Daily Praise 12.19.11

“Benedetta deodorant is the only natural deodorant that has ever worked for me. I tried everything from all over the world and nothing beats it! You Smell good but you don’t get toxins you get the best of both worlds!” 

-AL

San Francisco, CA

Daily Praise 11.28.11

“The best deodorant truly is the best! It’s wonderful to find an organic, safe deodorant that truly works and is a pleasure to use.”

Michele K.

Daily Praise 11.22.11

"I finally used the Seaweed Mask yesterday evening - what a terrific feeling.  I followed the steps you suggested even though I had already cleansed and showered I massaged in the cleansing creme and applied the mask and sat down to relax for half an hour and when the mask was removed my skin felt incredible - I might use it every 5 days rather than every 7 if that is not too often?  Hydrated and called it a day and this morning my skin still feels wonderful.

Thank you Julia, for your precious time and your following your calling and intelligence to develop quality and healthy skin care products helping people to have healthy skin in these times and our current environment.

Wishing you a lovely day,
Ellen, Arizona"


This email was received through our "Ask Julia" email address. Do you have any questions for our founder/formulator Julia Faller? Email her at askjulia@benedetta.com; she would love to hear from you and share her knowledge. 

Daily Praise 11.14.11

“My husband purchased the Benedetta face wash and moisturizer for me for Christmas a few years ago and now I use all of Benedetta’s facial products. They are such pure products, I can’t be satisfied with any other product now because most products, even if they are “natural”, have fillers and additives. Benedetta I fully trust, always.” 

-Renee O. 

San Francisco, CA

Daily Praise 11.7.11

“The cleanser is incredible; I’ve tried others and nothing comes close. It leaves my skin feeling clean and younger.”

Gabrielle A.

Berkeley, CA

Daily Praise 10.28.2011

“I am addicted to the seaweed bath and hydrating elixirs! They make my skin feel amazing and people are always asking me what perfume I’m wearing when I use the Vibrant lotion.”

- Marianna T

San Diego, CA

Daily Praise 10.21.2011

"It is perfect for my skin!"

Beth P.

Santa Monica, CA

Daily Praise 10.18.2011

"I have used the eye cream for over a year now, and I have seen a big difference in my skin. I look at old pictures now and I am more youthful and vibrant looking than I was five or ten years ago. Thank you!"

-Janice W.

San Mateo, CA

Daily Praise 10.11.2011

"The lotions are all amazing. I have very dry skin and I never imagined I could find anything that would work this well! And the Vibrant lotion smells great too."

- Elizabeth S.

Venice, CA

Daily Praise 10.5.2011

"My hair is so different after using the hair oil treatment. Within a few weeks I had lots of half inch long new hairs. Now they're an inch long and in only a few more treatments. My hair is softer than it's ever been, shiny, and more manageable. I use it daily to keep the shine refreshed." 

- Vicki M

Berkeley, CA

Daily Praise 10.3.2011

"The eye creme is not only removing the dark circles under my eyes but also the lines on my forehead. I couldn't believe one bottle lasted me 8 months!" 

- Polly S.

 San Francisco, CA

Daily Praise 9.27.2011

"I got my box of treasures today in the mail! thank you for shipping them so fast! and thanks for those other little samples! :)

I LOVE Benedetta! It's hands down the best skincare line on the market. I have no idea what you do to make it so awesome, but please don't stop doing whatever it is!

Thank you!"

- Heather

Daily Praise 9.24.2011

On the Best Deodorant: 
"I like the smell, and I don't smell!"

-Jerry S.

Los Angeles, CA

Daily Praise 9.21.2011

"The Best Deodorant has a nice fragrance; it is a balance of sweet and acidic. It really works for my skin!"

- Marco M

Santa Monica, CA

Defining Benedetta:

Benedetta is to your skin what eating seasonal organic and alive foods are to your health!

After more than 25 years of formulating and 20 in the development of Benedetta, my challenge is to find the wrod to accurately describe what sets Benedetta apart and what makes it so valuable.  Lately, I find myself calling Benedetta, "The Alternative Skin Care Company."

At a press meeting to announce my store in the San Francisco Ferry Building, I was asked to describe in one sentence who I am.  I said, "Benedetta is a Farm-Sourced, Food For Your Skin company.”  That became another tag line for Benedetta. Farm-Sourced, Organic & Biodynamic, Authentic, 100% Botanical; true, but what does that mean to you? 

