Are you about to put that sunscreen away and plan on not seeing it until next summer? Stop right there please!  One thing to keep in mind is that just because we won’t be seeing much of the sun, it’s still super important to continue using sunscreen!  Sunscreen should be that beauty product that is part of your daily routine.  Your skin is constantly exposed to sun rays even when you least expect it.  If you plan on hanging on to dewy youthful skin, I strongly recommend that you always use sunscreen.  It is one of the key anti-aging weapons.

Does it look like you traveled to the Sahara Desert and brought back a piece of it because your skin looks similar to it? Now you’ve got work to do like using a gentle body scrub to get rid of the dead skin cells, and allow for new ones to grow.  Depending on how sensitive your skin is, there are lots of body scrubs to choose from.  I have never been a fan of salt scrubs because it’s too harsh for my skin.  It stings and makes my skin red.  This is one of the reasons I wanted to make our body smoother with sugar, sans seeds, or crushed nut shells.  All natural sugar does the job and exfoliates the skin nicely and then melts away.  Coupled that with organic shea butter, argan oil and olive oil, and you’ve got a scrub that is packed with hydrating, moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients.  This is a nice blend to get your skin in tip top shape.

Are you mortified to see what the sun, chlorine and all the environmental impurities did to your skin? I have been in denial for quite some time that summer is over.  I’ve especially ignored anything that mentioned “Back-to-School”.  Of course it’s hard as my daughter needs to get ready for it.  This week she spent 2 straight days in the pool and I was mortified to see her skin…. it was so dry from the sun and chlorine… ugh…!   After taking a bath, she was so tired that she went to bed without using moisturizer.  This morning her skin was so flaky and dry that I had to slather body butter all over her.  She’s young and has such beautiful skin and I want to make sure she keeps it for a long time.

A good moisturizer is your other weapon for anti-aging and for welcoming the coming new season.  Your skin will change with the season.  Often times you will need to find a lotion or butter that is ultra moisturizing to keep up with this change.  Body butters work extremely well in the fall/winter season.  Some people with sensitive skin find that a body butter type of moisturizer helps soothe dry, itchy skin more so than lotion.  Eczema and other skin irritations flare up in colder seasons and if you are one of those people then you need to find an ultra hydrating moisturizer rich in vitamins and nutrients that’s also formulated for sensitive skin.

Do you think there are too many steps to maintain healthy and beautiful skin? Perhaps…, but your skin is WORTH it!   I am constantly running around, so I understand what most of you go through.  When we created our Four Truffles bodycare system we had 4 things in mind – simplicity, healthy, functional and performance.  Whether its Four Truffles bodycare or something else,  take the time to find one and stick to it.  I hope you find the right regimen that suits you and please share some of your thoughts or findings right here.

Ever notice that your skin experiences more changes than Lady GaGa at Lollapalooza?  One morning you may wake to glowing, clear skin and then poof! a new day begins with a blasphemous blemish and blotchiness.  What’s up with that?
Each month seems to bring a mixed bag of skin and body care pros and cons so I wanted to share the most vital seasonless skin secret – hydration!  Consistent hydration, inside and out, is key to maintaining healthy, happy skin.
Here are 5 easy ways to help get your skin on track and stay the course:

1.  Manage your water:
Water comprises about 60 percent of the average adult’s body weight and more than 70 percent of non-fat tissue such as skin.
•    Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.  Any non-caffeinated drink counts!
•    Keep your hand washing, showers, baths and spa water at lukewarm temp.  If your skin turns pink or red, the water is too hot.  This is a hard one for me personally so if that rings true for you too, just keep it short and limit to one per day.

2. Avoid soap:
Soaps are drying. Clean-up with a creamy moisturizing cleanser from head to toe:
•    Avène’s Diacneal Gel Cleanser for your face
•    Four Truffles Creamy Body Wash for your body
•    Dove Nourishing Hand Wash for your hands.  This affordable product has a 9.3 rating out of 10 on TotalBeauty.com!

3.  Exfoliate
Moisturizer is much more effective and efficient when applied to exfoliated skin. Use a scrub on your hands, body and face at least twice a week.

4. Moisturize
Apply moisturizer on a daily basis to slightly damp skin. For best results, pat skin dry instead of rubbing with your towel.

