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I just discovered Bamford Body and am totally obsessed with its products. It is a completely organic line, an extension of the Bamford RTW / Accessories collection that's based in NY. The collection ranges from bath & body products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) to even body oil, massage oil, and baby products. I used the Botanic Body Wash Eucalyptus along with Botanic Shampoo and Conditioner in Eucalyptus yesterday and I smelled like a walking zen spa all day! The scent is calming and kept me from going nuts as I had to deal with a couple of crazies.

The visionary behind the brand, Carole Bamford, has brought a sense of taste and truth to the world of organic, from sustainable food with Daylesford Organic, to the simple authentic beauty and style of the women's, men's and home ware collections. Bamford Body is the natural extension; a collection centered on what goes onto your body, as well as inside. Like all Bamford Collections, this range has combined the design aesthetic and the sensual appreciation demanded by the luxury sector with the passionate belief that organic and natural products are better for you and the environment. These entirely natural products for bath, body and baby are the epitome of modern luxury.  Check out the entire Bamford Body line here at Barneys!

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To celebrate and promote the idea behind Earth Day this month, we are doing major giveaways on beauty products that are eco-friendly, which is good for Mother Earth and really good for your face!
Elemental Herbology uses all natural and organic ingredients but is effective. And everything smells so good!! We are giving away the Biodynamic Facial Souffle worth $102. It is a intense hydrating mask for overexposed skin, perfect for the summer. Also the Cool and Clear Facial Cleanser, worth $61, a gentle cleanser that is free of soap and fragrance, but amazing for washing away dirt and congestion to prevent acne, again perfect for the summer with all that sunscreen on your face. The total giveaway prize is $163! Thank you Elemental Herbology for sponsoring!! To win, do something nice for the earth today and answer: Who is this lovely environmentally conscious star often seen riding her bike? Put your answer and what you did for the earth in comments by Sunday April 12th at 11:59pm EST. One entry per person please. We will choose one winner among all correct answers using a random computer drawing. We will be doing Earth Day Giveaways everyday starting today until Earth Day on April 22nd.

Shea Terra Organics introduces 2 new organic lip butters, the Shea Propolis Organic Shea Lip Butter and the Menthe Orange Organic Shea Lip Butter. The extraordinary quality of these products in not only in its effectiveness but in what is achieved by you buying them. The ingredients used in these lip balms are from self empowering projects in Africa who aid women and children living below the poverty level. The honey and beeswax used are from a project that supports an effort in Uganda that teaches women beekeeping skills to sustain their own economy and lives. The wild plum and tsamma melon oils used are from a Namibian project that supports over four thousand gatherers and farmers and helps families send their children to school. The Shea Propolis Organic Shea Lip Butter, $4, is a super strength lip balm for cracked lips and helps to protect against cold and sun. The Menthe Orange Organic Shea Lip Butter is a minty lip balm that soothes your dry lips and gives you long lasting fresh breath. How great is that? I bought both by the dozens, not only to help the cause but I can totally benefit from them! I hate chewing gum so the Menthe is perfect and my lips get so dry and cracked they start bleeding, which the Propolis balm would be great for. Angelina Jolie is a huge fan!

We are really into organic skincare and cosmetics right now.  It's kind of like eating organic vegetables, you're not really sure if it is better than the regular stuff but just in case it is, you don't want to miss out!  

One of the most comprehensive lines of organic skin care is from none other than the beautiful Jamie O'Banion.  We reviewed her Jamie O line last year and have been enamored with her ever since.  The new line, called Organicare, is made of 100% USDA approved organic ingredients.

We are obsessed with "Rescue Me", an Acai Berry Anti-aging serum that contains the purest concentrated form of the high anti-oxidant Acai berry. It is also packed with vitamins B and E as well as omega 6 and 9 fatty acids. It all sounds like a delicious shake but it is fat free so go ahead and apply often. 

 At Organicare website.

Tell me, what do you think of organic products?

There has been this whole scare of antiperspirant / deodorants that cause breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease because of the aluminum content. Well, I think we can all agree that we would rather smell than risk those dangers. And as it is, my memory sucks. There are conflicting studies but the one thing that got me to switch is the fact that the effectiveness is caused by little pieces of aluminum lodged into your pores to stop the sweat from coming out. I kind of gave more credence to medical technology in thinking that there was some special ingredient in antiperspirants that stopped your body from making sweat. But that is not the case, you still sweat - it is just being clogged inside of you and that does not sound like a good thing. I was disturbed enough to give non-aluminum alternatives a try, Tom's of Maine Natural Deodorant, being that it is my favorite brand for organic, natural products. OK, I know I talked a lot about sweat so I need to clarify immediately by pointing out loud and clear that this is a deodorant, not antiperspirant, so you will still sweat, it just keeps you from smelling. See, for me, my problem is mainly odor. I kind of sweat but that isn't what's keeping me from flailing my arms at will. It has been 3 weeks and I have to say, this is working for me. I like the Unscented, although it still has a slight lemongrass scent to it, and I have tried the Lavender, which I like but I prefer unscented just so it doesn't compete with my perfume. My husband tried it and he was like a leaky faucet so he had to stop. If you are a sweater, don't even bother. But if you're like me and just need odor control, why not go with a natural product? Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick, Lavender and Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick, Unscented are $5.49 each at Drugstore.com.