free 100% recycled & 100% adorable Mother's Day gift wrap!

Mother's Day is right around the corner.....May 8th. Starting today, we're offering this adorable, 100% recycled (from the bag to the tissue!) eco gift wrap FREE with your $20+ purchase. Your grapeseed goodies will arrive via 2-3 day priority mail, ready to gift!

Grab the free gift wrap 

code: lovemom

shop here

 

*valid in store and online through May 7, 2011 or until we run out!

*Place online orders by May 3rd for Mother's Day delivery

earthday giveaway winners!

Congratulations to Diana and Stephanie, our Earth Day Organic Skin Care Starter Set Giveaway winners! They shared the little changes they plan on making to become more green this year...
winner #1 
Instead of using plastic bags to store vegetables in make ones out of muslin or old tee shirts. ~Diana shared on www.greenskincareblog.com        
winner #2 
I plan on using glass more and buying in bulk more for less packaging waste. I send my daughters lunch in glass containers now instead of plastic or throwaways. She also has a cloth napkin and a reusable water bottle. It's fun finding ways to help the earth!!!! ~Stephanie shared on www.facebook.com/TheGrapeseedCompany

Congratulations ladies! Please email: orders (at) thegrapeseedcompany.com with your shipping address and we'll send them out ASAP.

Happy Earth Day EVERYDAY!

Earth Day Giveaway (times two!!!)

At Grapeseed Co. we've always taken the approach that every day is earth day. We encourage and live by simple ways you can make little changes with a big impact.
(Read more about how we do this here)
Need some inspiration? Here's a great list we shared on Earth Day in 2009 and every single one is still a good recommendation today.

what's your green idea?

Tell us what little change are you planning on making

and enter to win one of two
Grapeseed Organic Skin Care Starter Sets!

This is a special day two times over;  
Freebie Friday falls on Earth Day! 

We're celebrating by offering a free product with purchase

Here's how it works...We'll select an item in your order and include 2 of them instead of one!

1. Leave a comment below or on facebook with your simple change to make less impact on the earth. You'll be entered in the Skin Care Set Giveaway.
2. Shop www.grapeseedco.com now through the weekend. You'll automatically receive the Freebie Friday Special in your shopping cart with your order over $25.

the rules:
~We're opening this up to everyone, wholesale and retail customers.
~we will ship to earth day giveaway winners in the continental USA. If you live outside the USA you will need to pay shipping charges.
~Earth Day Giveaway and freebie Friday Special valid Fri. 4/22-Sunday 4/24/11 midnight.
~Freebie Friday item is our pick, we will no be able to honor requests.

Grapeseed Co. boutique in Santa Barbara Magazine

Thanks to Santa Barbara Magazine for featuring our boutique and scent bar! Come on in and blend up a special concoction for your mom this Mother's Day, or visit our virtual scent bar online and create a custom gift!

fresh from your kitchen: smoothie facial

Some of the same standby ingredients you may use to whip up a delicious smoothie drink are incorporated into this facial smoothie recipe. You'll need a blender to mix this the same way you would a smoothie drink.

Ingredients

3/4 C plain yogurt

1 T honey

2 strawberries

1 orange

Directions

Add the yogurt and honey to your mixer. Using a micro blade, zest the rind of the orange and add half to the blender. You can squeeze the orange for juice or eat it while your making your facial smoothie :) cut the strawberries in half, toss them in, cap the blender and mix at a high setting until the smoothie has a creamy, smooth consistency.

Apply to your face in gentle, upward circular motions. Relax for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Follow with Lavender Rose Toner and Chamomile Grapefruit Moisturizer or Rose & Grape Serum. If your skin is dry, sun damaged or mature, try layering the serum under the moisturizer for maximum benefits. Share with a friend or save for up to a week in the fridge and double-down on this yummy, nourishing facial treatment!

What the Ingredients Do
yogurt: is nourishing, calming and hydrating to the skin. It contains a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid from lactic acid that exfoliates and replenishes the cellular surface of the skin.

strawberries: are chock full of vitamin C and contain little round seeds that gently exfoliate the skin, naturally. They are rich in polyphenols, alpha-hydroxy which help protect, tone and soothe the skin.

honey: this sweet treat helps attract dirt, oil and clean skin with breakouts. Bees release a glucose enzyme when creating honey that is a natural antiseptic and has antibacterial properties. When applied topically, it draws body fluids and nutrients to the area assisting in cell growth and scar prevention. Learn more here. 

orange: contains citric acid which exfoliates and tones the skin, helping to give a glowing look to your complexion.

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Green Skin Care Blog brings simple spa delights to your home with Fresh From Your Kitchen: DIY skin care recipes & treatments you can create with a trip to the grocer or health food store. Direct from the formulator of The Grapeseed Co.'s stash of fresh beauty creations and concoctions!