STAR Hostesses

Are you a STAR Hostess??  Earn extra special goodies for being a Star Hostess!!  When you earn 3 Stars

Fall Launch Products

Lemongrass Spa is taking your face to a whole new level this fall!!  To add to our amazing Sheer Minerals line of products we are introducing

Spa Party Fun - Ideas and Excitment

There are SOOO many ways to host a Lemongrass Spa Party and have an amazing time with your girlfriends and receive free product for yourself!!

Safe Hand Soap

I DARE YOU!!! Switch out the soap in your bathroom and at the kitchen this month!! You will see the difference in your hands and how you feel before the month is over! If you don't love it, I'll buy back your foaming soap container! When you DO love....you'll get 10% off your first refill order!!

Cucumber Melon is on sale till the end of the month, you can purchase any hand soap for refills in the future!

Order your Foaming Hand Soap Here

Triclosan...is it in your anti-bacterial soap?? (go check right now) This is a registered pesticide. Also have shown to cause trouble with muscle movement.

"studies in bacteria have raised the possibility that triclosan contributes to maki

ng bacteria resistant to antibiotics"

The FDA will do studies for years to be certain it might cause a problem...I say, let's be precautionary! :)

http://www.webmd.com/fda/triclosan-what-consumers-should-know

Toxins in Makeup....

This video has amazing information about our skin care products.... You can't do everything...but you can do something!!

Giveaway!

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Channelmom Show 8 Are Some Cosmetic Ingredients Unsafe for Kids?

Please take a moment to learn from our fabulous Heidi!!

July Mainia

July makes me think fireworks, bbq, heat, red/white/blue, baseball, mosquitoes, family, road trips, patriotic, ice pops and ice code lemonade!!  I've been picking out red/white/blue outfits for my kids for months.  It's also making me think PAMPERING!!!

Between July 7th and July 14th I have set a goal to have 10 Lemongrass Spa Parties.  And I want each party to be different!!

My hostesses will be GREATLY rewarded, the guests will have SO MUCH fun, I will enjoy every moment.

As a hostess* you'll receive:
10% of sales in free product!
Free body polish (normally half price, but during this week, free)**
Fun fun fun!!!
$28 bonus at $400 in sales and $43 at $600 in sales
Special Surprise Gift at your party (worth $18)
Special deals for party guests only!
Choose any Gift Collection at 25% off
If I reach my goal of 10 parties in 7 days, each hostess will be entered to win a FREE Customer Sheer Minerals Starter Kit ($49 value)*
If I over-achieve and have 14 parties during the 7 days, 1 of my hostess will receive a $100 Shopping Spree!!*
Also be one of the first to begin qualification to be a Star Hostess!!  More information coming on that soon!!

Here are some theme ideas to choose from (or we can come up with one just for you):

• Sandals and Sangria
• Mammas and Mimosas
• Nails and Cocktails
• Dips & Toes (fondue and foot soaks)
• Chicks-n-Chocolate
• Cutest Flip-Flop Award Party
• Did I Shave My Legs for This?
• Muffins and Minerals (morning brunch party)
• Mimosas and Minerals
• Margaritas and Minerals
• Mocha and Minerals
• Soak at the Park
• PJs and Sundae's
• Banana Surprise
• Movie and a Makeover
• A New You
• Very Berry Spa (cheesecake and fruit toppings)
• Patio Party

Ready to get in on the action???

Check out my Calendar and pick your date and time!  Then email me your date and time choice, as well as your party theme idea.  Party theme can be chosen from above, or your own!!  Also include your phone number and a good time to call.  I will get in touch with you to confirm your party and get your hostess packet out to you!!

* A qualified party is $200 in retail plus 3 guests and a hostess order.

Freedom Feet - How Can I Help?

There are many ways to help show our female soldiers how much they are appreciated using Freedom Feet! Here are a few of them...if you have other ideas, please contact me.

