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Jersey Shore Cosmetics Sponsors RHONJ Premier Event
While fans were glued to their TV's, some of the cast members watched the first episode of the new season with a beautified premiere party hosted by Jersey Shore Cosmetics creator Jacquelyn Quattro. Jacqueline Laurita, Kathie Walkie, Rosie Pierri and RHONJ newbies Dolores Catania and Siggy Flicker all attended the glamorous event where they all received beauty bags compliments of Jersey Shore Cosmetics.
Even "Real Housewives of New York City" star Dorina Medley made an appearance at the premiere party along with former "Jersey Shore" cast member Sammi Sweetheart."The Real Housewives Of New Jersey Season 7 Premiere Party was held at Molos on July 10, 2016 in Weehawken, New Jersey sponsored by Jersey Shore Cosmetics. Not only did all of the New Jersey housewives fall in love with the brand and founder Jacquelyn Quattro, other celebrities did as well, such as Jersey Shore’s Sami Sweetheart and Deena Cortese, Real Housewives of New York star, Dorinda Medley, and so many more.
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Introducing AMH Extraordinary Men's Grooming
Jersey Shore Cosmetics- Non-toxic beauty, introduces AMH Adult Male Human® extraordinary men’s grooming. Natural, Non-toxic, Paraben, Petro-free and Cruelty-free.
From Jersey Shore Cosmetics- Non-toxic beauty, comes AMH Adult Male Human®. Favorite on the line; AMH Luxe balms. LUXE balms, not lip balms because they are so much more! 100% natural, they are scented with dark chocolate, amber, vetiver and cardamom, or black pepper, bergamot, vanilla and rare, Oud. Whaaat? So delicious, you can wear them as solid perfumes, … or not. Formulated with nourishing hemp seed oil and vitamin E, these luxe balms come in Unscented, as well. Also, on the product line, All Natural, Alcohol-free Hand Cleanser. Who said that guys can’t have clean, soft hands? AMH all natural hand cleanser is fragrance-free and comes in an unscented, fine mist spray. All Natural, Face & Beard Oil, scented with vanilla Co2 and Sandalwood. In a word; nourishing.
AMH African Black Soap Complexion soap, is scented with rich African spices, including clove and cinnamon. All Natural shaves soaps, in Spicy Orange and Lavendula, are scented with French lavender oil and clove oil and create rich, luxurious, vegan lathers. Add, Nourishing Styling Wax, (more luxe, here) and Nourishing Oil for Face & Beard and you have the start of our extraordinary men's grooming brand. Every product is formulated with ingredients from nature, scientifically proven to deliver the best results. AMH Adult Male Human. Extraordinary.
December launch.
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Are Hand Sanitizers Poisoning Our Kids?
Hand sanitizer often has a form of alcohol, such as ethyl alcohol, as an active ingredient and works as an antiseptic. Other ingredients could include water, fragrance, and glycerin. Other non-alcohol based hand sanitizers contain an antibiotic compound called triclosan or triclocarban. This ingredient can also be found in soaps and even toothpaste. These products are often labeled antibacterial, antimicrobial, or antiseptic soaps. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says triclosan could carry unnecessary risks, given that their benefits have yet to be proved. Recent studies have raised questions about whether triclosan might be hazardous to human health, as studies on the compound are ongoing.
Jersey Kids Alcohol-free Hand Cleanser and Jersey Shore Cosmetics Alcohol-free Hand Cleanser are products which performs the same function as popular brand hand sanitizers without triclosan, harsh alcohol, pesticides and petrochemicals found within existing products on the marketplace. Our alcohol-free hand cleansers are all natural and non-toxic.
Jersey Kids and Jersey Shore Cosmetics hand cleansers are alcohol-free, petrochemical-free, triclosan-free, fragrance-free and laboratory proven to kill 99.99% of most germs, including salmonella and ecoli, without Triclosan, Benzalkonlum Chloride, Quantemary Ammonium and other unsafe chemicals. Our hand cleansers hold the highest rating of zero toxins by EWG.org. Skin Deep data base.
