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Ivan Panin

Congrats to the De-Stress Tips Contest Winners!

Congratulations to our 3 winners from the blog contest on December 16 5 ways to De-Stress in 10 minutes or Less. We had some fabulous responses with great tips. Each of the three winners will receive a generous sampling bag of The Grapeseed Co. Organic Beauty Treats.

Check out my personal favorite (pictured) heading out to catch some waves!

Here's what our winners added as their favorite way to de-stress:

Jean: I de-stress 2 different ways. I either sit in a quiet place and meditate for 10-15 minutes or I grab a cup of chamomile tea and write in my journal or cuddle up to a good book.

Briana: My best de-stress tip is hanging with my dog. There's nothing like unconditional puppy love to make your troubles vanish!

Sara: Best tip is a relaxing bath and #1- a wonderful wind-down before bedtime combo. Peace and quiet helps too!

Gracias! The Grapeseed Co. featured in Costa Brava Magazine

I'll be honest with you folks.... I'm exhausted and worn down from the holiday rush. Weekends of work, late nights and very early mornings ...I am so grateful and thankful to you all for boku business, but have been dreaming of just one day to recoup (maybe even spent in my pjs watching movies!)

The perfect pick-me-up when I've got to make it through a few more hours? Getting an email with a press feature I didn't even know was happening... much better explanation for the surge in orders to Spain! I thought maybe our month-long house guest from Spain this summer was really paying us back by spreading the word! "Organic Smellies" is a cute new one too!

got the holiday crazies? 5 ways to de-stress in 10 minutes or less

Juggling a case of too much to do this holiday season? Here are a few quick time saving tips to stay balanced and cool when stress gets the better of you.

#5 Sit up straight, close your eyes and take 10 deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

#4 Brew a cup of Tension Tamer Herbal Tea by Celestial Seasonings.

#3 Close your eyes and visualize a calm, happy place. Try your favorite beach, a scene from your last vacation, a smile on the face of a loved one.

#2 Get down on all fours and do the cat, (or bidalasana as referred to by yogis) paying close attention to your breath.

#1 light a fresh cut herbs soy candle and surround yourself with calming, clarifying aromatherapy benefits of lavender, mint & rosemary.

Tell us, what's your favorite tip to de-stress? Leave a comment below, sign up for our newsletter and enter to win one of 3 grapeseed organic sample gift packs!

30 Days of Savings: Dirty Dog Organics

20% off ALL Dirty Dog Organics Products
Does your pup have DO?
(That's Doggy odor, folks!)
Dirty Dog Organics to the rescue!
pamper your pooch with paraben & sulfate free pet care products made from organic ingredients and fresh, calming essential oils. All individual products and gifts sets are on sale, get 'em cheap while ya can! Hot diggity dog!

On November 20th, The Grapeseed Company introduced a spectacular holiday promotion, offering 20% off the product of the day. Every day from now until 12/20/08 we will feature at least 1 item in the store at a 20% discount, some days entire lines will be discounted! Shipping is guaranteed by 12/25 for all orders placed by 12/20.

Stay tuned for sale updates, you'll hear it at greenskincareblog.com first when we switch the sale products!

Green Skincare: Fresh From Your Kitchen

Parsley Facial Steam
Parsley is a great herb for this steam due to it's wonderful benefits for the skin, and availability- you can always find fresh parley in the produce section. I grow my own outside, but live in a climate where that works year-round. If you don't, try growing parsley in an indoor window herb box.

Steams are a wonderful way to get a spa like treatment at home, plus they are super easy. If you can boil water, you can handle making your own facial steam.

Directions:
~Boil a kettle of water
~rinse herbs if necessary and lay on dish towel
~Select a large, shallow bowl
~break herbs in to bowl
~Pour boiling water over parsley and let steep and cool for a few minutes
~Place bowl on table, sit in chair and let head drop down 12-18 in over bowl, be careful, if it's too hot, make sure to give more time to cool!
~Drape towel over head to trap steam between head and bowl
~Sit for a minute or 2, breathing deeply

follow with The Grapeseed Co. cleanser, toner and serum for a cleansing, hydrating & balancing experience.

What it does:
Parsley is naturally clarifying, rich in vitamin C and aides in healing blemishes.

The Grapeseed Co. in California Country Magazine

The Grapeseed Company's Organic Skin Care line is featured in the December issue of California Country Magazine's Fresh Ideas: Gifts of California's Bounty. Check out all of the wonderful made in Cali products!

Pure, Natural & Delicious Scents: Sunshine Day

FRAGRANCE SPOTLIGHT:
sunshine day | sweet, juicy orange and vanilla intertwine creating a nourishing blend great for evening skin tone, scars & stretch marks, this blend is known for easing stress and bringing on feelings of comfort.

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organic sugar scrubs
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The Grapeseed Company believes in using only the finest quality botanically derived ingredients to create our exquisitely pleasing aromas. Essential oils and essences are steam distilled from fruit, plants and flowers to create the natural, potent fragrances. Many are familiar with lavender essential oil or tea tree essential oil. The amazing benefits of essential oil go way beyond the natural origin. Essential oils also hold aromatherapy and medicinal benefits, and have a long history of use.

Fragrance oils are another story. Commonly found in cosmetics, skin care, body care and perfumes, fragrance oils are synthetic compounds created to form a scent. Many contain phthalates which have a variety of concerns you should educate yourself on if you are not familiar with them. Fragrance oils can often irritate people sensitive to smells, and even cause headaches or migraines. The Grapeseed Company only uses premium wild harvested essential oils. Each of The Grapeseed Co.s signature scents is a blend of multiple essential oils and essences. Experience the delicious hand-blended aromas formulated with pure essential oils, fruit and plant essences... a true delight to the senses!

Mojito Man is a Gift Guide Top Pick

Need an great green gift idea for the guys on your list?

The Mojito Man Organic Skin and Shave line from The Grapeseed Company is a top pick in The Examiner's Gift Guide for Dad's 2008 and The Tranquil Parent's Gift Guide!

30 Days of Savings: Grapeseed Body Lotions

20% off grapeseed body lotions
Keep your skin healthy and hydrated, naturally. Formulated with skin repairing grape seed, soothing aloe and nourishing coconut for ultimate skin drenching moisture.

On November 20th, The Grapeseed Company introduced a spectacular holiday promotion, offering 20% off the product of the day. Every day from now until 12/20/08 we will feature at least 1 item in the store at a 20% discount, some days entire lines will be discounted! Shipping is guaranteed by 12/25 for all orders placed by 12/20.

Give luxurious, unique, pampering, consumable gifts this year. The organic sugar scrubs, scrumptious bath & massage oils, ultra rich lotions, gift sets, soy candles, organic skin care and mojito man shaving lines all contain pure, California expeller pressed grape seed oil, a byproduct of the wine making process. Deliciously scented with wild harvested essential oil blends, these divine treats are the perfect indulgence for just about anyone on your list, with prices from $4.50-$89.

Stay tuned for sale updates, you'll hear it at greenskincareblog.com first when we switch the sale products!