We thought we would share a  testimony of one of our customers. It always fun to hear what others are saying about the products and also introduce a new amazing moisturizer we are carrying.  This stuff rocks! Here are the ingredients:

All Amazing: All Pure: All Natural:

Aloe Vera 30% smoothes and softens skin.  Helps to lock in moisture,
reduce age spots and aid in cell regeneration.  Has little beneficial
effect however, unless added in significant amounts.  For this reason,
aloe vera ranks first in volume among our ingredients.

Emu oil: (18%) Other products made with emu oil actually carry just
1-10% of this amazing ingredient.  It's very similar to human skin oil
and hypoallergenic.  Emu oil carries the other nutrients deep into the
skin where they're most useful.  Rich in vitamins A, E and essential
fatty acids.

Matrixyl 3000:  (10%) Powerful combination of two peptides.  Stimulates
collagen and provides significant reduction in wrinkle depth and volume.

Dermaxyl: (10%) Bio-active lipid agent (ceramide 2) which increases the
water holding capacity of skin .  Keeps skin moist and plump.

Shea butter:  Evens out skin tone and improves elasticity.  Good source
of vitamins A, E and F.

Green tea extract:  Has 20 times the anti-oxidant effect of vitamin E
and well-documented benefits of sun protection.

Jojoba oil:  Helps to balance skin's natural oil production and prevent
breakouts.  Contains copper, zinc and complex vitamins. 

Virgin coconut oil:  Helps to repair skin damage and strengthen tissue.

Castor oil:  Reduces age spots, contains ricinoleic acid which inhibits
many viruses and bacteria (great for acne).  Increases circulation.

A Wonderful, moisturizing product. You will love this stuff.

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I am sold on a moisturizer that delivers moisture to the face 

that doesn't feel dry and tight an hour after you apply it 

even in the driest of cold Minnesota winters. Also,natural

 products that have ingredients that are derived from plants,

 herbs etc...not man-made I re-order simply because of the

 fact that I haven't found anything else out there that 

compares to that level of moisturizing I've 

found in these products

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Make it a Beautiful Day,

Tracy

naturesgenesis

We just finished a photo shoot and most everyone needed their eyelashes curled. The difference was amazing. Just the simple act of curling your lashes will draw your eyelashes
upward. They will appear longer and your eyes will look more open. These two effects result in a younger looking you! As we age, our features begin to lose that freshness; eyes tend
to droop a bit more and lashes are less then luscious. Using the right makeup to your advantage, and knowing the right tools to use can help fool the eye and cheat some years off
your face. In just a few seconds your eyes can go from dull to lively with just the squeeze of a lash curler.

Technique

Always curl lashes before primer and mascara are applied; otherwise you take a risk of breaking off your eyelashes.

For maximum effect you want to get as close to the base as possible without pinching your skin.Clasp down lightly at first to make sure you are where you need to be with the curler. Then firmly hold for a full five seconds. Your goal is to create a beautiful curve, not an L shape kink, so you will need to experiment with the lash curler to achieve optimum results. Be sure to release the eyelashes fully before pulling it away from your eye.

It’s important to clean the curler every so often so bacteria is not collecting on it day after day and going into your eye. Just a cotton swab with a bit of witch hazel will do the trick, or a quick rinse in soapy water. Make sure to leave it out to dry in an open position so you don’t get it rusted.

Make it a Beautiful Day,
Tracy
naturesgenesis.

1. Put concealer on to your eyelids which makes your eyeshadow adheres

2. Black liquid liner—sweep the liner all the way from the inner corner of the upper eyelid to the outer
corner as close to the lash line as possible, staring with a thin line and going thicker as you move along.

3. Create a little “wing” at the outer corner of the eye, drawing the line up and out. Repeat until you get the desired effect. Let dry, curl your lashes and apply several coats of black mascara.

And here’s a tip: Make sure to keep the rest of your makeup neutral to avoid looking overdone.

Make it a Beautiful Day,
Tracy
naturesgenesis

Here is a step by step guide on how to create the smokey eye look. We’ve broken it down to include some of the best eyeshadow shades for your eye color. Obviously, this is just the starting point as far as eyeshadow color. Anything goes, for the most part. This is just a sampling of creative color that will make your eyes pop!

Smokey Eye for Blue Eyes

1. Concealer – All Over
2. Light, sparkly color all over lid from lash line to brow
3. Black/Brown pencil – smudge into lash line
4. Brown eyeshadow press into upper eye lid only to the crease
5. Blend, Blend, Blend – Same shadow
6. Eye Liner – Use on upper and lower lashes – Always a deeper shade then shadow
7. Smudge shadow along lower lash line
8. Push in dark brown shadow over eye liner
9. Mascara

Smokey Eye for Green/Hazel Eyes

1. Concealer – All Over
2. Light green or other sparkly color all over lid from lash line to brow
3. Brown pencil – smudge into lash line
4. Musturd Green shadow press into upper eye lid only to the crease
5. Blend, Blend, Blend – Same shadow
6. Eye Liner – Use on upper and lower lashes – Always a deeper shade then shadow
7. Smudge shadow along lower lash line
8. Push in dark brown or dark kaki shadow over eye liner
9. Mascara

Smokey Eye for Brown Eyes

1. Concealer – All Over
2. Light sparkly eyeshadow all over lid from lash line to brow
3. Blue/Grey pencil – smudge into lash line
4. Blue/Grey eyeshadow press into upper eye lid only to the crease
5. Blend, Blend, Blend – Same shadow
6. Eye Liner – Use on upper and lower lashes – Always a deeper shade then shadow
7. Smudge shadow along lower lash line
8. Push in deep, dark purple eye shadow over eye liner
9. Mascara

Make it a Beautiful Day
Tracy
naturesgenesis

Toners deeply clean our pores and remove all the impurities on our skin. In addition, they re-balance our skin to the proper ph which is of utmost importance. Furthermore, facial toners bring hydration and moisture content to our skin. Last but not least, is the assistance it gives for penetration of other treatments and moisturizers.