Our hand cleansers are 100% Safe & Effective. Earth- Friendly. Cruelty- Free, Alcohol-free and moisturizing. Jersey Kids and Jersey Shore Cosmetics hand cleansers are free of harsh toxins, and are less wasteful than sticky, chemical based gels. They are gentle on sensitive skin and are safe and effective for the whole family. With no artificial colors or preservatives, our hand cleansers are 100% healthy, safe and highly effective.
"Clean Hands - Happy Hands." Jersey Kids and Jersey Shore Cosmetics hand cleansers come in fine mist, non-aerosol spray bottles of 2 fl.oz. / 150 applications.
All natural and organic ingredients, leaves hands clean and soft. Petrochemical-free .
Paraben-free. Alcohol-free . Fragrance-free . Earth-friendly . Cruelty- free. Vegan. Kid Safe.
Jersey Kids and Jersey Shore Cosmetics hand cleansers are alcohol-free, petrochemical-free, fragrance-free and laboratory proven to kill 99.99% of most germs, including salmonella and ecoli.
Our Jersey Shore Cosmetics Alcohol-free hand cleansers hold the highest rating of 0 by EWG.org. Zero toxins.
Ingredients: Organic citrus extract Bio Flavonoids, Water, Organic Acids- Rosemary (Antioxidant), Vitamin K-2, and Ubiquinol (CoQ-10 ) Improves skin quality.
60 ml. 150 Applications. Fine mist, non-aerosol spray.
Trust our Top Rated Jersey Kids & Jersey Shore Cosmetics formula!
Jersey Kids Alcohol-free Hand Cleanser is Top Rated and Recommended by The Environmental Working Group (EWG.org)
There is no triclosan, petrochemicals, or toxins in our Jersey Kids and Jersey Shore Cosmetics Alcohol-free Hand Cleansers. Our hand cleansers are made from all natural, organic ingredients and are laboratory tested to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria without toxic ingredients.
- Jersey Kids & Jersey Shore Cosmetics Alcohol-free Hand Cleansers are:
- All Natural.
- Alcohol-free.
- Fragrance-free.
- Triclosan-free
- Non-Toxic.
- Cruelty-free.
- No Palm Oil.
- No Benzalkonlum Chloride.
- No Quantemary Ammonium.
- No Artificial Colors.
- No Artificial Preservatives.
- No Fragrance.
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The End of Summer Doesn't Mean the End of Sunscreen
As the Summer season winds down, let's not forget the importance of sun safety, all year around. The end of Summer should not mean the end of sunscreen and protective clothing, sunglasses and sun hats. Remember to protect your skin from prolonged exposure to the sun when playing sports, walking on the beach and in town on cool days ahead. Remember, that the sun's rays can be strong and penetrating on cool and overcast days.
Jersey Shore Cosmetics' Top Rated, all natural sunscreens are available all year around. They come in travel size sticks for sports, backpacks, and travel.
Jersey Shore Cosmetics is a proud sponsor of The Environmental Working Group's Sun Safety Campaign. We are striving to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe from toxins.
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QVC To Acquire Billion Dollar Online Shopping Site Zulily
Less than two years after going public, Internet retailer Zulily Inc. is selling itself for a fraction of its post-IPO high as the flash-sale strategy it helped pioneer has lost its allure among consumers.
The Seattle-based company agreed to be acquired by Liberty Interactive Corp., the parent of home shopping network QVC, in a cash-and-stock deal that values Zulily at around $2.4 billion.
Zulily shares surged 49% on Monday to $18.74, but Liberty is buying the company at a discount to its initial public offering price.
The reason for the decline has been a reversal in Zulily’s fortunes. Founded in 2010 as a retailer of toys and children’s clothes, Zulily grew to top $1 billion in annual sales last year as it expanded into adult apparel and home goods.
Read more from The Wall Street Journal..
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WOWEE! It’s a Great Summer at Jersey Shore Cosmetics!