 

In 16 years, it has been far more challenging to describe the authenticity of Benedetta, than it’s development.  Organics are something I hold near and dear to my heart as I have been walking and talking organics my entire adult life and even a little before.

I work with farmers, suppliers and distillers around the world to make sure all the preparations are fresh and viable for the intended user.  It’s a service and an honor to make these preparations for you.  Two years ago, I changed over from brown glass to Miron full spectrum violet glass. Why? Because its stunningly better, and you are worth it. I am dedicated to truly providing preparations and a system of use that will prevent, correct, and support your largest organ…your skin.

For me it was about the ability to invent something special and useful and offer it this gift to you. 

Since developing each preparation back in the early nineties, my intention and dedication was to provide 3 elements for your skin:

●      Correction

●      Rejuvenation

●      Protective

Having worked in a clinical setting with a keen understanding of the skins ability to absorb an rejuvenate, my task was always to see how the botanical or plant world would serve this purpose. 
 
Our world is really our rainforest, so to speak.  Imagine that everything we need to survive, in this case, our sking, is found in the plant world.

Understanding this relationship between the botanical and our bodies ability to absorb and use them is profound, yet simple.

Each botanical used in the Benedetta line is an active ingredient that has a relationship with another botanical, sometimes utilizing 30 plus per formula.  Keep in mind, these are all botanicals – NO filler chemicals.  Marring them together in a formula is my task, making sure they meet the requirements to feed our skin as it purifies and enlivens, without causing damage.

Benedetta is not about instant results, but nourishing and becoming better with use.  Benedetta is blessed with these botanicals because together they are better than any of their single parts.  Although I choose botanical names for most of my preparations, none of my formulas are only as good as that one botanical.  It is a synergistic combination, each with their own contributions that work to accomplish a bioavailable and renewable product. 

Take for instance the Rosemary & Geranium Crème Cleanser; this is the foundation to the Benedetta Skin Care regimen.  It's not enough to simply wash the upper layer of the skin, but nourish, rehydrate, correct, and renew. The fatty oils used are dedicated to transport the essential oils into the deeper levels to purify, and oxygenate the cells. All the ingredients from green clay to propolis to essential oils play a role in this amazing products ability to correct and renew the skin.  This formula took 3 years for me to complete and make it the product it is today.

After 16 years, those of us that have used the regimen have received the rewards of less damaged skin, greater hydration, less sunspots, and over-all more replenished and youthful skin.  For this reason alone, Benedetta is a success beyond my wildest imagination.

I am grateful from my deepest heart that I have been of service, and created product excellence, with a system of use that works.Defining Benedetta:

Bottom line:  I made Benedetta to provide you with radiant gorgeous skin that improved with use.

Keep eating, drinking, and thinking healthy.

From my Heart to Yours,

Julia xo

Get your eyes a makeover!

If you haven't tried "THE" Eye Crème from Benedetta, you don't really know what good eye crème can do!  

Whether you're already in love with our amazing eye crème, or want desperately to find one that covers it all in one concentrated batch (puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles), buy some over the Memorial Day weekend to save 20%: 

  

Use Coupon Code*: eyes2020

Buy online at  www.benedetta.com  

or pick up a bottle at one of our retail spaces:

San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace, #39

Santa Monica Place in The Market, 3rd Floor 

 

*Offer not valid on wholesale orders.

What makes your brand unique?

Benedetta has pioneered, farm-sourced skin care, a term I have coined to describe our seed to bottle concept. Since our products hit the shelves in 1996, Benedetta has never used parabens, petrochemicals, or chemical preservatives. We have supported and used certified Organic and Biodynamic® ingredients, decades before the “trend”.

Benedetta maintains and is committed to authentically formulated (not copied) formulas. 92-100% of all our ingredients are Certified Organic, Biodynamic®, Eco- harvested and 100% Sustainable. Benedetta has been a voice for sustainability and has consistently used post-consumer glass in our products. Our one plastic bottle is a non-leaching, non-estrogen-disrupter plastic used with our Sacred Soap.

Last year we introduced the MIRON glass to the line. No light can penetrate this deep violet glass, allowing each preparation a more energetic composition and profile! In addition, I have always formulated looking first at the synergies of botanicals and how they best resonate with the skin’s ability to utilize them, regenerate, and balance.

