Fall For A New Look

Seasonal foods aren't just for eating! Amp up your fall glow with a few of our favorite pumpkin, pomegranate, and other autumn-inspired ingredients. These rich, moisturizing formulas are the perfect defense against cool, dry November air. First, let's start with the face. Makeup is the quickest way to spice up your look this season. Therefore, it's time to restock your cosmetic bag, and we know just the products you'll need. Try different eyeshadows this season. Match up your eye color with a shadow that will enhance your color. For example, if you want you baby blues to pop try a terracotta eyeliner and light brown shadow. If you want to wow em' with your brown beauties, try purple shadow. Deep purples really enhance the brown tones in your eyes. No matter your eye color, with the right shadow shade it will surely pop! Reminder-make sure your mascara isn't more than six months old. Nasty little critters like to make their home on your lushes lashes. With a new season should come a new scent. So splurge on a scent you've been eyeing (or rather, smelling) at the mall. A little fall spice would be a nice transition from your late summer floral scent. Finally, don't forget your digits! We mean your finger nails! Who doesn't love bright pinks and corals? For fall, we've found a few options that will be more weather fitting. From jewel toned purple to brilliant teal, we're sure you will find something that will suit your style! So just because the temperature is cooling down doesn't mean your style has to. Have a little "me time" and treat yourself-you deserve it!

Are Colored Contacts Part of Your Halloween Costume?

Halloween is our biggest excuse to play dress-up and be as silly, horrifying, and over-the-top as we want. While some wear pre-made, out of the package costumes, others carefully craft their garments, and take accessories very seriously. From bullet wounds to zombie makeup and colored contact lenses, the devil is in the details for some of us. While decorative and colored contact lenses are primarily non-corrective, they are still considered medical devices by the FDA. They are not, as some might advertise, a “cosmetic,” which can freely be sold in stores or over the internet. But just like you need to be vigilant about using non-toxic body paint, you should also beware of non-prescription decorative or colored contact lenses. These lenses can transform your eyes into that of a cat, a werewolf, or a vampire, or make your brown eyes blue. But these lenses can do major harm if not fitted and used properly, even for a few short hours. Decorative contact lenses should be fitted and prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. They are not, as the FDA describes them, “one size fits all.” For someone not used to wearing contacts, buying a pair that are a poor fit can cause eye damage; some of which could even be long-lasting or permanent. Damage can include, scratches to the cornea, corneal infection, conjunctivitis, decreased vision, and even blindness. Also, there are care procedures for these decorative lenses, just as there are for regular ones. Cleaning and disinfecting are among them, but also making sure they are removed daily is of utmost importance. Late-night Halloween parties mean you may roll into bed without removing the lenses, and you could wake up with them adhered to your eyeball and difficult to remove without causing harm-and pain! The FDA is aware that many places illegally sell decorative contact lenses to consumers without valid prescriptions for as little as $20. You should never buy lenses from street vendors, salons or beauty supply, stores, boutiques, flea markets, novelty stores, Halloween stores, convenience stores or the internet (unless the site requires a prescription). These are not authorized distributors of contact lenses, which are prescription devices by federal law. So if your costume calls for color contacts, there are a few simple steps that you can take in order to keep your eyes healthy. First, get an eye exam from a licensed eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist), even if you feel your vision is perfect. Get a valid prescription that includes the brand name, lens measurements, and an expiration date. Whether you go in person or shop online, buy the lenses from a seller that requires you to provide a prescription. Follow these simple steps and have spooky (yet safe) eyes this Halloween!

Customer Question "How Do I get rid of adult acne?"

Acne at any age can be embarrassing as well as troublesome. No one likes to go out in public with one facial blemish, let alone a lingering acne flare-up that just won't seem to go away. You've tried washing, exfoliating, moisturizing and creams. Over the counter products don't work and as much appeal as shelling out a small fortune on "as seen on tv" acne products...those teenagers on the ad's don't instill much confidence. After you've determined your unique skin type, it's time to begin the skin care treatment to get rid of that lingering acne once and for all. We have several products that you can try to hopefully balance out your breakouts. Try our AHA facial wash. It contains 10% glycolic acid to aid in fighting off those blemishes.

After you're left with a clean and refreshing feeling, give your skin a break. Try to not use harsh makeup or lotions containing many scents and perfumes. Many times, the products we use on an everyday basis are the culprit of our skin care woes. If you use makeup, try to use mineral base brands and don't clog up those freshly open pores. Keep it away from your T-zone and watch the clear up begin! After your skin has started to clear up, you could try a gentle exfoliating technique to get rid of those dead skin cells and really open your pores up. Often times, clogged pores cause blemishes and a quick and simple exfoliation routine could clear up days of worry! Your skin should be feeling pretty great right about now; and it is the perfect time to balance those pH levels. Balanced skin can protect your moisture levels and helps block oxidation. It is often an important step that is overlooked in a healthcare skin routine.

