Free discount coupons and $50 worth prize! Happy International Women's Month!!

Yes you heard it! We told you there would be a wonderful surprise for you with fabulous prizes and rewards. And what better month than International Women's month to pamper you with these surprises!

All you have to do is participate in Nature's Basin International Women Competition! It's not scary, you just have to celebrate the woman that you admire...now that's not even a competition!

Here are the easy steps to lovely rewards:

1. Tell us about the woman that inspires you, that you admire and respect. Win 10% discount coupon instantly!
2. We publish this story on our blog, you forward to 5 friends who leave comments on your story. Win a further 10% discount coupon!
3. Get the most positive comments on your story and you are a winner! Win $50 worth Nature's Basin gift certificate!

So send us a story now! She could be your mom, it could be someone you have read about, someone you heard speak, your neighbor or your boss. She can be from your country or from another. So come celebrate women and walk away with great prizes and rewards, all for free!

Entries to be sent to fiza@naturesbasin.com

Competition duration: One month

Competition deadline: April 15, 2010

Word Count: A minimum of 300 words.

The winner will be announced in our April newsletter, and we may even do a little piece on the winner, should the winner agrees!

Note:

• The extra 10% discount will only be applicable on the first set of 5 friends that leave a comment. However, the more friends/acquaintances you forward to, the more likely your chances of getting the most comments.
• For a story to be published, the author has to sign up to our newsletter at http://www.naturesbasin.com/MailingList_subscribe.asp
• The first 5 friends that will make the author eligible for a further 10% discount have to mention in the comment that they are the author's friend and came to the site via the author, and to also sign up for Nature's Basin newsletter at http://www.naturesbasin.com/MailingList_subscribe.asp

Why your makeup matters

As a licensed esthetician, people often tell me how good my skin looks. And it's true, I do know how to care for it better than I did before. But I'm human, and get pimples and wrinkles just like the next person. So you know what it is that makes these people think I'm so glowing and skin-perfect? Good makeup!

And not just makeup that's well applied, I've never been a real artiste. What I mean is quality products made with good ingredients that mask what you don't want to show (um, zits?) and give your complexion a boost. This is where the Nature's Basin line NVEY ECO comes in. Developed by a company that was in the beauty business for decades in Australia, it's completely green and was only released after years of research. You know you can trust these folks for makeup that lasts and has an excellent finish, since they were pros in the biz before they went eco (plus celeb makeup artists love it, and you know how demanding those ladies are... their clients are being photographed!).

Think about what you might get from organic makeup that you won't find in drug or department store brands: hydrating base ingredients, gentle natural scents like rose. And if you have sensitive skin, forget about anything else. These natural brands are the soothing, calming way to go. If you've already turned the natural corner when it comes to skin and body care, why not rethink your makeup?

Save yourself from the sniffles with aromatherapy

If you're like me, this time of year you're either battling a cold or have a child or spouse who's fighting a stuffy nose and other pesky symptoms. No matter how much vitamin C I take, something always seems to get me. I've suffered two bouts with the sniffles already this year, both of them contracted from my husband, who usually gets better in a day or two, while the effects linger for me for days!

Thankfully there are lots of natural remedies that, even though they won't cure your cold, will at least make your time getting better a little more pleasant. Organic essential oil blends with eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, lavender and the like are great for easing breathing and also have an germ-killing effect. While you can simply place a drop on a warm, wet towel and breathe in the benefits, warm aromatherapy baths have the benefit of extra steam to help open the lungs and nasal passages, and a steamy shower with an aromatherapeutic salt scrub can be truly head clearing.

Nature's Basin has some great pure essential oil products that make it easy to ease the sniffles. Use Breathe Bath Salt and Breathe Bath Oil alone or combine for a shower scrub. Or try a tub with Organic Sniffle Bath Essence (also good for use on a wet towel or in basin of warm water to ease breathing). And don't go to bed without Organic Sniffles Baby Chest Balm with the added boost of myrrh and cypress essential oil. It's designed for little ones but great for grown-ups, too.

Wishing you comfortable colds this winter, and above all, good health!

The Perfect Valentine's Gift

Racking your brains over that perfect gift for this Valentine's? And you need to look no further. With Valentine's only 9 days away, Nature's Basin has the perfect escape for you. We have created a collection of gift products and you will love the thought put in.

Ranging from sensual gifts for that special someone, relaxing gifts for the mommy-to-be or just a treat for the two of you, we have the finest organic and natural body care products that can make for a perfect present. Organic Baby Gift Basket Burmese and Pregnancy Gift Set Bag, along with brand new Yes, are also included in the gift page.

Treat yourself to the Unconditional Love Set by Erbaviva claimed to be perfect for a friend with many moods of for the one who has every thing. This gift set features a sampling of the aromatherapeutic products by Erbaviva, perfect for a friend with many moods-or the one who has everything. With calming effects of rose, neroli, and lavender; the sensuality of sandalwood, jasmine, and citrus blend, and the stimulating scent of cedar, spruce, tea tree, and eucalyptus, this is more than you can ask for.

