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Winter Clean Soap Collection

Treat yourself, or someone you love and adore, from head to toe with Beautycounter’s new soaps. This Winter Clean Soap Collection will make a great gift fork anyone. Beautycounter’s gently cleansing Body Bar features our classic Citrus Mimosa scent, while our Charcoal Cleansing Bar for the face detoxifies and absorbs impurities in your skin without drying it out, resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion.

Beautycounter’s Winter Clean Soap Collection Includes:

Citrus Mimosa Body Bar 5 oz/ 141 g

Sodium Rapeseedate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mimosa Tenuiflora (Mimosa) Bark Extract, Ricinodendron Rautanenii (Mongongo) Oil*, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil.

^*organic

Every ingredient we use represents our commitment to a higher standard of safety in skincare and cosmetics. Learn about our Ingredient Selection Process here.

Charcoal Cleansing Bar, 3 oz/ 85 g

Sodium Rapeseedate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Citrate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract.

^*organic

Visit www.beautycounter.com/kassiewestmoreland to get you Winter Clean Soap Collection today! While there, check out all of our other luxurious body collections and gift ideas! They are perfect for all occasions.

No Time Like The Present

It’s the thought that counts, but nailing that perfect gift can be challenging. But that doesn’t mean it has to hurt. This year, give them what they really want with Beautycounter’s ultimate edit of holiday gifts suited to everyone on your list. From luxe indulgences for multitasking mom, to grooming essentials for a dapper dude, Beautycounter’s curated guide has it all! There is no time like the present to get everyone that perfect gift!

FOR THE MULTITASKING MOM:

Beautycounter believes children deserve to be protected, which is why we’ve taken special care to create a bath collection that is gentle, effective, and kid-friendly without any hidden ingredients. Kidscounter Bath Collection includes our berry-scented Squeaky Clean Body Wash, along with our Nice Do Shampoo and Not a Knot Conditioner, both with an orange-vanilla swirl scent kids will love.

A lightweight moisturizing cream to revive dry hands. Shea butter and vitamin E, combined with organic sunflower oil, aloe, chamomile and calendula, hydrate and soften skin. Dries quickly with no stickiness, leaving a subtle, refreshing citrus scent.

With its cheeky message and sturdy construction, this canvas pouch is both playful and practical. Use it as a makeup bag, travel case, or casual clutch—there’s plenty of room for all your essentials.

FOR THE WELL GROOMED GUY:

Keep your hair and skin looking healthy and beautiful with these four must-have products. Use our Clean Everyday Shampoo to gently remove buildup, followed by our Rinse Everyday Conditioner to soften and smooth strands. For your skin, use our Wash Everyday Body Wash to cleanse without over-drying, followed by our lightweight yet moisturizing Hydrate Everyday Body Lotion. All products are lightly scented with refreshing notes of citrus that enliven the senses any time of the day.

This gentle yet super-effective exfoliating cleanser sweeps away impurities to uncover fresh, radiant skin. Non-abrasive jojoba beads help slough off dry skin, while organic coconut oil and aloe soothe and hydrate.

This gentle, non-lathering formula contains coconut oil and shea butter to soothe and condition skin while you shave.

Find all of these great gift ideas and more at www.beautycounter.com/kassiewestmoreland.

Butter And Sugar Scrub

Ho! Ho! Ho! and away we go with another amazing gift set from Beautycounter! Make the holidays even sweeter with Beautycounter Enrich Body Butter and Lustro Sugar Scrub—the best pairing for soft, smooth skin. While Beautycounter’s brown-sugar scrub gently buffs away dull skin, the rich body butter absorbs easily without feeling greasy. Add this luxurious butter and sugar scrub to your gift list today!

Buter & Sugar Scrub Gift Set Includes:
Citrus Mimosa Body Butter
Lustro Sugar Scrub

Find all the perfect holiday gift sets at: www.beautycounter.com/kassiewestmoreland

Any Time Eye Cream

Any Time Eye Cream is a  nourishing eye cream with a lightweight feel that hydrates the delicate eye area, so it’s perfect at night, or whenever the skin around the eyes needs a moisture boost. Aloe and organic coconut oil provide mineral-rich hydration, while geranium, lavender, and green tea extracts soothe and balance skin. Never heavy or greasy, this formula softens and brightens the appearance of the area around your eyes. It’s also unscented, so it’s perfect for sensitive skin types.