Hopefully with these tips and these basic starting products, you can begin to get some relief from those blemishes. No one should have to live with preventable acne!

Youthful Eyes At Any Age!

We all know the skin on your face is different then any other part on your body. Did you know the skin around your eyes is especially sensitive and delicate? The skin around your eyes is particularly vulnerable to stress, harmful environmental factors as well as time and aging (the sun doesn't help much either!) The skin around the eyes displays expression and emotions that are an important part of our individuality. Proper care of this area can provide long term benefits. Changes to the skin around the eyes, also known as the periocular area, can have functional, cosmetic and psychological ramifications. Since the eyes are the focal point of the face, having bags, bulges and wrinkles can not only interfere with vision, they can give an individual a tired, sad appearance. Luckily, it's never too late to take control of your health and overall appearance. With products like our CoQ10 Eye Protection Creme, you can take control of premature aging, damage and begin to rehydrate you tired skin. CoQ10 Eye Protection Creme protects the skin from photoaging, while tea, avacado and wheat germ provide a great source of vitamins A, E, and D.

Take advantage of our fall sale price and save 20% on your oder today. A soothing blend of aloe leaf juice, nut butter and red raspberry seed oil for SPF protection, this rejuvenating combination is perfect for all skin types. Shipping is ALWAYS $2.99 on all orders so make sure to stock up while you can! Like us on Facebook! Be the first to know about new products and special sales!

How Can I Figure Out My Skin Type?

For many people, the answer is very obvious. However, for others the answer is not as clear. There are many skin types as well as combinations and each one deserves it's own treatment and regimen. If you are unsure as to what skin type is your own, try this quick at home trick. Wash your face with a cleanser designed for normal skin; rinse well and pat dry with a soft towel. Within an hour, you skin will be ready to evaluate. How does it feel? If your face feels tight, ashy and flaky then you are the proud owner of dry complexion. If your face is only oily across your forehead, down your nose and across your chin, you have combination skin. If at the end of the hour you need to blot your entire face with a tissue then you have oily skin. If you skin feels itchy or slightly irritated, you may have sensitive skin. Luckily, we have products that are suitable for all skin types. Make sure you know your skin type before you try our products. You skin on your face is different then anywhere else on your body and needs to be treated specially. So grab a wash cloth and figure out what product line is best for your beautiful face!

Why Choose Vegan Products?

We all have that one friend. You know the one I'm talking about, right? The friend that doesn't partake in cooking night and gives a little stink eye when anyone at the table orders a steak. The "vegan." We commonly label people based on their habits and lifestyle choices. Some choose to be meat eaters, some are vegetarians and some are full blown vegan. To most people, vegans are a different breed. Usually tooth picks in size, these people walk around in our obese society unscathed by calories. What makes this lifestyle so appealing? Well for starters, the vegan lifestyle contains absolutely no exploitation of animals in any form. Yes, this does include your leather pumps. Vegans avoid wool, leather and even honey. Eating vegan means avoiding all animal products and bi-products. More importantly, it means examining your makeup drawer and over the counter products. Living a vegan lifestyle means no animal ingredients are in any of your shampoos, lotions and even nail polish. At Be Natural Organics, we think it is important that your products are cruelty free. What exactly does "cruelty free" mean? Factory farms in America are dismal and depressing representations of how we treat those who can't speak. Animals are forced to live in atrocious conditions while countless animals needlessly die because they can't keep up with the rate that we force them to produce eggs, milk and even their own meat. If you don't want any part of this industry, you've come to the right place! It is hard to make the switch and many ridicule this decision that "goes against the norm." Luckily, there are many products to choose from that make the transition easy. We offer many lotions, cleaners and scrubs that contain no animal bi-products whatsoever. Our natural ingredients will sooth and nourish your skin and won't harm any animals in the process! So whether you want to make the switch to vegan or just dabble in cruelty free products, we hope you find exactly what you need to suit your lifestyle!

How do you prepare for fall changes?

It happens every year; summer winds down and the cool weather slowly makes its way in. As hard as it can be to pack away those shorts and summer dresses, it feels good to drag out the sweaters and the jeans. Don't forget though, just because your jeans and sweaters cover your skin doesn't mean that you can take a break on your skin care regimen. Proper care can mean the difference between healthy skin and dry flaky skin. Make sure you really analyze you skin type. Many people buy the wrong products for their faces. Remember, the skin on your face is different then anywhere else on your body. As the weather changes, so will your skin. Oily skin may become a bit more balanced and balanced skin could become more dry. Take note of your skin changes and adapt with it-don't fight it! Try gently washing your face with a neutral cleanser; such as our Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser. This rose hip seed facial cleanser is the perfect combination of gentle and powerful; treating your face to the much needed scrub it deserves. It is for ALL skin types and does wonders for your skin and your soul! http://www.benaturalorganics.com/details-Gentle-Foaming-Facial-Cleanser.html