s Mud Party product for all orders placed during the month of September. The product consists of Dead Sea Mud blended with pure organic steam distilled plant Hydrosols. The significance of choosing this product to represent the ‘new beginning’ of the company's new location, correlates to how the Mud Party is the perfect product for a ‘new beginning’ for the skin. As it cleanses deep yet gently it restores the glow of vibrant radiant skin. It is excellent for removing any build up of summer skin protection products or other product residue. It is a great 'start –a-new' for the skin’s smooth, clear texture.


Eve, founder and owner of Garden of Eve Skin Care, founded the company in January of 2003. Her quest for optimal health lead her through many years of study to learn how to cleanse and rebuild health through nutrition, and other health building techniques. In all her studies the one area that she found to be most lacking of a good solution to an important health dilemma, was that of the trend in body care products manufacturing. She therefore developed Garden of Eve Skin Care to provide a safe, healthy solution for consumers seeking to use safe skin care products. Eve is also active in educating consumers on how to maintain optimal health. Her products are scored “0-1” (low) health hazard by the campaign for safe cosmetics and the environmental working group.


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Garden of Eve produces and distributes 100% safe and ecologically-friendly skin care products for both men and women. As a proud signer of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics, Garden of Eve manufactures and provides a safe alternative to products that contain harsh chemicals that can seriously harm a person’s health. For more information on Garden of Eve and founder Eve Stahl visit www.gardenofeveskincare.com

Garden of Eve Skin Care Relocates; 'Start-a-New' Fall Special

Garden of Eve skin care celebrates the completion of 8 years with an exciting relocation from Afton, Virginia to North Garden, Virginia, followed by a Fall Special “Start-a-New” Offer. Expansion is on the Horizon.

An exciting and fruitful eight years have been enjoyed on top of Afton Mountain by Garden of Eve Skin Care, a relatively small company dedicated to promoting safe organic skin care products that are produced based on sustainable, eco-friendly principles.


"The Spring and Summer Season’s have been exceptionally beautiful and inspiring on Afton Mountain, as have the Fall and Winter Seasons been stunningly beautiful yet sometimes a tad harsh. It is clearly time to expand the facility. Looking forward, the new location is expected to afford better accessibility throughout winter. True, one never knows what Mother Nature has in store; the choice of a lower altitude is expected to prove favorable."


During the moving time frame, all deliveries are expected to continue as promptly as ever. However, to avoid possible delays, we suggest that orders be placed by August 22, as the move will take place shortly thereafter, during the end of August.

Following the move, in celebration of this exciting development Garden of Eve is offering a special Following the move, in celebration of this exciting development Garden of Eve is offering a Special 'Start –a- New' Discount on Eve’s Mud Party product for all orders placed during the month of September. The product consists of Dead Sea Mud blended with pure organic steam distilled plant Hydrosols. The significance of choosing this product to represent the ‘new beginning’ of the company's new location, correlates to how the Mud Party is the perfect product for a ‘new beginning’ for the skin. As it cleanses deep yet gently it restores the glow of vibrant radiant skin. It is excellent for removing any build up of summer skin protection products or other product residue. It is a great 'start –a-new' for the skin’s smooth, clear texture.


Eve, founder and owner of Garden of Eve Skin Care,founded the company in January of 2003. Her quest for optimal health lead her through many years of study to learn how to cleanse and rebuild health through nutrition, and other health building techniques. In all her studies the one area that she found to be most lacking of a good solution to an important health dilemma, was that of the trend in body care products manufacturing. She therefore developed Garden of Eve Skin Care to provide a safe, healthy solution for consumers seeking to use safe skin care products. Eve is also active in educating consumers on how to maintain optimal health. Her products are scored “0-1” (low) health hazard by the campaign for safe cosmetics and the environmental working group.

