Archive for September, 2009

Announcing the first-ever Alima Pure Haiku Contest

Who doesn’t like haiku?  It is a form of poetry that almost anyone can participate in and enjoy.  So pull out your pencils and start writing!

The rules are simple.  Pick an Alima Pure shade (not an entire category).  Write a haiku about that shade.  Submit your haiku to:  contests@alimapure.com, and be sure to include your full name and address.  Entries will be accepted from now until October 16.  A winner will be selected each week, from October 8 to December 17, and the winning haiku will be posted on the Alima Pure blog, Facebook page and/or website.  By entering the contest, you are giving us permission to publish your haiku in those locations.  (Authors will be credited by first name, last initial and city.)  Authors of each published haiku will be awarded the product that is the subject of the haiku. Read the rest of this entry »

Rosacea and Natural Skincare

The Blushing Season

Less than a month of summer exists in Oregon, and as Fall nears, I find myself contemplating the pleasures of cooler weather.  I’m one of those rare birds that luxuriate in rain, wind and snow; I look forward to bundling up in a heavy coat and fuzzy gloves to make a quick trip to the grocery store. The only problem is, with the cold weather comes indoor heating; something that my Rosacea skin detests. Indoor heating can cause my skin to flush bright, stinging red, for many hours. Read the rest of this entry »

Christy Coleman goes online

The lovely Christy Coleman launched her beautiful new website today. Stop by to find lots of helpful tips, hot trends, and even step-by-step tutorials along with gorgeous photos showcasing her work. We hope you love it!

Jessa Blades on the Today Show

The darling Jessa Blades, celebrity makeup artist and natural cosmetics aficionada talked about Alima Pure on the Today Show recently. We thought you might enjoy seeing her lovely self. and here she is…

Blades Natural Beauty on the Today Show from Jessa Blades on Vimeo.

The Problem with Natural Mascara

Alima receives many interesting, supportive, and informative questions and comments each day. We love hearing from you and want to take this opportunity to thank you for keeping in touch with us and for sharing your cosmetic preferences and needs. Your feedback is incredibly inspiring and absolutely factors into the products Alima designs and the decisions we make.

One question we receive frequently is: “why doesn’t Alima offer a mascara?” It appears that many are keen for the inclusion of a natural mascara into Alima’s line. The idea of a natural mascara is wonderful on the surface, but more complicated upon closer inspection. In fact, mascara (as a “damp” product) requires preservatives in order to be safe for use around the eye area. Without such preservatives, mascara runs the risk of causing eye infections—not a good thing! Read the rest of this entry »