Thursday, March 31, 2011

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