AVEENO

I received my AVEENO^® ENRIVOSAX^® reusable organic cotton bag with samples in the mail last week. (It was limited to the first 1,000 at this link.) Squeeeeee! The tote bag is so adorable, and the shampoo and conditioner (AVEENO^® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection) very well may be my new faves.

About the Contest
AVEENO^® & ELLE magazine enlisted the talented fashion and graphic design students at the Fashion Institute of Technology to create a limited-edition print for an eco-conscious ENVIROSAX^® reusable bag. Over 3,000 ELLE readers voted for their favorite and picked the winner – Jeff Tsui’s “Jubilance” design.

The great news is you can still sample the hair care for yourself. Simply click here to get yours!

All-Natural Waxing

OK, so I know what you're thinking. "All-Natural" means no hair removal at all. Well, I agree. But if you really want to get rid of the fuzzies and don't want to buy plastic razors or shell out for expensive wax treatments that could contain harsh chemicals, check out this recipe:

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 TBSP water
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• small sauce pan
• butter knife or popsicle stick
• several cotton or linen fabric scraps cut into 3x5in. strips (old sheets and dishcloths work great)

If you make too much, you can refrigerate it for later, and the strips can be recycled out of any old fabric. I think it's a great idea. Many people aren't going to go hair free all the way, all the time, and this is a good alternative to shaving.