• Purchase a Freedom Feet Kit yourself!
• Have a garage sale with the money going to purchase Freedom Feet Kits!
• Spread the word at your office place.  If possible, set up a donation jar.
• Speak to your office manager and sponsor a "jean Friday", or other special dress day and everyone must donate $5 to participate and that money all goes toward Freedom Feet Kits.
• Have a fundraiser.  I'll work with you to have a fundraiser for your group.  Your group will sell Freedom Feet Kits and then 20% of the sales will be donated to your group.  There will be certificates to pass out to those who purchase a Freedom Feet Kit and each person will get to include a short note of thanks.
• Sponsor a kit for your business.  You can include the thank you note from your business.
• Contact a business and ask about setting up a table or jar to collect donations at their business.

Our current Freedom Feet campaign ends on July 9th.  Please help us send as many kits as possible to pamper our troops and show them how much we love and appreciate them!!

Freedom Feet

Freedom Feet blesses the lives of thousands of our servicewomen stationed in combat zones for the past four years.  Stefanie Van Ness, a Lemongrass Spa Consultant from Iowa, was inspired to help females serving our country from her experience as an Army wife. "Soldiers receive many care packages during their tours overseas, and that is amazing.  But I know that most of those packages are geared towards men...and they appreciate the car magazines and shaving cream!"

Unfortunately, the women in uniform tend to be forgotten when it comes to care packages.  To show our appreciation for all they do for Americans, we would like to treat each female solder to a Cucumber Foot Kit to relax, pamper and support their efforts.  Those amazing women are in heavy combat boots all day; endure hot, dusty conditions and worst of all, they are far away from loved ones and any resemblance of "real life".  By sending these kits, we hope to communicate to them that they are loved and we think of them often; that we feel that as women, they still need to be pampered and that their service is appreciated.

In 2011, 1323 Freedom Feet Foot Kits were shipped to female soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan and other locations around the world.

Learn more about how to Order A Freedom Feet Kit
How Can You Help?

Freedom Feet Foot Kit

Item T3920, $24 (includes shipping to soldier)

What is a 'Freedom Feet Foot Kit'?

It is a smaller version of our popular Cucumber Foot Kit, which includes a jar of Foot Soak, Foot Scrub, Foot Creme and gift box.  Freedom Feet Foot Kits are shipped overseas to the women in uniform serving our country.  If you choose to purchase a kit for a soldier, you may personalize the kit with your family or company name as a sponsor upon ordering.

Over the years we've heard from the female soldiers that the men in units have enjoyed the extra products we've included in the care packages for them.  For $5 more, add a 2oz bar of handcrafted soap to the Freedom Feet Kit for a male soldier to enjoy while deployed.  Freedom Feet Kit + Soap ... Item T3930, $29.

Freedom Feet Kits make the perfect gift for military spouses living in the US.  Order item T3921 for $28 to have a single kit shipped to a US resident.  Freedom Feet Kit + Soap to a US resident ... Item T3931, $33.

To purchase a Freedom Feet Kit to be sent abroad or stateside, please visit www.OurLemongrassSpa.com/jens

How Can You Help?

Mother's Day Gifts under $30

Mothers!  Are there any people that deserve pamper anymore?  I'm not sure I can think of any.  Here is a Jen's Lemongrass Spa Gift Guide for Mom under $30!!  Shop online, have it directly delivered to her, or sent to you and you can add the perfect card.

Perfect for that little extra glow this spring and summer. Natural bronzing moisturizer will subtly enchance Mom's skin color and will add a touch of sparkle and shine.  She can boost her tan with natural mica and shea butter.   

