Supporting charity and the independent spirit, award-winning ChanChi “Yoga for Your Face” skincare line launches its Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir at the Sundance Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary on January 15, 2009.

The unique anti-aging product makes its debut at the Green Mansion VIP Spa Lounge party, along with sponsors Waterford Crystal, Virgin Companies, and SPA-Addicts. The elixir will be included in celebrity swag gift bags to support a variety of green and globally-friendly charities, including Green Global USA, Action Against Hunger, Virgin Unite, the Black-Eyed Peas Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Infused with the South African plant Rooibos, known as red tea, Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir is specially formulated for environmentally stressed skin. Red tea extract is more powerful than vitamin C and provides 50 times more potent anti-oxidants than green tea. ChanChi’s Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir contains the purest form of red tea obtainable–along with other potent anti-oxidants such as alpha-hydroxy acid and zinc. This patented formula promotes healthy, supple, and smooth skin by destroying harmful free radicals that adversely affect the skin and cause premature aging.

Masterminded by Los Angeles yogini and lifestyle guru Clara Chan, the ChanChi product line is specifically designed to cultivate the same benefits yoga has for the body–but for your face and skin–reducing stress while increasing balance, suppleness, and tone.

Contributing to this event is fundamental to ChanChi’s mission statement, which includes donating a portion of all proceeds to philanthropic organizations that enhance the body, mind, and spirit connection. Says Chan, “Action Against Hunger provides clean water and nourishment for the BODY, Virgin Unite empowers youths to use their MINDS and creative talents to give back to the community, and the Black Eyed Peas Foundation speaks to the SPIRIT–by delivering the universal language of music to nations around the world and to promote peace. I couldn’t think of a better atmosphere in which to launch a potent healing elixir.”

The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for U.S. and international independent film, held each January in and around Park City, Utah. Presenting approximately 120 dramatic and documentary feature-length films in seven distinct categories and between 60 and 80 short films each year, the Sundance Film Festival has introduced American audiences to some of the most ground-breaking films of the past two decades, including sex lies and videotape, Maria Full of Grace, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Inconvenient Truth, Trouble the Water and Central Station. The festival–and its much-coveted parties and events–are in high demand among celebrities and fashionistas alike.

For further information about Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir, visit ChanChi’s website at www.LiveChanChi.com. To schedule an interview, contact Clara Chan at info [@] LiveChanChi.com or (310) 663-5481.

“My ChanChi face and body products are specifically designed to cultivate the same benefits yoga has for your body–but for your face and skin–reducing stress while increasing balance, suppleness, and tone,” says creator Clara Chan.

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Drugstores aren’t always home to great makeup brushes, which is why Sonia Kashuk took so many of us by surprise.

But Sonia’s not the only one making superb yet affordable makeup brushes. Say a warm hello to Eco Tools and their fantabulous 5-Piece Brush Set ($10)!

They’re the softest drugstore brush heads I’ve ever used, even softer than Sonia Kashuk’s. That, coupled with the great price, makes this kit (which includes four travel brushes and a carrying case) a total steal.

From left to right: Eye Shading, Concealer, Powder/Blush and Baby Kabuki brushes

Made from the synthetic fiber, Taklon, Eco Tools brush heads feel both silky AND soft, LOL! — like my favorite fussy tabby’s fur (meow!).

The kit goes on sale next month and comes with the following:

• Baby kabuki brush: While not as dense as my MAC 182 Buffer Brush, this lil’ baby applies powder with aplomb. The small brush head really gets into the nooks and crannies around my nose.
• Powder/blush brush: You can use this brush to apply mineral foundation or face powder. I like to use it as a blush brush (both powder and cream), because the head fits precisely onto the apples of my cheeks.
• Concealer brush: I like the precision of very thin concealer brush heads. This head’s a little too big for my taste, but it still works like a charm, applying Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows like a pro.
• Eye Shading Brush: A tapered brush great for simple washes of color over the entire lid, for crease work and for blending.
• Cosmetic Bag: Cute and tiny, this cotton and hemp bag carries all four of the kit’s brushes with room to spare.

Eco Tools wants to go green. Their brush heads aren’t made from animal furs, and their brush handles which fit nicely in the palm on my hand (I wish they were longer, though, sigh), are made from sustainable bamboo and recycled aluminum.
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Beaute de Maman, (Pregnant Women and Fetus Safe Skin Care Products) a unique line of all-natural health and beauty products exclusively designed for the pregnant woman by an obstetrician, is pleased to announce that its Facial Scrub and Face & Body Cream have been recognized by Pregnancy magazine as two of the “120 Best Products for Mom and Baby.” These innovative, herbal-based products are included in the publication’s January 2009 issue.