My personal favorite is Inara's Sample Canister Beautifully packaged, this six-piece set would definitely make it worth its money. It makes you feel you have received a lot of special products in one box and that's how pampered you want to make your Valentine feel. Included in the canister is a Sugar Rub, Body Crème, Milk Bath, Body Oil, Soap Bar and a full size Lip Balm.

And if you find yourself confused after going on the site - you love every thing, you find a lot of things to be helpful, you don't know what her style is...no worries. Nature's Basin has also introduced its own Gift Certificate! You can either have it mailed or emailed directly to the recipient. For more details on how to redeem the reward, visit the Nature's Basin Gift Certificate site.

Two Brand New Brands at Nature's Basin

We are proud and pleased to announce that to our array of the finest (and awesomest) natural and organic brands, we can now boast of two new brands to our list - Suzanne aux Bains and Yes!

Suzanne aux bains is a French line that blends active organic ingredients to fight symptoms of aging. Most effective in achieving its results, the line is inspired "by Mediterranean ingredients and ancient bathing rituals"...ooh it sounds exciting already doesn't it! You will be pleased to know that Suzanne aux bains is certified organic by Ecocert with the Cosmebio label.

So do you now want to know more about the products this great line has to offer? Ranging from Nourishing Hand Cream, to Relaxing Organic Massage Oil, Bath Foam Bliss and Regenerating Night Cream this line has every thing that a stylish and intelligent woman will absolutely want to maintain her beauty.

Yes is a perfectly packaged product brought by a United Kingdom based brand providing intimacy products that are actually good for skin. With oil-based and water-based options, the bottles are so nicely packaged they do not have to be hidden inside drawers. This healing Soil Association Certified Organic formula is available at extremely affordable prices and guarantees excellent performance.

Remember Nature's Basin is offering free shipping on its orders and there are free samples available with all of its orders. Nature's Basin never loses sight of its commitment to bring to you the finest natural and organic beauty care products and we make sure that when we say they are the best, they are actually the best!

Preparing for Valentine's Day

It's that time of the year when everything is in love...but your head still hurts planning for that special day. "What gifts to buy?" "How many flowers to send?" "What dress to wear?" "What restaurant to book?" "Do I have enough cash?" "Does that look special enough?" "I want to do something out of the ordinary!" The head's buzzing with ideas, questions, concerns and a check list.

We all spend hours in front of the computer googling words like "best valentine's gift for him" "how to make valentine special for her" "cheap but good restaurants" "best food in town" and "Valentine's day recipes to cook." What I want to make sure though is that in all the planning we don't forget to take care of our skin and give ourselves that treat that will actually make us feel in love and make others fall in love with us! Cheesy is it? But that's exactly what u want!

So here's my little list of things to do for my body and skin so I can look my best on Valentine's Day:

1. Take good care of your skin and cleanse it well so the pores open and your skin can breathe well. A healthy skin is a beautiful skin!
   
2. Remember to moisturize your face daily after cleaning it well. A moisturized start to your day with the finest product will protect your skin the whole day.
   
3. When we go to bed that's when our body gets to work to restore its energy and health. Applying and before going to bed. A deep moisturization at night will keep the skin healther for longer.
   
4. Feeling best is an essential part of looking best. Indulge in a relaxing bath and come out feeling on top of the world. Amazing bath salts and bath oils should be an absolute essential for your body!
   

Remember a healthy, glowy skin is the key to beauty and you want to achieve that with natural ingredients that do not harm your body and skin. Only the finest natural and organic beauty care products can make you look extra beautiful on Valentine's Day!

Your Weekly Beauty Ritual

When life gets busy, it's so easy to neglect the little things that relax you and make you feel good about yourself. That's why I make a weekly date with myself to do a little beauty ritual. I pick an evening when things are slower around the house, and set aside a full hour (usually between a couple of favorite TV shows!) just for me. I take a warm bath for at least 20 minutes, an ideal time to apply a natural hair treatment like Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil and let it sit, as well as do a hydrating organic facial mask. So, get your husband to watch the kids, cancel some plans, do whatever you need to do to get that hour just to yourself. It's only one hour a week, and I promise it will be worth it. Regular care actually extends the life of cosmetic treatments you pay good money for, like facials and haircuts. And with great free shipping deals Nature's Basin, the organic and natural skin care products you need to do a weekly home spa come right to your door for less. Pick up the Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea Facial Mask, which works for all skin types and is 25% off, plus the hair oil from Weleda. Be sure to wash up with a facial scrub before you get in the tub, to make sure your skin is primed to receive all the benefits of the mask, and try to quickly shampoo your hair before applying any treatment.