Beautifully clean

Organic skin care by Derma e

by Therese Bowen

Although most of you recognize me as the woman behind the apron responsible for filling the deli case with food, I am taking up a new crusade. As a woman accumulating years, I have been on a quest for benefit-driven skin care that gets results. Now that I am old enough to know better, I don’t really want to be younger but I sure wouldn’t mind having my skin look and feel younger. My search has led me on a journey of discovery. Along the path, I have learned many things. I have learned that many mainstream personal -care products contain harmful substances and the detriment they will bring to your health far outweighs any benefit that they may claim. At the same time, I have learned many ways to improve the appearance and health of my skin. I invite you to join me each month and together we will navigate the waters and unravel all the confusion in the realm of personal care products and their ingredients. I feel compelled to share with you the knowledge I have gleaned so that you can be better informed of products to avoid as well as learn about some wonderful products that can be of significant benefit. Make the most of the natural beauty you were born with by reading “Beautifully clean.”

When New Year’s rolls around, most of us think about making changes for the better in our lives. The most common resolutions are about making changes to our appearance. Perhaps the cookies and the eggnog have allowed a few pounds to creep on. I’m sure you’ve also noticed what ravages Old Man Winter can wreck on our skin. Dry air from heat sources can dehydrate our skin and mirror, mirror on the wall reflects skin that is crying out for help. If you want to get off to a better start this year and do something really nice for yourself, commit to a new skincare line and the five minutes it takes twice a day to actually use it. What should you try? I have a suggestion.

Derma-e is a skincare company that has been around for about a quarter century and is committed to products that are both effective and safe to use. Derma-e has had a home on Freshlife’s shelves for quite some time and they have recently listened to the customer voices asking for a line that is also organic. Their answer is Organic Expressions cleanser, toner, day crème, eye crème, and night crème. These are, of course, all paraben-free, phthalate free, gluten free and cruelty free. In addition, these products are made from organic ingredients.

The olive-based line starts with a Facial Cleanser. It is pH balanced, suitable for all skin types and rich in antioxidant benefits from green tea. Its gentle, non-drying formula leaves skin clean, soothed and refreshed.

The next step is the Rebalancing Toner. Also suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, the toner is formulated with botanical extracts of green tea, cucumber, chamomile and olive leaf. This toner thoroughly removes excess cleanser and chlorine residues and re-establishes the normal pH balance of your skin. It also prepares the skin for maximum absorption of the nutrients from the moisturizer. When used on an ongoing basis, it will refine pores, reduce redness and ensure your skin has a healthy glow.

In the morning, you will follow these two steps with the Day Crème. Its light formula glides on easily under make-up. Antioxidant nutrients such as pomegranate, green tea, pycnogenol and vitamin E deliver anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits, which minimize fine lines & wrinkles and leave skin soft and healthy looking.

The Eye Crème is especially formulated to nourish the delicate tissue around your eyes. Botanicals such as rose hips and witch hazel as well as numerous antioxidants provide optimum nourishment and firming benefits.

Before bed, you will enjoy the Night Crème. This is really a special creme, receiving the Best Anti-Aging Skincare Product Award for 2007. It absorbs easily to nourish, heal and replenish the skin as you sleep. Loaded with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients to minimize wrinkles and lines as well as rehydrate and retexturize the skin to make it younger and healthier looking.

There’s the story in a nutshell, but you don’t have to take my word for it. The next time you stop in the store, please ask at the register for your free sample packet and give it a try. See for yourself how these products, when used together, can really make a difference on your beautiful skin.