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Salut

It seems I’ve waited so long for February.  Now it’s come and nearly gone, and suddenly I’m a year older.  But
guess what?  I don’t feel it.  I’m feeling younger by the day.  Why?  

‘Joie de Vivre’, a zest for life; ageless.

These days I’m reasonably fit and healthy; I generally eat the right foods, I exercise regularly and my body seems
to function quite well.  You too?  Or are you ‘rotting and rusting’ this wet season like a half eaten apple turning
brown or like the pushbike left outside unprotected from the moist air and rain?

Did you know “the average person is ’spoiled rotten’ – rotting” and rusting “from the inside out, with a
dysfunctional intestinal tract that is a breeding ground for disease. 

Each of us is at war and we don’t even know it! 

The private war we wage each day is the daily assault on our body by bacteria, virus, fungus, yeasts and
molds.  This is an onslaught of killer bugs which become stronger and stronger day by day.  Our immune systems are becoming over-taxed in this war… even antibiotics are becoming less effective against resistant new strains being created daily as bacteria mutates.” (Information from Envirohealthtech). 

“Germs are the cause of disease.  The germ is nothing, the inner terrain is everything.” Dr Louis Pasteur.

Why is this happening and what does it mean? 

It’s largely about what we eat!  Now have you heard of the acid/alkaline balance?

Or should I say the pH imbalance? 

pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity.  It is measured on a scale of 0-14; the lower the pH, the more acidic and the higher the pH, the more alkaline.  pH7 is neutral. 

Our body continually attempts to balance our body fluids (blood) and tissues.  It is said the healthy body pH range
is 6.0 to 7.5 with the optimum being slightly alkaline at about 7.3 or 7.4.

So “simply put, an imbalance of alkalinity creates a condition favourable to the growth of bacteria, yeast or other unwanted organisms.  The maintenance of an alkaline pH in our tissues and cells is critical to our health.”  (Information from Envirohealthtech). 

Many people have an acid body and are unaware of it. 

What about you?

Excessive acidity is known as acidosis which causes many problems, illness and diseases.

• Corrosion, like rusting of arteries, veins and heart tissues meaning the cardiovascular systems is weakened.
• It disrupts blood pressure.
• It inhibits metabolism causing weight gain, obesity and diabeties.
• It causes premature aging, like rotting the cell walls thus creating wrinkles, age spots etc.
• And there’s so much more.

You can self test your pH levels by ‘peeing’ on pH test strips purchased from the chemist.  So how can you help
yourself if your body is acidic?

You need to eat more alkaline producing foods.  Most vegies and fruits (lemon and tomatoes), most nuts (almonds),
seeds and apple cider vinegar are alkaline producing however meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, most grains, fast
foods, refined sugar, and alcohol are acid producing, as are antibiotics. 

Unfortunately, Australians are following the Americanized society which is big on meats and fast foods so it’s no
wonder a vast majority of people are effected by disease.  So take a good hard long look at your diet and you may
be able to reach some simple conclusions and truly realize that your good health often stems back to your diet of
good natural wholesome foods, exercise and a destressed environment.

In fact, if you need to restore your pH balance over time, it is said that your diet should consist of 80% alkaline
forming foods and 20% acid forming foods, or to maintain health your diet should be 60/40 alkaline to acid forming
foods, so that in time you too may be on the way to enjoying good health, exercise, Joie de Vivre and be ageless.

However do realize Joie de Vivre and seemingly agelessness is more than just good health.  It’s finding joy in the
simple things in life, it’s happiness, it’s contentedness, calmness and more; it’s a glow from the inside out.

So what else do I do to help achieve this state.  I Arbonne!  I ‘Arbonnize’ my skin day in, day out with what I feel my skin needs.  Whether it’s a detox or a peel, or just some good old fashioned moisturizing routines.

So what’s my pick?

