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

Saturday, February 12, 2011

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.

Monday, January 17, 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.

Monday, January 10, 2011

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!