Jurlique is an organic brand that uses farm grown natural ingredients.  Guess who else is a fan? Mariah Carey has used it on a set of a video and loved it. To find out more about Jurlique’s Love Balm go to http://www.jurlique.com

These companies respect the process and ingredients that go into making chocolate. The best taste is knowing that someone put care behind their product.

You will find a whole world of organic products on http://www.rapunzel.com Rapunzel’s Swiss chocolate is the first to be 100% organic and they are proud of it.

Green & Black’s Organic has a long history of making chocolate. With the recognition this brand is receiving lets hope other companies take a notice and do the same. They believe in fair trade and natural ingredients that look so delicious I simply have to purchase some now. http://www.greenandblacks.com

Newman’s Own Organicstakes extreme care and detail into making their products. The cocoa that goes into their chocolate is grown at the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms. With a 95% organic USDA approval take a bite into their chocolate or better yet, indulge in delicious chocolate cups. http://www.newmansownorganics.com

For more articles like this, go to my Organic Spa Magazine lifestyle blog http://blog.organicspamagazine.com

Those pesky breakouts just happen to appear around that time of the month, you are tired, bloated and there seems to be a conspiracy happening against you.  This is the perfect time to take an hour out of the day for yourself only.  What are you favorite snacks, berries, yogurt, veggies?  All usable for a homemade facial mask, not to mention yummy.  I have dug up and tested the easiest of the easy.  The yogurt & cucumber facial mask did it for me.  You can combine the yogurt and honey only, or yogurt and cucumbers only.  I should mention that yogurt has  wonderful effects on dry skin as well. 

What you will need

YOGURT & CUCUMBER FACIAL MASK

plain yogurt (let it chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing feeling)

cucumbers (chop them up into small pieces or slice them up thin)

1/2 tea spoon of honey (not necessary)

The way you combine this mask is entirely up to you.  I used all ingredients, once with chopped up cucumbers and once sliced.  The sliced cucumbers can be used as a base for the yogurt and honey mix, simply place them on your face and relax.  Note that you should slice them up thin if you want them to stay in place. 

For more articles like this go to http://blog.organicspamagazine.com and read what I have to say today.

The paralyzing effects of depression and anxiety in young women can be very devastating.  There are of course many different mental illnesses, some more serious than others.  I will not get into the practical terms or explanations as there is only so much I can write in the constraint of an article. Rather I want to focus attention on the positive results of what can happen when life throws you challenges.  I believe the best way to tackle any problem is to overcome it on your own terms. There is no formula, but from my personal experience putting your worth and talents into something useful and inspirational is one way to make the pain quiet down and eventually go away. 

One such inspiration comes from Rebecca George.  She is Australian’s a brand new and well respected entrepreneur and a classy young woman.  Rebecca’s passion is to teach others how to lead a more sustainable life and remain fashionable while doing it. Through her small business she has discovered the therapeutic effects a rewarding career or hobby can have.  Rebecca has suffered from depression and anxiety since she was a child.  If you met her you would think she is a very strong individual and very well put together, however on the inside she has suffered through the roller coaster of depression.  She is just like anyone else except her lifelong feelings of isolation, suicide, hatred and not understanding why this is happening to her have kept her from leading the healthy life others take for granted. Now at the age of 19 she has learned to cope and decided to change her life. The fact that she is willing to share her story with you and me in order to inspire and help others is amazing in itself. 

Rebecca has always wanted to own a business and is currently attending a university for a business degree.  As a result of her depression it has been difficult for her to hold down a part time job for a longer period of time.  After loosing her last job she has decided it is far more realistic to work for herself and therefore has decided to start a business while managing her illness.   The first step was to start exploring the different business options out there.  Swap parties have been around for some time now and are continuously becoming more popular.  Rebecca has grabbed the concept and made it her own.  She receives a lot of support from local businesses, among them are eco companies, that she herself loves.  Miss Green’s wardrobe is getting bigger and branching out each month, watch out for her events because this is not the last you will hear from her.

Quotes from Rebecca:

“Somehow with persistence and by believing in myself I got to where I am now. I may not go clubbing every week like most people my age and I may not have many friends, but Miss Green’s Wardrobe gives me satisfaction and something to get up for in the morning.  I need that.”

To get your tickets to one of her swaps or just to find out more go to http://missgreenswardrobe.com.au

The trick to looking fresh when tired is to open up your eyes with a great mascara, I found Dior mascara works the best for me but there are other great brands that do the job just the same.  

Are you feeling pale after a hangover?  Make your cheeks stand out with a subtle blush or just simply use the new Clinique radiance peel for less money than you would pay at the spa.  Freshness and radiance et Voila! 

What about the unruly dry hair? 10 miracle mask works wonders and I can vouch for it personally.

For the night when you are ready to snuggle with him make sure to have kissable lips.  Nivea lip balm will keep you addicted. 

Ahh.. you have worked so hard to make youself radiant again, you deserve a nap using the softest sleeping mask on earth. Be ready to repeat the next day because youth is a gift not to be taken for granted.

Affordable or free to all:

-Treat yourself to something indulgent but inexpensive (favorite dessert, cup of hot chocolate perhaps)

-Relax and watch a chick flick alone if you prefer or with good friends.  Remember those old movies you used to love, dust them off and laugh or cry with them again. 

-Laugh a lot, especially at yourself.

-If you do not have a furry pet of your own, visit a pet shop or the ASPCA.  Maybe even volunteer to help out, it is proven that being around pets lifts up your mood instantly.

-Take a relaxing bubble bath, you would be surprised at the spa products I find in the dollar store.  Be careful to chose wisely but if they have a large selection I say buy it.  I have found yummy strawberry bubble baths+a pink rubber ducky.  Now that is relaxation for cheap.

-Spend some quality time with your loved one and just cuddle, no money involved.  Appreciate the people around you in the present, because one day you will never see them again.

-Do not take yourself so seriously, do something cheesy and non-mainstream.  Wear a funny hat or a trend you never thought you would.  You just might discover a new style.

-Lastly, pick up a hobby to take your mind off of stress.  If you have too much time to think you will drive yourself crazy. Hobbies sometimes turn into profitable businesses.

-Just add to the list