Did you know that Arbonne’s NutriminC Re9 Restoring Mist Balancing Toner in the anti-ageing line not only restores your skins natural pH balance but it’s also a refreshing spritzer on our hot, humid, muggy days to revive and cool our skin and it’s also a fantastic light mist spray which helps set your makeup so that it lasts longer.

Purchase any 3 Arbonne products (excluding f.y.i. range) together from me by March 7 and receive a bonus surprise Arbonne f.y.i. product to the minimum RRP value of $30.  So do you need to top up on any of your products or is it time to sample another?  Take a look now and call me for your order to receive this fantastic surprize.

Au Revoir

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Happy New Year!

Did you overdo it this silly season?  You, me, and…probably everyone else you know.  Too much partying, too
much alcohol, too much food, too many sweets, not enough exercise, not enough water, not enough sleep?  What was
it for you?  All of the above?

Well for me it was too many sweets.  Unfortunately I’ve always been partial to delectable, delightul, delicious
sweets; my personal favourites being icecream and cakes.  I’m sure you’ve all heard that an excess of anything
is generally not good for us.  And I’m sure this is most certainly true.

I’m going to share with you what I’ve discovered about myself in the hope that it may help others.  However, first
let me say that I’ve suffered from a mild form of acne since my younger years and into and through my adult life.  
Did you hear me say ’suffer’?  Yes!  Acne can undermine your confidence and make you hide away from the world which
in turn creates other problems.  It shouldn’t have this effect but sometimes it does.  So here’s a cheer to all
acne sufferers and may you discover the root of all your acne fear. It’s taken me all of my 45 years to discover
the main culprit and that’s a fact.  Can you believe it?

Here’s the pitch.  ‘SUGAR’ is my worst enemy.  Or should I say it’s PROCESSED SUGAR.  The sugar and acne debate has
been around for years with holistic healers and naturopaths saying sugar effects acne whereas doctors and
dermatologists have largely said that sugar does not cause acne.  Who do you believe?

What is the connection between sugar and acne?  New research shows acne is affected by the glycemic index (GI) of
foods and ultimately causes hormonal imbalances.  Did you know that the food we eat is converted to sugar as it is
digested?  However different foods convert at varying rates.  So the food we eat affects our blood sugar levels.
Foods with a high GI such as sugar and sweets convert quickly to sugar which causes a rapid rise in blood sugar
levels.  As a result of this it triggers our body to release hormones like insulin.  It is our liver that is
responsible for the breaking down of our hormones, the cleansing and detoxifcation of our internal body.  If our
liver is not working properly hormonal imbalances will occur causing many and varied problems.  As you can
imagine the internal intricate workings of our bodies is a complex issue. 

It is said that people with acne have been shown to process sugar poorly which in turn causes an inflammatory
response on the cellular level; thus acne develops. In other words some of our toxins are eliminated through our
skin.  So what’s the result of this debate?  That ultimately PROCESSED SUGAR has a real impact on acne.

If you’re an acne sufferer why not put this to the test.  What have you got to loose other than some kilos.  The
best method is to record everything you eat and drink each day and also record your findings daily.  You may see a
pattern developing. However, BEWARE THE HIDDEN SUGAR in almost every processed food product you purchase.

My results?  Even the smallest amount of PROCESSED SUGAR causes my skin to react. Yet I have always been a big
fruit lover.  I eat mountains of fruit however as far as I can gather natural sugars from fruits does not seem to
affect my skin adversely.  I have yet to truly discover what else has a major impact on my skin because ‘other’
there certainly is. 

Yet again and again, what is the lesson?  Eat good wholesome foods.  Keep it as natural, simple and varied as
possible – raw fruits, vegetables, legumes, salads, nuts, seeds, fish and protein together with plenty of good pure
water and freshly squeezed natural juice for nutrition, energy and health with the aim of being well balanced and
having beautiful clear glowing skin.

And in the meantime you may be looking for some natural healing remedies to help you on your journey.  Try these
options.

