Holy smokes – I am so behind schedule this week!! My apologies for not posting the contest winner! But the person who was selected at random from the entries with the correct answers to my questions is……. (drum roll)

LISA MATHER of Texas!!

Congratulations Lisa! I will contact you this week and get the Break Free out to you!

In a giving mood today! So I figure it’s high time for another product giveaway. This month it is for a FREE bottle of Break Free fruit acid gel. This product can be used safely on all skin types and it is a fantastic “at home peel”. Break Free is comprised of glycolic, pyruvic and lactic acids which basically eat away at the glue that is hanging on to the dead skin cells on your face. Sounds a little icky I know, but the results are amazing. Your skin looks fresh and renewed.

The best part about Break Free is that it is a serious product – it’s far superior to many of the typical glycolic or other chemical peels you’ll find in a store. Break Free has a 7.5% concentration, with a pH between 1 and 2 it is unbuffered. Why does all of this matter? Well most of the products you’ll find are buffered and have higher pH levels which means they are less effective. Break Free is the perfect combination of having just the right levels so that it is incredibly effective, but also safe to use at home.

So you can use Break Free and save zillions of dollars (ok that might be a slight exaggeration) over dermatologist peel treatments, and get fantastic results right at home. Peels not only help your skin look smoother and younger but with continued use they also help to even skin tone, unclog pores and reduce any pigmentation issues you might have. And if you suffer from breakouts? It’s one of the best solutions for maintaining clear skin.

We typically suggest that if you have normal to oily skin you should use Break Free 1 to 3 times per week and leave it on for 1 to 3 minutes each time (depending on your tolerance). If your skin is dry or sensitive you can start by using it once per week or once every other week and build up from there.

It is vital to remember, however, if you use any kind of exfoliator, that you are extra careful with your sun exposure. You need to be fully protected because you are exposing the more sensitive layers of skin to the sun. So just be sure to be deligent with your sun screen!

Now for the good part - one lucky winner will get a full sized 4 oz bottle of Break Free for FREE. HURRY – the contest ends Tuesday, August 4th.

Here’s what you need to do to enter:

Go to www.gardengirlskincare.com an answer these questions, then email the answers to contest@gardengirlskincare.com:

1) What is the name of the customer who said “I want to tell you how much I love your products. I do have very sensitive skin and many “natural” products, like Aveda tend to irritate. I have been using my Oasis for Faces, plus toner since I received them and my skin looks and feels wonderful.”

2) What is Garden Girl’s mission? (you can cut/paste)

3) Name 2 beauty blogs or magazines that have featured Garden Girl reviews

Have FUN!!! And don’t forget to submit your entry by Tuesday August 4th!

Boy we had many entries for this contest – and some people really were very creative in their responses! Even though the drawing is random, I really love reading the fun things that people write. Some people already are Garden Girl customers and others are hoping to try our products for the first time. But don’t forget, if you didn’t win, you can always try Garden Girl without any risk – we have an excellent return policy (which we can do because we are so confident you’ll love the products!)

OK, I know you’ve probably already skipped down to see the winner’s name anyway, so here it is:

Caroline Scannell of Massachusetts (no, I didn’t play favorites for the “local gal” to win!)

Caroline – I have your email address so I will be in touch. For everyone else, be sure to sign up for our email list (you can do that on our home page at www.gardengirlskincare.com). Not only do you save $5 on your first order as a “thank you” for signing up, but you also get special offers and early notification of our contests. Also – if you’re on Twitter you can follow me @GdnGrl and also get updates. So sign up, then stay tuned for another contest coming soon!