BCA Shopping Guide: I absolutely love the Aveda Hand Relief cream. It smells very soothing, it makes my hand soft and hydrated, and it’s not greasy. It’s on my desk at all times and keeps me company all day when my hands needs a little TLC.

This is why I’m excited to find out that now there is limited edition version of Aveda’s cult-favorite Hand Relief specially for the Breast Cancer Awareness month.

As is tradition, this year Aveda is raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) by selling a limited edition, 150ml/5oz tube — a 19% increase in size with a 7% savings for guests – of  Hand Relief. During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

Retail price: $21
Purchase: Aveda.com, Aveda salons, spas and Institutes

As much as we all love summer, the constant flip flop and sandal-wearing can be rough on the heels – literally. Skyy Hadley of As “U” Wish Nail Spa has the perfect solution: a Meals for the Heels Mask.

Take one cup of regular oatmeal and 1/2 cup of regular milk and heat up over the stove, stir until cooked. Add sugar to thicken the mixture, and then let it cool off a bit. When the mix is thickened, apply to your feet. Leave the mask on for about 5 – 10 minutes. The oatmeal soothes dry, itchy or irritated skin, while the milk acts as an exfoliant to help get rid of dry and dead skin cells. Finish off with pure shea butter as a moisturizer and you’re all set.

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare launches new Superskin products: Due to popular demand and skincare necessity, Liz Earle has created a comprehensive range of super-rich and extra-powerful solutions for the body, bust, lip and eye areas under the Superskin line. Containing ingredients such as kigelia and shea butter, these products aim to plump and smooth while helping the skin appear more youthful from head to toe.

Superskin Body Cream is the ultimate in body moisturizing luxury, designed to visibly enhance and rejuvenate your skin. Specifically formulated with powerful naturally active ingredients rich in GLA, omega 3 and antioxidants, this body cream helps mature or very dry skin look and feel alive and replenished.

Superskin Bust Treatment is a powerhouse product packed with skin nourishing ingredients including Mangosteen that is sourced from a community-based sustainable forestry project in Malawi. Mangosteen extract is blended with quince extract, green algae extract and white lupin protein to help firm and tone the often neglected bust area.

St. Ives Unveils Enhanced Formulations and New Look. Skin care company updates product line with natural ingredients sourced from nature.

St. Ives is furthering its commitment to delivering powerful skin care solutions from nature by introducing a reformulated product line. The newly-enhanced products contain natural exfoliants, extracts and moisturizers, and the packaging uses post recycled materials whenever possible.

“St. Ives recognized that today’s beauty consumers increasingly seek products that harness the best of nature’s energy and vibrancy,” said Carl Gerlach, Marketing Director for St. Ives. “Our new formulations deliver the nature-inspired beauty benefits that our customers seek, without sacrificing efficacy or aesthetics.”

I’ve been trying to interview Lisa Price the fabulous founder of Carol’s Daughter for quite some time now. And, finally, here it is!

I’m so excited to share with you Lisa’s story of  an incredible journey creating a sought after skincare and fragrance line: Carol’s Daughter.

In this interview Lisa Price talks to me about her fascination with fragrance. The Carol’s Daughter Philosophy. Why did she choose Jada Pinkett Smith and Mary J. Blige as the faces for her brand, and what’s new with Carol’s Daughter.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with skincare begin?
Lisa Price: It wasn’t so much a love for skincare as it was a love for fragrance which began when I was a little girl. I started creating my own scents and creams because I loved to experiment—it’s always been a hobby and passion of mine.

MW: At what point did your love for making your own skincare products in the kitchen turn into a promising business?
LP: After some time of working as a writing assistant for The Cosby Show, and creating personalized scents and products for the cast, my mom encouraged me to make a small batch to sell at a local church flea market. I nearly sold out on the first day!

MW: What is Carol’s Daughter philosophy?
LP: Every Carol’s Daughter product I create is made with love, and inspired by my own life. Each product is truly unique and created especially for my customers, who are part of the Carol’s Daughter family. The idea is not just about looking good, but feeling good inside and out, comforting your body and spirit. Carol’s Daughter is also about having a strong sense of family as well as love and respect for yourself and others.