Both freshly squeezed cucumber and lemon juice applied topically provides some relief for acne prone skin.  Leave
on for a minimum of 15 minutes or apply before bed.  Allow to dry and wash off in the morning.  Topical application
of lemon juice on unhealed acne may cause a minor burning sensation.  Cucumber is cooling and calming and lemon
will reduce the redness and swelling.  These juices also make wonderful cleansing drinks and will provide benefits
to your skin from the inside out. 

So what do I use to heal my skin?  Well in addition to lemon juice, it’s Arbonne’s Seasource Detox Renewing Body
Gelee derived from marine botanicals.  These vital macronutrients and sea minerals are known for their therapeutic
effects.  Remember there’s no pure, safe and beneficial quick fix however there are pure, safe, beneficial
products largely using plants, herbs and other botanicals to help you on your journey to beautiful clear skin.

So what’s my pick?

Arbonne’s Intelligence Exfoliating Masque with Thermal Fusion.  Why?  It’s key ingredients are papain (from
pawpaw) and walnut shell powder.  The masque is designed to use heat and water for deep cleansing; it speeds up the
process of removing and healing acne as a result of sebum congestion and eruptions.  It can be used up to 4 or 5
days per week and is particularly ideal for the younger generation.

MARIA’S SPECIAL

Host a product sampling and education with 3 guests and received a beautiful gift box filled with a variety of
Arbonne’s mini select products.
Earn your choice of Arbonne products to the value of $145 (for just $29) when you achieve $358 in retail sales.
It’s so easy! And what’s more!
Be rewarded with a beautiful Arbonne Body Duo gift valued at $133 when a further sampling is held by you
or your guest within the next month.
You’ll be lavished with gifts so indulge yourself with a free sampling and have some fun with family or friends.

Yours in prosperity and good health for 2010.

Maria M.

Maria Mason

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Greetings!

It’s the season to be ‘merry’ or ‘quite contrary’. So let’s party! Here’s some little bits and tips on health
and beauty to look and feel your best for this silly season; you’ll shine from the tips of your silky hair to the
soles of your hardworking feet.

Have you always wanted beautiful shiny tresses?  Washing you hair too often is like overcleansing your skin.  Too
much will cause dry hair to become drier and oily hair more oily.  Sound familiar?  So try to resist and wash your
hair less often.  Chemicals and regular heat from hair dryers and hair straighteners may also cause damage to hair. 
Regular head massages and hair trims help to keep your hair healthy as will a good balanced diet rich in vitamins
and minerals.

So what’s the secret to beautiful, long lasting shiny tresses?  Try this.  Add about 100ml of vinegar (preferrably
apple Cider) to about 1/2 litre of warm water as a hair rinse after your cleansing routine.  I was raised with this
method of hair shine.

Other secrets of apple cider vinegar.  Did you know… it’s a healing mouth wash for ulcers and strengthening gums.
It also provides relief from stings and burns including sunburn.  A treatment for cold sores; just dab the affected
area with a diluted solution.  Massage into the scalp before washing for clearing dandruff; this will need to be a
repeat process. A tablespoon a day does wonders for your internal health and there’s much, much more.

Are you one of many who neglect their body, hands and feet; a person who only cares for their hair, face and nails
and fails to give nourishment to their other body parts?  Pamper yourself.  Did you know that there are many
advantages to regular massages including head, face, neck, buttocks and feet as well as your general body?  Oh and
what better way is there than to have some fun with your partner?

It’s also important to stretch; stretch your neck, your arms, your hands, your legs, your feet and your overall
body.  It’ll help flexibility,  and your body parts to remain supple resulting in an overall general well being.
 
Additionally it’s important to keep your body hydrated, internally and externally.  Many people forget to
moisturize and replenish their body, hands and feet externally with good oils or creams for beautiful,lustrous
skin.

