Archive for January, 2010

Valentine’s Day Gift Collection

This Valentine’s Day, Alima is offering a selection of the sweetest little gifts that you’ve ever given or received.  Unfortunately, we can’t really offer a tropical vacation or a diamond ring, but assuming it’s the thought that counts, these delightful gifts are sure to delight.

Introducing our Valentine’s Day Gift Collection.  These special gifts come packaged in our lovely little brown gift boxes, and inside each one you will find a full-sized blush, shimmer powder or bronzer, and the most delightful little travel brush that you’ve ever felt.  The brush works beautifully with the accompanying product, but also makes a nice travel companion!  Read the rest of this entry »

Alima Pure’s Yoga Collection


This time of year, many people give more thought to exercise and stress relief. Yoga is an obvious answer to both of those concerns, providing benefits to body and mind.  To honor the power of yoga, Alima Pure has created our new Yoga Collection to bring calm and balance to your cosmetics bag and morning routine.

These new shades could be called “almost matte” or “semi-shimmery.”  They are a unique blend of matte and shimmer.  In direct light, they look shimmery, on the skin they are matte until you turn your head just so and catch the light. Mesmerizing! Read the rest of this entry »

The Beauty of Coconut Oil

Loosely following our praise of white tea, I was inspired to share another favorite, all-round beauty and health remedy: coconut oil. Ever since I’ve learned of it’s myriad of uses, I’ve kept it on hand in both our bathroom and kitchen. Once you’ve learned more about the ways it can be used, you may be tempted to purchase a jar or two, as well.

This delicious oil, which contains lauric acid, a healthy fat, is used around the world as a part of many native diets and as a uniquely potent and diverse medicinal aid.  Like white tea, coconut oil shows evidence of supporting heart health, lowering cholesterol, increasing metabolism, and raising immune function. It’s also said to support healthy pregnancy (as with other health conditions, please discuss with your doctor first). Read the rest of this entry »