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Garden of Eve produces and distributes 100% safe and ecologically-friendly skin care products for both men and women. As a proud signer of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics, Garden of Eve manufactures and provides a safe alternative to products that contain harsh chemicals that can seriously harm a person’s health. For more information on Garden of Eve and founder Eve Stahl visit www.gardenofeveskincare.com

Relief in This Summer Heat

In this Summer Heat


Wow! What a Hot Summer… and its barely begun. To ease the effect of the summer heat, on both the skin and possibly body temperature too, I came up with plan to encourage awareness of one of the most effective uses of my Facial Toners…the refreshing, cleansing relief that they afford on hot and humid summer days.


True, the beneficial properties of my Facial Toners extends well beyond refreshing and cooling. They are highly beneficial for balancing and nourishing the skin as well as toning pores and preparing the pores to receive the face cream.


In hot humid weather it is wonderful to have a pocket/purse size facial toner to cleanse and remove perspiration as it forms and at the same time enjoy a refreshing spritz of a lovely herb and flower mist.


To share my love for the amazing pure plant hydrosols that comprise the Garden of Eve Facial Toners , our JULY SPECIAL is a GIVEAWAY of a FREE sample size (.5 oz) Facial Toner (value 12.00) with all orders over $50.00.


If your order already includes a Facial Toner, I suggest that you try a different blend for your FREE TREAT.


I hope that this will inspire a love of my Toners which are made solely of plant hydrosols. These are a highly beneficial and pure form of plants.


Please be sure to note in the COMMENT BOX at Checkout which Facial Toner blend you would like for your free gift. Please understand that Custom blends are not included in this Special Offer.


To learn more about the Facial Toners and the pure plant hydrosols of which they are made please refer to our
May 2010 Newsletter

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Garden of Eve Launches a Green Fathers Day Tribute for

For Men Who Want to Look Well-groomed with Little Fuss


GREEN GIFTS for FATHER'S DAY
Special Discounts on: Adam's Basic Face Care Kit &
Adam's Basic Face Care Kit - PLUS
Coupon Code: Adam2010


As fathers, grandfathers and husbands are recognized on Father’s Day, Garden of Eve is offering Special Discounts during the entire month of June on theirAdam’s Basic Face Care Kits.

Men's interest in taking care of their skin is steadily increasing. They are also aware of the importance of using safe natural ingredient products. It is not new for men to want to look well groomed. Now they are seeking healthy products to feed their skin in order to maintain a fresh attractive appeal.

Men want a no-fuss, straight forward approach to skin care. They don't need the pretty bottles or sweet aroma of fragrant lotions and cleansers-men want the basics. Garden of Eve's organic skin care line for Adam is tailored specifically to a man's needs without added synthetic ingredients that may be found in many skin care products. The Garden of Eve line for Adam uses the purity of nature to enhance the skin's surface and makes a healthier skin care routine simple.

Men's skin care needs are specific partly as a result of shaving, which not only irritates the skin, it can leave pores open to invite clogging or blackheads. Therefore methods of cleansing are especially important to a man's skin care regime. The harsh effect of shaving can also leave the skin with a dull appearance. This can be remedied with an exfoliant clay or mud mask that will bring a smooth toned healthy appearance to the skin.

Whether skin tends to be oily or dry and sensitive it requires care that will encourage it toward balance. Working with natural ingredient products that are formulated to assist the skin to find its proper balance will bring the desired results of smooth, fresh attractive looking skin.

Simple Steps to healthy looking attractive skin:

Step 1: Cleansing

Cleansing for men needs to be gentle, even soothing, yet cleanse deep. This can be accomplished with a clay or cream cleanser that caters to Men's skin care needs - irritation, large pores, oily or dry-sensitive skin. Synthetic chemicals are harsh on the skin. They can strip and irritate skin or cause clogged pores. Scrubs and Mud Masks provide deeper cleansing designed to exfoliate and tone the skin’s surface and pores. They can also help prevent ingrown hairs and blackheads from forming.

Step 2:Shave

Shaving Cream - Shaving can irritate the skin, cause bumps and enlarged pores which can lead to clogged pores or black heads. It is best to use shaving creams that are made without toxic foaming agents and other harsh synthetic chemicals that can cause irritation.