Do the heels of your feet look like you’ve never washed them?  Here’s a simple remedy.  Cut a lemon in half and rub
the juicy side over and over your heels and soles.  You’ll have beautiful clean feet in no time.

Or do you suffer from cracked heels?  There can be any number of reasons for this, from sheer neglect to deficiency
of vitamins and minerals and more in between.  To improve this condition naturally try these simple techniques.

Regularly soak your feet in a mixture of lemon juice and water for 10 minutes or so.
Use a scrub or pumice stone to slough away the dead skin.
Apply a thick coating of good oil or nourishing cream nightly and wear thick socks to soften the skin.

If you only have minor problems on the outer surface of your skin then these routines should provide much relief
and satisfaction and you too can have beautiful clean, smooth heels to wear this summer.

So now get your body ready to look and feel it’s best and groom it in style and make your entrance anytime,
anywhere in confidence, glowing from head to toe.

What do I use?  All of the above, mixed with Arbonne. Why?  Because I get results and so too can you; shiny,s,
loustous, nourishing, hydrating, healing and much, much more.
So what’s my pick?

It’s so difficult to choose.  I can’t go past Arbonne’s NutriMinc RE9 Body Serum; it’s just like a cocktail for
my body skin, sucking up where it needs it, feeding my skin and making me glow so radiantly.

Retailing at $63 or $50.40 for preferred customers or a mere $40.95 for discount shoppers.  Even better again, ask
me how you can get this with it’s matching and wondrous body lotion for only $35; AND it gets even better.  This
beautiful, magical body duo set is presented to you in a beautiful gold drawstring bag.  Don’t you love beauty?  I
do.

I’m ready; from the tip of my beautiful long tresses to the soles of my bare feet.  Are you?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Maria M.

Maria Mason

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Bon Ami

Anticipation is growing as November quickly passes.  Soon it will be Christmas.  So let’s be amused and get the news; soon it will be gift giving time.

We live in a fragrant world.   Can you smell it?  The clean crisp dewy morning air or the waft of naturally scented flowers, the spray of the ocean breeze, the tang of lemons or the crush of sweet citrus or the deep damp rainforest?  Different scents have the power to trigger memories and alter our moods.  What conjures in your mind?  Freshness, cleanliness, innocence, enticement, romance or being overpowered?  Any multitude may come to mind however it is our sensational senses that will decide.  Imagination!  It’s your creation!

For many centuries past gone, fragrances were primarily used for medicinal, religious or ceremonial purposes as well as to mask the stench of unwashed bodies.  And at this time fragrances were purely derived from natural plant and animal sources.

But now in our modern times it’s different.  ‘For better or for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do us part.’ Is it tantalizing perfume or sweet poison that you live with?  Which will you choose?

Not all fragrances are created equally.  In fact, as a general rule, the concentration of fragrance in

- perfume extracts is about 30%,

- eau de parfum is about 15%,

- eau de toilette is about 8%,

- cologne is about 5%, and

- cologne splash and after shaves is about 3%.

However these percentages can vary significantly from one perfumery to the next.

The intensity and longevity of a perfume is based on the concentration, intensity and longevity of the aromatic compounds used.  The precise formula of commercial perfumes is kept secret.  In fact, many modern perfumes contain synthetic odorants.

Are you aware that about 95% of chemicals used in fragrance are petroleum based compounds?  Did you know that fragance (from deodorants, deodorizers to washing liquids, personal items and more) is the most common allergen and that the number of people experiencing skin allergies as a result of fragrances continues to rise?  Are you one of them?  Do you even know?  And don’t be fooled because even  unscented products are no guarantee; they often contain a masking fragrance.  It’s possible to build up a toxic overload.  So just be aware and take care.

Most obviously, fragrances are inhaled through your nose, ingested through your mouth or absorbed through your skin.  Studies have shown that your skin, your eyes, nose, lungs and brain may all be affected.  Hence the triggers to your memory and your mood.  Shortness of breath and asthma type symptons have been caused by fragrances.  Have you or do you suffer from headaches, dizziness, nausea, uncontrollable sneezing, rashes or hives just to name a few? Take note so you don’t misquote.  This will narrow it down. So what to do if this is you.

