Local cosmetics maven Blaire Kessler has some good news about her Pristine Beauty brand.
This month, the line, already available in local Whole Foods Stores and Luxe Apothecary in North Hills, was picked up by Whole Foods' Southwest region.
That's 22 new stores!
Kessler, who lives in Raleigh, began making chemical-free beauty products after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2005.
The line features cheeky, Hollywood glamour-inspired packaging.
Blaire Kessler's Pristine Beauty line continues to rack up kudos as well as new store outlets.
Her Take A Whiff natural deodorant has been chosen as an Editor's Pick in the deodorant category of Natural Solutions magazine, which annually awards beauty products with its "Beauty with a Conscience" awards.
Here's what the editor had to say about Kessler's aluminum-free deodorant (which I might add, smells like a creamsicle!):
"We applaud you for creating a fabulous product that’s not only free of unnecessary chemicals and harmful toxins - it also stood out as a top performer against the many other clean deodorants we tested! Take pride in the strides you’ve made to promote safe, natural personal care - and let us spread the word of your achievements."
The product will be recognized in the magazine's October issue to coincide with breast cancer awareness month.
Also, look for Take A Whiff and the rest of the chemical-free products in the Pristine Beauty line at the Whole Foods in Raleigh. It's the latest Whole Foods in the area to carry Pristine Beauty. The line is also available at stores such as Luxe Apothecary in North Hills and Nicole's Swimwear in Knightdale.
In Sunday's Arts & Living section, we had a Style story about how to get a fuller brow (for a younger look), taking a few tips from Fiquet Bailey, the owner of Luxe Apothecary in North Hills.
When it comes to beauty techniques, I find it always helps to see how to do something. And thankfully, Fiquet has obliged. Here's a YouTube video by Hal Goodtree of Goodtree & Co. of Fiquet working her magic to create a full-brow look
