May no gift be too small to give-nor to simple to receive, that is wrapped with thoughtfulness and tied with love…
Season Greetings from World Wise Beauty!
Don’t sweat your last minute holiday shopping because I have you covered here at World Wise Beauty. Fortunately I have spent the last year talking to founders of FABULOUS companies who make products that will absolutely delight your giftee. From aromatherapy to natural skincare, you are sure to find a beautiful Christmas gift for someone special.
Visit the “Ideal Finds” department all year round to be inspired and thrilled with the best of beauty, health and wellness companies who infuse “ideals and values” into everything they produce for you. You can also follow “Ideal Finds” on www.facebook.com/WorldWiseBeauty
So with no further ado, here is a review of WWB’s Ideal Finds for 2013, complete with quick links to the websites to get your last minute unique Christmas gift! Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Truly Herself, Lauroly
Dec 9, 2013 by Lauroly
WWB Ideal Find: Buddha Board
Founder & CEO: Eric Thrall
Authentic Dedication: Buddha Board Inc. is based in beautiful Vancouver BC, Canada. Since 2001, the Buddha Board product line has been artfully designed with form, function, and ‘soul’ in mind. Borrowing from the Zen concept of living-in-the-moment, we believe in the importance of doodling, creating, and having fun. Enjoy!
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Oct 9, 2013 by Lauroly
WWB Ideal Find: Pangea Organics ( Beauty & Personal Care Products)
Founder & CEO: Joshua Onysko
Authentic Dedication: Pangea Organics is dedicated to creating a more, new sustainable future one bottle, jar and bar at a time. “What’s good for you is good for everybody.” Conscious business practice includes everything from fair trade sourcing and organic farming to living wages and the use of renewable, recycled and recyclable resources.
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Sep 17, 2013 by Lauroly
Inis Energy of the Sea Perfume
WWB Ideal Find: Inis Perfume/Fragrances of Ireland
Inis/Fragrances of Ireland Founder: David Cox
Authentic Dedication: To inspire and uplift and make people happy through their senses. To promote an understanding that we are all connected and we should all strive to make a better world. Since 2001, Inis the Energy of the Sea and Fragrances of Ireland is honored to be a core funder of the Irish Whale & Dophin Group dedicated to the the protection, conservation and better understanding of whales and dolphins in Irish waters and around the world.
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Jun 13, 2013 by Lauroly
WWB Ideal Find: Golden Earth–Perfumes from Nature
Golden Earth Founder: Elizabeth Golden
Authentic Dedication: Golden Earth is dedicated to supporting the wellness of the earth and all of her inhabitants and keeping the planet healthy and clean. In addition, Golden Earth is a member of the Green Products Alliance, a supporter of Green America, a member of the Organic Trade Association, a signer of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, as well as, a PETA approved cruelty free and Vegan Company.
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Apr 1, 2013 by Lauroly
WWB Ideal Find: Innersense Organic Beauty (haircare)
Authentic Dedication: Ingredient transparency and consumer education. Innersense Organic Beauty is proud to be a Certified Green Company and Compact Signor of both Safe Cosmetics & Truth in Labeling Acts, Member of the Organic Trade Association and CCIC Certified Committed to social and environmental sustainability.
Founders: Greg and Joanne Starkman (Greg present)
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Mar 13, 2013 by Lauroly
Welcome to “Ideal Finds” at World Wise Beauty where beauty, health & wellness connoisseurs can learn about products and brands that are authentic and true to the ideals they are inspired by. Sometimes we label people by their professions such as business man/woman, or entrepreneur. Other broader labels we throw around are words like “capitalist” and “socialist”. We sometimes forget we are human beings first and often driven by ourcultural and social values. I hope at “Ideal Finds” you discover social values and capitalism can both be celebrated. There are many hard-working entrepreneurs out there infusing social ideals into their business concepts and attempting to make our world a better place. Perfect introduction to our featured Ideal Find “SpaRitual”. ~Truly Herself, Lauroly
Ideal Find: SpaRitual
Founder: Shel Pink
Authentic Dedication: Dedicated to true Spa Tradition and committed to creating eco-friendly products
(nail lacquer, body care, lip gloss) and packaging designed for the enlightened consumer.
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Mar 8, 2013 by Lauroly
Welcome to “Ideal Finds” at World Wise Beauty. It’s hard to identify authenticity in a world of “image” and “spin”. Authenticity means your actions are consistent with what you believe and what you say. At “Ideal Finds” I help you get to know companies who are authentic and true to the ideals they are inspired by. Join me in discovering a a cornucopia of beauty, health & wellness products and experiences but remember to always be your own guru when it comes to selecting. There is nothing better than being comfortable in your own skin!
Trulyherself,
Lauroly
Ideal Find: JUARA
Founders: Yoshiko Roth, Metta Murdaya, Jill Sung, Tami Chuang/Metta is here for Q&A
Authentic Dedication: Juara is inspired by beauty secrets from Bali, combining rituals of Indonesian royalty and modern science. Certified cruelty free by PETA and also safe by safecosmetics.org.
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Mar 4, 2013 by Lauroly
Welcome to the second installment of “Ideal Finds” where you will get to know beauty, health & wellness brands intimately that are authentic and true to the cultural ideals they are inspired by. Here you will get to know brands that have what I call “the feel good factor”. You feel good about purchasing them and you feel good using them! Hope you find simpatico with all our “Ideal Finds”. I know our find this week is a sure way to match up with brands that will speak to your ideal values. Introducing…
Ideal Find: Yuzen Sample Box
Founders: Ted Ning and Jen Vaughan/Ted is with us for this Q&A
Authentic Dedication: The Yuzen concept is inspired by traditional Japanese patterns currently used today for intricate handmade Japanese paper. The actual Yuzen sample box is dedicated to presenting high quality natural and organic personal care products, healthy snacks and lifestyle items.
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Feb 25, 2013 by Lauroly
Erbe Veccia Farmicia in Italy/1600′s
Welcome to the first installment of “Ideal Finds”. One way to be “comfortable in your own skin” is to align your consuming habits with your inner personal values. As a conscious lifestyle consumer you want to know whether the brand authentically reflects the values you care about deeply. It’s hard to identify authenticity in a commercial world of “image” and “spin”. At “Ideal Finds” I’ll help you get to know brands intimately who are authentic and true to the cultural ideals they areinspired by. Hope you find “simpatico” with each of our featured companies but as I always say…follow your own inner GPS and be your own guru.
IDEAL FIND: Erbe founded in 1988 (photo above Erbe Veccia Farmacia, Italy in the 1600′s)
FOUNDER: Carmen Miraglia
AUTHENTIC DEDICATION: Italian Beauty Culture rooted in 16th and 17th century Aroma-Phytotherapy practice.