Foam. Gel. Suds. They always make you feel like you are getting super clean. But did you know that a surfactant/detergent (found in foaming products) is not the only way to clean? It’s actually pretty interesting – you can also cleanse your face with a combination of fats and oils. I know – that doesn’t sound especially clean. Especially if you have oily skin, right? Well guess what, it’s actually an incredibly effective method for ALL skin types – oily, normal, dry, mature, sensitive. It’s all very scientific but basically what happens (as I understand it – and I’m no scientist) is that oils and fats (or triglycerides) naturally function to force water past the surface of your skin and penetrate deeply to draw out dirt,oil and impurities, leaving skin clear, clean and soft.

Over the past few years we have had requests from customers who were seeking a milk cleanser. Milk cleansers have a strong following – for the very reason that they are gentle while deeply cleansing. So we are thrilled to introduce a milk cleanser that we think you will love! And best of all, no matter your skin type, it will work beautifully.

Milk No Cookies is 90% organic, creamy and non-greasy. Highlights include:

• Lactose and organic fruit acids (bilberry, cane sugar, sugar maple, orange, lemon and cranberry) to gently exfoliate and cleanse skin
• Organic aloe and organic coconut oil to moisturize and heal damaged skin
• Organic green tea extract to fight free radical damage and provide other antioxidant properties
• Organic lavender and organic chamomile to calm and soothe skin
• Non-comedogenic
• Paraben-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free, phthalate-free, fragrance-free, no added colors, 90% organic

Read all about it on our website by clicking here. And once again, it’s so new that we don’t even have the photo yet (it is coming soon!).

This week you can get it for 33% off! Just “like” our Facebook page or join our email list (sign up on our homepage) to find out how you can the big savings!

We are SO excited about our new products!! (ok technically 2 of the products are not totally new but they haven’t been available on the website yet so we’re sticking with “new”) So to celebrate we’re having a contest – from today through Wednesday, June 17th.

The contest is totally easy and fun – just go to:

www.gardengirlskincare.com

then search the website until you find the 3 new products. (Hint: They are clearly labeled as “new” so it won’t take long!) One of the products was based on customer feedback – for those of you who participated in the survey a couple of months back when we asked what product you would be most interested in – we used that information to develop this product!

Once you have found the new products, send an email to contest(at)gardengirlskincare.com and list:

1) The names of the 3 products. HINT: One product sort of counts as two – it’s the same but 2 versions. The Hand it to You pump bottle is not new – although clearly I need to change that on the website
2) Why you would like to try them

It’s that easy. Then we will select a winner on Wednesday and post the results on Thursday!

Now for the best part – the winner receives ALL THREE products!! Wahoo! Once you find out what they are – I think you’ll be very eager to win. They are all really great.

So what are you waiting for? Start searching!

I am often asked if Garden Girl has anything for lips. I have searched around for a product that would be a good match for Garden Girl. The trouble is, most seemed to have “oxybenzone” in them for sun protection. Skin Deep’s Cosmetics Database has raised some serious concern about oxybenzone (found in many many sunscreens) and I really don’t want to have it on my LIPS. So I searched for something that I could create myself. And I am excited to say that I have found it!

Which leads me to this week’s One Day Sale – EVERY order (no minimum order) will receive FREE brand new, all natural Garden Girl Berry Silky lip balm.

Pretty cool, eh? This lip balm is smooth, silky and extremely hydrating. It is natural, and free of preservatives and chemicals. A combination of rich moisturizing oils plus beeswax smooth and protect your lips with a light, delicious scent of berries from a phthalate-free flavor oil.

Check the lip balm out for FREE with your order. Orders of $50 or more will receive 2 free lip balms!

To take advantage, simply go to www.gardengirlskincare.com and place an order. In the comments section write Free Lip Balm Please.

These lip balms have not yet been uploaded to our website so this is your sneak peek!

Let me know what you think of it – and have a great week!

Oh boy – very excited to announce that we have two new products! These products are targeting people with oily or acne-prone skin (although they work well for “normal” skin as well!).

We scoured around to find a manufacturer who could make us some some serious stuff – we were looking for dermatologist-grade products. And we found it. By using these 2 products, along with Even Ste(pH)en toner and either Nature Nurture face cream, your skin will be at its best. And best of all? You won’t be slathering your face with chemicals! Those of you with acne/oily skin know what I’m talking about. The products for oily skin – even if they have “botanicals” seem to be extra harsh and chemical-laden.

Well – you can kiss those chemicals good-bye once you try out the two newest Garden Girl additions:

At Long Last This is a fantastic face wash with a gentle cleanser that won’t irritate your skin with harsh toxins, combined with effective glycolic acid that removes impurities, exfoliates dead skin, and removes dirt and other irritants that can clog pores and cause break-outs. Note: I want to let you know that with this product, the manufacturer did erroneously put a small amount of blue color in the product (future batches will not include the blue). It is at such a low percentage that rather than trash the batch I decided to do the ecologically sound thing and keep the batch but I wanted to be sure to let you know. It is completely safe and non-irritating, just unnecessary.

Break Free We have been thrilled with this product because it is so effective and is easy to use – and it has a simple list of ingredients and isn’t laden with fillers or junk. Break Free is packed with THREE alpha hydroxy acids – glycolic, pyruvic and lactic – to combat oil, exfoliate dead skin, clean pores and even remove the outer layers of damaged or thickened skin. With repeated use, you’ll notice a brighter more even-toned complexion and a reduction in the appearance of age spots and other imperfections. One of our testers found that her skin looked as good using this (along with our toner and wash) as it did with ProActiv!

Feel great about treating your skin to what it deserves with these two products. Set yourself free from the chemicals and check out these new products. As with all Garden Girl products, they are free of parabens, sulfates, petroleum products and phthalates!

So to celebrate our newest babies – we want to offer a whopping:

50% off Break Free and/or At Long Last

This offer is only for our email-list customers. But we are extending our usual “one day sale” to Wednesday this week as a bonus!

To take advantage, simply go to:

www.gardengirlskincare.com/facecare

Add Break Free and/or At Long Last to your shopping cart, and use coupon code:

OCT6

when checking out. Happy Shopping! (and Go Sox!!)