You Like Us! You Really Like Us! We already have more than 22,000 positive reviews for our Mongongo lip conditioners! We are thrilled that you like Mongongo as much as we do…but we kind of thought you would. How can you not love the way your lips feel so silky-smooth, luscious and hydrated from the second you put it on?! Jersey Shore Cosmetics sources the best, most useful ingredients for its products, and our products are made in the USA!Mongongo oil is particularly fascinating! It is derived from a fruit (well…some consider it a nut) that has the most amazing hydrating, regenerating and restructuring properties and offers a unique protection from UV and environmental pollutants in skin applications. And, as with Jersey Shore's other sun protection products, the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) who rates brands, with regard to health risks related to toxins and harmful ingredients in products, has rated this product as a top pick in safe skincare products, beating out many of the "famous brands."Mongongo is responsibly sourced from the Kalahari Desert, which is a harsh, arid and semi-arid environment in southern Africa covering parts of South Africa, Nambia and Botswana.“Kalahari” takes its name from a local Tswana word meaning "the great thirst" so they need some strong skin conditioners to combat that environment, and mother-nature provides it. In fact, Mongongo oil is used as a body rub by the !Kung bushmen to cleanse and moisturize their skin, and protect it against the harsh desert environment. They also eat Mongongo as their primary food. And are one of the few peoples of the world whose blood pressure does not increase with age. Although this is unlikely to be entirely due to Mongongo, the predominance of this fruit in their diets suggests a link. So now you know where we get Mongongo… let’s get you some too!
Mongongo lip balm is in the Ipsy Glam Bag for the month of July!!!
Just go to www.ipsy.com and sign up for your glam bag now….
Or you can of course just buy direct from us, right here!
Choose from three flavors:
- Blackberry Patch
- Vanilla Coconut Cream
- Mandarin Green Orange Ginger
OH Wait…Just One More Thing…THIS IS IMPORTANT AND TIME SENSITIVE!
We are holding a contest RIGHT NOW on Ipsy.com! https://www.ipsy.com/giveaways/jerseyshore-july15-giveaway
Prize: Win a 100% natural, skin-smoothing set from Jersey Shore Cosmetics! ($200 value)
How to Enter: No matter where you’re basking in the summer heat, keep your lips super nourished and hydrated with Jersey Shore Vanilla Coconut Cream Lip Conditioner. Snap a pic of your soft summer lips and post it to Instagram. Hashtag your photo with #ipsy and #Sweepstakes and #JerseyShoreSummer to qualify.
Entry Rules: Giveaway runs 07/01 at 12:00 AM PT thru 07/29 at 11:59 PM PT. 18+ resident of U.S. and Canada. Profile must be public.
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Jersey Kids Voted Best All Purpose Sunscreen by Livestrong.com
Did you know that Jersey Kids All Natural, Petrochemical Sunscreen is voted #1 All Purpose sunscreen by Livestrong.com, again this year? Did you know that Jersey Kids is also top rated a best score of 1, by EWG.org, for having the lowest hazard rate and excellent broad spectrum? Jersey Kids sunscreen is biodegradable, reef friendly and safe for the whole family and safe for the environment.
Jersey Kids is recommended by top Mom magazines, including Kiwi magazine and Jersey Kids sunscreen is voted the #1 best all purpose sunscreen by Livestrong.com, again this year. Jersey Kids is recommended by EWG.org as having the lowest hazard and excellent broad spectrum protection. Jersey Kids All Natural Sunscreen is safe for babies.
Check this out... BEST ALL-PURPOSE SUNSCREEN: Jersey Kids All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30 According Dr. Wendy Roberts, a dermatologist in Rancho Mirage, CA, Jersey Kids All Natural All Green Sunscreen, SPF 30 has a high percentage of zinc oxide and a simple ingredient list that make the product very safe. A smooth base, including olive oil, jojoba oil and shea butter, helps ensure it goes on evenly. It’s made in the U.S. and it is biodegradable and safe enough to use on the whole family, including babies. EWG RATING: 1, lowest hazard. Read more here..
Have a happy and safe summer!
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Jersey Shore Cosmetics Sunscreens are Top Rated by EWG.org
All of Jersey Shore Cosmetics sunscreens are top rated & recommended by The Environmental Working Group. (EWG.org) All of our sunscreens are 100% natural and organic, paraben-free, petrochemical-free, and cruelty-free.
Safe & effective.