4oz Jar - $17  available in Tangerine(natural essential oil blend) or Amber Glow(vanilla-musk scent)

Freedom Feet Kit - $24!  Send a Freedom Feet Kit in Mom's honor to another Mom who has left her family to serve our country.  Freedom Feet Kits are SO appreciated by our women in uniform and I can't think of a better way to honor Mom than to allow another Mom to feel a little bit of pampering and remember what it's like to be a woman again.  I will provide you with a beautiful certificate to gift to Mom on her special day, along with a personal Herbal Foot Kit.

Pick-a-Purse 4 Pack!  Let Mom choose how she wants to smell each day.  You can choose 4 different scents to enhance her mood and her skin with our classic hand and body lotion.  $15 including a clear snap purse

For a limited time!  Usually only available to consultants, but in honor of Mother's Day we are offering it to everyone!  Select from eight popular scents for Mom to enjoy.  Great for a quick refreshing, hair conditioning, perfume and many other uses!  Comes in a travel bag with rope handles.  $19

Scents available: Amber Glow, Eternal Bliss, Dreamsicle, Grapefruit Lily, Sonoran Rain, Lavender, Pomegranate or Coconut Lime Vanilla

Lotion & Liquid Soap Caddy $26 * Silver metal caddy holds everything in place.  Beautiful at the kitchen sink or powder room.  

Choose from seven different scents including Coconut Lime Vanilla, Grapefruit Lily, Lavender, Lemon Sorbet, Pomegranate, Spearmint Eucalyptus or Tea Tree Liquid Soap & Unscented Lotion.

Let mom keep her nails looking their best through the diaper changes, dishes, toilet cleaning and carpool!!  Our popular nail balm is created using 90% certified organic oils.  Handcrafted with olive oil, apricot kernel, avocado and horsetail oil to strengthen nails and soften cuticles.  Nail balm is completely free from nut oils, chemicals, soy and gluten for your (and Mom's) peace of mind.

Nail Balm

Keep your nails looking their best with our popular nail balm, created using 90% certified organic oils.

Handcrafted with olive oil, apricot kernel, avocado and horsetail oil to strengthen nails and softens cuticles when used twice daily.

Nail balm is completely free from nut oils, chemicals, soy and gluten for your peace of mind.

Other Uses!

Cuticle cream, skin cracks, diaper rash, scrapes, razor burn, nasal lining for dry sinuses, sunburn, spilt ends, flyaway or frizzy hair, in place of Neosporin, scar cream, healing open wounds, lip balm, heel cream, elbow "grease", rigid nails, fly bite healing on dog's ear, kid's red cheek ointment

March Mystery Hostess

Now is a great time to replenish your Lemongrass products or try something new!  It's end of the month Mystery Hostess time!  Place your order following this link March Mystery Hostess and shop! :)

 Make sure and get in on the March specials and get some fabulous Spearmint Eucalyptus goodies and check out the new Spring products, including Cucumber Melon Body Icing.

For each $25 in product (not including shipping and tax) you'll get an entry into the drawing for the Mystery Hostess Benefits!

***BONUS*** You will get a Individual size Body Polish included in your order!!

If you book an April party, you'll get an extra 5 entries (with your min $25 order) into the Mystery Hostess drawing!!  And to make it really easy to pick your date, check out my availability calendar.

**TIP - If you are in the KC area, have it shipped to hostess to save on shipping costs!**

Video Blog!! Spring Launch!

 
Check out my first video blog!!  I'm looking forward to sharing Lemongrass with you on video!  Not sure I like seeing myself on video though! :)

Leap into Lemongrass Spa!

I'm looking to add 3 people to my team in the month of February!!  Join this great company and wonderful opportunity today!  Check out the great bonuses for joining in February!

Let's have coffee and chat about what Lemongrass can do for you!  Even if you aren't local to Kansas City, I'd love to chat with you on the phone or on Skype!

Hostess Benefits!

Great hostess benefits!!  Book your spa now!!  Spa parties and Group Makeup Consults can earn hostess credits!!  Make sure and check out my calendar and reserve your date!!

How does Sheer Minerals Compare Industry-wide?

