HAPPY AUGUST WEEKEND | 2009

I am at the beach a lot in August but I'm free of chemical-laden sunblocks. My arsenal includes an old wide-brimmed straw hat, a worn Indian cotton tunic, California Baby 30+ Sunblock Stick, Naturopathica Lavender UV Protective Cream 17, and my new favorite Beekman 1802 After-The-Sun Bars {soap that contains green tea extract, aloe and lavender in a goat's milk base} that promote healing and control skin inflammation from the sun. Beekman 1802 bars smell divine and come in a small box with 10 carry-anywhere pats, perfect for summer travel. My boogie board and I are ready for the coastal impact of hurricane Bill. I am perfectly protected from the sun... the waves are another story. Happy August weekend!

photo: via ffffound.com

Let's Toast Naturopathica With a Kir Royale

I love Naturopathica Holistic Health skincare
products. At the moment, my favorite is the
Crème Cassis Bio Amino Replenishment Cream.
Even though its fragrance is a bit fruity for my taste
(contains Black Currant, Orange and Grapefruit Oils),
it works wonders. I must say, after just three weeks
of using it, my complexion is rather glowy and
appears to have actually firmed-up! Another bonus...
Naturopathica's botanical skincare products are
free of synthetic solvents, thickeners and emulsifiers,
and contain no petroleum-based ingredients, artificial
dyes, or fragrances. "Hear-Hear!"
www.naturopathica.com (1.7 oz) $85.00