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Reed’s passion for the incredible flavor and healing properties of ginger root has inspired the creation of six types of award winning home brewed ginger beverages as well as kombucha, ice creams & candies. Only the finest fresh herbs, roots, spices & fruits go into their  brews and they don’t let sugar, preservatives or anything artificial spoil the natural taste.

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Looking for a natural way to settle that unwanted queasy tummy when jetting around this summer? Try stashing a handful of these individually wrapped ginger chews in your carry on before saying bon voyage to home. It’s a known fact, chewing on crystallized ginger inhibits the nausea associated with dizziness and motion sickness, leaving you to simply enjoy the ride. Reed’s treasured treats are made from a popular Indonesian recipe generations old only containing real ginger, sugar and tapioca starch. Available in the traditional plain ginger or in peanut butter ginger for the more adventurous types!

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Pop one in your mouth before you board the plane, train or car to settle the stomach. Continue to suck on these gingery treats as needed throughout your trip.

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Primavera prides itself on a deep, collective understanding of plant therapy as well as fair trade partnerships with a worldwide community of organic farmers. Their products are intended to connect customers with nature every day; just as the Earth regulates seasons, life cycles & ecosystems, nature regulates the rhythms of each person’s body and mind. Primavera’s tagline says it all: Pure nature. Perfect balance. By allowing pure nature to be part of daily life, one invites the opportunity to discover perfect balance.

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This rich formula from across the pond is designed for maturing to normal skin to help lift and firm while delivering antioxidants to increase elasticity for healthy, more youthful skin. Featuring organic rose essential oil, which helps promote cell renewal, it evens skin tone and balances the senses while antioxidant rich organic pomegranate seed oil fights free radical damage. Skin also benefits from intense moisture provided by organic avocado oil and organic cocoa butter. Fair trade farm partners in India and Turkey provide PRIMAVERA its rose.

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• Organic Matcha Tea Powder – Contains calming anti-inflammatory properties and helps prevent free radical damage.
• Green Algae Extract – Enhances collagen, density, moisture & skin firmness. Decreases expression lines and wrinkles.

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Morning and night, after washing and toning (ideally with a PRIMAVERA cleanser and toner), and while skin is still damp, apply a nickel size amount to face, neck and décolletté, massaging in lightly until absorbed.

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Primavera prides itself on a deep, collective understanding of plant therapy as well as fair trade partnerships with a worldwide community of organic farmers. Their products are intended to connect customers with nature every day; just as the Earth regulates seasons, life cycles & ecosystems, nature regulates the rhythms of each person’s body and mind. Primavera’s tagline says it all: Pure nature. Perfect balance. By allowing pure nature to be part of daily life, one invites the opportunity to discover perfect balance.

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Designed for sensitive skin, this soothing moisturizer deeply hydrates as it rebuilds skin’s moisture barrier, helping the skin protect itself from external irritants and soothe away redness and sensitivity. Featuring organic chamomile essential oil to help relieve skin irritation while quieting the senses, and borage seed oil, rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids to help regulate hydration and restore elasticity to the skin.  Clinical tests show  a 100% improvement of regeneration and protection of the skin’s moisture barrier and against redness after 28 days of use and a 38% increase in skin hydration. PRIMAVERA’s fair trade partner farms in Italy provide its chamomile oil.

Key Ingredients:

• Organic Chamomile Essential Oil – Eases irritation, soothes sensitive skin & calms the senses.
• Organic Borage Seed Oil – Rich in Omega-6 essential fatty acids it helps rebuild skin’s moisture barrier, regulates hydration & restores elasticity.

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Morning and night, after washing and toning (ideally with a PRIMAVERA cleanser and toner), and while skin is still damp, apply a nickel size amount to face, neck and décolletté, massaging in lightly until absorbed.

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Founded 30 years ago and boasting over 200 all natural bath and body creations sold in 19 countries, Kiss My Face is no newcomer to the green marketplace. First recognized for their simple Greek olive oil soaps, Kiss My Face now combines many natural and organic botanicals, vitamins & oils with cutting edge science to bring you wonderfully effective personal care products. They strive to use the highest level of post consumer, recycled content in every bottle, box, display or brochure so as to walk gently and respectfully with the earth.

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Pulling time tested ingredients from Mediterranean olive orchards and the dental care secrets of Icelandic natives, this whitening toothpaste is as worldly as you are. Olive leaf extract, Xylitol, Organic Aloe Vera & Peppermint Oil clean teeth, freshen breath and promote healthy gums while Iceland Moss (the Icelanders secret to pearly whites) works to gently whiten your noshers by fighting plaque-causing bacteria. Kiss My Face brings you a brighter smile the natural way, without relying on fluoride, SLS, parabens, or phthalates and is tastefully free of artificial sweeteners, colors, fragrances & preservatives.

Key Ingredients:

• Olive leaf extract – Antioxidants, Vitamin E & polyphenols repair cells and neutralize free radicals.
• Tea Tree Leaf Extract – With potent antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it works as a natural all purpose germ killer.

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Kaia Naturals aims to create products that make busy lives simple and do it with healthy natural ingredients that are cruelty-free certified. Their small, but innovative product line is manufactured in line with specific recommendations and standards developed by international bodies that certify natural and organic cosmetics.

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Perfect for any summer excursion, these all natural clothes treat your face to a rejuvenating, end of the day cleanse that rivals your nightly at-home routine. Each moist towelette imparts a nourishing supply of Vitamins B12, C & E while oat amino acids act as an extremely mild cleaner & antimicrobial Organic Canadian honey lifts and dissolves surface dirt, makeup, & waterproof mascara. These travel savvy, no-sting wipes take care of cleansing, toning & removing a day full of adventure all in one step!

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• Unbleached bamboo – Naturally eliminates bacteria and stays fresher longer than any other hardwood cleansing cloth fiber.

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Both sides of one cloth will do the trick, leaving skin velvety soft, no rinsing required. Professional Makeup Artist Jessa Blades of Blades Natural Beauty uses them regularly on the job, from weddings to high profile magazine shoots.

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Staying true to the principles of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, Preserve makes a persuasive case to opt for their 100% recycled and recyclable products over conventional ones. Through their Gimme 5 program, #5 plastics (think Brita filters, yogurt cups, & hummus containers) that are not accepted for recycling in most cities are collected from drop off locations such as Whole Foods Markets then sorted, cleaned, tested & turned into new Preserve products. Increased recycling of these #5 plastic items via Gimme 5 has resulted in a sizable reduction in greenhouse gases and aided in the conservation of water, energy, oil, natural gas & coal used to manufacture plastic products.

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A no brainer for the eco conscious tooth brusher, Preserve’s products are powered by 100% recycled yogurt cups, are BPA free & are completely recyclable after use. Bristles are brand new nylon with choices of ultra soft, soft & medium texture and come in five fun colors to enliven your bathroom. No need to add “toothbrush” to your shopping list once it’s had it’s days either, with Preserve’s subscription program, a new brush is sent right to your door every 3 months!

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To recycle your brush, simply use the package it comes in as the return mailer for the toothbrush you’re ready to retire or drop it off in a Preserve Gimme 5 bin found at Whole Foods Market stores and other select locations.

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