These are not marketing terms to me, they are thoughtful, authentic realities created from my heart to yours. Creating Benedetta is a service first and a business second.

Whether Benedetta is perfect for you or not, the greatest intention comes in its formulation. Literally, I personally prepare each batch for every product. We make everything in small batches, in a clean environment, and use Biodynamic® principles in formulation.   

I was not trained in cosmetic chemistry nor did I solicit the help of chemists to create the line. With the study of botanical chemistry, nutrition, botany, anatomy, and aromatherapy, along with intuition, I create Benedetta Holistic Skin Care.

In addition, it has been my experience in the many years in business that the majority of successful skin care companies both small and corporate large, start from marketing FIRST, product development SECOND. Know any celebrities with a skin care line?!

I saw a need and met the challenge.

From My Heart To Yours,

Julia Faller

founder/formulator

Benedetta's "The Best" Deodorant

What makes Benedetta's deodorant "The Best"?

Finally a completely natural deodorant that actually works! Benedetta's deodorant spray will safely and effectively keep you free of odor. This beautiful formula is a proprietary blend that includes biodynamic grape alcohol and certified organic essential oils. You won't find any aluminum, propylene glycol, or parabens here. It's a very concentrated formula with no water or fillers added to it. Benedetta believes that much of what is placed on the skin penetrates into the bloodstream, and so should be created with that in mind.

An area of concern in recent years has been the use of deodorants and their toxic effects on our health. Dr. P. Darbre, a cancer researcher from the University of Reading, found in a study of 20 women with breast cancer, that 18 patients showed detectable amounts of parabens in their breast tissue. Dr. Darbre points out that finding these man-made chemicals in human breast tumors is significant because they can mimic the way estrogen works to drive the growth of cancer.* After all, this is an area of the body that not only excretes toxins but also absorbs more readily what is placed on it. That said, why would one put DE-ODOR-ANTS made with synthetic, unnatural ingredients in such a vulnerable place?! That is exactly why Benedetta decided to create an effective, unadulterated product we can all feel safe (and secure) using. Available in 80 ml for $18. Coming soon in 30 ml.

*Darbre (2001) European Journal of Cancer Prevention 10, 389-393

Ask Julia: Aromatherapy in Depth

How does aromatherapy work and where did it get its start?

The term "Aromatherapy" was actually coined by Rene Gattefosse, a french perfumist and chemist. After catching his lab coat on fire in an accident in his laboratory, the closest liquid to him was a vat of lavender essential oil used in the perfume trade. He thrust his whole arm into the liquid without a second thought to put out the fire. Not only did he find that he not blister, but he recovered quickly with no sign of wounds or scarring. This discovery led him to a life of research and discovery of the therapeutic effects and benefits of pure essential oils.

Are there any clinical studies showing its efficacy?

There are numerous clinical studies as well as scientific studies on the efficacy of essential oil use. Our present day Aromatherpists such as Dr. Daniel Peneol and Dr. Pierre Franchome are medical doctors and researchers of essential oils. Jean Valnet worked in the wound clinics during World War II. He worked with amputees and prevented gangrene from setting in with anti-microbial effects of Lemon and Thyme oils. There are countless studies and written documents on the factual effects of essential oils. Essential Oils are being used in burn clinics and medical treatment centers throughout the world, particularly in Europe and Australia. Unfortunately, the United States is not as ready to embrace alternative or natural therapies, nor are we teaching the use of essential oils as medicine to our doctors. However, nurses in England as well as massage therapists everywhere get 600 hours of Aromatherapy training.  

It is mandatory to use essential oils that are harvested and processed in accordance with organic standards to be considered aromatherapeutic or of medicinal quality. Depending on the disorder, essential oils should be diluted to fit the individual's need and should be prescribed and administered by qualified professional. For everyday use and application, one should treat these magical natural essences with great respect and have some knowledge of their safety.  

Can essential oils be effective in products like lotions or mists?

Absolutely! Essential oils have the ability to penetrate the surface of the skin, renewing cellular function at a great rate. Remember the case of Rene Gattefosse?  Absolutely no scarring from a severe burn! Essential oils placed in the hands of a qualified formulator can be nothing less than magical on the skin. They are nature's rejuvenating "chemicals."  Essential oil-based skin care is, in my opinion, light years ahead of all the laboratory developed chemicals that are today's and tomorrow's trends. 

