Earth Day, EVERYDAY!

Absolutely Natural is dedicated to making high quality products that are gentle on you and the environment. All of our products are 100% natural, never tested on animals, biodegradable, reef-friendly and we use recyclable materials whenever possible. Every bit counts and we shouldn't limit Earth Day to one day out of the year. Here are some ways that you and your family can help the environment (in addition to using AN's products):

1) Plant a tree
2) Set up a family recycle plan
3) Volunteer at a local park
4) Buy vegetables locally from farms
5) Use recycled materials to build a bird feeder
6) Hold a garage sale, donate or reuse household items
7) Buy or make earth friendly cleaning products
8) Ride your bike or walk instead of driving
9) Clean up litter at local beaches or parks
10) Grow your own vegetable garden

SHARE WITH US! We'd love to hear your story on how you help contribute to a healthy Earth! Remember to have fun and get your kids involved! Make Earth Day everyday. 
We do :)


Cheers,
Lindsey

DIY Food Mask

A food mask is a great alternative for hydration. This  particular DIY mask will gently exfoliate your skin and give it that extra boost of Vitamin C that it needs. What a great way to start off your week!

Here is the recipe:

Step 1: Combine 3 tbsp plain yogurt and 3 tbsp honey in a bowl and mix well.

Step 2: Mash up 1/2 cup mixed blackberries, blueberries and strawberries.

Step 3: Combine yogurt mixture with berries.

Step 4: Lay yogurt mixture on face and neck. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Check out our blog weekly for recipes!

Happy Skin :)

-Lindsey

Absolutely Natural and Facebook? But Why?

Many of you may have noticed that we’ve been reaching out to our fans a lot on Facebook lately. While we know not everyone wants a Facebook account, we know there are over 500 million people throughout the world on there, and we figure a good slice of our fans are among those 500 million.

Why do we like Facebook?
Facebook gives us an opportunity to interact with our fans in a way that email and blogs haven’t been able to do. We get to include our fans in some of our day-to-day decisions, helping us decide on a new fragrance, suggesting new products and more!

Let’s face it, we’re a small, but growing company and we love how it feels so much like a family. We want to include our fans in that family, and no matter how far you live from our offices in Melbourne, Florida, it feels like you’re right here with us.

What is Fan Friday?
For a limited time (until May 1st) we’re offering Facebook fan specials. These are only available for a handful of hours across as many lunch hours as possible each Friday. Again, because we’re a small company, and we’re only on-site for so many hours ourselves, we run these specials from 11 am to 4:00 pm EST.

It’s our way to say thank you for supporting us and sharing how much you enjoy Absolutely Natural with your friends and family.

We hope that you’ll enjoy spending time with us online, swing on by and say hello won’t ya?
Our Facebook Page

My trip to the Cayman Islands

In the past week, I was fortunate enough to travel to Grand Cayman, the largest island in the Cayman Islands. It was everything I expected and more. The local restaurants, pubs and shops reminded me a little of back home. Considering the island is only 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its widest point, it was almost the size of my home town!

My trip consisted of snorkeling, horse back riding and just relaxing by the pool. The Cayman Islands are known for there beautiful reefs… so I knew the top thing on my list was snorkeling! We snorkeled along the very popular seven mile beach and then traveled across town to Rum Point. Both were great for snorkeling but if your interested in diving… the locals recommended Bonnie’s Arch and Doc Polson Wreck which is a sunken ship wreck.

Another highlight in my trip was the horse back riding. We rode the horses along West Bay. This was great because we were able to run the horses, walk them in the water and through trails. The horses were very well trained and were not hard to handle what so ever. I would strongly recommend doing this if you want some adventure!

One of my favorite things to when I am traveling is to eat at the most popular pubs. We dined at Aqua Beach, Reef Grill and Coconut Joes. These were the places we found to be the most fun. Aqua Beach has a live band and great drink specials. Reef Grill is right on the water so I would recommend eating dinner at sunset because the view is amazing! Coconut Joes is similar to Aqua Beach… the food is great and it’s a perfect place to loosen up and enjoy the weather. Which ever one you choose you will not be disappointed!

For romantic dinners I would recommend the Luca. It’s located in the Caribbean Club and you can enjoy your dinner seaside. I would recommend having the Seafood Fettuccine or Pumpkin Ravioli. They have a very large menu so you would sure find something you love. Don’t forget to make your reservation at sunset!

If you are looking for a hotel or condo for your vacation, I would recommend staying at one on the seven mile beach. The beaches there are beautiful and very clean. The water is very calm on that side of the island so it’s great for water sports.

Here are a few pictures of our hotel view, dinner at the Luca and horse back riding:

Update on Facials Project

We are getting great feedback from our Facial's test subjects. Many love the product and can not believe how great the system works. Most say it's very gentle on their skin but still gives them a deep clean. Some are even giving us special requests for new products like facial serums, masks, and an SPF specifically designed for your face. We plan to get our R & D team together and start working on formulas. It's a very exciting time here at Absolutely Natural.

Facials Project

Recently, we sent out questionnaires asking how each individual took care of their skin on a daily basis. We asked questions ranging from how many times do you cleanse your face to how many glasses of water you drink daily. The responses were very interesting.

After receiving hundreds of replies, we made our selections carefully and ended up choosing only 16 test subjects. Our demographics range from the age of 20 to 65. Mostly women, however, we do have a few men. We then tailored packages for these individuals depending on their skin type. They received the full kit of the Facial's system, Rosehip Aloe, Pure Aloe and a sunscreen depending on their skin tone. We felt that it was necessary for them to use an all natural sunscreen because as we all know those chemical sunscreens can lead to breakouts and cause skin irritations.

For the next two months, we will be working closely with these individuals. We are thrilled to receive feedback and can't wait to get started!

Introduction: Lindsey M Pushman

I was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida and I absolutely love it here. In my early years, I was very active teen. I enjoyed ballet, dance, cheerleading and my heart was with rodeo. I was very active in activities that involved being outside. As a Florida girl, I enjoyed the sun and would take any chance I had to be outside. Besides using store brand skincare I was never really introduced to a skincare line that I loved until I was introduced to Absolutely Natural in high school, my passion immediately changed. I knew that taking care of your skin was important especially in the Florida sun.

Shortly after high school, I continued my education at Brevard Community College. I graduated with my Associates of Arts in 2007. I then moved on to the University of Central Florida to gain my Bachelor’s Degree. I am currently still attending and working towards my degree. I plan to go even further with my education and receive my Master’s Degree.

I began working at Absolutely Natural in February 2005 starting out as our Customer Service Manager. Once I started interacting with our customers, I soon began to see how our 100% natural products changed their lives. It soon changed mine as well. Soon after working here, I knew my position here was very special. Charley started to notice my hard work ethic and my passion for this company. I then was promoted and was ready to further my career within this company. I am now the Vice President of Absolutely Natural.

Recently in the past two years, I was fortunate enough to be one of the developers of the Facials line. This was very thrilling for me as I have never been a part of such a process. The process took a little over a year and a half of research and development. After deciding on the formulas we then had several family members, friends, and several random people testing the product line. The formulas worked for every skin type and most of them noticed a difference in 1 week! We new we had a unique organic formula that was really going to change the lives of many. Shortly after, we chose the packing and the overall look of the product. Since I played an important role in this process, Charley came to me and wanted me to be the model for this skincare line. To be honest, I was scared and excited at the same time. Modeling was very different from what I have ever done before.

I feel well accomplished for my age and I look forward to the many accomplishes to come. I enjoy what I do and what our company stands for. It is very gratifying working with a great team and ultimately our loyal customers.