Avocado Mask

This is a wonderful moisture replenisher for the skin.

Mash half an avocado and apply a layer about 1/8 think to your clean face.  Let sit for 20-30 minutes.  Rinse well with warm water and a face cloth, or just use tortilla chips-yum!. (just kidding about that last part)

Strawberry Yogurt Mask

This mask hydrates and brightens the face.  The strawberries and yogurt contain small amounts of natural fruit  and lactic acids, which hydrate and gently exfoliate the skin.  These AHAs are less concentrated than commercial alpha hydroxy acids, which are often synthetic and very powerful, and therefore do not damage the epidermis.  The mild acids also help soften the appearance of pigmentation problems.  They can fade freckles and age spots as well.

Evenly spread 1/4 cup strawberry yogurt (organic if possible) over a clean face, avoiding the eye area.  Let sit for 20-30 minutes then tissue off and rinse well.

Honey Mask

This mask hydrates and purifies.

Spread raw honey over a clean face, avoiding the eye area.  Let sit for 20-30 minutes.  In order to promote pore cleansing, tap your fingers lightly around the areas of the skin where pores may be clogged.  This action creates tiny suctions that help dislodge clogged pores and blackheads.  Rinse well with warm water.

A Healing Mask for Acne

Combine 1 teaspoon each of the following ingredients: honey, wheat germ, and goldenseal powder.  Mix thoroughly and apply to your face for 10 minutes.  Apply mask twice a week.

Rose Toner

Rose is a natural astringent and works beautifully at removing oil dirt from skin.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of dried rose petals, 1 cup of white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup of rosewater.

Mix together the rose petals and vinegar and let the mixture sit for two weeks. Then, strain and stir in the rosewater. Pour into a spray bottle and mist your face or spray on a clean cotton ball and dab over your skin after cleansing.

Gardener’s Hand Cream

A rich cream for dry and rough, palms, fingers, and cuticles. 

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of grated beeswax
1 tablespoon of liquid lanolin
1/2 cup of sesame oil (helps screen UV rays)
2 tablespoons of chamomile tea
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of honey
1/8 teaspoon of baking soda

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe glass container and heat slowly in the microwave until the wax and oils are melted. Do not let the mixture boil. Stir well and pour the mixture into a clean jar. Let it cool overnight and stir again in the morning. Use as needed.

You should Dry Brush before you shower to remove toxins.  You want to make long, light strokes toward the heart.

Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing:

-Lessens the appearance of cellulite

-Cleanses the lymphatic system

-Removes dead skin layers

-Strengthens the immune sysstem

-Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

-Tightens the skin, preventing premature aging.

-Tones the muscles

-Stimulates circulation.

-Improves the function of the nervous system.

-Helps digestion

AND

-Its easy, inexpensive, and invigorating!!!

“I love this oil so much that I have been using it morning AND night.  It is so light and silky.  This oil has been proven to increase production of collagen, elastin and helps premature aging-and it smells divine!”

A precious facial oil blend to boost your skin’s overnight rejuvenation and renewal process. With finest Rose Oil to naturally stimulate your skin’s own collagen production, Rosehip Oil to aid cell regeneration and repair damaged skin tissue, Calendula to soothe and calm, nutritious Carrot Oil to revitalise and tone, Jojoba Oil to nourish, and Frankincense Oil to repair dry skin and heal blemishes.

Dr Hauschka-Translucent Bronze Concentrate. $39.95

“This sheer, light, warm bronzer gives my skin a sunny glow on the most pale winter mornings.  It gives my skin a natural glow and healthy appearance.  A must have in winter!”

Translucent Bronze Concentrate can be applied either on top of your usual moisturiser or mixed in, to help even out skin tones, soften blemishes and give a sun-kissed look.

Sambuca’s Lotion Bar.  $12 with travel tin.  $10 w/o tin.

“Yes, I make this product so I am biased…but it is a must have for dry hands.  I keep one by the sink and moisturize every time after I wash my hands.”

You can rub your Lotion Bar on your hands, feet and your body. Its made with Coconut Oil, Beeswax, and Essential Oils.

