Hello Dollface by Cindy Bokma, is a beauty review website featuring the best beauty brands and products on the market.   This month, Cindy kicked off her blog with a focus on Natural and Organic Beauty.  If you want to learn more about beauty brands that care about your health and safety, we recommend you check out Hello Dollface.

Cindy Bokma is an award nominated blogger aka “Distressed Jeans” whose celebrity blog, Conversations About Famous People scored tons of hits, links on top websites, and viewers from all over the world. This was back when there were very few gossip sites online.

Here’s an excerpt from her blog “I tried the Tangerine Lavender collection which included a body wash, scrub and lotion. The body wash was thick and the scent is amazing.  Im happy it does not contain any sulfates and the moisturizing ingredients include  argan oil, shea butter, olive and coconut oils.”  Read more here…

Thanks so much Hello Dollface for including us in your blog for September!

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.

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!

Volunteering to help women and children who are victims of domestic violence transformed my life.   Beauty inside out has made more sense than ever, and while it’s rewarding to be recognized for our Do Good efforts, it’s even more rewarding to witness the incredible ways women’s and children’s lives are being transformed.

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.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be affiliated with these two amazing retailers.

In case you didn’t know, DermStore.com was started 10 years ago by a board certified dermatologist whose mission was to provide accurate skin care information and qualified skin care products to the web.  Since then it has evolved to be one of the leading destinations online for serious skin care. DermStore offers more than 300 brands ranging from spa exclusive brands, physician-strength brands and hard to find specialty brands along with expert advice and esthetician recommended regimens.

Whatever your skin condition, they have the products to help address it – from severely dry skin to conditions like rosacea, eczema, and acne, DermStore has all you need.

glow.com was developed this year and will officially launch in 2010 bringing the makeup counter experience to “e-tail” shopping.
glow.com is the go-to online beauty destination, where social networking, beauty professionals and beauty enthusiasts come together for a personalized shopping experience.  At glow.com, customers gain access to the best that the beauty market has to offer – from mainstream must-haves and international obsessions, to posh brands and cult favorites.

With 180 brands and counting, glow offers the best in skincare, makeup, hair care, bath & body, fragrance, men’s lines, organic collections and beauty tools. Consumers will find the world of beauty at their fingertips.

4T:  I asked them, why are natural & organic ingredients so important?  People are more conscious of what they put on their bodies, in their bodies and into the environment.  Having natural and organic options for our customers is very important to us.

On glow, we have created a special section for featuring our natural and organic product offering.  On DermStore, you can search for paraben-free, mineral makeup & organic products.
This is definitely a growing interest and we see more and more brands reformulating products to start addressing the demand.

4T:  Why is being “green” so important to you, personally?  Glow President Dan Williams:  “We are very excited so many new and existing companies are using natural and organic ingredients, developing more sustainable manufacturing processes and approaching business with a more holistic approach where not only environmental but social ramifications are being addressed.”
As a complement to Four Truffles body products, you can find a plethora of skin care & hair products containing the miraculous argan oil on both DermStore and glow.  Reap the benefits of the ancient argan tree from head to toe!  And a huge plus – Both DermStore and glow offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders all the time!

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 collective 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 and support women4women and tribunity.

“When I first used the cleansing bar and the smoother in my shower, I seriously did not want to get out. The scent was intoxicating, very sensual. I was a bit apprehensive to use them at first because I have very sensitive skin and I’m allergic to fragrances. But rather than wanting to run away from the smell (which is my typical reaction to fragrances), I wanted to drink in the scent for as long as I can. It was heaven.”

Read the rest of the review here.

I had a sit-down with Evelyn, the owner of Rejuvenate, to find out how this gorgeous spa came to be:

4T:  What made you decide to venture into skincare?

E: I grew up in a small town in rural Honduras & moved to New York as a teenager.  I worked in fashion and made my way up in ranks to a very successful career.  Unfortunately, an unbalanced diet & working in a high-stress industry had taken its toll.  For the first time in my life, I suffered from severe acne.

When I was 25, after investing in countless facials and expensive beauty products, I met a woman who changed my life.  Up until that point, I really thought skin care was topical.  I had no idea that my diet had to do with how my body was reacting!

I embraced a holistic approach to nutrition and skin care that eventually led to dramatic changes in my own  appearance and my well-being.  But it lit a fire in me – I was determined to help others benefit from my struggle.    I decided to dedicate my career to skin care.  I felt like I had a responsibility to share my knowledge because I’d learned so much.

Because she’s been there, Evelyn says the most rewarding part of her job is working with people in their early 20s who are suffering from serious acne.

E: I love doing all the treatments, especially for people with acne-prone skin.  People with acne don’t just have physical scars.  They have emotional scars.  It breaks my heart when people tell me they don’t leave the house because their skin looks so bad.

Within three or four months, we see results that are “out of this world” and you can see how they evolve.  It changes everything, the way they feel about themselves, how they approach life.  I don’t think I could ever get tired of that.  After ten years, I’m still very passionate about what I do.

4T:  How did Rejuvenate come to be?

From the moment she opened Rejuvenate in 2004, Evelyn knew she wanted to create a different spa concept so that people would feel comfortable asking questions, a place with a soothing, calming atmosphere and a compassionate staff.

E: I never want people to feel intimidated or judged.  We recommend products if people ask.  We want to build trust in our clients.

4T:  Why is being “green” so important to you, personally?

For Evelyn, part of building that trust means carrying organic skin care lines that use only natural ingredients – a core part of her beliefs and her commitment to holistic beauty.

E: We want people to see the bigger picture – not just for their skin but also for the planet.  I will not work with companies that are all about money.

All of the products featured at Rejuvenate – from cleansers and moisturizers to sunscreen and soy candles –

contain all-natural, plant-based ingredients.  Before any company’s products make it to her shelves, Evelyn ensures that they don’t engage in animal testing, that their ingredients are ethically sourced, and that they share her eco-conscious approach to doing business.

E: Some people wonder why I work so hard, why I insist on being so thorough. ‘You could still be successful,’ they tell me.  I tell them I am successful.  And I’m exactly where I need to be.   This is a journey and it’s been an amazing one.  What I do touches people in a very personal way.  How many people can say that?

Congratulations Evelyn on a fulfilling journey.  Four Truffles is proud to be featured as part of Rejuvenate’s product offering.

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 collective 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 and support women4women and tribunity.