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Monday, July 27, 2009

Product Alert: Naturals: Health Food for your Skin by Crabtree and Evelyn

Crabtree & Evelyn, an expert in naturally based formulas for over 40 years, launches Naturals – botanical body care with benefits. These good-for-you beauty remedies are comprised of eclectic blends of botanical extracts, botanical oils, and mineral complexes and are free of parabens, mineral oil, colourants, sodium lauryl sulfate, or propylene glycol. This range of gentle cleansing body bars, shower & bath gels, liquid hand soaps, smoothing body polishes, exfoliating scrubs, refreshing foam shower mousses, skin nourishing body butters, moisturising body lotions, hydrating creamy body washes and delicious lip balms offers an alternative for those seeking products formulated with ingredients derived from natural sources.

Botanical Diversity

Crabtree & Evelyn’s Naturals range contains efficacious levels of botanicals that work to nourish, tone, refine, and purify the skin. Every formula is a unique cocktail of select botanicals that when combined, deliver a greater benefit to your skin than the individual ingredients. For example, the Milk, Soy, & Sugar synergy is nourishing, Olive, Avocado, & Basil is conditioning, Mango Butter, & Grapefruit is rejuvenating and Verbena & Sage is purifying. In addition to enhanced benefits, these ingredient blends give each product a wonderfully natural and refreshing fragrance.

Body Bars are saponified using a proprietary blend of superior grade oils - olive, sweet almond, and grapeseed - that possess gentle cleansing, moisturising, and antioxidant properties. Body Scrubs and Body Polishes work hard as multi-tasking treatments to exfoliate refine energize and nourish Shower Mousses and Liquid Hand Soaps are free of harsh detergents with all lathering agents derived from botanical sources; and Body Butters and Body Lotions blend the highest-grade botanical butters with natural emollient oils. Ultra-moisturizing Creamy Body Washes contain sweet almond oil, Vitamin-C rich mango oil, and cocoa butter to restore softness and leave skin feeling nourished. Gentle and refreshing Shower & Bath Gels tone and condition skin with beneficial botanical extracts. Even Lip Balms contain delicious botanical ingredients to soothe, recondition, and protect lips.

Natural Selection

For those seeking products with fewer synthetic ingredients, Crabtree & Evelyn Naturals are free of parabens, mineral oil, colourants, sodium lauryl sulfate and propylene glycol. Each product is a unique formulation of the highest-grade botanical and mineral ingredients enhanced by the aromas of the active botanical ingredients.

Mix It Up

You won’t find a single floral note in the Naturals range. Each non-gender specific scent has been developed to work with the active ingredients to create eclectic mixes including Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber, Olive, Avocado & Basil, Clementine & Basil, Cocoa Butter, Cardamom & Nutmeg, Mint, Fennel & Ivy, Mango & Grapefruit, Verbena & Sage, Milk, Soy & Sugar, and Pineapple & Ginger. These exotic and unexpected blends are compatible with one another and can be used in any combination to give you the benefits you desire.

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BOTANICAL CREAMY BODY WASH 6.4 fl oz/$16.00

These ultra-moisturizing body washes feature a gentle cleansing formula that leaves even the driest skin feeling incredibly soft. Enriched with hydrating ingredients such as cacao seed butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, glycerine, and mango oil, the botanical mixtures rejuvenate and replenish dry skin, leaving it feeling comfortably moisturized, without a sticky residue.

Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg & Cardamom Botanical Creamy Body Wash - Nourishing

Mango & Grapefruit Botanical Creamy Body Wash - Rejuvenating

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BOTANICAL SHOWER & BATH GEL 10.1 fl oz/$18.00

Formulated with nourishing botanical extracts to tone and condition skin, these gentle cleansers can be used as a foam body wash or for a relaxing bubble bath. Each rich and deliciously fragrant formulation includes premium ingredients such as re-texturizing pineapple fruit, toning ginger, stimulating mint, and firming fennel.

Pineapple & Ginger Botanical Shower & Bath Gel - Refining

Mint, Fennel and Ivy Botanical Shower & Bath Gel - Rejuvenating

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BOTANICAL LIQUID SOAP FOR HANDS 10.1 fl oz/$16.00

Perfect for use in the kitchen, these liquid hand soaps contain skin nourishing botanical oils that gently cleanse without drying skin. Each sulfate-free, high performance blend is pure soap in liquid form and ideal for frequent use.

Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber Botanical Liquid Soap for Hands - Deodorising

Olive, Almond & Myrtle Botanical Liquid Soap for Hands - Conditioning

Verbena & Sage Botanical Liquid Soap for Hands - Deodorising

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BOTANICAL SHOWER FOAM MOUSSE 6.8 fl oz/$16.00

These thick and rich foam mousses are formulated for gentle cleansing - with moisturising glycerine, skin conditioning amino acids from apples, nourishing wheat proteins, and soothing vitamin B5 (panthenol). They are free of harsh detergents with all lathering agents derived from natural botanical sources.

Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber Botanical Shower Mousse - Detoxifying

Lemongrass & Sugarcane Botanical Shower Mousse - Clarifying

Mango & Grapefruit Botanical Shower Mousse - Refreshing

Olive, Almond, & Myrtle Botanical Shower Mousse - Rejuvenating

Verbena & Sage Botanical Shower Mousse - Deodorising

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BOTANICAL BODY BARS 5.3 oz/$8.00

Many soaps that claim to contain high levels of superior oils usually add only a small percentage to a quite ordinary soap base. In contrast, the Botanical Body Bars are saponified from a proprietary base of superior emollient oils that include up to 20% grapeseed, sweet almond, and olive - to which they then add individual blends of beneficial extracts.

Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg, & Cardamom Botanical Body Bar - Nourishing

Mango Butter & Cranberry Botanical Body Bar - Revitalising

Mint, Fennel & Ivy Botanical Body Bar - Exfoliating

Verbena & Sage Botanical Body Bar - Deodorising

Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber White Clay Botanical Body Bar (contains 3% clay)-Purifying

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BOTANICAL BODY SCRUBS 8.8 oz/$26.00

Designed for total body smoothing, these multi-tasking treatments work on several levels to refine and soften the skin. Lemon peel, brown sugar, crushed bamboo, and rice bran help exfoliate dead skin cells and buff the skin to buttery smoothness; while highly emollient cocoa butter, nutmeg, and cardamom gently exfoliate, soothe, and restore softness to improve skin tone and texture.

Lemongrass & Brown Sugar Botanical Body Scrub - Smoothing

REVIEWED BY WHOM YOU KNOW'S PANEL OF EXPERTS:
Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg & Cardamom Botanical Body Scrub – Nourishing

What our panel said:

"This has a delicious cookie scent that is heavenly. Unlike other scrubs that I've tried in the past, the grains in the scrub are not harsh or too gritty. It left my skin very soft, smooth & moisturized for days afterwards. This also leaves behind a faint nutmeg smell that is very pleasant."

"This product was great in exfoliation and improved my overall skin texture."

"Used this in the shower after a day at the beach. The warm smell of the cocoa butter made me feel relaxed and still at the beach! Leaves skin brighter and clearer."

"This is my favorite product! It left my skin silky smooth and smelled of cocoa. The exfoilator worked great and I would definitely purchase this product again. I highly recommend it especially to pregnant woman not wanting to get stretch marks -the cocoa butter improved the elasticity of my skin!"

The bottom line from Peachy Deegan:
This is one of the best scrubs on the market, and is the only one that has made it into my shower right now-its competitors sit in a basket in second place. Testament to the review of our panel, this is the top scrub of the summer according to Whom You Know.

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BOTANICAL BODY POLISHER 6.1 oz/$20.00

Formulated as a daily treatment, this creamy cleanser and exfoliator refines and buffs skin with avocado stone and citrus peels, giving it a healthy, radiant glow. It also provides moisturizing benefits to maintain softness.

Clementine & Basil Botanical Body Polisher - Energizing

Mint, Fennel & Ivy Botanical Body Polisher - Rejuvenating

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BOTANICAL BODY LOTION 8.5 FL oz/$20.00

These lightweight, silicon-free lotions absorb quickly and thoroughly to leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and comfortably hydrated. Each blend uses select botanicals that deliver a greater benefit to your skin than the individual ingredients: milk and soy proteins are combined with clarifying sugar to condition and soothe; purifying pink grapefruit with astringent cucumber to refine and clarify; and pineapple and ginger to refine, moisturise, and nourish skin.

Milk, Soy, & Sugar Botanical Body Lotion - Nourishing

Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber Botanical Body Lotion - Toning

Pineapple & Ginger Botanical Body Lotion - Refining

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BOTANICAL BODY BUTTERS 7.0 oz/$26.00

Their toning, rejuvenating and nourishing body butters are created using combinations of superior grade botanical butters (shea butter, avocado butter, and cocoa butter to name but a few) and naturally emollient oils (sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, macadamia nut oil). They range from light conditioning for normal oily skin to super–emollient for dry skin.

Avocado Butter, Olive, & Basil Botanical Body Butter, for dry skin - Moisturising

REVIEWED BY WHOM YOU KNOW'S PANEL OF EXPERTS:
Mango Butter & Grapefruit, Botanical Body Butter, for normal skin - Rejuvenating

What our Panel said:

"My favorite! Loved this the moment I twisted off the lid and smelled the refreshing aroma. Very soothing! This just smells elegant. Ultra-luxe - smells divine."