Fragrance-free. No hormone disruptors. Non-toxic. No synthetics. No parabens.
Happy Summer!
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Rare Cacay Nut is all the Rage in a Jungle Known for Cocaine
For decades, if not centuries, the Amazon dwellers of southern Colombia didn’t make too much of the cacay nut. They fed it to their livestock, used it to treat wounds and chopped down its trees for firewood.
But then, a few years ago, the global jet-setting crowd found out what the yellow-ish oil from the protein-rich nut could do for their skin. And suddenly, the cacay (pronounced kahk-ai) has become a red-hot commodity, providing the key ingredient to anti-aging facial creams that can fetch $200 an ounce in beauty shops in Los Angeles and London.While most of the nuts come from wild trees in remote areas, new plantations are popping up in impoverished parts of Colombia that were better known for cocaine and anti-government rebel groups. Vitaliano Ordonez, a farmer who used to give the nuts to his cows, sold eight of the animals to buy 120 saplings. Because only a few are mature enough to produce this year, he’s scavenging every kernel from two old trees on his small dairy farm in Puerto Rico, Colombia, 300 kilometers (190 miles) southeast of Bogota.
‘No Waste’
“I won’t let even one nut go to waste,” said Ordonez, 70. Each apple-sized nut pod contains three seeds, each bigger than an almond. He expects to collect about 60 kilograms (133 pounds) of cacay kernels this year. That may generate as much as 300,000 pesos ($198), or the equivalent of almost half the country’s minimum monthly wage.
The boom is in part the work of Alberto Jaramillo. While scientists have highlighted the nut’s virtues for more than a decade, it was Jaramillo, the head of Bogota-based Kahai SAS, who found a market for the oil after attending trade shows and hiring a trial study of the oil’s use in skincare. Kahai, which buys nuts from growers and scavengers, including Ordonez, expects to double sales this year.
Motorcycle Scavengers
Jaramillo’s Kahai sends workers through the countryside on motorcycles and trucks, sometimes driving more than 250 kilometers to hunt for trees and pick up nuts. During the harvest season from February to April, one mature tree can yield 400 kilos of nuts. Kahai pays 1,000 pesos a kilo for whole nuts, so about 400,000 pesos per tree. He’s also encouraging farmers like Ordonez to plant more trees.
Native to parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, the cacay nut was long used by indigenous people to treat wounds and light lamps. As those uses faded, trees that reached 40 meters (130 feet) high became appealing targets for loggers. That’s begun to change with the renewed appeal of natural oils as beauty treatments.
Sales of face oils are rising, sparking new products from cosmetics-maker L’Oreal SA and Procter & Gamble Co.’s Olay brand made of everything from grape and apricot seeds to lavender and marjoram. Beauty-oil sales at retailer Sephora SA tripled in three years.
Face-Oil Boom
In the U.S., where high-end facial skincare sales have largely been flat over the past year, face-oil sales surged 24 percent to $42 million, data from NPD Group show. They’ve more than doubled over the past two years.
The small but growing appeal of cacay in the $465 billion personal-care market has been fueled by the increased popularity of Morocco’s argan oil, which got picked up by hair-care makers such as L’Oréal and Unilever NV, and is now included in 14 percent of new hair treatments, according to market research from Mintel. Cacay contains key ingredients in anti-aging products, including antioxidants and retinoids, according to Kahai.
‘New Wave’
“It’s going to be the new little wave,” said Jamie Sherrill, who uses cacay in some of the Nurse Jamie skincare products she sells at her Santa Monica spa. “I was always a fan of retinol and argan oil, and we were initially searching for ways to improve on these two ingredients.”
Sherrill, who appeared with socialite Paris Hilton on the reality show “The Simple Life,” offers 1-ounce “facial elixir” with cacay for $198 and a men’s shaving oil version. A three-item set of anti-aging products with cacay retails for 1,060 pounds ($1,555) at Harrods department store in London.
The venture isn’t without risk for Kahai and small growers. While plant oils are hot now, cosmetics fads often change, and there is lots of competition from other plant oils.
“It’s more expensive than a lot of your regular oils,” said Judi Beerling, a research manager at the London-based consulting firm Organic Monitor. “As more becomes available, obviously the prices will become less of an issue.’