Break it down one at a time.  Take a sniff or have a whiff so it’s not too stiff.  Take it slowly so you don’t go rolly.  And if after a while you are overpowered with odour after odour, refresh your senses by inhaling some coffee beans to netrualize the scents.  Smells become confusing when your just cruising while your choosing.  As a last measure do a little patch test on your most insenstive area, perhaps your lower arm to check if you react to this act.

So be select and have respect for those around you when wearing your scent.  What you love and suits you may irritate and create health issues for others.  Etiquette insists you don’t over do it and you should remain at arm’s length from others.  This is known as the scent circle to give others their personal space.  Hopefully others won’t frett or be upset.  Rule of thumb – select a subtle and light day scent and keep your heavier perfumes for evening wear to romance, to seduct , to tease or to please.

If you have little success with your guess or it’s a fact that you react, or you just want to have a ton of fun, then here’s an idea from Mamma Mia.     Take a step back in time like once upon a time and create your own signature scent.  Perfumes were simple, natural aromas without requiring diplomas.  So try this mood perfume, curtesy of Pamela Allardice in her wonderful book, Pamela’s Natural Remedies.  This perfume is a fragrance which instils confidence and clear thinking.

Combine

- 3 tabsp clear vodka

- 1/2 teasp glycerine

- 3 drops grapefruit oil

- 1 tabs orange flower water

- 7 drops violet water

- 2 drops rosemary oil

Put all these ingredients in a small glass bottle; cap securely and shake well.  Allow to mature a minimum of 1 week before using.  Store away from direct sunlight; shake well before use.

It’s the rosemary that helps you to think clearly; the grapefruit is both warming and calming.  Violet is a stress reducing sweet scent.

What a great power perfume for your important man hour meetings when you need everything on your side.  Or perhaps when you need to cram to sit an exam or just to smirk when you’re at work.  Why not create your own signature scent – a scent that imbues the real you.

All in all, most people ‘love’ perfumes.  There is no question about it.  If you’re not sure what to give a woman as a gift, perfumes rarely fail.  So divine on thine.  And women love fragrance gift sets.  These gift sets are perfect for layering; layering of a favourite scent.  These sets will generally comprise perfume, perfume lotion, shower gel, body sprays, body lotions and creams.  Perfume lotions can also be used for skin therapy and aromatherapy.

However remember not to choose a perfume that just smells good on you, so think about their personality, style, favourite colours and smells as everyone’s skin reacts differently when perfume is applied.  What may smell like roses to you may get up other people’s noses.

Introducing…

Arbonne’s 2010 Fragranced Holiday Line of scented gift sets just for you and yours.  Indulge the senses with some delicacies with the comfort of knowing Arbonne is known for their motto – pure, safe, beneficial; formulated without mineral oil, animal products or by-products. For you or someone special, a beautiful selection of:-

- Black Orchid Cassis body set; a blend of lush blossoms and exotic woods.

- Star Jasmine Tuberose body set; a delicate and dreamy collection of sparkling blooms, rose musk and cashmere woods.

- Ginger Citrus body set; an inspiring aroma of warm citrus and tangy ginger.

- Shea Butter hand collection; soothing, luxurious moisture balm in shea butter scent.

- Pampermint foot set; cozy aroma of peppermint to soothe and pamper your feet and soles.

So what’s my pick:-

Personally, I just love to indulge myself with the Star Jasmine Tuberose scent for body and the Pampermint to relax my feet.

NOVEMBER SPECIALS

On offer for the rest of November is the FC5 Conditionong Body Moisture to provide moisture replacement to your body where it needs it most.  RRP $35 or just $21 for preferred clients or less again for discount customers.  Now that’s a bargain at a minimum of 40% off for registered customers.