Bare Minerals – Their $60 Get Started Kit contains 7.5 grams of minerals. Ours sells for $49 and contains 10.5 grams of minerals.  Their minerals contain bismuth oxychloride; ours do not.

Arbonne – Equivalent products (they don’t offer a kit) - $146

Mary Kay - Equivalent products (they don’t offer a kit) - $74

Melaleca – Equivalent products (they don’t of f er a kit) - $135 (REG)/$83 (Preferred Customer).

Avon Smooth Minerals- $25 for the Starter Kit (but check the parabens in the
ingredients list).
Ingredients
Smooth Minerals Starter Kit 
Smooth Minerals Foundation: MICA TITANIUM DIOXIDE SILICA CALCIUM PCA ZINC PCA SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/MALACHITE FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/TOURMALINE FERMENT KAOLIN LAURYL PCA SODIUM PCA LECITHIN RETINYL PALMITATE SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE TOCOPHEROL SODIUM HYALURONATE ASCORBYL PALMITATE ATELOCOLLAGEN BETA-CAROTENE TREHALOSE POLYQUATERNIUM-51 PHENYL TRIMETHICONE UREA C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE METHYLPARABEN IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA PROPYLPARABEN MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE/CI 77163 
Smooth Minerals Blush: TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA IRON OXIDES BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CALCIUM PCA ZINC PCA ACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/MALACHITE FERMENT SACCHAROMYCES/TOURMALINE FERMENT ASCORBYL PALMITATE ATELOCOLLAGEN BETA-CAROTENE RETINYL PALMITATE SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE TOCOPHEROL KAOLIN LAURYL PCA PHENYL TRIMETHICONE SODIUM PCA LECITHIN TREHALOSE POLYQUATERNIUM-51 SODIUM HYALURONATE UREA C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE NYLON-12 METHYLPARABEN PROPYLPARABEN MAY CONTAIN: ULTRAMARINES/CI 77007 CARMINE/CI 75470

Sheer Cover – Starter Set $29.99 (must sign up for auto-order every month). They list the ACTIVE ingredients only.
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (12.00%). Other Ingredients: Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Aspalathus Linearis, Leaf Extract, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)


Sheer Minerals Starter Kit - $49  (Free Eye Shadow in the month of February when you order the Starter Kit)
Try our Sheer Minerals pure & natural foundation, blush, bronzer, finishing veil or cover-up.  You'll select any three trial-sized jars of foundation, cover-up or mineral veil plus your choice of bronzer or blush color.  Kit comes with one brush of your choice, instruction card and travel bag.

Bismuth Oxycloride???

Article on Bismuth Oxychloride
Compiled by Shelly Wheeler, Lemongrass Consultant

(Note: Bismuth oxychloride is an ingredient found in some mineral makeup products.  Lemongrass Spa Products’ Sheer Minerals Makeup does not contain bismuth oxychloride.)

Bismuth Oxychloride - this ingredient is found in most of the mainstream mineral cosmetic companies...a by-product of the lead and copper refining, rarely occurs in nature, a skin irritant, leaves an unnatural shiny finish, clogs pores and causes blemishes, in large amounts can cause cystic acne, many people are sensitive to this bulking and filler ingredient.

Does this scenario sound familiar? You've worn traditional makeup for years with little to no irritation. Upon hearing about the benefits of mineral makeup, you decide to give it a try. After all, it claims to be better for your skin and healthier overall, so what have you got to lose? And if you've never been able to wear traditional makeup without irritation, mineral makeup sounds like the answer you've been looking for. You buy your first jar and begin wearing it immediately.  Except... you're having a reaction you've never had before to makeup. Your skin may be red, irritated, itching, having small bumps or pustules, burning or looking swollen. What is this? How can mineral makeup cause such an extreme reaction?
That reaction is likely caused by the ingredient bismuth oxychloride. While bismuth oxychloride is a common ingredient in traditional makeup, as well as mineral makeup, it is used in much higher concentrations in mineral makeup. There are no fillers in mineral makeup like there are in traditional cosmetics (talc, mineral oil, aluminum powder, alcohols and parabens), so the few ingredients left, including bismuth oxychloride, make up more of the recipe.