After Shave -Toner - After shaving apply an After Shave Toner that will soothe irritations from shaving. This is a final aspect of cleansing as well as a primary aspect of hydrating and toning the pores. It should restore balance and replenish the skin for a handsome smooth appearance. Note: avoid alcohol- based after shave products, they can irritate the skin.

Step 3: Moisturize

Moisturizers for Men - A quality moisturizer cream should be light on the skin yet rich with replenishing skin care ingredients that also hydrate and protect the skin. Properly selected botanical extracts and essential oils will provide excellent healthy skin care benefits. These ingredients do not have overpowering scents that linger. They are gentle to the skin and subtle to the nose.

Eye Cream - The area around the eyes tends to show signs of aging, appearing dry, devitalized and wrinkled sooner than the rest of the face. Therefore caring for the area around the eyes can make the most significant improvement in appearance, keeping you looking fresh, healthy and attractive. The eye area has the most sensitive skin. It is essential to use a quality eye cream that is free of harmful synthetic ingredients.
Garden of Eve's skin care products for men are quick and easy to use. Because we formulate with nature's balancing plants we don't need many different products for all the different skin types i.e. oily, dry, normal sensitive or combination.

The beauty of working with plants is that when chosen properly specific plants have an extensive range of benefits. It is as likely for one plant to assist dry skin as it is to assist oily skin to find its proper balance while at the same time be beneficial for normal skin. Additionally, a plant that is known for its sebum balancing properties may also specialize in toning, softening or improving the circulation of the skin. As unusual as this may seem, this is just one of the many advantages of working with plant ingredients.

Garden of Eve's skin care products for men can be viewed at http://www.gardenofeveskincare.com/for-men.html

Special Month of May Tribute to Women;
Mothers, Grandmothers, Granddaughters, Sisters and Girl Friends

All Garden of Eve Facial Toners and Men’s After Shave Toner
Slash Price Sale – 25% Discount…
Coupon Code: Toner25

And this story about Hydrosols is why

Garden of Eve Facial Toners are comprised of unique blends of pure steam distilled hydrosols. We do not add any drying ingredients like alcohol or harsh astringents like vinegar that are found in other brands. Emulsifiers, penetration enhancers and harsh preservatives are also not found in our facial toners…

Garden of Eve Facial Toners are made of ONLY pure steam distilled hydrosols of beneficial flowers and herbs.

The Story of Hydrosols; What are Hydrosols and How are Hydrosols made?

Flowers and herbs that are beneficial for health care and skin care are grown throughout the summer months ‘till they mature to their perfect state of highest concentration of beneficial properties. Immediately upon harvesting the plants are put into a steam distiller with water. The key to high quality hydrosols is distilling the fresh cut plants immediatly after harvesting so that beneficials properties do not evaporate as plants may dry. When the distiller heats up and the water turns to steam, the beneficial properties of the plants infuse the steam which then condenses again into water that is potently infused with the beautiful plant properties.

This process is season specific. Hydrosols are purchased directly from the grower/distiller only one time of the year- when they are distilled just after harvest.

Although the hydrosols are good on the shelf for two years without concern of depleting or spoiling, at Garden of Eve we like to start with new stock each year.
To clear our shelves and make room for the next new harvest we thought that this would be a good time to make a special offer of these precious plant potions.

- The Facial Toners are excellent for balancing the oils of the skin–whether dry skin or oily skin is your concern.
- They are especially wonderful for refreshing and cooling the skin during summer heat and humidity.

This is a great time to stock up while this unprecedented 25% off Special is running.

Garden of Eve has 4 Facial Toner blends tailored for each skin type:

Wise Woman - for elegantly aging skin
Clearly Lovely - for acne and combination skin
Calm - for Rosacea and Acne Rosacea
Expectantly Lovely - for safe use during pregnancy
plus
Adam’s After Shave Toner - for men

To learn more about using Garden of Eve Facial Toners read my brief article Why Use Toner


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Honoring Earth Day 2010

Living Healthy

Garden of Eve is proud to honor Earth Day 2010 by showcasing a ‘Green Goddess’ offering. Everyone enjoys a bit of pampering in their lives, and with Earth Day just around the corner, Garden of Eve presents a perfect opportunity to indulge in self-pampering and simultaneously care for the planet with their ‘Green Goddess’ Earth Day offer.