What products do you have that are based on pure essential oils?

Essential oils are the heart and soul of the Benedetta line of "Fresh" Aromatherapeutics.  Every botanical smell in each preparation is an active ingredient. We do not add fragrance to achieve a particular scent. We look first at the skin's disorder and therefore need, and then formulate to suit that particular need. All of our preparations are essential oil laced. From our exceptional Rosemary & Geranium Facial Creme Cleanser to our exceptional Hair Tonic blend, to our 100% Organic & Biodynamic Deodorant and Hand Sanitizer, each product stands on their own for quality and effectiveness. 

What are Benedetta's Top 10 Best-Selling products?

Order is difficult to say because they are all exceptional preparations.

1. Rosemary & Geranium  Crème Cleanser

2. Crystal Radiance Hydrating Elixir Neroli

3. Visibly Radiant Moisturizer Neroli

4. Antioxidant Intensive Treatment Oil Palmarosa

5. "The" Eye  Crème

6. Seaweed Anti-Wrinkle Mask

7. "The Best" Deodorant

8. The Clearing Spray (Hand Sanitizer)

9. Sacred Sassy Soap (Hand and Body Wash)

10. Seaweed " Life-Changing" Bath.

Ask Julia!

"What sets Benedetta apart from other skin care companies?"

For the past 24 years I have created skin care preparations to be authentic from every aspect of formulation, never following trends or status quo in the case of traditional skin care companies. Benedetta is to skin care what fresh and alive vegetation is to food.  Our formulas are food for the skin because they nourish and revitalize in the same way our food should.

I have always looked at the anatomy of the skin and the synergistic relationship with the rest of the body's ability to heal and rejuvenate. I make products that work in harmony with its basic function. For instance, utilizing plants that work with moving debris embedded in deeper layers of the skin by stimulating the blood and lymphatic system, and purifying the pores. As this is one aspect of the formulation process, many are required to Holistically achieve the results intended. Each botanical and its individual vibrational coding and health benefit is multiplied when combined and married to others, creating the effects that make Benedetta so unique.

By having a holistic view and knowing how certain plants resonate with our body's ability to heal and rejuvenate, I can see what role they play in the end result: purified, nourished, healthy skin. In other words, Benedetta is created Holistically by finding botanicals that work perfectly with our largest organ (the skin), by penetrating, moving, stimulating, and rejuvenating "naturally!"

Natural is a bastardized term, especially over the last 30 years. Natural should not be adulterated with synthetics of any kind. Once fillers, preservatives, additives, enhancers, etc., enter into a natural substance, it is no longer natural by any stretch of the imagination.

We eat processed substances that are entirely made up of synthetic ingredients, with mere traces of real food particles, and call it food. It appears the body digests this stuff, but where does it really go? Does it nourish our cells? Does it build tissues, organs, and body systems? No. We are filled, not sustained. And what are we creating if we are what we eat?

Fresh food picked daily and seasonally is bioavailable . . . what about skin care?

Since my earlier years in discovering new ways to create formulas only using botanicals to absorb and nourish the skin, I have used the phrase, "from seed to bottle," and acquiring ingredients, "as close to their earthly source as possible." I create as if we are living in a rainforest, seeing that we are part of the greater whole. I embrace that relationship by seeing what botanicals are alive in nature that will assist us in our ability to be our optimal best. It was this discovery that brought me to the world of formulation in the first place. Studying the botanical families and their chemistry awakened in me the ability to understand our ecosystem, and in particular, its relationship to our own healing and sustainability.

If we sandblast our skin's upper layers or laser them off, will we have immediate results from wrinkles, age spots, and other miner imperfections? And if so, at what what long term cost? Just like the nourishment we put in our bodies, our skin care is as important. It must target several aspects to harmonize and balance the skin:

1. purify - detoxify

2. nourish - cell builders
3. protect - antioxidants
 

The Benedetta Regimen:
As part of the synergistic, Holistic view, I created a system to aid balance during the day, as well as when we sleep. Following this simple protocol will aid in a more regulated complexion with  preventative and enduring results:

Daytime: Cleanse, Hydrate, Repair, Moisturize
Nighttime: Cleanse, Hydrate

Benedetta is a not a bandaide approach to skin health, but instead, a Holistic one that will improve your skin with daily use. Nourish yourself with fresh, organic, alive foods, and drink plenty of purified water. Meditate, practice yoga, exercise, breathe fresh air, and make an effort to have positive intentions. Enjoy life!

