Make Bruises Disappear

FabSugar — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 09:11:56 -0700

OK, I admit it: I am clumsy. I'm forever hitting my shins on furniture and tripping and falling down on my butt. This really becomes a problem when I'm getting ready to don a cute miniskirt or a swimsuit, and I realize I'm walking around with an enormous bruise. Plus, bruises take so long to go away that some of my skimpier clothes are out of commission for weeks.

That's why I can't say enough about Boiron Arnica Gel. Made from a Northwestern mountain plant called arnica montana, this nice-smelling, non-sticky ointment is used by athletes to cure muscle aches and pains. But it's also miraculous when it comes to banishing even the biggest, ugliest bruises. You just gently and generously rub the gel on the affected area a couple of times a day, and the bruise will literally disappear in a matter of days. (As a bonus, it will also stop hurting.) Even I thought it sounded too good to be true at first, but every time I use it, I'm amazed at how quickly and effectively this stuff works. You can buy a 2.5 oz. tube for $8.39 here.

Fab Site: Saffron Rouge

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:42:32 -0800

While on the hunt for one of my recent favorite lip balms, this Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick available here for $12.95, I stumbled upon a lovely little beauty site called Saffron Rouge for the first time. If you're a cosmetic junkie concerned about what strange chemicals are entering your body through your beauty habit, then this place is an e-commerce paradise. Saffron Rouge specializes in organic and natural beauty products-everything from bath and shower products to aromatherapy and even a number of natural makeup lines I've never seen before. Just browsing this site, I discovered dozens of products I want to try. Here are a few of the highlights.

John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Detangler, $16, available here.

Primavera Relax Body Wash, $6 to $20, available here.

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Weleda Baby Starter Kit, $12, available here. Includes trial sizes of diaper care cream, calendula baby oil, and more.

Jurlique Arnica Cream, $32, available here. This stuff is a miracle potion for banishing bruises.

Pangea Organics Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme Facial Toner, $16, available here.