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A KA ...lie down and let the machines do all the work. A new shapely you-no gym hours need-just the bucks to pay for it WHAT: Fat melting devices and the latest technology-courtesy of Eastern Europe,  EMSculpt by BTL Aesthetics-that builds up targeted muscles like the most intense workout you'll never do. USING: Radio frequency, ultrasound and electromagnetic waves...bombard the targeted areas...somewhat reminding us of that college physics class taken. First off -what we actually tried for five minutes....the much hyped EMSculpt treatmen t. And yes we were impressed.

Part 5 via GIPHY Lip balms, soothing bath salts, hydrating facial oils and masks...less the chemistry class ingredients...these premium products are ideal for sophisticated moms who deserve a natural life, lived luxuriously...with indulgence encouraged.  Bottega Organica-"farm to bottle" ..."designed by science...made by nature" ---has a very impressive collection of skin/body care- using transparently sourced ingredients from their own farms in Italy and upstate NY.----the line was founded by geneticist Dr. Andrea Alimonti-and inspired by research on aging cells-conjured up powerful rejuvenating formulae made of 100% natural ingredients. Popular EYE ILLUMINATE cream made of radiant inducing cucumber+horse chestnut, rosemary-imo lends it a distinct pleasing aroma, healing arnica, stimulating coneflower, anti-aging prawn sage, and wild carrots for anti-oxidant oomph!!! Love it...highly hydrating and only a tiny dab needed/eye area. MALAYA Organic...

PART 3-Small Batch Skin/Body/Hair Care...Mother's Day Gift Sets -Natural + Non-Toxic Ingredients and Cruelty Free Some crazy amount of lipstick gets eaten a year... via GIPHY Which has us re-evaluating what we slather on lip-wise- multiple times/day. founded by breast cancer survivor makeup artist Susie Lee- ECHO VIE Organic Oil-body $45 restore moisture and Natural Lip Balms $18  in a pretty color via minerals keep lips hydrated -natural oils+shea butter nuturing ingredients AXIOLOGY has gotten print press love...with its array of colors, natural/organic ingredients and sustainable packaging "with a purpose"-recycled paper-pulp then processed by hand... and then made into the lipstick boxes- by Bali, Indonesian women. Vegan+Cruelty Free. pretty colors for all skin tones... SALTS...the common ingredient-facial care, balms, hair sprays... from nautically-themed- NY based Captain Blankenship "...beauty wild with nature...

NYC Nail polishes and deodorants...two of the most commonly used items by women worldwide...are not acclaimed for their eco ingredients. Fortunately- less toxic options of these popular items- now exist...that are vegan, cruelty free-and made in small batches by companies run by aware individuals. For nail polishes...arguably it's the color that is the determining factor-the reason a consumer buys. Fortunately "5 free" -( formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin)—vegan, cruelty -free  options are fairly common now...with several brands showing off on-trend colors and finishes to satisfy any nail art maestro. Note: The FTC is cracking down on companies -with products labelled "100% natural" label- when they contain some ingredients that are not... accordingly-nail polishes are never labelled thus... SOIGNÉ from across the Pond-showed off loads of colors... SOIGNÉ Arle Art Box gift set NY base...

PART ONE: Essential Oils for Face/Lips/Body, Bath Salts, Botanical+Herbal Fragrances -Small Batch Premium Selections There's not a major demographic out there-that is not scrutinizing what ingredients...deemed "natural" or "organic" really means...besides reading the labels...whether looking for a broader story line to connect to... embracing a message that offers personal or environmental benefits...or examining the provenance of a product's components.  Just being 'green'-at premium prices no less-may entice consumers-but they're going to want more than that "simple" sales pitch which is cropping up regularly these days. Which is why most of the small batch, entrepreneurs we met at a premium beauty event organized by ELEV8.- literally/package make the array of skin/bodycare and fragrances versus having a private contractor do it. PLUS-each brand we sampled-has a compelling narrative as to the whys/wheres/hows of their relativ...

FANCY FOODS SHOW, NYC Declared the flavor of the year ( FIRMENICH )...honey -and we think-maple- are more in demand as a sweetners by consumers seeking more 'natural' ingredients-in everything they eat---and what gets put on their faces/bodies too (personal beauty/grooming products). Honey and maple products-artisanally made, and uniquely flavored depending on geographic location, soil composition, and the weather-(like wine actually )---from smaller producers based in the USA, France and New Zealand- really caught our eyes (and tastebuds) -at the recent 2015 Fancy Foods show. Notably-everyone we spoke with in the honey world-remarked on- sadly- stressed and rapidly disappearing honey bee colonies around the world. Factors like use of insecticides/pesticides, hybrid plants,  and environmental-climate changes greatly impact these wonders of the insect world. AND what this means for many MANY agricultural produce =talking serious $ damage too -for those deny-er types only...

thank-you OASIS DAY SPA TAKING IT OFF----Out with the old, in with the smoother new... The original Ped Egg®-it's in the packaging-where the 'aha' part comes in  WHAT : Rough-hardened knarly skin -ankles' down replacement blades sold separately SOLUTION:  WOW- we saw the original Ped Egg® on tv-and now there's a new way to gently but realistically remove underfoot callus and dead skin...a cordless, battery-operated (2 needed) , pumice stone-gently vibrating  PED EGG POWER ($19.99) with an extra bonus pumice smoothing roller.  It feels a tad ticklish if you are the sort-but-no human power required.  ANOTHER REASON TO LOVE : No time for that salon visit, OR maybe just prefer a do-it-yourself callus - banning session (because of a much viewed NYTimes series-and/or like us-don't want any risk of infection from unsanitary pedicures potentially ruining ALL THAT TRAINING)... replacement rollers -3 pack-sold separatel...