Why Is Bismuth Oxychloride Used In Makeup?
Is it used in makeup because it gives the makeup a silky feel, good slip (this means it applies well to the skin and doesn't drag or grab on the skin) and good adhesion, which helps it stay on your skin. It feels smooth and silky when rubbed between the fingers. It is often described as a lustrous crystalline powder.
It is not the most expensive ingredient, nor is it the least expensive. It is, however, an industry standard and very common. It also gives a visible sheen to the makeup, so it's good at refracting light and that helps draw attention away from, and camouflage, fine lines, wrinkles and minor discolorations. That's a great selling point for makeup.

What Is Bismuth Oxychloride?
Bismuth oxychloride is an inorganic white pigment, and usually comes in two forms: diamond and pearl finishes. The diamond is shimmery and the pearl is more matte. Its formula is BiOCl.  If you look on the periodic table of elements, you'll notice plain old bismuth at atomic number 83, with the symbol Bi. It is the least toxic of its periodic table neighbors like lead, tin, antimony and polonium. Bismuth in itself is not safe for use in cosmetics, and must be refined and combined with other elements to produce bismuth oxychloride.
Bismuth occurs naturally, but in very small amounts. Most of the bismuth produced in the USA is as a by-product from refining lead, tin, copper, silver and gold ores.  Once the bismuth has been harvested, it is further refined through several processes to remove dangerous elements like lead. Then it is chlorinated, which gives us bismuth chloride (BiCl3). It still poses a severe risk at this point, smelling of hydrochloric acid. When bismuth chloride is combined with water, it starts to decompose and part of the chlorine is replaced by oxygen from the water. This process is called hydrolysis. The remaining compound is bismuth, chlorine and oxygen = Bismuth oxychloride.

Is It Safe To Use?
Bismuth oxychloride is a product that is FDA approved for use in products for the face, eyes, lips and nails. It is a very common and popular ingredient in both traditional and mineral makeup.  However, skin irritation from bismuth oxychloride is not unusual. According the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for bismuth oxychloride, there is a risk of it being a potential irritant to humans when it comes in contact with the skin or eyes.  It is also imperative that bismuth oxychloride be free from toxins when it hits the market. The FDA does have standards outlining this, and in their Electronic Code of Federal Regulations they dictate the composition must be free of impurities except lead, arsenic, volatile matter and mercury in specific amounts and must be 98% bismuth oxychloride.
Buying bismuth oxychloride from countries with less stringent laws may result in increased health risks, so it is wise for companies to buy from highly regulated countries, like the US and Canada.

Should I Use It?
This is a very personal question to answer. Are you are happy with your current makeup and are suffering no ill effects? Would you feel more comfortable using makeup without it? Do you find that you have to buff minerals with bismuth oxychloride into your pores or they are more obvious, and this is irritating your skin? Have you found using mineral makeup without it causes your skin relief and the reaction clears up?
These are all questions to ask yourself when deciding to purchase a brand with bismuth oxychloride as an ingredient. There are many good products available, offering the same benefits as products with bismuth oxychloride, but without the ingredient itself.

29 new faces in 29 days

February is a great month to try Sheer Minerals by Lemongrass Spa Products.

When 29 women enjoy a new face with Sheer Minerals in February I'm going to give away one of our ultra soft Bamboo Brush Sets.  This is will be a total from Group Makeup Consults and one-on-ones!




There are a few ways to be win your Bamboo Brush Set($35 value).

• Enjoy a Sheer Mineral makeover
• Get your own Sheer Minerals Starter Kit
• Group Makeup Consult with at least 3 guests