‘I am obsessed with exfoliation.  With the Hauschka Cleansing Cream I get a 2 in 1 product.  It cleanses AND exfoliates!  At first I couldn’t accept the feeling it gave my skin after using (MOISTURIZED).  I was so use to cleansers striping away my natural skin oils to that ‘Squeaky Clean’ feel, but after having a mini desert on my face for so long I have now come to embrace the smooth,  hydrated skin that I get after I cleanse with this product.”

Dr.Hauschka’s Cleansing Cream uses Sweet Almond meal, extracts of anthyllis, calendula, chamomile and St.John’swort to remove dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of moisture.  Skin is fortified while gentle exfoliation reveals skin’s vitality.

Nanak’s Lip Smoothee-Spearmint $4

‘I’m really weird when it comes to chapsticks.  I don’t want them to be too thick, too sticky, or taste bad (lets face it, some of it is going to get in your mouth).  I’ve worked at Sambuca for years and over looked Nanak’s as just another product, until one day I was desperate for some lip moisturization.  After the heavens parted, my Nanak’s never left my bag.  I love that it smells like a spearmint coconut.’

Nanak’s helps to heal chapped lips while protecting the lips from windy and sunny conditions.  The Lip Smoothee’s have an spf of 10 and come in 4 different flavors; Spearmint, Coconut, Almond, and unscented.

Exfoliating Gloves $6

‘Like I said before, I’m obsessed with exfoliation.  I went to Holland for a month and forgot my Exfoliating Gloves and I felt lost.  Exfoliate (and eat a bean burrito) was the first thing I did when I got back to the States.  I sweat a lot (taking yoga, biking etc..) and to prevent acne on my back or chest I exfoliate every time I shower and it just makes me feel like a whole new person!’

Why should you exfoliate?  Exfoliating removes dead skin cells which allows fresh live cells to surface-giving the skin its healthy glow back.  Dead cells are dead, and cannot be brought back to life. Products wet down these cells and dry back out. Removing the dead cells allows products to nourish the live cell.   Dead cells block off the oxygen to the skin, making it dull, and unable to breathe.  This also contributes to pores filling up and causing breakouts.

The word Zaanti comes from an ancient language called Sanskrit. It means inner peace or tranquility.  And believe me, that is exactly what you will feel when you use these products!

According to Eastern Religion, chakras are spaces in the body where spiritual energy is stored.  The word chakra translates to wheel, when the chakra is properly aligned, it is said to spin at a normal rate of speed.  When out of balance, the wheel can spin too fast or too slow, causing an imbalance in the body, which can be either physical or emotional; in some cases both.  Chakras interlock vertically like cogged wheels; if one is out of balance, it affects all of the others.  Zaanti oils help bring your chakras back into balance.  The ability of essential oils to act on both body and spirit makes them truly unique.

 How to use the oils and soaps

• Apply to pulse points; wrists, heart, back of neck, under nose, and/or bottom of feet, in the morning, afternoon and evening.
• Add 10-15 drops to a bath
• Add 10 drops to a candle diffuser
• Inhale deeply to stimulate emotional well being.
• Soap inspires an aromatherapy experience while bathing, bask in the aroma!

Do you constantly stress about your finances? Do you often feel like 'the sky is falling'? Do you over-commit yourself? If YES, Chakra 1 is out of balance

Each kit comes with a 1 fl oz Vanilla & Blood Orange Body Moisturizer, Vanilla & Blood Orange Body Wash, Lavender Rosemary Shampoo and Citrus Neroli Detangler.

For over 23 years Living Nature has led the world in natural, effective and safe skincare.

Living Nature is certified natural by BDIH Germany- a world leading independent auditor of natural skincare and cosmetics.  German-based BDIH has set some of the most rigorous standards worldwide for naturalness. They extend far beyond the ingredients, taking into account the environmental impact of sourcing raw materials and production, how the ingredients are handled, genetic modification and consumers’ expectations. The standards also ban the use of radioactive radiation to disinfect and what’s more, a company’s entire range must meet the criteria in order to achieve the Certified Natural Cosmetics seal.

We are thrilled to be carrying this new line of organic skincare products.  Come in and sample this fine New Zealand product!!!