What is a Green Goddess? - a savvy and eco-conscious woman who wants and expects the best for herself and her environment. Garden of Eve offers environmentally conscious consumers an opportunity to make a commitment to the environment, protect their own health and beauty, and save money, all at the same time.


For an environmentally-friendly business the health of the planet is a daily consideration. The question arises -What changes are needed within the skin care industry to benefit the health of the planet? It is not commonly known that many of the ingredients used in cosmetics preparation are environmental pollutants. Along with the waste produced during the manufacturing process, millions of gallons of synthetic chemicals are washed down the drain and into the sewer every day. This takes a toll on the health of the planet.


At Garden of Eve a prime focus is to reduce the carbon footprint of skin care production. Ingredients are prepared by natural methods – steam distillation of herbs for essential oils and hydrosols, cold pressed carrier oils, and natural gas extracts. There is minimal electrical power and minimal water use in production. No environmentally damaging chemicals are used.


Additionally to support fair trade efforts ‘Kits and Gifts’ are packaged in hand-made fiber bags and bamboo boxes produced by a fair trade company in the Philippines. The containers of the finished products can be reused or recycled. Shipping supplies are also reusable, recyclable biodegradable materials often from suppliers’ shipments and local stores that would otherwise end up in landfill. Printing is on recycled paper and Energy Star-rated electronic equipment is chosen.


This is what qualifies Garden of Eve as Green “Skin Care that Cares for Our Planet.”




“We don’t need to sacrifice our health for the beauty of our skin, and likewise we don’t need to sacrifice the health of our planet to have beautiful skin. Excellent results can be achieved with ingredients from nature.”



Purchasing any of Garden of Eve’s unique products means seizing an opportunity for self care and pampering with special care and consideration for the planet. Your skin is a window to the rest of your body and your health, and with Garden of Eve products you are making sure your skin reigns supreme. Of course, being able to combine the incredibly luxurious experience of Garden of Eve products, with a commitment to caring for the planet is doubly beneficial, in fact, fit for a Goddess!



By logging onto the Garden of Eve website at: www.gardenofeveskincare.com and using the special discount code ED2010 at checkout, any woman can be a Green Goddess when purchasing a Face Care Sampler Kit or Face Care plus Hand and Body Care Sampler Kit.



Living Green


- Healthy Summer Camp Opportunity:

http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_14698466



- OCA Newsletter – March 18, 2010

http://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/ob216.htm


- Natural News & OCA – Organic Cheaters – Consumers be-aware

http://www.naturalnews.com/028500_organic_products_shampoo.html



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What Determines Optimum Value in Skin Care?

Wise Shoppers Seek Value in Purchases; What Determines the Optimum Value for Skin Care?

Why Choose Organic? Is Organic Fairly Priced?


Today’s skin care market is flooded with an overwhelming variety of brands, each one promoting how they have the products of choice. However, consumers have different criteria for choosing their products. Consumers’ criteria vary from bargain shopping to value shopping with value bargains being a winner.

When seeking value in skin care the question arises are organic plant based products better? Are they worth the cost? Which brings us to why do organic products cost more than the synthetic chemically produced products?

First, let’s consider the creation of a natural ingredient for skin care products from cultivation to use -

Skin care products that are made with natural i.e. plant ingredients are developed with ingredients that have been cultivated, nurtured and protected until they are ripe. Plants are harvested once they reach their optimum potential for nurturing and benefiting the skin. Once harvested the plants are prepared for use. Herbs and flowers are prepared into the forms that can be incorporated into the variety of skin care potions - creams, facial toners, facial cleansers and exfoliates. These processes are distilling essential oils and hydrosols, processing extracts, and cold processing carrier oils. For a product to be considered truly natural this requires that mechanical processing is minimal so that the plant ingredient maintains its full range of beneficial properties and is therefore optimally effective in its skin care. Although labor intensive this does create products of superior value.