5.  Eat Fish & Flax
“Eat fish at least twice a week,” suggests the American Heart Association and your dermatologist!  The oil in salmon and other cold water fish is rich in

omega-3 fatty acids which help replenish moisture in dry skin and hair.
Up to two tablespoons of flaxseed a day also helps replenish skin and hair oils since it’s packed with omnipotent omega-3’s!

This blog from Amber of Beauty Junkies Unite really made our day!

Here’s an excerpt from her review… “If you like getting warm fuzzies knowing that you’re contributing to the bigger picture with your beauty purchases and/or want to experience how incredible these indigenous high-quality ingredients can make your skin feel, this would be a brand to watch. Four Truffles is definitely a “do good” brand!”

Thanks so much for your kind words and cheers to Beauty Junkies Unite!   Read the rest of the article here!

Here’s an excerpt from Naag.com, a fab lifestyle online magazine created by British actress/ supermodel Agyness Deyn and French writer Fiona Byrne.  In this piece Tamar says “limes are boss”  and points out emphatically why Four Truffles lime basil mandarin creamy body wash is buzz worthy!

Read on and chalk one up for Lime Basil Mandarin fans!

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women-run skin care brand created by women, for women and their families.   We believe that women are born with an innate sense of family, community and unity.  We strive to tie those elements together to help unify the world from the inside out – with the bonds of love, hope, faith and eternity.

Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women.  All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women.

Hands and feet often get ignored but they shouldn’t since they very often expose your age!   Here is where you insert a mental image of a plastic surgery addict who is taut and tight from head to ankle but their feet are old and mangy into your mind!  Good motivation, right?

Why do hands and feet age so fast?

The skin on back of your hands and top of your feet has very few oil glands and fat cells so it easily chaps, burns and sags.

What to do?

Treat your hands and feet with as much care as you would your face and body.

· Protect your vulnerable skin with sunscreen year round.  I love OleHENRIKSEN’s hands forward creme because it helps guard against signs of aging by pairing sunscreen with shea butter to deeply nourish and protect

· Create an at-home soak with warm water or milk and drops of argan oil and an essential oil of your choice.

· Exfoliate 2-4 times per week to maintain fresh, smooth skin, prevent age spots and prep skin to receive moisture.  For the tops, use a gentle scrub like Four Truffles Body Smoother.  For the bottoms, keep a pumice stone in the shower to remove dead skin.

· Moisturize daily, especially if you are in and out of water frequently.

· Treat yourself to a monthly mani / pedi! The mini massage increases blood flow and the maintenance keeps your skin and nails healthy.

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women-run skin care brand created by women, for women and their families.   We believe that women are born with an innate sense of family, community and unity.  We strive to tie those elements together to help unify the world from the inside out – with the bonds of love, hope, faith and eternity.

Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women.  All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women.

At Recess, you will find the entire Award Winning Four Truffles bodycare line.  In fact we’re celebrating our “Do Good” VIP event here on July 15th from 11:30 – 2:00 pm.  Recess will offer special Four Truffles treatments all day long for a special price.  Details to follow!!!

Recess is also a woman owned enterprise, and Nidhi Lal is making news!  In fact Zoya even named a nail polish after her!

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women-run skin care brand created by women, for women and their families.   We believe that women are born with an innate sense of family, community and unity.  We strive to tie those elements together to help unify the world from the inside out – with the bonds of love, hope, faith and eternity.

Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women.  All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women.

Recently our Earth Apple Body Smoother has been in the news, and we’re so excited to hear the wonderful things people are saying about our sugar body scrub!  Here’s the blog post from the New Beauty Magazine and another one today from Beauty4Moms blogspot! 

Acccording to Ashley of Beauty4Moms…

“There really isn’t anything that I don’t love about this product:

• The Earth Apple scent is yummy!
• My skin was left feeling silky smooth.
• The thickness was perfect; not too runny or too thick.
• The tube was much easier to use than the normal tubs exfoliators come in.”

If you’re looking for more reviews on Four Truffles products from other beauty experts and customers you can find them in our reviews section.

Happy reading and when you’re done… GO SCRUB the dead skin cells with this yummy sugar scrub and GLOW this Summer!!!

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women-run skin care brand created by women, for women and their families.   We believe that women are born with an innate sense of family, community and unity.  We strive to tie those elements together to help unify the world from the inside out – with the bonds of love, hope, faith and eternity.

Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women.  All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women.