Developed by Michele Brown MD, a board-certified obstetrician, Beaute de Maman’s Facial Scrub and Face & Body Cream are safe and effective treatments for both mother and fetus. Both products, which have been touted by Pregnancy magazine for halting pregnancy acne, address the physiological and hormonal changes that a woman encounters during pregnancy. The ingredients in these products, as well as all of the products in the Beaute de Maman line, have been have been carefully researched for safety on reproduction toxicity sites available to physicians.

“I am extremely pleased that Beaute de Maman’s Facial Scrub and Face & Body Cream have been selected by Pregnancy magazine,” said Dr. Brown. “These products, as well as all of the products in the Beaute de Maman line, have been created especially for the pregnant woman who is looking for safe and natural skin care alternatives — which is critical during pregnancy. Providing women with the opportunity to naturally correct pregnancy related issues affecting their skin is the motivation behind all of our products.”

Facial Scrub

The creamy Beaute de Maman Facial Scrub has been specially formulated for all skin types and is highly effective in removing dirt and surface oil from makeup and dead skin cells that can often clog pores. Prepared in a moisturizing base in order to avoid excessive drying, the facial scrub contains exfoliating beads, leaving skin clean, soft and refreshed. The Facial Scrub is an ideal treatment for acne which is often experienced in early pregnancy.

Face & Body Cream

The Beaute de Maman Face & Body Cream has been developed to help treat acne which can be an all too common occurrence during pregnancy. Thanks to a special formulation of antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, the Face & Body cream contains a soothing and rejuvenating blend of natural botanical extracts including tea tree oil, avocado ester, lavender oil and peppermint oil.

Stretch Mark Cream

The super hydrating Beaute de Maman Stretch Mark Cream aids in the prevention of pregnancy stretch marks. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and bio-saccharide gum, along with gardenia tahitensis, coconut oil and pea extract, all natural botanical and herbal ingredients, helps to moisturize and preserve the skin’s elasticity and suppleness.

Nipple Gel

The Beaute de Maman Nipple Gel was specifically created to aid in the healing of sore, cracked, dry nipples experienced by the nursing women. A soothing blend of natural and herbal ingredients, including Calendula officinalis, promotes in the healing of inflamed areas on the nipple. Unlike other dark brown sticky gels currently on the market, this product contains NO LANOLIN. Instead, it has an omega 3 fatty acid base which is colorless and odorless.

About Beaute de Maman

Beaute de Maman, a unique product line that uses only natural and herbal ingredients to ensure the safety of both mother-to-be and fetus, was developed by Michele Brown MD, a board-certified, Yale-trained obstetrician with more than 25 years of experience. Consistently in-tune to the health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Brown has seen first-hand the physiological and hormonal changes experienced by women during pregnancy. Motivated by a strong desire to help treat these women in a safe and natural way is what led to the creation of Beaute de Maman.

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HMP Communications, the authoritative source for comprehensive information and education services targeting healthcare professionals, announced that Skin & Aging has been awarded four Gold Triangle Awards on behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Over the past five years, Skin & Aging’s coverage of dermatologic issues has earned it 16 Gold Triangle Awards for editorial excellence and its efforts to further the understanding of dermatologic issues and encourage healthy behaviors in the care of skin, hair and nails.

“The American Academy of Dermatology is one of the most respected medical organizations in the country. Being honored by these professionals whose passion has led them to a career focused on treating patients for diseases associated with skin, hair and nails is a great testament to Skin & Aging’s editors and contributors who work so hard to deliver relevant and timely editorial every month,” says Group Publisher Steve Gephart.