My intention 23 years ago, was to find ingredients as close to their earthly source as possible. Back then, there were few out there who were certified Organic or Biodynamic. Herbs and botanicals may have been grown that way, but not certified. My concern has always been about unadulterated raw materials that have the greatest potential for energy producing nutrients. Each ingredient is as important as the next, as they unify as one cohesive synergy.

Each Benedetta preparation is thoughtfully planned out, some taking years to perfect. Currently, we have roughly 30 products in various sizes and packages for your convenience. Please don't hesitate to let team Benedetta help you if you have any questions.

From my heart to yours,
Julia

Seaweed for Health and Detoxification

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Valentine's Day Special

Happy Valentine's Day from Benedetta. Please take an extra 15% off our body lotions, seaweed mask, and seaweed bath with code "VAL14" from now until 2/15/2011.

Food for the Skin

Benedetta,  founded  in  1996, is a
fully  botanical,  farm-sourced,  skin
care company. Each holistic formula
is made in small batches with a focus
on certified organic and biodynamic
ingredients, many California grown.

The   vibrancy of   these  fresh,  alive
ingredients  as they are utlized in all
our preparations, allows the  skin to
recognize    and   absorb   nutrients.
Much like the bioavailability of fresh
and  organic foods  we eat.  Making
Benedetta, truly, food  for the skin.   
As a result, the effects are
corrective and continued.

People From All Over the Country Are RAVING Over Our Best Deodorant!

Organic Deodorant Promo at www.benedetta.com

Right now we are offering a free sample of our Benedetta Best Deodorant Spray with $2.00 shipping and handling per sample if you use our promo code “DEOSAMPLE” or you can buy a full sized deodorant and receive free shipping (A savings of 25%) on your order if you use the promo code “DEOPROMO”.

click here to check it out

Here are some reviews of the deodorant:

Hello makers of the Best deodorant,

I wanted to add my feedback to the Best Deodorant, I was given to try.
It’s the best thing I’ve ever used. No pit odor at all. It dries fast, you don’t
need to use much, It’s safe to use under the arms, no aluminum, nothing to
make you itch, (which I’ve found true with “women’s deodorants”, they
always make me itch). Nothing harmful that will absorb into the body. It
smells good, and isn’t sticky. None of the health food store products work
well enough for me. And being peri-menopausal, I sweat and perspire more
heavily. It would be a good cross over product for Benedetta to get into
another area in the body care section in retail stores.
It is incredible, multiple thumbs up!!!!!
Kathy S. Santa Rosa, Ca



Hi There
“The Best Deodorant” truly is the best. I am an avid gardener AND work-out for an hour every day. I was skeptical about trying your deodorant. I thought ‘okay, how good can an organic deodorant be?’ Well you proved me wrong. It is the best deodorant I have ever used and am recommending it to all my friends. For the first time in years I haven’t had to come in and take a shower after gardening for 3 hours. I’m still in shock over it.
Vicki



Dear fabulous folks at Benedetta:
Thank you so much for creating “The Best Deodorant”. At first we were skeptical..this must be just another advertising ploy. However, never in both of our fairly long lives have we ever experienced a product which so lived up to its name. ( Frankly, we think you have it wrong..it should read “The WORLD’S Best”! ) Living in Tucson, where the heat really tests a deodorant, yours has not once failed to perform. And best of all, no sickly perfumed odor, and no harsh chemicals either. so, thanks again!!

Jan D.

These are just a few of the unsolicited testimonials given about our Best Deodorant Spray.  The feedback has been Enormous and our customers, new and old agree; Benedetta Best Deodorant Spray is the best deodorant ever!  Start 2011 off right by looking, feeling, and smelling your best!  Benedetta has the “world’s best” Deodorant Spray!  Made with 100% botanicals, this certified, organic, biodynamic deodorant is free of Aluminum, Propylene Glycol, and Parabens, making this deodorant effective AND safe to use.  Don’t believe us?  Try it for yourself!