–A great eye cream that can be used at night and also throughout the day

– Moisturizing but not heavy or greasy

– Makes the area around your eyes appear soft and bright

– Unscented

– Made with pure botanicals that soothe and refresh

Any Time Eye Cream hydrates the delicate under-eye area with coco-caprylate/caprate and coconut alkanes, which are gentle, plant-derived ingredients. We avoid etholylated ingredients, which are often contaminated with carcinogens and readily absorbed by thin skin.

Countertime Soothing Face Wash

Beautycounter’s Countertime Soothing Face Wash is an effective daily foaming cleanser that nourishes skin and it can even be used to remove makeup. Apricot Kernel Oil hydrates, while Arctium Lappa Root Extract and Camellia Leaf Extract supply natural antioxidants to fend off environmental stressors. Instead we rely on powerful and non-toxic ingredients to do the trick, because beauty shouldn’t come at the expense of safety. Here, we shine the spotlight on some of the key ingredients.

Countertime Soothing Face Wash is free of the widely-used toxic preservatives methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, both which have been associated with skin irritation and allergic reactions. Methylisothiazolinone may also damage the nervous system. Instead  Beautycounter relies on powerful and non-toxic ingredients to do the trick, because beauty shouldn’t come at the expense of safety. Here, we shine the spotlight on some of the key ingredients.

Visit Beautycounter.com to get your safe products today and anyday.

Countertime Uplifting Day Cream

For those looking to reverse time and slow down the aging process, Countertime Uplifting Day Cream promotes firmer-looking skin, reduces redness, and boosts skin’s defenses against environmental stress. Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Ginger Root Extract combats redness and irritation, and Vitamin C brightens the skin for a firmer look. Use every morning. Apply a small amount to face, neck, and décolleté with upward strokes. It is recommended to use after Soothing Face Wash, Enlightening Treatment Pad and Radiance Firming Complex. Follow with Vibrant Eye Perfector.

– Lightweight and hydrating

– Layers well under makeup

– Increases skin firmness and elasticity

– Leaves skin feeling moisturized and renewed

90% OF WOMEN REPORTED SKIN WAS SOFTER AND MORE SUPPLE AFTER 8 WEEKS OF USE.*

Uplifting Day Cream does not contain retinol or retinyl palmitate (forms of vitamin A), two of the most common ingredients in anti-aging products. When vitamin A is exposed to UV light, it can produce free radicals that damage DNA, cause gene mutations and may play a part in causing cancer. *Results based on independent, 8-week, 29-subject, single-blind clinical and consumer

Find all your Beautycounter products by shopping at Kassie’s Beautycounter

Green Smoothie Benefits

Green Smoothie Benefits to rev up your week and once again keep the good luck and green theme going for the week! There are many more benefits of a green smoothie, however I grabbed a handful of the ones I see as my main motivators to drink the delicious green goodness.

1. Aids with weight loss

2. Anti-aging

3. Energy booster

4. Rehydration

5. Relieves contipation

6. Curbs sugar cravings

7. Makes skin radiant

8. Stabilizes blood sugars

9. Nourishes healthy hair and nail growth

10. Anti-oxidants reduce the risks of diseases

11. Anti-inflammatory

12.  Boosts the immune system

To help keep you on track, or get you started, on a healthy life style, try this delicious green smoothie.  Clean, green and full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and folate, this smoothie is high in electrolytes and cleanses the skin, kidneys and liver! The apples contain pectin, which is a great form of fiber that may reduce cholesterol levels too. ENJOY!

2 apples

3 celery sticks

1/2 cucumber

Juice of one lemon

Small handful parsley

1 C coconut water

1/4 C mint leaves

handful of kale or spinach

Wash all produce well. Chop ingredients and blend in a high powered blender until smooth. Serve and Enjoy!!

Foods That Cleanse The Body: Avocado

Foods That Cleanse The Body: Avocado

When you hear the word avocado, you may start day dreaming about smooth, silky, delicious guacamole. I know I sure do! But did you know that the avocado is a little nutritional hulk? Yes, the avocado might have a high fat content, but it contains powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that the body reaps great benefits from.

The fat content of this little fruit is made up primarily of phytosterols, which are key in the body’s anti-inflammatory reaction. Another key portion of avocado fat composition is known as oleic acid. Oleic acid is thought to help the body absorb nutrients better in the digestive tract. Avocado fat is monounsaturated, reduces cholesterol, and reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease. So don’t let the high fat content scare you, its good for you!