"The Rejevenating Body Butter in Mango & Grapefruit had a fun fruity smell, great for the summer. I used it after a hot day in the sun and it soothed my skin as well as had a great going out scent that would attract many."

"My Skin feels tightened after use; this is a great scent!"

"Yum, is there an edible dessert version of this cream? The pairing of mango & grapefruit scents is unusual but it really works well together. The cream is rich without being too thick, even in the summertime. The heat, sweat & air-conditioning that we're subjected to in the summertime can be very drying to the skin, this is the perfect cream to bring back some moisture to the skin without being too heavy. The scent is very suited for summertime too!"

"An elderly friend of mine was visiting and spotted my jar of mango/grapefruit body butter in the very pretty jar. She asked to use some and applied some to her dried up, scaly, old legs and tough peeling skin of her heels. Wah-la!!! Just what she was looking for and she absolutely loved the aroma!!!"

The bottom line from Peachy Deegan:
This is a hit among daily moisturizers and the scent is outstanding! It is very deserving of a place in your after-shower routine and is perfect for summer.


Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg, & Cardamom Botanical Body Butter, for dry skin - Nourishing

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BOTANICAL LIP BALMS .52 oz/$9.00

Our lip care formulas use delicious, botanical ingredients to help soothe, recondition, and protect lips. Featuring nourishing shea butter and olive oils as well as beeswax to heal and protect, these moisturising Lip Balms leave you with soft, smooth lips everyday.

Cocoa Butter & Cardamom w/ SPF 8 Botanical Lip Balm

Garden Mint Botanical Lip Balm

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Gifts

BOTANICAL ULTIMATE $85.00

This ultimate package includes everything you could possibly need in a linen weave tote. Products include: cocoa butter nutmeg & cardamom body scrub; Illipe butter, lemongrass, & sugar body butter; mango & grapefruit shower mousse; mint, fennel, & ivy body polisher; pink grapefruit & cucumber body lotion; mango butter & cranberry in-shower moisturiser; pink grapefruit & cucumber body mist; and a cocoa butter nutmeg & cardamom body bar.




Provence Linen Caddy $49.50

Her favorite natural bath and body care chock full of skin nourishing tropical butters, botanical oils, and beneficial plant extracts and presented in our natural linen weave caddy accented with braid piping.

Contains: Milk, Soy & Sugar Body Lotion (250 mL), Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg & Cardamom Cream Body Wash (190 mL), Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg & Cardamom Body Scrub (100g) and Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg & Cardamom Body Butter (50g).

BOTANICAL BODY BARS COLLECTION 2.6 oz x 5/$25.00

This striking collection is filled with five round versions of our Botanical Body Bars - one each: Cocoa Butter, Nutmeg, & Cardamom; Verbena & Sage; Mango Butter & Cranberry; Mint, Fennel, & Ivy; and Pink Grapefruit & Cucumber with White Clay. Each 2.6 oz (75 g) engraved soap is individually shrink-wrapped.

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About Crabtree & Evelyn

A pioneer in botanical formulations for over 40 years, Crabtree & Evelyn fuses the power of nature and science, luxury and comfort, and the wisdom of the past and present, to create sensorial pleasures for the body and spirit. Like the motto of our namesake, John Evelyn – a 17th century renaissance Englishman, who wrote one of the first important works on conservation – Crabtree & Evelyn “explores the world and keeps the best” to transform simple routines into mood-elevating fragrance experiences.

Crabtree & Evelyn’s muse, India Hicks, is a designer, model, author, television personality, and goddaughter of the Prince of Wales. She has embraced the simplicity of island life in the Bahamas, which is centered on her family, and an appreciation of the nature that surrounds her. India’s eclectic style and fierce individualism, along with her English heritage is a constant source of inspiration.

WHOM YOU KNOW FEATURED INDIA HICKS AS A MOVER AND SHAKER:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/07/movers-and-shakers-india-hicks-model.html

Crabtree & Evelyn is available online and in more than 40 countries, with over 6,000 locations and 350 concept stores worldwide. For more information or to purchase products, please visit www.crabtree-evelyn.com or call 800-CRABTREE. To view streaming video and interactive content, please visit

www.indiahicks-islandliving.com.

Recognised as an exceptional brand, Crabtree & Evelyn now enjoys Superbrands status in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong & Australia.

Whom You Know recommends the products we tried and for more information:

www.crabtree-evelyn.com

www.indiahicks-islandliving.com

http://store.crabtree-evelyn.com/botanicals-naturals.html

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