Christmas will soon be upon us; so if you wish for something pleasing, simple, beautiful and easy then give me a call and that is all.

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Welcome

It’s Rocktober news time for health and beauty.  So let’s rock around the clock to November with passion while keeping in ’sun’ fashion.

“Don’t worry!  Be happy!”  ‘Cause every day is ’sun’ day.  You got it.  Have you ever noticed how a beautiful bright sunny day improves your mood, making you feel happy and energetic and yet a wet rainy day can sometimes make you feel ’sad’ and lethargic especially when the wet drags on.  So put a little bubble in your trouble and rock it away.

Sunlight, in moderation, is good for you.  Not only does it improve your mood, it stimulates hormone production, enhances immunity and promotes growth.
“Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy” because sunlight is the best source of vitamin D.  Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is only stored in our bodies for a short period of time which means we need to keep at it time and again and again.  Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin.  It’s crucial for optimium health, growth and development of our bones and teeth.  It’s required for proper absorption of calcium and phosphorous in our bodies.  Deficiency leads to soft bones and many more troubles to burst those bubbles.  The experts say that about 1/3 of all Australians are deficient in vitamin D.  So get a little sunshine every day.  The sun is fun.  Believe it or not.

But there’s more…
“Sunlight inhibits a hormone in the brain called melatonin.  Melatonin creates a calmness in your brain and gets your body and mind ready for sleep.  It’s a hormone that’s needed at night so it’s produced when the sun goes down, but during the day exposure to sunlight will help keep melatonin at bay and enhance the alert state of the brain, as well as help to get rid of the blues.  Unfortunately in the far reaches of the northern hemisphere, some people who have very little natural sunlight exposure are diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) known as the winter blues.  This disease is characterised as depression due to lack of sunlight.  Sufferers endure oversleeping without refreshment, overeating, depression, irritability, lethargy and lowered resistance to infection.  Researchers have proved that bright light makes a difference to the brain chemistry.  This disorder is not an imaginary illness.  The cure is exposure to sunlight every day”.  (Cindi O’Meara)  Australia, the land down under, is the lucky country indeed with a good balance of day and night.  How lucky we are.  Doesn’t that wanna make you rock around the clock?

And there’s more and more…
Did you know your skin protects you from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.  The amount of natural sun protection you have depends on the amount of melanin you inherited.  The darker your natural skin the more melanin you have.   However food, food, yummy, scrummy food can boost your body’s own natural sun protection.  It’s about making the right choices.  Are you starving yourself?

It’s carotenoids and lycopene that can be absorbed from food that you need to increase your sun protection.  Carotenoids are the green and orange protectors and are found in green leafy vegies such as spinach and kale, carrots, pumpkins, mangos and sweet potatoes.  The beta carotene from those foods is effective in protecting against sunburn.

Lycopene is the red avenger and is found in red capsicums, watermelon and particularly cooked tomatoes as lycopene actually increases through processing and is more easily absorbed in the body.  I see red, I see red, I see red.  But not for long because consumption of these foods improves the skin’s ability to protect itself against the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Good fats in the form of salmon, sardines, flaxseed oil and the list goes on also have a good affect on skin protection whereas manipulated or man-made fats such as hydrogenated vegetable oils and margarine actually increase our sensitivity to light.  Artificial sweeteners can also be added to this list and much, much more.  So beware and remember the rule, health is your wealth and it always comes back to good food choices.  So you’ve gotta love the stuff, don’t you?  “How right you are, how right you be, how right you are for me”.  “The best 6 doctors, and no-one can deny it, are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet”.  (Wayne Fields)  What more can I say.  Plenty, ’cause here’s a fact.

Our skin is our largest breathing organ and we generally mistreat it.  Do you want to know more?  90% of aging is caused by external factors such as sunlight and lifestyle.  Most premature aging is caused by sun exposure.  Without protection, exposure over the years can cause noticeable changes to our skin.  Freckles and age spots, rough and leathery skin and more. This type of aging is known as photoaging caused by exposure to the sun’s rays.  Confused?