Empowering Women Locally and Globally 

Organic skincare company Four Truffles may be a small business, but founder Ana Soriano has made a huge commitment to giving back. For starters, she buys eco-friendly argan oil and shea butter for her bodycare products from female-owned cooperatives in North and West Africa. “Cultivating these ingredients is a major source of income for women there,” says Soriano. And even though her Palos Verdes Peninsula, California-based company is a start-up, Soriano donates 10 percent of net sales to local and international charities that help disadvantaged women and children. “It’s definitely a financial challenge for us to do this but I’m a big believer in paying it forward,” she says.

GET INVOLVED

Four Truffles donates 10 percent of all product sales directly to women’s and children’s charities, you help every time you make a purchase. We also donate additional monies that we collect via promotional sales proceeds directly to a different charity every quarter.

We like to think of our Four Truffles customers as people who like to look good, do good and feel good.  We believe beauty is found inside and out and that you deserve products that perform for you inside and out.

Every dollar adds-up, especially internationally, so a little goes a long way. We like to imagine that with your support, we’re making someone’s life just a little better today than it was yesterday. We are eternal optimists and our beliefs are strong even when the world may seem bleak.

Palos Verdes Juniors Women’s Club

In the United States we are a major supporter of Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club whose outreach to women and children in crisis is tied to the local community.

Ana, our Founder, has been a member and hands-on activist with Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club for years. She was drawn to their hands-on support and dedication to helping women and children in her own backyard. Throughout the year, they hold multiple fundraising activities with two major events during the Holiday season and Spring. The local outreach, assistance and benefits provide community enrichment, critical needs, crisis prevention and intervention, support, public services and scholarships that make a huge impact.

Bridges of Hope, South Africa | Visit the Bridges of Hope Website

Since hope is one of the “four truffles” it is only fitting that we chose this powerful organization that has brought hope for the sick, hope for the dying, hope for orphans, hope for widows, hope for gang members, hope for the young, and hope for the elderly with a model of community transformation that works!

We love that Bridges of Hope offers long‐term, self‐sustaining solutions to at-risk women and children who are suffering. We specifically donate money to sponsor orphans to attend boarding school as we believe that providing an education helps opens the door to a child’s hope and increased odds for a better future.

NLC, Haiti | Visit the NLC Website

We first discovered New Life to Children on Imagine This! TV and felt a tug on our hearts after reading their story. NLC is a grass roots movement that helps rescue children at risk of starvation and enslavement near Port-au-Prince, Haiti and provides them with a safe house.

Don Skow heads up a team who has been doing incredible work with the Haitians for nearly a decade. We reached out to Don and offered a donation of body care products as part of the basic essentials needed for the women and children. In a country already plagued with the nations highest poverty rates we feel that every effort helps. Our goal is to raise funds to help build homes for the families by donating the proceeds from our “Make Your Mark” promotion.

3.  Plump:
Moisturized skin appears more firm and youthful.  Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type, smells good and feels good.
Another perk of using a moisturizer on your body is that many brands now offer youth enhancing benefits. Nivea Body Skin Firming Moisturizer with Advanced Q10 Complex is one at a low price point that is known to firm and, of course, I recommend our Four Truffles Body Butter since the 4T PDN Complex™ works wonders while remaining natural and organic.

4.  Posture
Remember when you were young and older people were always reminding you to sit up straight?  It’s time you listen!  Good posture creates the illusion that you are several pounds lighter than when you slouch so pull your shoulders down, stick that chest out, suck in that tummy and lift your chin up.  Add a smile and you are good to go!  Confidence is a major turn on so stand tall and proud – rock whatcha got!

Four Truffles is a woman owned, women-run skin care brand created by women, for women and their families.   We believe that women are born with an innate sense of family, community and unity.  We strive to tie those elements together to help unify the world from the inside out – with the bonds of love, hope, faith and eternity.

Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women.  All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women and tribunity.

It is one of the very few body scrubs that’s formulated with the best and sought after beauty oil in the market place – Argan Oil.  New Beauty also talked about our Earth Apple Scent Journey -  The sweet, simple scent from the first bite of an apple awakens skin and senses to a fresh start. The fruity Earth Apple aroma, ideal for both men and women, is known to evoke energy and feelings of love, happiness and success.

Four Truffles is so pleased that NewBeauty discovered our Body Smoother at Glow.com and chose to write about it on their uber popular site!

Read the article here… Daily Beauty blog by newbeauty.com

You can also find more expert reviews right here!