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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.

Summer is in full swing but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to give your skin the SPF protection it deserves! Here are two skin protection products that might help:

Biore Dual Fusion Moisturizer + SPF 30: Lightweight dual formula for protection and hydration, $14.99.

Bronze your body with Carol’s Daughter Gelee De Soleil Browing Oil: Contains SPF 15, protects the sun from UVA/UVB rays. Deeply bronzes and hydrates for a long lasting summer tan. Delicious coconut and pineapples fragrances pamper the senses. Paraben, mineral oil, petroleum, and artificial color FREE, $14.00.

My recent purchase at Nordstrom shoe department just before I took off to NYC this week was MICHAEL Michael Kors Jamesport Sandal. I’m in love with these shoes! Total runway material!! But walking with these shoes 2 long blocks in New York City, and trying to party like a rock star after dinner took a toll on my feet and legs. As soon as I got back to ACE Hotel to finally unwind, I applied PAYOT Paris Cooling Relaxing Light Legs Gel on my very tried feet, legs, and thighs. And voila: Marta is feeling much better:)

Watch Marta’s video blog for the ‘evidence’ lol:)

PAYOT Cooling Relaxing Light Legs Gel made parting with my MICHAEL Michael Kors Jamesport Sandals all WORTH it!

Where to buy: PAYOT Cooling Relaxing Light Legs Gel is available at www.3graces.com , $48.

Also, visit  www.payot.com for additional details about PAYOT Cooling Relaxing Legs Gel.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jamesport Sandal is available at Nordstrom and www.nordstrom.com

I’m all about body lotions, and always on the look out for  ‘it’ products. I’ve recently tried Lubriderm body lotions and would classify them as Drugstore superstars! If you are looking for a great body lotion that works and is affordable, check out the Lubriderm Daily Moisture Line!

Lubriderm body lotions are very hydrating without an overpowering scent. Scent and how greasy a body lotion, play major part in my purchasing decision. They are deal breakers! I  like my body lotion either fragrance-free or scented very lightly. I do not want it to clash with my signature fragrance Dolce & Gabbana The One, or any fragrance I’m wearing:)

I also LOVE Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Hand Cream it’s so soothing and comforting to my hands.

I would like to introduce to you two latest Lubriderm products which are hitting the shelves this August (2009):

Lubriderm Intensive Skin Repair Ointment: Clinically shown to temporarily protect and help relive dry, chapped or cracked skin providing the long-lasting protection skin needs to heal itself like healthy skin does naturally. The lightweight, specially formulated ointment works immediately to form a protective shield on the skin to protect from frying of wind and cold weather, leaving skin hydrated and more comfortable. SRP: $4.99 1.75 oz tube.