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Laura Mercier is one of the more popular names, as it relates to cosmetics and beauty products. She is the makeup artist for the stars and her product line caters to individuals who want the star treatment. She creates everything from fragrances, moisturizers and bath & body products. One section of her bath and body line that is popular is her body scrubs. These scrubs are renowned the world over and the demand for them are out of this world. This article will analyze Laura Mercier’s body scrubs and try to understand their popularity.

A body scrub essentially is a product that has a purpose in exfoliating your skin. To exfoliate comes from cosmetology and it is cosmetic procedure whose main purpose is to improve the texture of the skin. This is done by removing the top layer of dead skin cells from your body, through the use of gentle abrasive items. In doing this you can reveal younger and healthier looking skin that has been covered by the old and dead skin. Body scrubs are sometimes referred to as scratch scrubs. There are many types available, from the premade to the homemade type. In the end they all do the same thing and that is to ensure that the skin is exfoliated and

For her product line Laura Mercier has three main body scrubs. They are Crème Brulee Sugar Scrub, Clementine Sugar Scrub and Almond Coconut Milk Scrub. These three products each offer something different in terms of the flavor, texture and fragrance, but they all do one thing in common and that is exfoliate. Each of these body scrubs contains sugar, which exfoliates the skin. As mentioned above, when you exfoliate you get ride of the dead skin cells, which in turn leaves your skin very subtle and soft. Aside from that, the body scrubs from Laura Mercier also moisturize, so this will help the skin have a very even texture, while also keeping it hydrated. The Laura Mercier body scrubs are tad bit expensive, but you are paying for quality, as they do more than exfoliate.

Laura Mercier’s products are top sellers worldwide. This is because she places care and quality into her wide array of products. Her love can be seen in her fragrances, moisturizers and even her bath and body products. Of these bath and body products, you have the body scrubs which are very popular. From the Crème Brulee Sugar Scrub, Clementine Sugar Scrub to the Almond Coconut Milk Scrub, they all do what they do best and that is exfoliate. They leave the skin feeling smooth and soft, while giving it a nice overall glow and texture.

James Dalton has a specific interest in the cosmetic world. He especially takes pride in Laura Mercier Cosmetics line. He has written on Laura Mercier bath & body and Laura Mercier Scrubs. Visit his website for more information.

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by Alisa Vitti

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re talking about breasts! Some of what we have to say may surprise you, so read on - and dedicate some time this month (and every month) to being healthy and proactive when it comes to YOUR breast health.

Now, are you ready for this ladies? It seems that the 1960s are here again! While there have been no actual burnings this time around, women of all ages and backgrounds are once again pitching their bras - this time for health reasons.

Believe it or not, there’s a growing body of evidence that bra-wearing can have a significant impact on breast health. Consider these results found by medical researcher Sydney Ross Singer and his wife Soma Grismaijer in an early-1990s study of 4500 women in five U.S. cities (documented in their book Dressed to Kill):

* Women who wore a bra 24 hours a day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer. * Women who wore a bra for more than 12 hours a day, but did not wear one to bed, had a 1 out of 7 chance of developing breast cancer. * Women who wore a bra less than 12 hours a day had a 1 out of 152 chance of developing breast cancer. * Women who rarely wore a bra had a 1 out of 168 chance of developing breast cancer.

While these studies are not supported by the medical establishment (apparently because Singer and Grismaijer did not control for other risk factors), this is still an astounding difference! The theory behind this increased risk has to do with your lymphatic system, which is responsible for flushing away bodily wastes and toxins. There are many lymph nodes and pathways in your breast and armpit areas, which can be restricted (and prevented from doing their job) by tight-fitting bras - potentially allowing these toxins to accumulate in the breast tissue.

In addition, many women have reported a decrease in breast pain, as well as a decrease in headaches and neck pain, after reducing or eliminating their bra-wearing time.

The issue of sag Of course we’ve all been told to wear our bras religiously in order to prevent sagging as we age, right? Well, according to Dr. Susan Love (from Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book): "A mistaken popular belief maintains that wearing a bra strengthens your breasts and prevents their eventual sagging. But you sag because of the proportion of fat and tissue in your breasts, and no bra changes that."

And Drs. Claire and Gregory Heigh say that they "…have found that going bra-free can actually cause breasts to sag less. Bras can cause breasts to sag because chest muscles are worked less when breasts are supported and confined in a bra. Over time, these muscles and also ligaments can atrophy (shrink in size) because of lack of use."

Makes you think, doesn’t it? For more information on breast health and bras, check out www.breastnotes.com.

To wear or not to wear? While only you can make the choice of whether or not to wear a bra in your daily life (though we do encourage you to experiment, and see what’s right for YOU!), one thing does seem to be clear: If you’re still wearing a bra and panties to bed, you could really be hurting yourself. So we say give your body a break - sleep panty-free and braless, and let all the girls breathe!

For those of you who do feel better with a bra for daytime wear, check out the latest from Gaiam.com - the Brassage Bra! Designed by a doctor, this bra comes complete with "imperceptible massaging ‘bumps’…in the side panels [which] stimulate circulation in the lymphatic area." Now your breasts can have their bra, and lymph circulation too!

Feel your boobies! Even if you do continue to wear a bra, we want to encourage you to develop a healthy relationship with your breasts. One way you can do that is to give them regular massage - it’ll help to stimulate your lymphatic system and flush out toxins. It may feel weird at first, but we bet you’ll soon start to enjoy and appreciate this "time with the girls."

And while we’re on the topic, don’t forget about your monthly breast exam. Yes, we know it’s so easy to put it off or forget, but this is one of the most important methods for early detection - after all, nobody knows your boobies better than you!

One woman whose work in this area we find just amazing is Leigh Hurst of the Feel Your Boobies Foundation (www.feelyourboobies.com). A breast cancer survivor herself, Leigh created the Foundation to support young women everywhere in developing a healthy relationship and proactive health habits with their breasts. To help spread the message, she’s designed a fun and funky line of Feel Your Boobies t-shirts and accessories. Each purchase comes complete with a breast self-exam instruction card!

If you’re in the NYC area, you can show your support for the Feel Your Boobies mission by coming out for the Boobies Bar Tour NYC - a lineup of bars raising awareness and money to benefit the Feel Your Boobies Foundation. (For the list of participating bars, visit the FYB website at http://store.feelyourboobies.com/10bobartony.html.) The Boobies Bar Tour takes place over the weekend of October 11th-14th, as a kick-off to National Feel Your Boobies Week!

Share your thoughts

What are your thoughts on the breast health and bras connection? Has this article inspired you to adjust your bra-wearing habits? What other ways do you take care of your breasts? Share your thoughts and ask questions in our comments section below, and an LSW counselor will respond!

LSW is committed to helping you understand the amazing natural healing options that are available to you, so that you can make knowledgeable, powerful choices about how to care for your body and your menstrual and sexual health.

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About the Author

Laughing Sage Wellness Group was founded by Alisa Vitti, a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (AADP). Alisa is committed to empowering clients to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. She received degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has taught at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and lectures regularly at Beth Israel Medical Practices and Westerly Health Foods in Manhattan.