Confessions of a beauty addict.

It is very difficult for a woman to break up with her beloved lipstick.  It almost never happens.   As a matter of fact, more often than not it is your lipstick that is discontinued or perhaps the company that makes it will go under,  leaving one crushed and fantasizing of perfect crimson lips and how it used to be!   It has become easier to drop that lipstick and never replay the fantasy (the way you did your slightly stalkerish ex) when said lipstick is contaminated with traces of carcinogens.  As soon as I knew better I walked away and never looked back!  I wanted to kick that poison lipstick right in the @$#!

That made me think, what else was I using daily that was loaded with harmful toxins or chemicals?  The answer was astonishing!  Almost every product from my toothpaste to my anti-perspirant was potentially dangerous to my overall well being.  As much as I loved my fresh, minty toothpaste I did not want to continue using it with the new information I had and was committed to researching what was available and safe that I could replace.  It used to be, organic beauty products were rare or just weird.  That's no longer the case at all!  Today, organic or (truly) natural products are in abundance and are made with beautiful ingredients that not only work exceptionally well, but are easy on the environment and the wallet.  There is no need to fly all the way to France for organic soap or to Italy for a fabulous scented body lotion.  Organic beauty is becoming not just trendy, but imperative for those that care about what they put on their skin, hair, feet, eyelashes and eyes.  Who wants traces of aluminum in their lotion or parabens in shampoo?  What is a paraben and why does it sound important,  yet is not necessary at all? Not even the loyalists can soundly debate their devotion to their longtime products with the knowledge that some of the added ingredients can also be found in a jug of windshield wiper fluid.

Currently, it is up to the consumer to fend for his/herself about the safety in cosmetics.  In the United States only 8 known ingredients are banned from cosmetics leaving a heck of a lot of other toxic chemicals for the cosmetic industry to choose from.  What's worse is that some of these cosmetic companies are plain and simply lying to cover up their crimes against the consumer.  As of  this moment, many cosmetic brands are scurrying to repackage and rebrand with lovely white or green colored boxes and labeling their products, "natural" or "pure."  No one is watching and so they can.  Leaving the average consumer, confused and vulnerable to dishonest claims.


These are the facts and the biggest factor in the reason why you will NEVER find harmful ingredients in any of LA BELLA FIGURA products.   We don't think we need to compromise quality for a longer shelf life or a little extra foam!    We are THAT confident (the way one is after losing the slightly stalkerish ex) about our products because we use only beneficial natural and organic ingredients that live up to our claims.   You won't be able to hold on to a bottle of TESORO or MOROCCAN FACE GOLD.


For information on your favorite beauty product log on to, www.cosmeticdatabase.com and rate your product's safety and ingredient list.  

To learn more about La Bella Figura products visit us at labellafigurabeauty.com

The Argan Tree of Morocco

Fair Trade Coffeeberries from Brazil

Chamomile flowers

INTRODUCING, the latest in the anti-aging revolution: Barbary Fig Seed Oil

Studies continue to emerge that suggest certain plants high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols may be protective against oxidative damage.  The Barbary Fig (Opuntia Ficus Indica) a member of the Cactacae family,  has been used widely in Mexico, Latin America, South America and the Mediterranean region for its nutritional properties and in traditional medicine for its hypoglycemic actions.  Recent studies show that barbary fig seed oil is extremely effective in lowering the oxidation damage to cellular structure in stressed tissue.  The components for the cell repair is attributed to the rich antioxidant capacity of the seed oil.  Thanks to its exceptional high content of Omega 3, Vitamin E and plant derived betalains, barbary fig seed oil acts as a super antioxidant amongst antioxidants and a potent fighter of free radicals.  In fact, barbary fig seed oil is richer in essential fatty acids and tocopherols than argan oil.  This rare and precious oil also acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps to calm irritated skin providing immediate relief to soothe and normalize. 

The improvement of skin tone, cellular repair and nutritive benefits to the skin make barbary fig seed oil one of the most naturally effective and latest treatments in the anti-aging revolution.  

          >  Protects the skin against environmental damage
          >  Tightens and tones skin to prevent premature aging
          >  Moisturizes and revitalizes skin for a beautiful and healthy complexion
          >  Reduces under eye puffiness and minimizes dark circles
          >  Repairs cellular tissue and promotes new healthy cell formation

A true gift from nature and a rock star in its pure, whole plant effectiveness, barbary fig seed oil is ready to take its turn to shine in the spotlight!

Morocco's Gold and the best of the Mediterranean

Featuring,  La Bella Figura's TESORO-Mediterranean Blend

This lightweight and delicate oil delivers a powerhouse of antioxidant benefits with pure organic argan oil and a combination of healing essential Mediterranean oils. Skin is instantly hydrated and rebalanced leaving a radiant glow. Don't be fooled by the sweet fragrance of neroli and bergamot, this is indeed a fighter of free radicals and anti-aging stressors.  

Morocco's Liquid Gold- Argan Oil

 

January 17, 2011

Argan oil is a natural, restorative oil produced from the kernels of the Argan trees of Morocco. The species Argania spinosa grows wild in the semi-desert soil and is now endagered and under UNESCO protection. The tree can live for hundreds of years and is very adaptable, however it is diminishing quickly due to over forestation. In Morocco the wood of the tree is used for fuel and the fruit is used for culinary and cosmetic uses.



The kernels of the argan tree are picked by hand and left to dry, be cracked and cold pressed by hand. This very labor intensive task has been left to the Berber women of Morocco who have used argan oil for centuries. In 2002, the Moroccan government established women’s cooperatives to produce the rich, coveted oil that allows these women to bring an income into their communities. Prized for its high levels of the essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6 and 9 argan oil has been effective as a moisturizer as well as reducing signs of aging and healing acne prone skin. Argan oil is also known for its high levels of tocepherols (Vitamin E) with twice as much as olive oil and rich in polyphenols making it an excellent and natural fighter of free radicals that harm and damage skin. Because of its phenol content argan oil has been shown to reduce the levels of sebum the skin produces and combating acne and redness of inflammed skin. Argan oil is truly miraculous and so lightweight it can be applied to skin, nails and hair. It can also be used on the most delicate skin and women have used this oil on babies with great results.