Some companies serve as the grower, processor, formulator and producer of the finished product. Some companies purchase their natural ingredients from certified growers, then they create their finished products with their unique formulations.

As you can see, the natural, organic process from ground up to jar and bottle incorporates individual human care throughout each phase of development.

Natural ingredients that are organically grown are the most valuable (preferred) for use, as they are free of potentially harmful pesticides. This type of agriculture does require a different type of care that is more costly to produce but far less costly to health. Organic vs. commercial agriculture is a topic of constant news posted by the Organic Consumers Association newsletter for easy access and updates.

There are many brands of products on the market that are laden with synthetic chemicals. They have been shown to have a great potential for health hazards according to the many scientific studies that the campaign for safe cosmetics database reveals.

So, when discerning the value of natural organic skin care products the superior value is clearly there. The human care involved in the natural agricultural process as opposed to use of synthetic chemicals created in a laboratory for comparatively pennies on the dollar does account for differences in both price and value. The price of organic skin care products reflects the cost of the labor of cultivation. Sustainable agricultural methods hold greater value. Weather conditions can challenge crops and therefore market supply and thus costs. Organic certification is also costly. Higher quality ingredients will also cost more.

We all choose what we value. Information is what fuels wise decisions.

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An Ancient Valentine's Tale for Luring the Heart

Valentine's Special Aromatic Tale of the Heart

Over the past years I have enjoyed working with skin care clients. I take great pride in offering personalized care and attention to my customers. I feel that the people who are attracted to Garden of Eve skin care products are special people who care about their health, the health of our planet and the resulting beauty that shines from within. To me you are all Valentines.

In keeping with the theme of this month – Valentine’s Day and what is dear to the Heart my thoughts first come to the Joy to the Heart Hand & Body cream. Here is an ancient tale that explains what this blend represents.

An Aromatic Tale of Luring the Heart

Aromatherapy and the use of the essential oils of plants has been an integral aspect of life throughout the ancient civilizations of China, India, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Whether used for their aromatic influence on emotions and mood, or used topically for their physical influence essential oils have been found to be a potent and effective form of herbalism.

A favorite story I came upon in my study of aromatherapy, was that of Cleopatra and how she used the essential oils in her conquest of Mark Anthony. It is said that on her voyage down the Nile to meet the famous leader, she had the sails of her ship soaked with the essential oils of rose and orange three times a day. Of course, she had the 'staff?’ to accomplish this. The significance of the rose oil is that it is has an effect of opening one's heart to being receptive. Orange oil brings harmony and balance to both body and mind. So this aromatic blend set the scene and the mood for her to be favorably received. Imagine the affect this had on Mark Anthony as well as all the town's people as Cleopatra's ship sailed into the harbor! Well, I'm sure this was not the only ploy she played on him. But I'm also certain it was quite effective!

Rose oil is particularly effective for opening and balancing all of our energy centers. It has the highest vibrational frequency of all plants and raises the frequency of all our body's cells. Experience the emotional balancing and uplifting in Garden of Eve Joy to the Heart aromatic hand and body cream. http://www.gardenofeveskincare.com/hand-body.html

True this lovely blend of Rose & Citrus does call to our hearts – uplifting and opening our energies. It also is formulated with botanicals that are specifically beneficial for our skin.


You can never have too much Joy!

Are You Sensitive to Scents?

Although the only aroma in Garden of Eve Skincare products is that of pure steam distilled plants, I understand some people's systems are so sensitive they can easily be overwhelmed even by the scents of natural ingredients.

For this reason all Garden of Eve products are available with little or no scent. You can view our at http://www.gardenofeveskincare.com/no-scent.html

Being chemically sensitive myself, I know how difficult and frustrating it can be to find quality products to use. This is why I developed Garden of Eve skincare products - first for myself.

Now, it is a pleasure for me to help people looking for non-toxic products that benefit their skin. Although most people do very well with my basic formulations, I am happy to customize products when needed.