To sun or not to sun?  To sunscreen or not to sunscreen?  These are the vital questions.  You be the judge and jury.  It’s risky business.

We know the sun is at its strongest and most lethal between 10.00am to 2.00pm.  So avoid the burning rays.  And if you can’t, well then “slip, slop, slap”.  Slip into cool protective clothing, slop on the safest sunscreen and slap on a wide brimmed hat.  “Slip, slop, slap”.

Here’s some tricky business ’cause not all suncreens are created equally.  But what’s more; research has shown that some sunscreens can be bad for you because those bad chemicals can be and largely are absorbed into the skin.  So let’s break it down and learn some stuff.

UVA is ultraviolet A ray.  Remember A is for aging rays which are the long wave solar rays.  These rays penetrate the skin deeply and are the culprits causing wrinkles, age spots, rough leathery skin and other photoaging.

UVB is ultraviolet B ray.  Remember B is for burning rays which are the short wave solar rays.   These rays are more potent than UVA in causing sunburn.

SPF is sun protection factor which measures the length of time a sunscreen product protects against reddening of our skin from UVB rays.  However you need to understand that there are many factors that contribute and no sunscreen will offer full protection from either UVA or UVB rays.  Rule of thumb -  most sunscreens with a minimum SPF15 will provide protection of about 2 hours.  However don’t forget to re-apply after swimming and exercising.  So be sunwise and get out of the sun when your time is up.  Look at it like this.

You’ve put a chook in the oven to roast.  If you leave it in too long, even with the oven switched off, no amount of basting is going to save that chook from becoming a dried out, wrinkled, tough leathery piece of meat.  Well remember you’re like that chook.  Do you really want to be known as just a piece of dried out meat?

So be sun smart; enjoy the earlier morning or later afternoon sunshine.  If you’ve ‘gotta’ be in it, well then “slip, slop, slap” and then get out.  So what to do?  Pick the most natural sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB protectors with a minimum SPF15 which is believed to block about 93% of UVB rays.  Apply at least 30 minutes before exposure.  There is no UVA measure however research shows you should wear a sunscreen which protects both ways.  Choose one that does not penetrate the skin, but rather remains on the surface and outer layer of the skin which is only composed of non-viable cells which the body rids of.  This will offer the best solution for your inner and outer health.

So what’s my pick:-

Arbonne’s Before Sun Damage Control, Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF30.  Why?  Lotsa reasons.

Arbonne sunscreen has both UVA and UVB absorbers to provide maximum sun protection.
Arbonne is botanically based and is vegan certifed, so there are no animal products or by products used of which many people are ellergic to.
Arbonne sunscreen has been formulated with anti-aging elements and provides moisturizing and anti-aging benefits with its delicious concoction of chamomile,  rosemary and linden for silky smooth skin.
Arbonne sunscreen is formulated so that the sunscreen remains on the surface of the skin and the outer layer which has non-viable cells yet enabling the anti-aging moisturizing properties to penetrate deep into the vital skin tissues, protecting, caring, repairing and nurturing your skin and that of all your family.
Arbonne is so confident in their products that they offer a 45 day money back guarantee to give you confidence.
Arbonne’s motto is pure, safe and beneficial.

Many sunscreens only provide sun protection which may easily be absorbed into the skin and don’t come with a money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.  That’s why.

For this month save 20% on the FC5 Invigorating Body Cleanser; usually RRP $35, however only $28 for Rocktober.  Remember less again for discount shoppers and preferred customers.  Why not put it in your Christmas shopping trolley?bla

Now remember Christmas is just around the corner. Get in early.  Beautiful gift baskets available.  Your ideas, your price.  You name it and claim it or leave it to me and we will see, so that I will advise about the surprise.

Yours in sun sense,

Maria M

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