we’re so excited! launching our new product soon - 4.0 HAND MOISTURE! it’s packed with active ingredients, so no more dry hands.

up for pre-order for a limited time! you’ll get it for $20, $5 off the retail price!

we’re talking about the pink ribbon that fights for breast cancer! wait, how does a ribbon fight for breast cancer?  the pink ribbon has become a symbol for the fight against breast cancer.  yet, that little ribbon has done very little to do anything because only about 15% of all sales surrounding the ribbon actually go to breast cancer research.  “pinkwashing,” which is a term used to describe the marketing techniques by companies using the ribbon to further their sales of certain products, especially cosmetics, has become a very dangerous venture because they are selling women things that can cause breast cancer!

the pink ribbon can be seen on all sorts of carcinogenic products, such as skin care, cosmetics, and even energy drinks.

this is why it is important to check the ingredients in your products, no matter who is pushing it to you and no matter how safe they say it might be.

there is a great documentary out there called Pink Ribbons, Inc. and it details pinkwashing and all its implications.  check out the trailer, or stream it on Netflix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPZfcYTUaA

for more information on safe cosmetics, visit: http://www.safecosmetics.org

“approximately 65% of what we put on our skin ends up in our blood stream.” yet, cosmetic companies often do not develop products that are safe to use. even though these ingredients are deemed “safe,” it is debatable. parabens, synthetic preservatives can cause life threatening problems like premature aging and certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. check your products and get informed!

do you know what kind of chemicals are in your cosmetics and what they do to your body?  this chart was taken from http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/

so go and check out the site and get informed! 

here at +plus modern skin, we are passionate about our products because they work. and the reason they work is simple: powerful, all-natural ingredients that penetrate the skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky.  we are very proud to offer products with non-toxic ingredients that are not only safe to use, but highly beneficial as well. take at look at what some of our ingredients can do for you.

emu oil

emu oil is one of the only natural oils that can penetrate all seven layers of skin on a cellular level.  this means that our products don’t just moisturize the top layers, which can leave your skin feeling dry later in the day.  this means less application.  for more information on the benefits of emu oil, visit: http://www.livestrong.com/article/203840-facial-benefits-of-emu-oil/

apple stem cell extract

apple stem cell extract stimulates skin cells to rejuvenate at a faster rate.  this helps erase lines and wrinkles.  in a world where the cosmetic industry makes billions on anti-aging creams, our products deliver a safe, natural and effective alternative.  for more information: http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2008/nov2008_Apple-Stem-Cells-Offer-Hope-for-Aging-Damaged-Skin_01.htm

vitamin c

we’ve all been told the health benefits of vitamin c (who hasn’t taken it for a cold?),  but did you know that this vitamin is beneficial for you skin?  vitamin c is an antioxidant that restores firmness and elasticity to your skin by stimulating cell and blood vessel growth.  visit: http://www.livestrong.com/article/141216-benefits-vitamin-c-skin-care/

peptides

peptides are also beneficial as an anti-aging ingredient.  peptides produce more collagen, more quickly, giving you more youthful skin.  notice I didn’t say youthful looking.  no, your skin will be more youthful! visit: http://www.mangomadnessskincare.com/what-are-peptides.html

office cat hemingway is exhausted from the +holiday party.

Here’s to a HEALTHY, happy, safe and prosperous holiday season and new year! 

Much love and thanks for all the support, 
Ann + Nic
founders of +plus modern skin.

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show us +.

we want awesome photos of +’s you find in your life. the crosshatch of graph paper, the head of a screw, the lines of a great bookcase… we want to see them!

we’ll pick the best - and the lucky photog wins a full-size 1.0 face moisture.

email your entries to nic@plusmodernskin.com

good luck!

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our launch party! september 15th. more info at pluslivestrong.eventbrite.com.

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