Pair the unique fat composition of avocados, with their vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content and you will agree that this little fruit is a nutritional giant. Avocados are low in sugar, contain 4 grams of protein per serving and are rich in phytochemicals, that prevent various cancers. This delicious green nutrition giant is filled with vitamin C, B9, B6, B5, E, K, folate, and has more potassium than a banana.

The newest information that I am excited to learn about the avocado is that it naturally contains glutathione. Glutathione is to me, the antioxidant powerhouse! Adding glutathione to your daily diet eliminates toxins in the body, is anti-aging, and gives your body an immune-boost, and protects you against certain cancers! So eat fresh, unprocessed avocados with a source of vitamin C, like tomatoes, and you will increase your body’s absorption of glutathione. Sounds delicious to me!

Foods That Cleanse The Body: Green Tea

Foods That Cleanse The Body: Green Tea

Enjoying several daily cups of green tea, have great health benefits. Green tea is an antioxidant and has antiviral properties. Those important antioxidant properties are what green tea uses to protect your body against certain types of cancer, like colon, prostate and breast cancer. Drinking green tea daily with each meal, allows for daily detoxification as well as health and beauty improvements. The low levels of caffeine in green tea can give your brain that little boost it needs to perform well, without getting jittery. Not only can green tea help with brain function short term, it is thought to help protect against neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Compounds found in green tea protect the brain neurons, reducing the risk of developing one of those diseases.

The antiviral properties of green tea are thought to protect your teeth against plaque, and bacteria, which can reduce cavities. Adding this protection along with the antioxidant powers of green tea, your heart gets an extra health boost as well. Cholesterol levels are reduced by liver detoxification, with daily intakes of green tea, thus lowering your risks for cardiovascular disease.

With all of these great health benefits, improving your health and beauty could be as easy as drinking a cup of green tea with each meal. Sounds delicious to me!

Foods that cleanse the body: Beets

Foods That Cleanse The Body: Beets

Beets are beneficial to your health for many reasons. Beets are an antioxidant vegetable which contains many nutrients that detoxify the liver, lower cholesterol, are anti-inflammatory, have anti-aging properties and are linked to reductions in certain cancers. The nutrients in beets are called betaine, betacyanin, betalains, betanin, iron, folate, fiber, iron and pectin. Pectin helps in the detoxification of the liver. It is a fiber in beets that actually cleans the toxins that have been removed. The body will then gets rid of those toxins by flushing them out. This detoxification process is what researchers link to the prevention of colon, liver, lung, skin cancers. Keeping the liver healthy is essential to everyone’s longevity. Beets get their red or yellow color from phytonutrients called betalains. These unique phytonutrients work to reduce inflammation in the body, thus providing cardiovascular relief.

The beetroot is most commonly thought of as the part to eat, however, the greens are said to be the healthiest part of the plant. These greens contain protein, vitamins A, C, B6, K, magnesium, folate, copper, zinc, fiber, iron, manganese and calcium. Beet greens can ward off osteoporosis from the calcium content, boost the immune system, and can play a key role in fighting Alzheimer’s Disease. So make sure the next time you have the opportunity to eat the whole plant, please do! Be aware that the beetroot is high in carbohydrates and sugar, but low in calories. The greens however are not high in sugar, and are low in calories too. So eat the beetroot in moderation and indulge in the greens. Here is a great salad that will allow you to enjoy the whole plant, and reap those health benefits!

Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. golden or red beets or a combination
  (about 6 medium), with greens attached
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 12 oz. mixed baby greens
• 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
• 12 oz. goat cheese (I prefer herbed)

Instructions:

Preheat an oven to 400°F.

Wash beets and remove greens. Set greens aside. In a bowl, toss the beets with enough oil to coat evenly, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from the oven. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Slowly whisk in the 1 cup olive oil.

In a bowl, combine the beets with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Rough chop the beet greens previously set aside, to match the size of mixed greens. Then in a large bowl, toss the mixed baby greens and beet greens with salt, pepper and enough of the vinaigrette to coat lightly. Divide the greens among 8 salad plates. Sprinkle the walnuts and beets evenly over the salads, and drizzle with additional vinaigrette if needed. Crumble the goat cheese over the salads, and serve immediately.