Jaramillo said some companies are holding off on using cacay because there isn’t enough stable supply. It could take another three years, he said.Credit: BloombergBusiness
Jersey Shore Cosmetics may be formulating new, Cacay Face Oil and Cacay Body Oil products, using pure Cacay nut oil, in the future. Jersey Shore Cosmetics, Cacay face and body oil products are expected to launch in the Fall of 2016. When formulated, Jersey Shore Cosmetics Cacay nut formulations will be 100% natural, cruelty-free and vegan.
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Sun Smart with Jersey Shore Cosmetics Top Rated Sunscreens
Jersey Shore Cosmetics sunscreens are top rated and recommended by EWG.org, Skin Deep recommended list of safe sunscreens. Included in the top rated sunscreens at EWG.org, are Jersey Kids, All Natural Sunscreen, Jersey Shore Sun, Sans Tan Anti-aging sunscreen and Jersey Shore Cosmetics Anti-aging Mineral Sunscreen stick. Jersey Shore cosmetics sunscreens are the smart choice when choosing safe sunscreens for you and your family. All of Jersey Shore Cosmetics rated products have a top score of 0-1, reflecting zero toxins in all of our natural formulas. Until recently, the full dangers of unprotected sun exposure were not known. Now, we know how hazardous it can be spend too much time in the sun without the proper protection. One of the biggest dangers of too much sun exposure is skin cancer. The sun’s rays contain destructive UV light, which penetrate the top layers of skin, damaging cells in the under layers and creating the right environment for cancer to develop. All of Jersey Shore Cosmetics sunscreens have UVA/UVB tested, broad spectrum protection.
Overtime, as more and more cells are damaged, not only does the skin begin to look wrinkled and aged, it also begins to break down. Nothing on earth can break down collagen and elastin in the skin like UV light.
It was once believed that “getting some sun” was good for a person, and people would spend hours walking outdoors or at the beach, soaking up the rays. This led to a surge of skin cancer reports, especially among women who would suntan for cosmetic purposes.
In order to combat this growing trend, companies began developing sunscreen, which could be applied topically to the skin to protect it from the sun. While this was an important step forward, it introduced another danger into our environment. Many sunscreens are formulated with harmful chemicals and hormone disruptors which can often be as dangerous to our bodies as the sun’s rays. Just as it is important to protect our bodies from the sun, it is vital that we shield ourselves from these unsafe chemicals and ingredients.
The solution, however, is not to go without sunscreen. Instead, the solution is to find an all-natural sunscreen that contains only all natural and organic ingredients, that has been tested and approved by organizations like The Environmental Working Group, (EWG.org) Healthy Child.org, (HCHW.org) PETA and Livestrong.com, who are devoted to helping to bring only the safest, most effective products to the market. First and foremost, we recommend light, protective clothing and accessories.
Of the few sunscreens that has been approved by The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), PETA, and Livestrong.com, Jersey Kids All Natural, Jersey Shore Sun, Sans Tan Anti-aging and Jersey Shore cosmetics mineral sunscreens tops the lists. Jersey Kids sunscreen is organic, vegan, petrochemical-free, and even safe for babies under six months old. Livestrong.com voted Jersey Kids, as the #1 All Purpose sunscreen, while at the same time, Jersey Shore Sun, Sans Tan was topping PETA’s 2013 “Summer Must Haves” list.
Jersey Shore Sun, Sans Tan sunscreen is as effective as Jersey Kids, but with the added benefit for being an anti-aging sunscreen with added vitamin D. Formulated with only all natural, organic and non-GMO ingredients, our sunscreens are of the few sunscreens on the shelves that are marketed as all-natural and actually is all-natural, without petrochemicals, hormone disruptors, or toxins.
All Jersey Shore Cosmetics sunscreens are formulated using only 100% natural, organic and Non-GMO ingredients and have UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection.
Jersey Shore Cosmetics donates to various cancer organizations, cancer centers and cancer foundations.
Sans Tan Travel Size and JSC sunscreen stick minis are great for travel, Golf course or the Tennis court!
Happy, Safe Summer!