American Academy of Dermatology Gold Triangle Award Winners are judged by a committee of Academy members and chosen based on specific criteria which include:

* Raising awareness of dermatologic issues among targeted audience
* Creativity/originality
* Medical accuracy/quality of dermatologic information
* Enhancing awareness of the dermatologist as the expert in the medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions
* Helping to change public perceptions of, or attitudes toward, health behaviors as they relate to dermatologic issues

Skin & Aging’s 2008 Gold Triangle Award Honorees are:

Indoor Tanning: Confronting the Hype – An in-depth look at health risks associated with indoor tanning against the backdrop of an aggressive multi-message advertising campaign by the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) that disputes the link between tanning and melanoma. http://www.skinandaging.com/article/8718

New Sunscreen Labeling: Breakthrough or Burden? - This article focuses on the long-needed progress in UVA testing and labeling in the United States and addresses the FDA’s “Proposed Amendment of the Final Sunscreen Monograph.” The amendment establishes a global benchmark for UVA protection as determined by the FDA — and provides a challenge to formulators. http://www.skinandaging.com/article/8399

Pediatric Patient Care: An Update of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus – CA-MRSA infections are recognized by investigators all over the world as a problem of epidemic proportions. The first cases of children diagnosed with CA-MRSA were reported in 1998. Since then, the pathogen has been reported throughout the world, affecting both rural and urban areas. This update provides the medical community with crucial information surrounding the public health concern in both hospital and community settings that is present and what investigators have found in treating the smallest victims. http://www.skinandaging.com/article/7973

Visions of Beauty - Media claims of miraculous, overnight restorations of youth imbue patients with an unrealistic expectation that huge changes in appearance are easily attainable and desirable. What is the role for the clinician in providing a realistic outlook that is typically much more subtle than actual results? http://www.skinandaging.com/article/7848

Skin & Aging is published monthly and provides practical and clinical insight into today’s general dermatology issues. This award-winning publication is read by 13,250 dermatologists, PAs, residents and nurses in the field of dermatology and offers reader-friendly, timely and informative articles that highlight clinical and practice management advice that easily can be translated into current practice settings. In addition, the publication is distributed at targeted events including but not limited to the Winter AAD, the Summer AAD, the Maui Derm, and the Fall and Clinical Dermatology Conferences. For more information, log onto http://www.Skinandaging.com.

HMP Communications LLC (HMP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of HMP Communications Holdings LLC, which also owns the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME provides a wide array of accredited CME offerings with industry thought leaders participating in roundtable meetings, webcasts, symposia, conferences, seminars, podcasts and satellite programs. Discover more about HMP’s products and services at www.hmpcommunications.com.

Skin & Aging is part of HMP Communications’ portfolio of healthcare-related media. HMP Communications, LLC has spent the past two decades focusing on advances in the clinical care and treatment in some of the world’s most debilitating diseases and medical conditions. Today, healthcare professionals consider HMP Communications, LLC medical journals, websites, meetings and symposia as authoritative sources for comprehensive information in the fields of wound care, dermatology, podiatry, cardiovascular care, electrophysiology, long term care, managed care, diabetes, arthritis, and specialized primary care. HMP Communications, LLC journals are both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed to best disseminate critical content in the most effective manner for readers. In addition to online and print media, the company produces and manages tradeshows, conferences, symposia, digital programs and customized programs.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology was founded in 1938, and is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.

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For New Year’s I resolved to get back into shape, so yesterday I headed to the gym at the booty crack of dawn.

I figured a workout sesh would help me accomplish two valuable things: 1) I could burn off the obscene amount of mint chocolate chip ice cream I ate the night before, and 2) I could road test <a href="
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">L’oreal Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner ($9).

L’oreal claims that Gentle Lip Conditioner is “96% of natural origin.” Like you, I’m not entirely sure what that’s supposed to mean (what’s the remaining 4%?), but the product does contain sweet almond oil and vitamin E, and I do know what both of those are, LOL!

It comes in 10 sheer (read: subtle) shades, taste- and fragrance-free, each designed to soften and moisturize lips. I tried Sheer Peach, a nearly transparent, shimmery peach.

I was running late for spinning class, so I slathered on Sheer Peach while going from my car to the gym in the parking lot.

Right away the texture reminded me of Philosophy Kiss Me Lip Balm. It’s a little thinner than MAC lipglass and non-sticky, as well.

At the gym I huffed, puffed and sweated like Whitney Houston circa the Bobby Brown years, and I could feel Gentle Lip Conditioner workin’ its magic on my lips the entire time.

I can usually tell the good from the bad lip conditioners by how my lips feel a few hours after putting one on. In Bare Naturale’s case, my lips felt great — soft and flake-free.

L’oreal Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner

Price: $9
Use: To soften and moisturize dry, flaky lips (gym approved!)
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A

I’m keeping a tube in my gym bag, fo’ sho!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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