A nutrient toner deeply cleans our pores and removes all the impurities associated with day to day living. Removing the last traces of make up is vital for beautiful, younger looking skin. It also helps to remove dead skin cells, which cause our face to look dull and rough. If the debris is not removed, you are only forcing it deeper into your pores as you apply your facial treatments and moisturizers on top, trapping the debris that can cause bumps, blackheads, enlarged pores, and rough texture. We’ve heard that we can close our pores, but that is a myth. Pores cannot be closed, but they can appear smaller with proper cleansing, toning, etc…If you have congested pores, give a toner a try. Stay away from alcohol based toners as they will cause more damage to your skin then benefits. Stay with a nutrient rich toner the will aid in the healing and beauty of your skin. Give toner a try and see the difference in the appearance of your pores.

The toner we carry at Nature’s Genesis is alcohol free and contains nurturing plant extracts to maintain healthy balance within the skin. MSM is one of the top ingredients in our toner, which is necessary for the production of collagen. The 100% all natural ingredients are non-drying because they are formulated with the finest botanical extracts. In fact our toner adds moisture rather than taking it out.

Make it a Beautiful Day,
Tracy
naturesgenesis

Here is a good article on how to care for your skin during those cold winter months.

Winter is among us or soon approaching. Even though around the country the climates vary, the problems our skin experiences are similar. In the winter your skin deals with a lot of harsh environments, strong winds, cold air, indoor heaters, rain, snow, sleet and an overall lack of a good healthy dose of sunlight. We are left with dry skin that can become chapped and cracked. But have no fear the cures to your skin’s winter ailments are simple. Your skin’s goals this winter should be to moisturize, exfoliate and moisturize again. Keep moisture in mind with all the choices you make in your skin care regime. Your skin functions differently in the winters so you need to change your routines.

Cleanse:
Winter is the time of year when you need to put away your foaming and soap cleansers and stock up on crème cleansers. Cleansing crèmes, lotions, milks and oils are very effective cleansers and they do not contain the typical surfactant or detergent ingredients that most cleansing gels contain which can be too harsh on your skin in the winter months.

Tone:
Put away your astringents and switch to a toner for winter. Your skin needs to be soothed and balanced and not dried out further by an astringent.

Moisturize:
Choose heavier crèmes in the winter than you would in the summer months. Feel free to use your heavy eye crème around your lips and entire face. If your skin is itching it is because the dry air of winter is causing the moisture in the top layer of your skin to evaporate quickly. You will need to slather those areas with extra moisture until you feel relief. Never be afraid of using pure oils on your skin in the winter months.

Exfoliate:
Exfoliate twice per week to remove dead skin cells and allow your skin to absorb the extra moisture you are lathering on. The central heating plays havoc on the sebum our skin normally produces, which makes our skin lose water which should be retained in the lower dermis of the skin. Have you ever wondered about the areas of your skin that looks like your skin is flaking off your body? What happens is that during the winter months there are thousands of dry skin cells ready to be sloughed off the surface and they become clumped together with oil which forms what appear to be flakes. Don’t be flaky, exfoliate! Exfoliate your skin with crème based exfoliates with jojoba beads and your body will soak up the rich oils of a butter or oil based body scrub.

Kayla Fioravanti, R.A., von Natur
Kayla is a Cosmetic Formulator, a Certified & Registered Aromatherapist and owner of von Natur, the ultimate in natural and organic skin and body care.

Make it a Beautiful Day,
Tracy
naturesgenesis

I thought this was an interesting article, and thought you might enjoy it.

Women who wear makeup are perceived as more attractive and competent than those who do not, according to a recently released study headed by Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor Nancy L. Etcoff.

Study: Cosmetics Significantly Influence Perceptions
By Michelle Denise L. Ferreol, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Published: Friday, October 07, 2011

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Tracy
naturesgenesis

All Natural Mineral Concealer

For those looking for the perfect concealer to cover those annoying problem areas, such as the dark circles under the eye, keep reading for a great tip!

Using the proper color of concealer and having the right placement is vital to achieving the right look, and hopefully do away with those dark spots. Women with caucasian coloring need a concealer that is no more than one shade lighter than the rest of their face. It should also have a hue of either salmon, melon, and/or pink to counteract the dark circles, which most of us have on those oh so tired days.

Interestingly, most ladies get the placement of concealer totally wrong. More times than not, concealer is not needed on the outer third of the eye. When concealer is applied there it will only enhance the crow’s feet which most of us do not want highlighted! Only apply concealer wherever there is darkness.

Here is the best rule of thumb. Think of the shape of a comma. Apply from the inner corner of the eye and extend the concealer to where you can feel your ocular bone. If you follow this tip, you will have the perfect look!

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Tracy
naturesgenesis.com

Personally I love the look of the dark brown in our Olive Eye Trio. It is perfect for every eye color. I can attest to that since I’ve used this on a number of my clients. Anyone with blue, green, hazel, or brown eye color. It looks great. You could also use grey if you would like too.

Hope this little tidbit helps.

Make it a Beautiful Day,
Tracy
naturesgenesis